Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Turtle Back Zoo

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New Jersey

Essex County

Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Turtle Back Zoo

Moderate

4.9

(2361)

12,180

runners

Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Turtle Back Zoo

01:33

13.8km

220m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Parking

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3.42 km

Hemlock Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at …

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5.89 km

View of the New York City Skyline

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This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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5.95 km

Crater View

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This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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7.07 km

Washington Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from Washington Rock shows the lush forest for miles and views of the town of Milburn in the distance.

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8.85 km

Waterfall at the dam below Campbell's Pond

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The entire waterway from the upper Orange Reservoir down to the southern boundary of the South Mountain Reservation is controlled through means of irrigation and damming. There is a small …

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11.1 km

South Mountain Reservation is a nature reserve that spans 2,112 acres along the Rahway River. This park is known for its hardwood forests, waterfalls, creeks, and vistas of New York and New Jersey at the higher points within the park.

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

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