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Cedar Grove Reservoir – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

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United States

New Jersey

Essex County

Cedar Grove Reservoir – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

Moderate

4.9

(4090)

18,709

riders

Cedar Grove Reservoir – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

02:15

26.9km

370m

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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.11 km

Hilltop Reservation Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

This 284-acre area is dedicated to preserving the natural surroundings and is a popular destination for hiking, running, and biking. It boasts miles of trails with varying elevation changes, featuring nice hills and passing by several picturesque ponds.

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11.6 km

Cedar Grove Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled deep in New Jersey's Mills Reservation, the peaceful waters of Cedar Grove Reservoir provide mountain bikers with an oasis surrounded by lush forests. Trails encircle the lake, offering riders …

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13.0 km

Bamboo Jungle

Highlight • Forest

Weaving through small patches of towering bamboo stalks, this singletrack beside Cedar Grove Reservoir treats mountain bikers to a taste of jungle scenery.

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15.1 km

Mills Reservation

Nature Reserve

18.5 km

West Essex/Caldwell Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

22.5 km

Verona Lake

Highlight • Lake

Verona Lake is a beautiful 13-acre lake in the park with the same name. Boating and fishing are allowed on the lake, and there is a trail around the perimeter of the lake that is great for a run.

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22.7 km

Historic Dam

Highlight • Monument

This dam was constructed in 1814 to create the Verona Lake. The area used to be swamp land, but the land's owner wanted to create a grist mill, so the …

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22.9 km

Verona Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Verona Park is a 55-acre park that is part of the Essex County park system. There are several trails that run through the park, including the Lenape Trail. The park also has a lake, playground, picnic areas and a restroom.

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

5.94 km

3.82 km

3.25 km

261 m

191 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.46 km

3.83 km

234 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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12 %

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Cedar Grove Reservoir – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

Hilltop Reservation Mountain Bike Trails

Cedar Grove Reservoir

Bamboo Jungle

West Essex/Caldwell Branch

Verona Lake

Historic Dam

Verona Park

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