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Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Maplewood

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New Jersey
Essex County

Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Maplewood

Moderate

4.9

(7934)

11,422

riders

Lower Echo Lake – Watchung Reservation loop from Maplewood

02:29

39.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 39.1 km for 63 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.71 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.

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2

10.4 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.

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3

15.8 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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4

20.2 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, …

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5

35.8 km

Diamond Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is a lovely tranquil next to Diamond Mill Pond and within the woods. At this spot you there is a parking lot which you will be able to see …

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B

39.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

15.2 km

5.76 km

2.31 km

281 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

11.4 km

410 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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