Provide Input on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

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DEP Urges Public to Provide Input on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Department is Committed to Robust Plan that Provides Equitable Recreational Opportunities for New Jersey’s Diverse Residents TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is announcing the start of a 30-day public comment period for the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for…

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Full Moon Ride

Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Mercer County Park Commission's 4th Annual Full Moon Bike Ride at Mercer Meadows, Hopewell, NJ, on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Photo by Andrew Miller Images, LLC

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is pleased to offer its 7th annual Full Moon Ride on Saturday, July 9, at Mercer Meadows. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to the bike ride, which features classical musicians, a country singer, and techno DJ entertainment. The festivities begin at 8 p.m. Online registration is encouraged. Please…

MTB Survey for Moores Station Quarry

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Mercer County presented the draft master plan for the Quarry at Baldpate and mountain bikers were the #1 user group to respond. The community came through, BIG TIME and the “Adventure Sports” plan was voted for 2 to 1 over the other two options.  Thank you! After reviewing the presentation, you will notice examples of a BIKE PARK. …

Mercer County Park Volunteer Trail Work 5-15-21

This Saturday we will be meeting on the north side of the lake in the rowing center’s parking lot @ 9am and will continue to work on the blue trail along the farmers field next to south post and conover rd Please RSVP so we know what to bring as far as tools go I will have documents to…

New JORBA Rep for Mine Hill Chapter

Please welcome Jeremy Klopper as the new representative for the Mine Hill Chapter of JORBA. Jeremy is taking over for Jason Gonsalves. Jason has been the driving force behind all the trails at Dickerson Mine Preserve, none of which would exist without his tireless efforts building and maintaining them. Thank you Jason.

Take the MTB Survey for Moores Station Quarry

Tell them you want to ride.

In 2023, an active quarry on the western side of Baldpate Mountain in Mercer County, will be decommissioned and the park is looking at what land use options should be included.  There are three (3) very preliminary plans for the site.  Option 3, the “adventure sports” option includes mountain bike only trails, mostly likely directional trails,…