Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Maplewood

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New Jersey

Essex County

Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Maplewood

Hard

2.7

(3)

hikers

Hemlock Falls – Washington Rock loop from Maplewood

05:55

21.3km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.29 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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9.28 km

Orange Reservoir dam & bridge

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This cool bridge connects the gap between the Orange Reservoir Loop trail and the dam. You can look down the Rahway River to the south or over the lake to the north.

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10.5 km

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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10.7 km

Rahway River in South Mountain Reservation

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Rahway River in the South Mountain Reservation flows at different strengths during different times of the year. The trails in the reservation cross back and forth over the river …

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13.3 km

Waterfall at the dam below Campbell's Pond

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The entire waterway from the upper Orange Reservoir down to the southern boundary of the South Mountain Reservation is controlled through means of irrigation and damming. There is a small …

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15.1 km

Washington Rock

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The view from Washington Rock shows the lush forest for miles and views of the town of Milburn in the distance.

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16.2 km

Crater View

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This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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16.2 km

View of the New York City Skyline

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This point has one of the best views in the entire park, offering vistas of the New York skyline, Newark, and Jersey City. With a bit of effort, you can …

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

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