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Watchung Reservation – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

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Watchung Reservation – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

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Watchung Reservation – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

02:08

17.9km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Parking

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77 m

Watchung Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The Watchung Reservation is a vast parcel of protected land in Mountainside, New Jersey. There are hiking trails, parks/picnic areas, playgrounds, a Nature Center, an abandoned village, and a lake.

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397 m

Badgley House

Highlight • Historical Site

Throughout its 250-year history, the Badgley House served various purposes, from a residence to a stable and garage. Around 1907, it was relocated and repurposed as a barn for a …

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425 m

Watchung Reservation

Highlight • Forest

The Watchung Reservation is a vast parcel of protected land in Mountainside, New Jersey. There are hiking trails, parks/picnic areas, playgrounds, a Nature Center, an abandoned village, and a lake.

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6.55 km

Old Mill Ruins

Ruins

7.44 km

Little Seeley's Pond

Highlight • Lake

This little pond, in the north of Scotch Plains, is the perfect little getaway from the town. It features a nearby parking lot, public restrooms and a picnic area. Furthermore, …

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8.04 km

Drake Farm House

Highlight • Historical Site

Discover the remnants of the Drake family homestead at Drake Farm House. Once the heart of their farming endeavors in the early 20th century, this site holds historical significance. Despite …

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11.1 km

During the initial decades of the Watchung Reservation's existence, individuals enjoying the park had the opportunity to engage in swimming activities at a designated beach along the lakeshore situated behind …

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11.8 km

Lake Surprise

Highlight • Lake

A lovely damned reservoir in the Watchung Reservation. Plenty of picnic benches around.

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12.4 km

Blue Brook Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are nice scenic views of the surrounding woodlands and Blue Brook to be had from here. There is also a nearby car park too, so you could start your …

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

3.49 km

1.46 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.91 km

1.49 km

533 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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5 %

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Watchung Reservation – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

Watchung Reservation

Badgley House

Watchung Reservation

Little Seeley's Pond

Drake Farm House

Lake Surprise Bathhouse

Lake Surprise

Blue Brook Bridge

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