Cushetunk Mountain Nature Preserve

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Park Overview:

A difficult, steep trail in the park leads to an overview of Round Valley Reservoir, the deepest body of water in New Jersey.
Trail Uses:Hiking, Mountain biking
Dogs:
Trail Miles:
Park Acreage:380 acres
City/County/
State:		Lebanon
Township/Hunterdon/NJ
Park Description:

Adjacent to Round Valley Recreation Area is the 380-acre Cushetunk Mountain Nature Preserve.   Cushetunk Mountain is part of a ring of mountains in that were formed by volcanic activity over 160 million years ago.  From the mountain's crest there are seasonal views of the nearby hills and valleys to the north and the Round Valley Reservoir to the south.

 
Trails Overview:

Two short, unmarked trails from the parking lot connect to the crest of Cushetunk Mountain.  One trail, which leads directly from the parking area to the ridge top, climbing 450 vertical feet in 0.5 mile, is closed from January 1 to August 1 to protect a sensitive environment. 

  • Note: Access to Round Valley Recreation Area is prohibited from county property.
  • For trail map click on the web site below in Contact Information, follow the link to "Park Brochures and Maps" [Cushetunk Mountain Nature Preserve is #13]

 
Directions:

From I-78 west take Exit 20A [Lebanon], at the traffic light turn left onto NJ 22 East.  For further directions click on the web site below in Contact Information, follow the link to "Park Brochures and Maps" [Cushetunk Mountain Nature Preserve is #13]

  • Public transportation:  NJ Raritan Valley Line via weekday commuter service to Lebanon; 1.7 mile walk via Railroad Avenue, Cherry Street, Old Mountain Road. [Google Maps: "Railroad Avenue and Cherry Street, Lebanon, NJ"]

 
Contact Information:Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation
908-782-1158
Region:Central Jersey
Fees:None