Originally Posted by indyfabz

Here is the route from Port Jervis, NY to the trail in Frenchtown, NJ:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7889985

The two hard hills in the Water Gap Recreation Area are steep but only about 1 mile each. You have a chance of seeing a bear through there. If you want to do a few extra miles I can get you to a Days Inn near DWG that is nicer than the dumpy place in town and cheaper than the Dear Head Inn. It also has an indoor pool and a Mexican restaurant. There is also a restaurant across the street.

The stretch between Belvedere and Phillipsburg is particularly divine. Last time I rode it was Columbus Day weekend. The holiday and the season meant traffic was relatively heavy as I think I saw a total of 8 moving cars during that 13 miles I usually see about 5. River Rd. from Carpentersville Rd. to Milford is also lovely, with very little traffic.

Note that Avis offers one-way rentals to Port Jervis. That's how I get up there. Here are some photos from my October trip home to Philly. I took the trail on the PA side of the river from Easton to Upper Black Eddy, PA. I would not recommend it with 23c tires. Plus, if there is trail damage or construction you have to get on PA 611 and/or PA 32, which are places you really don't want to ride.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/105349...57659421384310