Challenging Downhill Twist – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

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Challenging Downhill Twist – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

Moderate

2.7

(14)

riders

Challenging Downhill Twist – Carnegie Lake Dam loop from Princeton

03:04

51.0km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Washington Road Bridge Over Stony Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Washington Road crosses over Stony Brook here, and it's a great place to stop and enjoy the view. The wide shoulder and sidewalk along the side of the bridge allow you to stop safely without worrying about oncoming traffic.

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2.95 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a nice wooden platform going in between the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Lake Carnegie.

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3.37 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park – East Coast Greenway (Princeton Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the East Coast Greenway is just north of Princeton along Stony Brook and the Deleware Raritan Canal. This is a scenic bit of riding along a gravel path, surrounded by water.

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24.0 km

Intersection of Red and Blue Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is where you have to choose whether you're riding the Blue or Red Trail. Both trails are extremely fun.

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26.9 km

Challenging Downhill Twist

Highlight • MTB Park

Some of the most flowy trails with great incline/decline challenges. Features are a constant. Not a one and done.✅

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36.4 km

Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath – Griggstown

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This historic district has so many stories to tell, starting with the Lenni Lenape Indians that originally occupied this area. Many of their artifacts have been found in this area, along with signs of early European settlers and 18th-century agriculture.

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44.9 km

Carnegie Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1907 at the meeting point of Stony Brook and Millstone River, the Lake Carnegie dam created the lake enjoyed by rowers and the community. After a century of …

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48.0 km

Wooden bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This wooden bridge connects the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. You also have beautiful views to the north over Lake Carnegie.

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