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Many people enjoy coming here for a peaceful break. You might see families having picnics by the water or people simply sitting on benches, enjoying the quiet. The pond and the pathway are good for seeing local wildlife. Besides ducks, you might spot turtles sunning themselves or different kinds of birds flying overhead.

The Oradell Reservoir is an important source of clean drinking water to around 750,000 people. Built up over the early 1900s and completed in 1923, it’s now protected as a Category 1 water source, meaning it’s some of the purest in the state. It is a critical part of the region’s infrastructure and a reminder of how closely nature and community are connected.

Nice quiet flat ride!

Barbour Pond is the largest body of water in Garret Mountain Reservation. There is a trail that runs along the banks of the pond, so you can get a good view of the water during your run.

They constructed Wild Duck Pond around 1927 as a man-made feature. Previously, they would flood this area to create a winter ice skating rink. It's now a lovely park area where you can take a break and unwind by the water.

The road runs directly next to Lake Tappan, giving excellent views. Lake Tappan, a reservoir formed by the Tappan Dam on the Hackensack River, spans the boundary of New Jersey and New York. Within New Jersey, it flows through River Vale and Old Tappan in Bergen County, extending into Orangetown in Rockland County, New York, to the north.

Barbour Pond is the biggest reservoir within the Garret Mountain Reservation. The park features hiking trails that travel on both sides of Barbour Pond and are often utilized by those looking to fish the waters. There are a couple cool overlooks of the pond just off the side of the trail.

The reservoir is beautiful, but completely fenced! A rest on the shore is unfortunately not possible... But the gravel road writer north is a pleasure and absolutely recommendable.