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Watchung Reservation – Lower Echo Lake loop from Rahway

Watchung Reservation – Lower Echo Lake loop from Rahway

Moderate

4.7

(2235)

14,157

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Watchung Reservation – Lower Echo Lake loop from Rahway

02:06

45.2km

320m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Rahway River Park

Highlight • Parking

Rahway River Park is a small, but very pretty, park on the September 11th National Memorial Trail, which is part of the East Coast Greenway. This scenic little park is …

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3.50 km

Jackson Pond

Highlight • Lake

Jackson Pond is a large pond fed by the Rahway River. The banks of the ponds are popular with local wildlife. There is a small parking area right here where …

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5.66 km

Bloodgoods Pond

Highlight • Lake

Bloodgoods Pond is a large pond fed by the Rahway River. Its tree lined sides and large sedentary wetland area makes it a haven for wildlife. It is a beautiful stretch of road to cycle along.

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16.4 km

Upper Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Upper Echo Lake, also known as Nomahegan Brook, has a public restroom along a paved path that runs parallel to the north shore of the lake.

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19.5 km

Moxon Pond

Highlight • Lake

Moxon Pond is a tiny body of water on the far southeastern side of the Watchung Reservation.

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20.7 km

Watchung Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The Watchung Reservation is a vast parcel of protected land in Mountainside, New Jersey. There are hiking trails, parks/picnic areas, playgrounds, a Nature Center, an abandoned village, and a lake.

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23.5 km

Blue Brook Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are nice scenic views of the surrounding woodlands and Blue Brook to be had from here. There is also a nearby car park too, so you could start your …

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30.3 km

This is one of the two lakes that Echo Lake Park has to offer. You can observe people fishing, on pedal boats, or just enjoying the park. Lower Echo Lake features a nice waterfall that makes for a relaxing break.

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

13.8 km

5.16 km

480 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

13.3 km

248 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Saturday 9 May

17°C

11°C

95 %

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Watchung Reservation – Lower Echo Lake loop from Rahway

Rahway River Park

Jackson Pond

Bloodgoods Pond

Upper Echo Lake

Moxon Pond

Watchung Reservation

Blue Brook Bridge

Lower Echo Lake

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