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Somerset County

Brookside Drive – Orange Reservoir loop from Lyons

Road cycling routes

Somerset County

Brookside Drive – Orange Reservoir loop from Lyons

Moderate

3.2

(17)

57

riders

Brookside Drive – Orange Reservoir loop from Lyons

03:52

83.0km

700m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.5 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

24.1 km

Brookside Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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2

28.4 km

Orange Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

3

36.5 km

Eagle Rock viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

People naturally gathered here to watch and grieve the events of September 11, 2001, so it only makes sense that an evocative memorial to that event was erected here. There …

Tip by

4

41.9 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.

Tip by

5

65.3 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.

Tip by

6

71.7 km

Long Hill Road – Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Awesome downhill into a scenic ride through swampy lands.

Tip by

B

83.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

14.0 km

8.68 km

4.25 km

249 m

166 m

Surfaces

66.0 km

16.4 km

449 m

104 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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