The HHT Activity Center has no parking and it's right along busy and noisy Rt. 36; the Shore Casino appears to be a banquet hall (not a casino), so I suggest the Atlantic Highlands meet-up location be the parking lot along First Ave (left side as you head toward the pier). We can then ride to Highlands to meet up with anyone arriving by ferry. (Remember, according to Seastreak's website there is no ferry at Atlantic Highlands at this time.)
Most of the path from Matawan to Highlands is a former railroad grade, so it's basically flat. Between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands, it runs right along the bay, so it avoids Mt. Mitchell. The only climbs are the bridge approaches, but they're not bad. It should also be noted that the trail is segmented in Atlantic Highlands -- once one reaches Avenue D, turn left and head down Avenue D, make a right onto Center Ave, and pick up the trail resurfaces at the intersection of Center and Hennessey. Also, the trail ends at Popamora Point, so the ride continues on Shore Drive through Highlands to reach the bridge. Regarding food, there are some places in Highlands along the main drag (Bay Ave). I might probably just bring my own lunch and avoid going inside. Bob E Cranford, NJ On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:41:21 AM UTC-4 John Hawrylak wrote: > Bob > > I had the same thought for the train riders: NJ Transit to Matawan, bike > the HHT to meet main group at either: > * HHT Activity Center at approx 1130 or > * Shore Casino, Ferry Dock in town at 1145 (ferry arrival) > Train riders could return to NYC via Long Branch or Matewan (if a longer > rider is desired). > The HHT avoids the city streets if a station further east than Matawan is > used for the arrival > > This also allows for drivers to meet at the HHT Activity or the Ferry > Dock or park at the western end of the HHT and ride to the eastern end > and meet the main group. > > Is the path from AH to Bridge to Sandy Hook flat or do you climb Mt > Mitchell?? This cold be the ONLY 'climb' for the ride, other than the > bridge approach. > > Any suggestions for a place to eat??? > > John Hawrylak > Woodstown NJ, the garden spot of the Garden State > >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a41a33a1-cb1d-466b-b299-68ff7193d47bn%40googlegroups.com.
