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Cedar Grove Reservoir – Hilltop Reservation loop from Walnut Street

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Mountain biking trails

United States

New Jersey

Essex County

Cedar Grove Reservoir – Hilltop Reservation loop from Walnut Street

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7,730

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Cedar Grove Reservoir – Hilltop Reservation loop from Walnut Street

02:50

35.0km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.38 km

Cedar Grove Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled deep in New Jersey's Mills Reservation, the peaceful waters of Cedar Grove Reservoir provide mountain bikers with an oasis surrounded by lush forests. Trails encircle the lake, offering riders glimpses of birdlife playing across glassy waters set against a scenic backdrop of the Watchung Mountains.

Tip by

9.70 km

Hilltop Reservation

Highlight • Forest

This 284-acre area is dedicated to preserving the natural surroundings and is a popular destination for hiking, running, and biking. It boasts miles of trails with varying elevation changes, featuring nice hills and passing by several picturesque ponds.

Tip by

10.5 km

Hilltop Reservation Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

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22.6 km

Mills Reservation

Nature Reserve

24.5 km

Bamboo Jungle

Highlight • Forest

Weaving through small patches of towering bamboo stalks, this singletrack beside Cedar Grove Reservoir treats mountain bikers to a taste of jungle scenery.

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35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

7.00 km

3.68 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

6.16 km

5.77 km

4.43 km

668 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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