Soldiers in the French and Indian War and American Revolution utilized this trail to move men and material from Elizabeth Town, NJ to Fort Johns. Highlights of this trail include the former site of Fort Johns, a slave cemetery and remnants of farmsteads.
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41.16, -74.89 · rel 11135032
41.16, -74.89 · rel 11135032
Military Road Trail
1,7 km from start to finish through urban area.
New Jersey · 41.16°N ·
74.89°W
1,7km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Old Mine Road
monument ·
on the route
1,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Military Road Trail is 1.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Military Road Trail takes approximately 26 min to complete.
No, Military Road Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Military Road Trail starts near coordinates 41.1591, -74.8805.
Military Road Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Military Road Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.