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Visiting High Bridge
High Bridge works especially well as a day-trip town: arrive by train or car, explore Main Street, walk or ride the Columbia Trail, visit the Solitude area and finish with local food or drinks.
Top High Bridge Stops
Main Street / Commons trailhead
A signature rail-trail experience for walking, biking and casual exploration north from downtown.
7 River Road
Historic house and grounds tied to the Union Forge era, Revolutionary War history and High Bridge's industrial development.
River Road
Scenic dam, waterfall and river landscape that is one of the borough's most recognizable attractions.
203 Cregar Road
908-638-5055
Public 18-hole links-style golf course with dramatic terrain and views toward Spruce Run Reservoir.
71 Main Street
908-269-1663
Pottery classes, workshops and an artisan boutique in a historic Main Street building.
1 Washington Avenue
Former industrial land now used for open space, art installations, festivals and community programming.
Getting Here & Getting Around
High Bridge Station is on the Raritan Valley Line at Central Avenue and Bridge Street. The station has municipal parking and bicycle parking.
Main Street is compact. The station, cafés, shops, brewery and Columbia Trail access are close enough to combine without moving the car repeatedly.
Cyclists and walkers can build a visit around the Columbia Trail, then return to downtown for food and shopping.
Where to Stay Nearby
There are no major conventional hotels in High Bridge Borough. Nearby Clinton and Lebanon provide the most practical hotel base.
1638 Route 31 North
Clinton, NJ 08809
973-797-1226
16 Frontage Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
908-713-4800
300 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, NJ 08833
908-236-8500
Simple High Bridge Day-Trip Plan
Start downtown with coffee or breakfast, then walk the Main Street corridor.
Take the Columbia Trail or explore the Solitude House / Lake Solitude area.
Browse local shops, visit a pottery or art stop, then finish with dinner, a pub stop or local craft beer.
High Bridge pairs naturally with nearby Clinton, Califon, Voorhees State Park and other northern Hunterdon destinations.
Visitor information checked in September 2026. Confirm train schedules, museum/open-house dates, trail conditions, golf availability and lodging details before travel.