CR-513 — Frenchtown to Chester Horse Country
County Route 513 is a 66.83-mile county highway running from Frenchtown (Hunterdon County) north through Morris and into Passaic County, with its most celebrated section being the 31-mile stretch between Frenchtown and Chester. The road rolls through limestone ridge terrain with bubbling streams, stone walls, and large horse estates — more pastoral and less technical than the northwest Highlands routes. A mix of short straights and engaging sweepers through classic central-NJ fox-hunting country. The route traces the old Washington Turnpike alignment.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Express
Convenient fuel stop at the start of the route in Frenchtown before heading into the countryside.
Scenic Overlook - Round Valley Reservoir
A roadside viewpoint offering a wide look across Round Valley Reservoir and the surrounding hills.
Phillips 66
Fuel stop in Long Valley, a good midpoint to top off before continuing toward Chester.
Chester
A small historic town with a walkable main street marking the heart of the horse country stretch.
Arepas Paisas
A local Colombian spot in Dover offering a different flavor to wrap up the ride.
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