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Osborn Pond – Loantaka Brook Reservation loop from Convent Station

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Morris County

Osborn Pond – Loantaka Brook Reservation loop from Convent Station

Moderate

2.9

(5)

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Osborn Pond – Loantaka Brook Reservation loop from Convent Station

02:55

48.7km

320m

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: March 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Loantaka Brook Reservation

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, New Jersey, is a vital habitat for over 244 bird species and other animals. Established in 1960, it became the first wilderness area within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1968. Spanning nearly 7,800 acres, it provides a mix of habitats within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion, serving as a crucial stopover for migratory birds along the eastern U.S. The refuge also supports diverse wildlife, including deer, foxes, turtles, and occasional sightings of bears and beavers. The Great Swamp also plays a critical role in flood control and water purification, acting as a natural filter that traps sediments and contaminants while draining the surrounding region and gradually releasing floodwaters during extreme weather.

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14.1 km

Osborn Pond

Lake

14.4 km

Osborn Pond

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir is popular with fishing and birding enthusiasts.

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32.7 km

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Enjoy an exhilarating downhill ride through scenic swampy lands, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of this refuge. The route offers a unique and picturesque biking experience through diverse landscapes.

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44.6 km

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trails

Highlight • Trail

Good generally flat trail, lots of bikes, walkers, and runners. Some sections are have winding turns so be careful.

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44.8 km

Loantaka Brook Reservation

Highlight • Forest

Loantaka Brook Reservation has over 5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Its name means "Place of the Cold Winter" in the language of the Lenni Lanapes native people.

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46.4 km

Kitchell Pond

Highlight • Lake

Kitchell Pond, in the Loantaka Brook Reservation, is a beautiful 5-acre body of water with a lovely greenspace and plenty of waterfowl. It's an ideal spot to stop and enjoy a picnic, play a game of catch, or toss a Frisbee around. There are bike share stations at Kitchell Road and the South Street park entrances, excellent for anyone who wishes to rent a bike to enjoy the paths in the surrounding area.

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

16.5 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

12.0 km

264 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 6 June

31°C

17°C

33 %

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Osborn Pond – Loantaka Brook Reservation loop from Convent Station

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Osborn Pond – Loantaka Brook Reservation loop from Convent Station

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Osborn Pond

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Loantaka Brook Reservation Trails

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