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Elks Preserve – Hopewell loop from Rocky Hill

Elks Preserve – Hopewell loop from Rocky Hill

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Elks Preserve – Hopewell loop from Rocky Hill

01:58

43.2km

350m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.6 km for 109 m

After 41.4 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.12 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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4.26 km

Barbara Smoyer Park & fast flowing road

Highlight • Rest Area

Barbara Smoyer Park makes a great spot to take a break on your ride with a large open grassy area to eat some lunch on. There are also trees to …

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26.6 km

Elks Preserve

Highlight • Forest

The red maple forest making up the Elks Preserve contains a short trail loop offering wildlife viewing and a wilderness experience. You can access the preserve via different trails in the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Trails network.

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27.0 km

Hopewell Quarry Swim Club

Highlight • Lake

This old quarry was turned into a swimming spot in 1928 and has since been preserved by a nonprofit to keep it open to the public. You can check out their website to see hours and events here: hopewellquarry.org.

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29.1 km

Hopewell

Highlight • Settlement

Hopewell sits at the heart of the Raritan Valley. You'll find several cafés for a nice break on a long ride.

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40.5 km

Rocky Hill Presbyterian Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Cute little town with a pub

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41.5 km

Picnic Area at Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

With picnic tables, restrooms, and plentiful parking, this spot on the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath makes for a great picnic spot. There is a forest of trees in the …

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43.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

9.51 km

8.92 km

1.01 km

465 m

325 m

219 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

4.95 km

643 m

322 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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15°C

14 %

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Elks Preserve – Hopewell loop from Rocky Hill

Millstone River Historical Marker

Barbara Smoyer Park & fast flowing road

Elks Preserve

Hopewell Quarry Swim Club

Hopewell

Rocky Hill Presbyterian Church

Picnic Area at Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

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