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South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls loop from Maplewood

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South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls loop from Maplewood

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South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls loop from Maplewood

01:02

8.85km

180m

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: May 23, 2026

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Parking

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1.34 km

South Mountain Reservation

Highlight • Forest

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, creeks, and vistas of New York and New Jersey at the higher points within the park.

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7.82 km

Hemlock Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at …

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8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

2.60 km

638 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.92 km

1.14 km

638 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 8 June

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