Grey roads are not field checked yet. There will be
some mistakes. Some roads might not exist at all.
Purple roads are suburban roads. They will have lots
of driveways and traffic. Use caution on all roads in
New Jersey. Thicker lines denote busier roads. Closer to
metropolitan areas all the roads will be busy just due
to the population. Be carefull.
Purple roads with red outlines are
town centers.
Expect more traffic here. Only a few town centers are
not busy or have businesses.
Red roads are highways or roads with a divider.
Usually will have speeds in excess of 50MPH. Some will
have no shoulder. Some highways are off limits to
bicycles. Some are not but all are dangerous.
Green roads are country roads. Houses are spaced
apart. Thicker lines denote busier roads.
Yellow outlined roads are scenic roads. Few or no
houses, farmland or forests.
Brown outlined roads are dirt roads. Southern Jersey
dirt roads are omitted because the sand is impossible to
cycle on.
Dead ends are not shown. Neighborhood roads are
omitted because they go nowhere. Due to the space
available on the map these roads are omitted.
Climbs are marked with a circle at the bottom and a
flag at the top. The number between them is the amount
of feet climbed. Most climbs will be 100 feet or
greater. Some will be 80 feet. In south Jersey 50 foot
climbs are noted.
Lakes, rivers and oceans. Not all streams are shown, just
the big ones.
Railroad tracks. Only commuter rails at this time. There are
other railroad tracks in the state so watch out when crossing.
Always try to cross at a 90 degree angle to keep your tires out
of the groove.
New Jersey Transit railroad stations throughout Northern
Jersey and South Jersey.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority stations in Orange and
Rockland counties.
Port Authority Transit Corporation Stations in Southern New
Jersey.
North arrow. Usually near the center of the map.
Mile Scale. Usually near the center of the map. In miles and
kilometers. Also has the copyright.
Map name and date. Check this so you can keep up to date and
have the latest edition. Usually near the center of the map.
Map Locations
A map showing the locations of all the maps available.
Updated 10/6/05
Parks. Most are locked up by dusk. Try to park near the kids
play area. This is the place where your car will be the safest
since it has the most activity.
Shopping centers are not the best place to park. You might
find food here, but not always. Always lock your bike.
Schools. not all schools are noted, just where there are no
other options to park. Only use these when school in not in
session.
Food stops. Most are larger highway convenience stores. Some
are small private shops that might not be open as much as the
larger ones. Usually Sunday afternoon and evening is hit or miss
with the small stores. Always lock your bike.
Scenic overlooks are marked with binoculars. Usually a view
that you might have if you were in an airplane.
Bamboo
This is the fastest growing plant in the world and
is highly predatory. Found all over the world, including
New Jersey
No bikes. Bikes are not allowed to cross these bridges at
any time. All others are OK. Check ahead of time when crossing
large bridges. Some are only crossable at certain times, some
you need to phone ahead for permission to cross.
Points Of Interest
A listing of interesting stops and unusual roadside
attractions. Numbers correspond to numbers on the map.
Updated 10/6/07
Lighthouses
A listing of New Jersey lighthouses. Numbers correspond to numbers on the map.
Updated 4/6/08
Highest Points
A listing of highest points and biggest climbs in each
county.
Vineyards & Wineries
A listing of New Jersey wineries & vineyards.
Updated 11/22/07
Covered Bridges
A listing of area covered bridges. Numbers correspond to numbers on the map.
Bikepaths
A listing of bike paths. Numbers correspond to numbers on the map.
Hospitals
A listing of New Jersey and area hospitals.
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