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Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Cranford

Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Cranford

Moderate

2.5

(18)

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Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Cranford

03:39

85.1km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.53 km for 148 m

After 39.5 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.91 km

Lower Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the two lakes that Echo Lake Park has to offer. You can observe people fishing, on pedal boats, or just enjoying the park. Lower Echo Lake features a nice waterfall that makes for a relaxing break.

Tip by

5.61 km

Upper Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Upper Echo Lake, also known as Nomahegan Brook, has a public restroom along a paved path that runs parallel to the north shore of the lake.

Tip by

8.60 km

Moxon Pond

Highlight • Lake

Moxon Pond is a tiny body of water on the far southeastern side of the Watchung Reservation.

Tip by

9.89 km

Watchung Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The Watchung Reservation is a vast parcel of protected land in Mountainside, New Jersey. There are hiking trails, parks/picnic areas, playgrounds, a Nature Center, an abandoned village, and a lake.

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14.3 km

Little Seeley's Pond

Highlight • Lake

This little pond, in the north of Scotch Plains, is the perfect little getaway from the town. It features a nearby parking lot, public restrooms and a picnic area. Furthermore, …

Tip by

19.6 km

Best Lake

Highlight • Lake

Best Lake is a great, small lake near Watchung. If you are looking for a good place to take a break, there are benches around the perimeter of the lake for you to enjoy the view of the water.

Tip by

66.7 km

Columbus Park

Highlight • Structure

Columbus Park is a scenic park right on New Market Pond in Piscataway, New Jersey. There are bathrooms that you can use and benches to sit on, sip some water, and enjoy the views over the water.

Tip by

67.5 km

New Market Pond

Highlight • Lake

New Market Pond is located just off of Lakeview Avenue in Piscataway, New Jersey. This is a great stretch of riding on the water.

Tip by

85.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.7 km

5.53 km

1.46 km

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.6 km

5.10 km

269 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 7 June

29°C

19°C

27 %

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Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Cranford

Lower Echo Lake

Upper Echo Lake

Moxon Pond

Watchung Reservation

Little Seeley's Pond

Best Lake

Columbus Park

New Market Pond

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