Patriots' Path - 1976 Section — Attraction in Morris Township

Wow what a memory: this was my first rails to trails experience (old Rockaway Valley Rail short-line). I remember when they opened it and all the new kid adventures had along it: biking, fishing, wildlife, junk archeological expeditions (especially back when the county facility sewer plant would just push things to the back and they just disappeared into the river - 1970s management) and seeing old cars (1960s Nash Metropolitan and 1940s Pontiac) that had been abandoned before the trail was opened. Oh and there was (is?) an old half backfilled rail tunnel under Lake Road / Burnham Road too. This path is probably even more important now vs 1976 as all the old farms and gilded age estates (with informal hiking links) have be turned into...

Great trails for biking and hiking. Thankfully they have kept some land in NJ for these types of activities. You can access Patriots Path from the numerous access points. The trails just keep going and going and offer different area as you explore further into each trail. The trees offer great shade so as long as you have water to stay hydrated, you will be ok. Great job Morris County for keeping Patriots Path, a...

Great lil paved path to take a walk on, or bring your dog for a stroll…. Lil pond for fishing, and always lots of wildlife around (sometimes a bear or 2, so be alert!). Most folks using these paths are...