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Hilltop Reservation – Verona Lake loop from Watchung Avenue

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United States

New Jersey

Essex County

Hilltop Reservation – Verona Lake loop from Watchung Avenue

Moderate

2.9

(12)

riders

Hilltop Reservation – Verona Lake loop from Watchung Avenue

01:42

23.9km

300m

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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14 m for 20 m

After 23.8 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 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.

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18.7 km

Verona Lake

Highlight • Lake

Verona Lake is a beautiful 13-acre lake in the park with the same name. Boating and fishing are allowed on the lake, and there is a trail around the perimeter of the lake that is great for a run.

Tip by

18.9 km

Historic Dam

Highlight • Monument

This dam was constructed in 1814 to create the Verona Lake. The area used to be swamp land, but the land's owner wanted to create a grist mill, so the …

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19.1 km

Verona Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Verona Park is a 55-acre park that is part of the Essex County park system. There are several trails that run through the park, including the Lenape Trail. The park also has a lake, playground, picnic areas and a restroom.

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23.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

7.25 km

6.03 km

3.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.49 km

3.74 km

2.64 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Hilltop Reservation

Verona Lake

Historic Dam

Verona Park

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