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Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Mountain Station

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Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Mountain Station

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4.9

(7161)

7,162

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Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Mountain Station

01:31

23.5km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.35 km

Brookside Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Brookside Drive is closed to car traffic on Sunday mornings, making it a peaceful ride with views of Campbell's Pond. There's a nice downhill if you start at the north end of South Mountain Reservation.

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10.1 km

View of South Mountain Reservation

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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, and creeks. It is also famed for …

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11.7 km

Orange Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Orange Reservoir is a 62-acre man‑made lake that was originally part of the Rahway River watershed and used to provided drinking water to the nearby towns. No longer a water source, it is not a popular outdoor recreation area.

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13.1 km

Brookside Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Closed on Sunday mornings to car traffic. Nice flat followed by fun downhill bend finishing up along a scenic reservoir

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16.1 km

Diamond Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely tranquil next to Diamond Mill Pond and within the woods. At this spot you there is a parking lot which you will be able to see …

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.24 km

524 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

10.1 km

180 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

17°C

11°C

96 %

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Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Mountain Station

Brookside Drive

View of South Mountain Reservation

Orange Reservoir

Brookside Drive

Diamond Mill Pond

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