Tag: Burlington County

Wild trolls and great pizza: A bike ride around Mount Holly

I’ve now bicycled to 16 of the 18 new trolls in Burlington County. Plus Big Rusty.

I’m loving Burlington County’s Troll Trek — a local riff on Thomas Dambo’s Big Rusty, all made from reusing materials that otherwise would have ended up at the dump.

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Here’s to my schnitzel ride in Burlington County

There’s this German restaurant near Fort Dix that I see every once in a while and think, “I’d like to try that.” So I figured out a bike ride.

Five bikes in synch!

There’s this German restaurant near Fort Dix that I see every once in a while and think, “I’d like to try that.”

So I figured out a bike ride.

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Arney’s Mount: another stunning Burlington County trail

This 2.2-mile trail is a loop that has the highest point in Burlington County as its backdrop.

Yup, that’s Arney’s Mount.

The climbing starts as soon as you leave the parking lot and hit the Arney’s Mount Trail. Climbing is a relative term, though, because this is flat, flat Burlington County, and the highest point is … Arney’s Mount. It’s all of maybe 249 feet, and that’s standing on tip-toes.

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This fabulous new bike trail in Burlington County is finally officially open

I’ve been waiting for this lovely section of the Delaware River Heritage Trail to formally open. It finally has.

I’ve raved about the new trail from Crystal Lake Park to Roebling before — while it was under construction, while the railroad crossing was being finished … it even made my list of 5 great Central Jersey trails before it was formally finished.

So what more can I add? Beyond go. And offer up more photos to help tempt you.

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