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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Princeton

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Princeton

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Princeton

01:23

13.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.92 km

View of Stony Brook from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge offers a nice view over Stony Brook, especially at sunset. There’s a lane for pedestrians and bikes, so you can safely stop and take in the scenery. It’s …

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3.62 km

Wooden Bridge

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This is a nice wooden platform going in between the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Lake Carnegie.

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4.04 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park – East Coast Greenway (Princeton Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the East Coast Greenway is just north of Princeton along Stony Brook and the Deleware Raritan Canal. This is a scenic bit of riding along a gravel path, surrounded by water.

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6.82 km

Lake Carnegie (New Jersey)

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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 …

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6.85 km

Carnegie Lake Dam

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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 …

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10.0 km

Wooden bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This wooden bridge connects the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. You also have beautiful views to the north over Lake Carnegie.

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10.7 km

Riverside trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take the chance to get right on the water's edge with this small side trail. You gain closer access to Lake Carnegie, and it quickly rejoins the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath.

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11.8 km

Washington Road Bridge Over Stony Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Washington Road crosses over Stony Brook here, and it's a great place to stop and enjoy the view. The wide shoulder and sidewalk along the side of the bridge allow you to stop safely without worrying about oncoming traffic.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

621 m

355 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

2.16 km

2.06 km

621 m

387 m

150 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Princeton

01:23h

13.3km

30m

Lake Carnegie (New Jersey) – Riverside trail loop from Princeton

View of Stony Brook from the Bridge

Wooden Bridge

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park – East Coast Greenway (Princeton Section)

Lake Carnegie (New Jersey)

Carnegie Lake Dam

Wooden bridge

Riverside trail

Washington Road Bridge Over Stony Brook

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