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Somerset County

Carnegie Lake Dam – View of the D&R Canal loop from Millstone

Somerset County

Carnegie Lake Dam – View of the D&R Canal loop from Millstone

Easy

4.6

(7089)

12,054

riders

Carnegie Lake Dam – View of the D&R Canal loop from Millstone

01:53

38.2km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 335 m for 81 m

After 18.3 km for 65 m

After 37.8 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

10.5 km

Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath – Griggstown

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This historic district has so many stories to tell, starting with the Lenni Lenape Indians that originally occupied this area. Many of their artifacts have been found in this area, along with signs of early European settlers and 18th-century agriculture.

Tip by

2

16.6 km

Ducks on the Delaware and Raritan Canal

Highlight • River

Canadian geese in the D & R Canal

Tip by

3

18.4 km

Millstone River Historical Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

Some of the fighting during the 1777 Battle of Princeton took place at the Millstone River. There are other historical landmarks and signage posted around the city's parks and trails.

Tip by

4

18.6 km

Kingston Lock and Lock Keeper's House

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1834, the Kingston Lock was initially constructed to enable safe and efficient freight transport between Philadelphia and New York. These days it is a historic landmark along the D&R Canal Towpath.

Tip by

5

19.0 km

Carnegie Lake Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1907 at the meeting point of Stony Brook and Millstone River, the Lake Carnegie dam created the lake enjoyed by rowers and the community. After a century of …

Tip by

6

33.3 km

View of the D&R Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

This segment goes alongside the D&R canal. There is a good view of the canal from this segment. Very quiet road on the weekdays, could be a little busy during the weekend with traffic

Tip by

B

38.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

3.64 km

915 m

650 m

271 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

3.90 km

1.26 km

866 m

596 m

136 m

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