Parks & Recreation » Trails
Byram Township is known as the "Gateway to New Jersey Trails"! (Biking, Hiking and Sightseeing)
Jefferson Lake Bike Path
The Jefferson Lake Bike Path runs 2.4 miles from Glen Road across from Shoprite Plaza through the woods along Jefferson Lake to the parking area for the Sussex Branch Trail at Waterloo Road. The path shows some outstanding forested areas as it winds up and down moderate hills. There is parking for just a few cars at the Glen Road access point, and for several cars at the Sussex Branch Trail head.
Mansfield Bike Path
The Mansfield Bike Path runs 1.78 miles from the Byram Schools parking lot to Sparta Stanhope road, just north of Lenape Valley Regional High School. There is a spur off the trail connecting it with the East Brookwood section of town. This path provides Brookwood residents with pedestrian and/or bicycle access the schools, municipal building and shopping without traveling on Route 206. It runs through beautiful wooded areas and across running streams. This path has one substantial hill. Occasional benches are provided as rest stops, or simply to sit and enjoy being outdoors.
Sussex Branch Trail (Directions)
Sussex Branch Trail extends 21.2 miles from Netcong to Branchville, following the route of the old Sussex Branch Railroad. This line was in service under various ownerships from 1848 - 1966. Today trail users can explore the route once used by steam locomotives and long freight trains.