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Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Andover

Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Andover

Moderate

4.9

(6296)

6,297

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Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Andover

02:27

41.1km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kittatinny Valley State Park

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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650 m

Whites Pond

Highlight • Lake

A tranquil escape for hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts exploring the scenic Sussex Branch Trail. It's wildly popular for wildlife viewing and birding.

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7.69 km

Wooden bridge over Paulins Kill River

Highlight • Bridge

Great, small wooden bridge over Paulins Kill River. The river is very narrow and not very deep at this point, so the bridge is a short walk to get across. …

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14.1 km

The Sussex Branch Trail is a 21-mile multiuse trail. The trail follows an old railroad corridor and runs between Branchville and Byram. The path is unpaved and changes between dirt, grass, and cinder.

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16.0 km

Sussex Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

Amazing single trail that goes on for miles

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19.1 km

Sussex Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great trail to ride with various types of ground. Gravel, forrest road, grass, mud.

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31.6 km

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

Highlight • Natural

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area is a 2,300 acre nature preserve along the Paulinskill River. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including eagles, herons, turtles, and bobcats. …

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41.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

11.1 km

1.26 km

898 m

272 m

113 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

1.29 km

1.14 km

113 m

Elevation

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Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Andover

Whites Pond

Wooden bridge over Paulins Kill River

Sussex Branch Trail

Sussex Branch Trail

Sussex Branch Trail

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

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