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Hunterdon Bike to Work 2012

Hunterdon Bike to Work 2012 Registration is Now Open! Ride one day, a few days, or everyday....It's up to you! May 1-31, 2012.

Registration open to commuters and residents who live or work in Hunterdon County, NJ. Must be 18 years or older to participate.

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Kick Off Your Green Fair or Green Challenge with a Film!

Inspire your community! Sustainable Hunterdon has acquired the public screening rights to three highly motivating environmental films. The films are available for loan, free of charge, to any Hunterdon municipality interested in hosting a screening. Film screenings are a great way to launch a Green Challenge (10 pts) or to kick off a Green Fair (10 pts). A brief description and trailer for each film is listed below, along with a few "green challenge" ideas. To reserve a film for your upcoming Green Event, contact Tara Shepherd, 908-788-5553.

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Arrive Happier :)

More than 1,100 Hunterdon County commuters benefit by sharing a ride to work in a carpool or vanpool.

Arrive Happier :)

HART rewards commuters who refer others to the carpool or vanpool program, or add a rider to their existing car/vanpool.

sent: 05/16/12 10:18:19Thur 5/17: Broad St (Flemington) closed between Emery Ave & Maple Ave from 8am - 4pm for sewer work. HART view all alerts

sent: 05/16/12 07:57:14Call or text 908-TAS (827)-1051 to report traffic conditions to HART!! More info at www.harttma.com click Tell-it 2 TAS! view all alerts

sent: 05/09/12 11:03:18Starting this week Rt 22 eastbound in Phillipsburg & Lopatcong Twps milling/paving during overnight hours & after rush hour. HART view all alerts

sent: 05/09/12 10:55:10Starting this week Rt 173 in Union & Franklin Twps (Hunterdon) overnight & after rush hour milling/paving. Alternating traffic pattern. HART view all alerts

sent: 05/09/12 10:07:25I-78 milling/paving to begin this week from Greenwich Twp to Bethlehem Twp. Most work to be done overnight or after AM & PM rush hours. HART view all alerts

Columbia Trail Bike Tour

The Columbia Trail is a converted railroad bed. The trail features beautiful scenery along a relatively flat, compact dirt path. About 5 miles into the trail you will enter the town of Califon. An additional 3 miles and you will find your way across Route 513 to the rest of the trail that ends in Long Valley. Note: this portion of the trail is not marked as well.

Where to start your ride: Take Interstate 78 to 31 North (Clinton Exit). Take 31 North a couple miles to Route 513 North in High Bridge. Stay on Route 513, make a right into High Bridge and then a left at the top of the hill on Main street. The trail head is clearly marked a couple blocks up on your right. Parking is available in a municipal parking lot on Route 513.

Other local bike tours: Last Covered Bridge, The D&R Canal Tow Path Ride, Lamington River Ride, Round Valley Roundabout

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Forsythia along the trail

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River Road in Califon

Route 512 Bridge in Califon

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Rider Feedback (4 comments)

A.S.

submitted on: 4/22/2012 2:07:45 PM

Really pretty ride along the water. Good ride to beginners and families along the trail itself.

Dave S.

submitted on: 10/19/2011 8:09:42 AM

The River Road route has been washed out in many places by the recent storms. It is walkable or ridable only if you have a full suspension bike to get through the rocky sections.

Scott T

submitted on: 6/6/2011 1:37:54 PM

As an added feature while riding, keep an eye out for gnome homes that folks have hidden off the trail and in trees. Quite fun to search out while riding and adds to scenery. It is also a microclimate so even in hot weather the trail is much cooler

John S.

submitted on: 5/6/2011 10:01:27 AM

The Columbia trail is much less crowded than the D&R Towpath and equally flat. I was really excited about the River Road option. Basically no traffic on it and it's beautiful.