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Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Maplewood

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
New Jersey
Essex County

Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Maplewood

Easy

2.6

(11)

60

riders

Orange Reservoir – Brookside Drive loop from Maplewood

00:52

16.7km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.60 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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2

6.25 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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3

7.81 km

Orange Reservoir

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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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4

9.26 km

Brookside Drive

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

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.59 km

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.31 km

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Saturday 9 May

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