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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Kingston

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Kingston

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Kingston

01:18

12.6km

10m

Running

Moderate run. 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: April 19, 2026

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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

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131 m

Kingston Lock and Lock Keeper's House

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1834, the Kingston Lock was initially constructed to enable safe and efficient freight transport between Philadelphia and New York. These days it is a historic landmark along the D&R Canal Towpath.

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565 m

Carnegie Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1907 at the meeting point of Stony Brook and Millstone River, the Lake Carnegie dam created the lake enjoyed by rowers and the community. After a century of upkeep, repairs were needed again in 2015. This is a great place to watch races.

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600 m

Lake Carnegie (New Jersey)

Highlight • Lake

Carnegie Lake, stretching across parts of central New Jersey, owes its existence to an unusual encounter: a conversation between a painter and Andrew Carnegie. Built in the early 1900s for Princeton’s rowing team, the lake quickly became more than just a training site. Locals fish here, paddle, or stroll along the quiet banks. Pollution has taken its toll, but efforts to clean the water are ongoing.

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2.36 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park – East Coast Greenway (Princeton Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the East Coast Greenway is just north of Princeton along Stony Brook and the Deleware Raritan Canal. This is a scenic bit of riding along a gravel path, surrounded by water.

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3.73 km

Wooden bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This wooden bridge connects the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. You also have beautiful views to the north over Lake Carnegie.

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6.29 km

Turning Basin Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Turning Basin Park is a recreational area frequented by locals in the Princeton area. The park has a pavilion, picnic areas, restrooms, and a parking area. You can also access the park via the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath.

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7.64 km

Riverside trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take the chance to get right on the water's edge with this small side trail. You gain closer access to Lake Carnegie, and it quickly rejoins the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath.

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8.88 km