Surprise Lake Loop Watchung
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New Jersey · union County

Surprise Lake Loop Watchung

Lake-focused forest loop in Watchung Reservation.

Rating
Length
3.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
union
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About This Trail

Lake-focused forest loop in Watchung Reservation. This trail is part of the SecretFalls New Jersey wave 2 launch set.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.15534, -74.35846
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Surprise Lake Loop Watchung in UNION County, New Jersey. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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