New Jersey

Greenway Guidance

While the East Coast Greenway Alliance is constantly improving the safety of the Greenway route through its advocacy efforts, many of the current on-road connections, including those on the Greenway’s interim routes, have little or no special provisions for bicyclists or pedestrians. Long-distance travel via on-road sections of the Greenway is recommended for experienced cyclists only. Many lengthy traffic-free segments of the Greenway are suitable for families and cyclists, walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. 

The current on-road routing is housed on low-traffic roads whenever possible. We aim to be as clear as we are able about the conditions riders can expect by including alerts for known stressful sections on our online mapping tool at map.greenway.org. Directional signage may or may not be present along the route. Users are advised to review state traffic laws, research current road conditions and discuss plans with people familiar with area roadways.

This website provides information for the public about trails and roads for traveling the interim route of the East Coast Greenway and their general suitability for long-distance cycling and walking. The East Coast Greenway Alliance and those involved with the development and publication of this website do not assume any liability for injuries, damage or loss to persons using this information or the routes suggested. People using this information are responsible for their own safety and should take appropriate precautions. 

Update to interim travel route in New Jersey

Please note that the interim travel route of the East Coast Greenway, as depicted in the map below, has changed in northern New Jersey to provide greater safety and less-stressful accessibility for through-riders and walkers. As you review map.greenway.org, you will notice that we are taking advantage of the upgrades to the Bayonne and Goethals bridge paths on and off Staten Island. However, note that the proposed permant route of the East Coast Greenway still follows the Essex-Hudson corridor down through Newark and the scenic paths through Weequahic Park, Black Brook Park, Lenape Park and Rahway River Park.

To explore the East Coast Greenway between Newark and Rahway, please see the following routes:

• Newark-to-Rahway
• Rahway-to-Newark

Transit connections with carry-on bike service to and from Newark Penn Station are available with PATH and NJ Transit trains back to the Greenway route in Jersey City or Manhattan.