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Somerset County

Washington Valley Park West – Washington Valley Park loop from Washington Valley Park East

Bike touring routes & trails

Somerset County

Washington Valley Park West – Washington Valley Park loop from Washington Valley Park East

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2.8

(28)

99

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Washington Valley Park West – Washington Valley Park loop from Washington Valley Park East

02:24

26.1km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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3.64 km

Washington Valley Reservoir

Lake

2

4.25 km

Washington Valley Park West

Highlight • Forest

Washington Valley Park West, an integral part of Washington Valley Park, beckons with trails offering stunning views of the Washington Valley Reservoir. Bask in lush greenery during spring and summer, and revel in vibrant foliage come fall.

Tip by

3

10.0 km

Washington Valley Park

Highlight • Trail

Washington Valley Park is really split into two trail systems: the Washington Valley Park West and the Washington Valley Park East Trails. There is a good mix of difficulty in both parts of the park with some of the west trails offering views of the Washington Valley Reservoir.

Tip by

4

11.1 km

Eastern Branch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

5

17.4 km

Washington Valley Park East

Highlight • Trail

With rocky, mountainous terrain adorned by pine and hemlock, the park's eastern section hosts the smaller East Branch Reservoir and Buttermilk Falls. Offering varied difficulty levels, it provides picturesque views of the Eastern Branch Reservoir.

Tip by

6

20.8 km

Winding River in Washington Valley Park

Highlight • River

Washington Valley Park is really split into two trail systems: the Washington Valley Park West and the Washington Valley Park East Trails. There is a good mix of difficulty in both parts of the park with some of the west trails offering views of the Washington Valley Reservoir.

Tip by

7

23.9 km

Steele Gap Road Switchback

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steele Gap Road is a sweet little puncher of a climb with a nice switchback! :D

Tip by

B

26.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

4.15 km

3.82 km

2.72 km

264 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

4.01 km

3.42 km

1.65 km

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Monday 13 July

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17°C

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