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4.55 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.55
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Route 519 from Phillipsburg to High Point

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Feb 29, 2004

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VwPorkFZ09
2 McR Points
August 5, 2015
I love this route. I just did it not to long ago…
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Guest
January 3, 2010
From Milford, NJ all to they way to High Point is…
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Written Directions

The route bigins in Phillipsburg, NJ which sits just 20 or so miles from Allentown, PA. Pick up Route 519 North in Phillipsburg, NJ just off of Route 22. Simply stay on Route 519 from Phillipsburg to Newton to Colesville. At Colesville you need to get on Route 23 and take it North (left) in to High Point. The first clue you're in the highlands area is your view of the Water Gap in Harmony Township... beeeeaaaauuuutiful. Note: Following 519 is tricky in Newton. And, about 55 of the 60 miles of this route take place on Route 519. Just the last 5 or so miles take place on Route 23.

Scenery

Rolling rural hills of the "highlands" area of New Jersey. No turnpike exits or chemical plants here. Overall you're going to see some nice farmland and rolling hills and be taken to the highest pont in New Jersey and take in a nice view. If you like rural riding, you'll enjoy this ride.

Drive Enjoyment

Fairly smooth winding, rolling 2-lane road whose speed limit ranges from 15 to 55. Some twisties.

Tourism Opportunities

Not much goin' on in rural Northwest Jersey (cow tippin?), besides, you're there for the ride aren't you? A few eateries here and there.

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FlyingScotNJ
November 18, 2011
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
The gorgeous weather today (November 19, 2011) gave me an opportunity to try this ride. My wife and I rode the entire Phillipsburg to High Point route and it was exactly as described here. We enjoyed it very much.
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Guest
May 21, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Take time to stop in Beemerville (yes that is the name of the town) and see the Space Farms Zoo and Museum. This zoo displays some healthy animals from all over the world--they are clean and well fed. See lions, tigers, and bears. Also see the nice collection of antique motorcycles and cars. Have a buffalo burger too!
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FStine
September 7, 2020
14 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Enduro
Rt 519 is also known as the War Veterans Memorial Highway. An incredibly beautiful ride. Two warehouses (3 mill SF) are proposed on 585 acres of farmland Rt 519 and Foul Rift Rd., 12 miles from the nearest interstate. At peak hours, 850 new truck trips will be added to Rt 519. We are advocating for a modified agriculture zone promoting traditional farming, farm-to-table, farmers market, etc. Motorcycle riders have a voice that needs to be heard. More tractor trailer traffic chip away at the beauty and enjoyment riding on one of Central NJ's premier scenic roads. Warehouses are part of our new supply chain, but not in the middle of an agricultural area 12 miles for a highway. Please help us stop this poorly-sighted development. Email Fred at fred@delawareriverkeeper.org.
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