Northeast - How do you cross the Hackensack & Passaic Rivers?

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Bacciagalupe
11-01-06, 09:13 PM
OK, I'm sure this has been asked before but....

I'm in the Jersey City / Hoboken area, and want to figure out how to go West -- e.g., over to Chatham or Montclair. As far as I can tell, the big obstacle is crossing the Hackensack and maybe Passaic Rivers. While I believe that bikes belong on the road, I don't think that extends to the Pulaski Skyway. :D

Do I need to go all the way up to Route 46 or something?

jemoryl
11-02-06, 06:53 PM
There is probably a way to ride, but I'd probably look into taking the PATH from Hoboken/JC to Harrison or Newark Penn Station. I think bikes are allowed off peak.
cc_rider
11-02-06, 07:58 PM
Is Route 1 bikeable?

Stacy
11-02-06, 10:40 PM
I've seen mention of riding on Route 1/9 but it's a truck route and probably NOT recommended.
Bacciagalupe
11-03-06, 09:07 AM
Route 1 sucks in a car, let alone on a bike. ;)

I have a folding bike, but the idea of cycling around Newark holds zero appeal. Guess I'll have to take the train to the 'burbs and go from there.
jemoryl
11-03-06, 01:00 PM
Route 1 sucks in a car, let alone on a bike. ;)

I have a folding bike, but the idea of cycling around Newark holds zero appeal. Guess I'll have to take the train to the 'burbs and go from there.

Well, it costs more, but you can also take bikes on NJ Transit from Hoboken. That will get you to the other side of Newark at least. IMO, the good riding doesn't really start until about the Chatham or Madison stop on that line.
cc_rider
11-03-06, 04:22 PM
What about Newark Trnpk or Bellview Trnpk?
Looks like the next crossing north that isn't an interstate is route 46 in Little Ferry.

Train it!