Learning to ride in
Union County
All 21 towns in Union 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 Union County's 21 towns, 0 are closer to the Riverdale range and 21 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
Union 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
21 towns in Union County
Distances are straight-line miles to the closer range, not driving distance. Linked towns have their own page.
- Berkeley HeightsWest Orange range · about 12 mi
- ClarkWest Orange range · about 12 mi
- CranfordWest Orange range · about 10 mi
- ElizabethWest Orange range · about 9 mi
- FanwoodWest Orange range · about 12 mi
- GarwoodWest Orange range · about 10 mi
- HillsideWest Orange range · about 7 mi
- KenilworthWest Orange range · about 8 mi
- LindenWest Orange range · about 11 mi
- MountainsideWest Orange range · about 9 mi
- New ProvidenceWest Orange range · about 10 mi
- PlainfieldWest Orange range · about 15 mi
- RahwayWest Orange range · about 13 mi
- RoselleWest Orange range · about 10 mi
- Roselle ParkWest Orange range · about 9 mi
- Scotch PlainsWest Orange range · about 12 mi
- SpringfieldWest Orange range · about 7 mi
- SummitWest Orange range · about 8 mi
- Union townshipWest Orange range · about 7 mi
- WestfieldWest Orange range · about 11 mi
- WinfieldWest Orange range · about 11 mi
Rides nearest Union County
- Skyline DriveOakland to Ringwood through the Ramapo Mountains
- Route 511 by the reservoirsWanaque and Monksville reservoirs, Passaic County
- Warwick TurnpikeThrough Hewitt State Forest, West Milford
Interested in getting started?
Beginner classes run on a closed practice range, and you can sign up for one today.