Learning to ride in
Hunterdon County
All 26 towns in Hunterdon County, the closer beginner range for each, and the rides nearest the county.
Two beginner ranges
Most new riders start with a beginner course on a closed practice range. Of Hunterdon County's 26 towns, 0 are closer to the Riverdale range and 26 to West Orange, measured in a straight line. Both run the same beginner course, so pick whichever dates suit you.
Riverdale: 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
West Orange: 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
Hunterdon County sits on the edge of North Jersey, and many people call it Central Jersey. These are the two ranges this guide covers, and there may be other courses nearer to you.
- Classroom time plus hours on a closed range, not in traffic
- Training motorcycles are provided, so you don't need to own one
- Bring your own DOT helmet and sturdy riding clothes, and check with the course before day one
- No learner's permit needed before the basic course
- Graduates of the state basic course may qualify to have the MVC road test waived
26 towns in Hunterdon County
Distances are straight-line miles to the closer range, not driving distance. Linked towns have their own page.
- AlexandriaWest Orange range · about 42 mi
- BethlehemWest Orange range · about 40 mi
- BloomsburyWest Orange range · about 44 mi
- CalifonWest Orange range · about 31 mi
- Clinton townWest Orange range · about 36 mi
- Clinton townshipWest Orange range · about 34 mi
- DelawareWest Orange range · about 44 mi
- East AmwellWest Orange range · about 38 mi
- FlemingtonWest Orange range · about 37 mi
- Franklin townshipWest Orange range · about 38 mi
- FrenchtownWest Orange range · about 45 mi
- Glen GardnerWest Orange range · about 36 mi
- Hampton boroughWest Orange range · about 38 mi
- High BridgeWest Orange range · about 34 mi
- HollandWest Orange range · about 47 mi
- KingwoodWest Orange range · about 45 mi
- LambertvilleWest Orange range · about 46 mi
- Lebanon boroughWest Orange range · about 32 mi
- Lebanon townshipWest Orange range · about 33 mi
- MilfordWest Orange range · about 46 mi
- Raritan townshipWest Orange range · about 37 mi
- ReadingtonWest Orange range · about 30 mi
- StocktonWest Orange range · about 46 mi
- TewksburyWest Orange range · about 28 mi
- Union townshipWest Orange range · about 38 mi
- West AmwellWest Orange range · about 43 mi
Rides nearest Hunterdon County
- Old Mine RoadDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- Sunrise MountainStokes State Forest, Branchville
- Skyline DriveOakland to Ringwood through the Ramapo Mountains
Interested in getting started?
Beginner classes run on a closed practice range, and you can sign up for one today.