Boulevard Trolley Line Path

New Jersey

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Boulevard Trolley Line Path Facts

States: New Jersey
Counties: Morris
Length: 2.5 miles
Trail end points: Mountain Lakes (Crane Road) and Mountain Lakes (Fanny Road)
Trail surfaces: Asphalt, Concrete
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 6017679

Boulevard Trolley Line Path Description

This 2.1-mile long paved path runs directly adjacent to (about 30-40 feet off of) the Boulevard in Mountain Lakes, NJ, and follows the exact route of a former trolley line operated by the Morris County Traction Company.

While more similar to a sidewalk than a traditional off-road rail-trail, this path still provides an ideal surface and a safe alternative away from motor vehicles for walkers, runners, bicyclists, in-line skaters and the disabled.

In addition to being a great place to exercise, the path serves as a history tour. It has breathtaking views of the many Colonial, Georgian and Spanish-style homes which are on the Boulevard, many with lawns that reach back to the lakes that give the borough of Mountain Lakes its name.

The pathway is known as a cool place in the hot summer months, with its large old shade trees, along with towering rhododendrons and mountain laurel, offering plenty of shade.

Parking and Trail Access

From Rt. 80 West, get off at Cherry Hill Rd. Take that to Rt. 46 and go left (west). Go up to the second light and turn right. The trail starts at the first light across from the firehouse.

You can park at a small lot near the intersection of Boulevard and Lake Drive, near the episcopal church. You might be able to park at the church at the intersection of Boulevard and Pocono Drive, at St. Catherine's Church.  You can also park legally in parking lots or along side streets in the surrounding neighborhoods. 

Boulevard Trolley Line Path Reviews

Not for small kids, else good

The trail is good and scenic with moderate inclines/declines but the biggest issue is proximity to a busy road along with constant crossing of driveways and roads making it quite dangerous for small kids who don’t pay attention. Park at the St Catherine’s church’s parking but crossing the street itself is a bit risky with small kids.

Enjoying the mansions and the lakes of mountain Lakes

At the end of the trail is a Kings supermarket with awesome sandwiches and more.

Nice warm up

The trail borders the Boulevard in Mountain Lakes, where you meet bicyclers, joggers, walkers, and their dogs. There is a playground and beach just across the Boulevard. If you want a more "woodsy" trail, stop in to the town hall (behind the fire station) and ask for a trail map. Mountain Lakes has quite a trail system, with some trails connecting to the trail system in the Tourne (Morris County Park).

Great for kids

This is a great trail for kids. Short enough and mostly flat. I a nice day there can be a lot of foot traffic but the trail is wide.
I suggest you park in the church parking lot at the southern end of the trail. There is plenty of room there to unload and prepare the kids.

Accordion

Trail is actually 1.9 miles

Had a nice hour or so this Spring

My wife and I rode this "trail" in April this year. There is a playground halfway bordering a lake that you can visit. As others have said, its like a big sidewalk - that said we had a nice warmup and it was interesting.

David and Donna

Excellent

"The paved surface of the Boulevard Trolley Line Path is quite smooth. I inline skate there year round, after the usual seasonal surface clean up. Note the big hill in the middle of the path. The many cross streets keeps one on their toes. It's an enjoyable community."

Tour the Town

" This trail is wide, well paved and well used. The homes, the lakes, and the plants and trees make this a pleasant and interesting walk/ride/skate. The grade is gently rolling and shade is plentiful. This is one of the few trails on which snow is removed in the winter.
All-in-all this is a nice little trail.

Rates a 6 out of 10!

Fred"

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