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Bergen County
New Milford

Wild Duck Pond – Lake Welch Beach loop from River Edge

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
New Jersey
Bergen County
New Milford

Wild Duck Pond – Lake Welch Beach loop from River Edge

Hard

2.9

(1)

72

riders

Wild Duck Pond – Lake Welch Beach loop from River Edge

05:42

118km

1,240m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Ringwood State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.67 km

Wild Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for a rest.

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2

49.1 km

Seven Lakes Drive Ascent to Lake Sebago

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This road is a treat whether you're heading up or downhill. Lake Sebago is gorgeous as well and a great place to have a water break after the climb.

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60.4 km

Harriman State Park

Nature Reserve

4

62.6 km

Lake Welch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Originally a small pond, Lake Welch was increased to its current size when a dam was built in 1942. It boasts the largest beach in Harriman State Park as well as multiple picnic and bbq areas.

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5

74.4 km

Orchards of Conklin

Highlight • Structure

Orchards of Conklin in Rockland County has been a local staple for over ten generations. Visitors can pick their own apples, explore the farm stand, and enjoy freshly pressed apple …

Tip by

6

74.4 km

East of the Orchards

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hilly road. Very fun ride.

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7

96.8 km

Joseph Clark Rail Trail North of Sparkill

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This part of the rail trail is super smooth. Can be crowded on weekends.

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8

101 km

Joseph Clark Rail Trail South of Sparkill

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

As of June 2024, this stretch of rail trail is rather smooth with the exception of some cracking and bumps here and there. Felt fine on 25mm road tires — the whole rail trail is very rideable.

Tip by

109 km

Oradell Reservoir

Lake

110 km

Duck Pond

Lake

B

118 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.2 km

42.4 km

6.52 km

4.06 km

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

8.75 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

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