Columbia Trail
Park Overview:
Sixteen miles along a rail-to-trail level pathway paralleling the South Branch of the Raritan River from High Bridge in Hunterdon County north to Bartley in Morris County.
Park Description:
Historically, the High Bridge Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey extended from the town of High Bridge, where it connected to the main line of the railroad, north to Hopatcong Junction, where it split into spurs that served several iron mines. Freight service continued until 1975. Subsequently, the surface rights of the right-of-way have been acquired by Hunterdon and Morris counties from High Bridge to Bartley and has been converted into a rail trail, known as the Columbia Trail.
Use Contact Information on this site for the Morris County Park Commission and here for Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, Flemington, [908-782-1158].
Trails Overview:
For much of its length the Columbia Trail parallels the South Branch of the Raritan River. At its southern end, it passes through the Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area. The Morris County segment is 8.5 miles; the Hunterdon County segment is 8 miles.
Use the Web Map link on this site to view trail maps for both segments.
Park Acreage:
100.40 acresMunicipality:
High Bridge (Hunterdon County); Washington TownshipSixteen miles along a rail-to-trail level pathway paralleling the South Branch of the Raritan River from High Bridge in Hunterdon County north to Bartley in Morris County.
Historically, the High Bridge Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey extended from the town of High Bridge, where it connected to the main line of the railroad, north to Hopatcong Junction, where it split into spurs that served several iron mines. Freight service continued until 1975. Subsequently, the surface rights of the right-of-way have been acquired by Hunterdon and Morris...
Visit The Highlands Trail website for complete, accurate and up-to-date information about New Jersey's Millenium Trail, including trail descriptions, current trail conditions and maps.
Click here to go directly to information about the Highlands Trail coalignment with the Columbia Trail.