Carnegie Lake, stretching across parts of central New Jersey, owes its existence to an unusual encounter: a conversation between a painter and Andrew Carnegie. Built in the early 1900s for Princeton’s rowing team, the lake quickly became more than just a training site. Locals fish here, paddle, or stroll along the quiet banks. Pollution has taken its toll, but efforts to clean the water are ongoing.

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1. Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

4.70km

01:11

10m

Hike an easy 2.9-mile section of the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath, featuring canal views and the Kingston Lock.

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2. Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) loop from Riverside Area

12.8km

03:15

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carnegie Lake Dam – Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) loop from SRI International Princeton

6.45km

01:37

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Monday 23 March

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Location: Kingston, Somerset County, New Jersey, United States

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Wooden Boardwalk Between Delaware and Raritan Canal and Lake Carnegie

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

Princeton University Campus

Ducks on the Delaware and Raritan Canal

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey)

1. Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath

2. Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) loop from Riverside Area

3. Carnegie Lake Dam – Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) loop from SRI International Princeton

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