The Raritan Inn at Middle Valley, Califon, NJ

Morris and Hunterdon counties are replete with beautiful vistas, fertile valleys and a long heritage of hosting equestrian opportunities. Click here for more info.

Numerous of our adjoining farms host riding instruction, rentals, carriage rides, elegant Clydesdale horse services or simply visitation opportunities.

Willow Grove Farm is one of the premier Clydesdale breeders in New Jersey. They offer trail and carriage rides year round. Contact Heidi Schubert-Ort at (908) 391-4073.

"Just One More" Farm offers a tour of a real working farm and a vast array of four legged friends. Enjoy a horse-drawn carrige ride through the scenic farm or take a ride to pick seasonal fruit. Contact Bonnie Terry at (908) 832-6706.

Nearby Centenary College is nationally and internationally recognized for its outstanding equine studies program. The college recently completed a new USET arena incorporating the latest features in arena design. The facility also includes an outdoor arena, multi-acre hunt course and several technologically advanced barns. Visits to the Equestrian Center can be arranged; our Innkeeper would be happy to schedule one for you.

The US Equestrian Teamheadquarters is located at Hamilton Farm on Pottersville Rd. in Gladstone, NJ; individual visitors and groups are encouraged to visit the USET Olympic Training Center and Headquarters. Once at USET Headquarters you will walk into a stable built in 1916 which has been described as one of the largest and most lavish in the United States.

The Inn is nestled in the midst of a 26-mile long and 6-mile wide scenic valley. Our location provides a starting or ending point to your casual biking adventures.

Abutting the long closed High Bridge Railroad extension, the railbed has been preserved as the Columbia Trail. Railroad grades never exceeded 2% incline, so relax and enjoy the extended ride along the South Branch of the Raritan River as it meanders from town to town. Along the river you may see active beaver, mink, waterfowl, birds, and wildflowers. Remnants of the railroading history are evident from Long Valley through Califon to High Bridge and beyond.

Tour the countryside on one of our 15-speed mountain bicycles. They are free for use by our guests, and if you plan to ride during your stay with us you might want to bring your own helmet and pads, gloves and water bottles.

Additional bike rentalsare also available.

Extended rides through the rolling hills of Hunterdon and Morris counties are also possible. Our Innkeeper can help with planning, including a bagged lunch.