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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

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4.8

(8740)

10,237

riders

Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

01:56

30.0km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.8 km for 65 m

After 26.7 km for 65 m

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Train Station

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1.45 km

Washington Road Bridge Over Stony Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Washington Road crosses over Stony Brook here, and it's a great place to stop and enjoy the view. The wide shoulder and sidewalk along the side of the bridge allow you to stop safely without worrying about oncoming traffic.

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3.72 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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6.50 km

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 …

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6.95 km

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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15.0 km

Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath – Griggstown

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This historic district has so many stories to tell, starting with the Lenni Lenape Indians that originally occupied this area. Many of their artifacts have been found in this area, along with signs of early European settlers and 18th-century agriculture.

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22.8 km

Millstone River Historical Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

Some of the fighting during the 1777 Battle of Princeton took place at the Millstone River. There are other historical landmarks and signage posted around the city's parks and trails.

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23.5 km

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 …

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