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Lawrence Hopewell Trail – Mercer Lake loop from Princeton

Lawrence Hopewell Trail – Mercer Lake loop from Princeton

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail – Mercer Lake loop from Princeton

03:10

74.7km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 22.7 km for 58 m

After 27.6 km for 236 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.7 km

The "Pole Farm"

Highlight • Historical Site

The "Pole Farm" is the name given to this particular area in Mercer Meadows. This plot of land used to be filled with hundreds of tall, timber poles that played a crucial role in the telecommunications era of the 1950s.

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27.7 km

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs for about 19 miles. Here the trail takes you around the sports fields of the Lawrenceville School, with some …

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37.7 km

Mercer Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mercer Lake, also known as Lake Mercer, is a 365-acre lake within Mercer County Park.

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38.3 km

Mercer County Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Mercer County Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation experiences. From picnic areas to volleyball courts to trails, this park encompasses over 2,500 acres and is free to the public. …

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62.2 km

Millstone River Historical Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

Some of the fighting during the 1777 Battle of Princeton took place at the Millstone River. There are other historical landmarks and signage posted around the city's parks and trails.

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66.0 km

Rocky Hill Presbyterian Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cute little town with a pub

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74.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.0 km

18.2 km

5.52 km

426 m

357 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.4 km

4.35 km

488 m

240 m

130 m

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Thursday 3 September

30°C

19°C

54 %

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail – Mercer Lake loop from Princeton

The "Pole Farm"

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Mercer Lake

Mercer County Park

Millstone River Historical Marker

Rocky Hill Presbyterian Church

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