Written Directions
Please note: This route can be broken up into two parts. Maybe you do not want to ride the twisty/winding/curvy residential roads of Clark NJ. If not, here is the google map link for just the twisty roads of Watchung Reservation in NJ which is about 7 miles long. https://goo.gl/maps/iUUfV8zj9ULoRuNs7
To begin the full route take Garden State Parkway to Exit 135 Clark, copy & paste the link for google maps directions of the full route. https://goo.gl/maps/q97fwqz8mqHmGRNf7
The full route is 35 mins 17.2 miles. (not factoring your time/miles to get to the starting point).
From exit 135, you will arrive on
Central Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
Head northwest on Central Ave
Pass by Wendy's (on the left)
0.5 mi
Turn left onto L'Oréal Way/Terminal Ave
46 ft
2 min (0.5 mi)
20-30 Terminal Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
Head southwest on L'Oréal Way/Terminal Ave
0.6 mi
Turn right onto Westfield Ave
0.2 mi
Turn left onto Lamberts Mill Rd
1.2 mi
Turn left onto Raritan Rd
1.4 mi
Turn left to stay on Raritan Rd
1.1 mi
Turn right onto Rahway Rd
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Cooper Rd
Destination will be on the left
144 ft
10 min (4.8 mi)
1161-1001 Cooper Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Head northeast on Cooper Rd toward Indian Run
1.1 mi
Turn left onto Terrill Rd
Pass by 7-Eleven (on the left in 1.4 mi)
2.5 mi
Turn right onto US-22 E
0.7 mi
Slight right onto Park Ave (signs for I-78/Scotch Plains/Berkeley Heights/New Providence/County 655 S/Fanwood)
377 ft
Sharp right onto New Providence Rd
Destination will be on the left
0.4 mi
12 min (4.8 mi)
1 New Providence Rd
Watchung, NJ 07069
Head north on New Providence Rd
0.5 mi
Continue onto Diamond Hill Rd
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Valley Rd
0.2 mi
Continue onto Sky Top Dr
Destination will be on the left
92 ft
2 min (1.0 mi)
Sky Top Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Head east on Sky Top Dr toward Sierra Trail
1.9 mi
Continue onto Coles Ave
0.8 mi
Turn right onto New Providence Rd
Destination will be on the right
66 ft
6 min (2.7 mi)
451 New Providence Rd
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Head east on New Providence Rd toward Bayberry Ln
0.2 mi
Turn left onto Summit Ln
0.4 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto W R Tracy Dr
1.5 mi
Turn left onto Glenside Ave
Scenery
At the Watchung Reservation, there's Lake Surprise which received its name due to the winding road park planners created. It's a real surprise!!! If you're into horseback riding, there's a horse stable inside the reservation which you can schedule horseback riding in advance. Follow the signs to the stable if you would like to view it (very sexy for you and your partner).
Drive Enjoyment
(This route is for all kinds of bikes and skill levels)
Ride at your skill level. Take your time if you're not good at sweeping turns and winding roads. Follow all traffic signs for speed requirements for sweeping turns & winding roads, if you're still learning how to take turns. (again) There is an abundance of nice sweeping & winding roads. When you arrive at the Watchung reservation, you can loop around the route as much as you want, which I believe you will do. The reservation features a river and Lake Surprise if you want to pull over and fish and chill. Good spot of pictures, so please take as much as possible. Ride safe!!! No front breaks in turns!!!
The pavement is perfect while riding through the reservation.
Tourism Opportunities
Google any restaurants you want in this area. They have any and everything you may want to eat. There are a lot of hiking trails and fishing opportunities if that's what you're into. There are some camping areas if you want to camp out. I'm not sure if you need a permit but I personally sleep where I want LOL.
