Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Newton

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Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Newton

Moderate

3.2

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riders

Sussex Branch Trail – Sussex Branch Trail loop from Newton

03:04

37.6km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 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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9.50 km

Sussex Branch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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11.4 km

Sussex Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

Amazing single trail that goes on for miles

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14.5 km

Sussex Branch Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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31.1 km

Warbasse Junction

Highlight • Trail

Warbasse Junction is the intersection of the Sussex Branch Trail and the Paulinskill Valley Trail. There are no facilities at this spot, but there are some information boards to give you some valuable information about the area.

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33.8 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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37.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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