Verona Park – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

New Jersey

Essex County

Verona Park – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

Moderate

4.9

(4090)

18,709

riders

Verona Park – Verona Lake loop from Walnut Street

02:11

25.9km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.3 km for 214 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.01 km

Hilltop Reservation Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

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

11.5 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 …

Tip by

12.9 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.

Tip by

14.6 km

Mills Reservation

Nature Reserve

17.9 km

West Essex/Caldwell Branch

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

21.5 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.

Tip by

21.7 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 …

Tip by

21.9 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

25.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types