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Paulinskill Valley Trail – Paulinskill Valley Trail loop from Newton

Paulinskill Valley Trail – Paulinskill Valley Trail loop from Newton

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67

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Paulinskill Valley Trail – Paulinskill Valley Trail loop from Newton

05:33

71.0km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

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Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.44 km

Paulinskill River Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

2

6.61 km

Lake Paulinskill

Highlight • Lake

Lake Paulinskill is situated just west of the town of Newton. It is a long narrow 174-acre lake with full tree lined shores. The view here looking over the bridge on Swartswood Road is particularly nice.

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3

8.60 km

Paulinskill Lake

Highlight • Lake

Paulinskill Lake was created after a dam was constructed across the river in Stillwater Township in the 1920s. From this point in the rail trail, there is a great view of the lake.

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4

8.75 km

Paulinskill Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Riding surfaces get even more diverse here but a joy to ride.

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5

8.81 km

Paulinskill Valley Trail - Paulinskill Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Paulinskill Valley Trail is a 27-mile trail that follows along a river of the same name. The trail is mostly gravel and dirt. This section runs alongside Paulinskill Lake …

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6

15.3 km

Red Barn at Paulinskill Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

7

24.5 km

View of the Paulins Kill River

Highlight • Viewpoint

resting spot with view over the Paulins Kill River

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8

33.2 km

Paulinskill Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Amazing single track that continues over long stretches. Watch out for horse tours.

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9

36.0 km

Paulinskill Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Paulinskill Viaduct. Parking lot for cars to get to the trail head.

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B

71.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

13.7 km

4.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

12.9 km

5.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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