Fall is a popular time for an outdoor getaway near New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ. There are so many places to explore, and what better way to get around than on a bicycle. From scenic rides on the 25 mile, Delaware River “Towpath”, to adventures along the Hunterdon 579 Trail, there are many ways for all biking enthusiasts to enjoy some of the best biking trails in New Jersey.
An Easy Start
At our New Hope bed and breakfast, we can help make your biking activity easy by coordinating on-site rentals and providing space for you to bring your own equipment. We offer a fun “Country Excursion” package, which includes 2 bike rentals , a satchel of snacks, and a voucher to our favorite local lunch spot. Get your exercise and then return to your lovely room to relax and reflect on your day. And don’t forget to share your thoughts in our special guest journals. Find out more about our romantic New Jersey getaway packages today!
Best Weather for Biking
As we turn the corner to Fall, the weather is cooling down and soon the leaves are going to change colors all around the historic Delaware River Towns. You could not ask for a more perfect time of year to try out these beautiful biking trails in New Jersey, whether you’re a serious rider or average adventurer!
Our Favorite Journeys
Hunterdon County is a perfect destination to find some of the best New Jersey bike trails for all cyclists, ages and skill levels. Just below the inn in the village of Stockton is access to the Delaware Canal Towpath. Want to experience the unique shops and dining of Lambertville/New Hope or Frenchtown? Head south towards Lambertville or north towards Frenchtown for a peaceful and easy ride along the Delaware River to your destination of choice! Take in the views of the river and charming homes along the way.
The Hunterdon 579 trail will take you along the breathtaking views of the Delaware River and Hunterdon countryside. From Lambertville to Bloomsbury you will find fresh local produce, farmers markets and wineries. Don’t forget to travel with a basket to take home your findings! We recommend in particular grabbing a nice bottle of wine to bring back and enjoy by a warm fire at the inn! Along the 579 trail you will find the truly best Hunterdon County has to offer. Bike Hunterdon has provided many trail suggestions here.
Enhance Your Trip with a Tour Guide
Looking for a more formalized riding experience? Encore Rides provides pre-established guided tours of the surrounding towns. Rides are leisurely paced and are approximately 10-20 miles long, minimal hills and low traffic roads, towpaths and bike trails. For an easy biking experience start with the Pedal & Pub tour that will take you across the river into Bucks County through Doylestown while learning about the history of William Doyle and enjoying the towns hospitality of craft beer tastings. Encore Rides offers bike tours for every rider, ending with beer or wine tasting, another ending with lunch in the 1770’s Lumberville General Store.
Join us at the Woolverton Inn
Romantic picturesque fall getaways are already upon us here at our top-rated New Hope bed and breakfast. Whether taking a quaint ride through the countryside to visit a farm or winery, or a peaceful ride along the towpath to head towards a day of shopping and dining in one of the many quaint river towns is more your style, we can help guide you through your fall getaway in towns around Hunterdon County where the changing leaves ascend us into a mosaic wonderland.