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West Essex Rail Trail

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  2. NJ
  3. …Northern New Jersey
  4. Cedar Grove
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“A gravel trail that follows an old rail bed. ”

Allison Oishi
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3.3

Miles

5.2

KM

Point to Point

452' 138 m

High

279' 85 m

Low

212' 65 m

Up

73' 22 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Waterfall

Description

The trail is easy to follow. There is lots of foot and bike traffic in warm weather. Look for the waterfall and tressle over Rt 23.

Flora & Fauna

Wild berries in August.

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Allison Oishi
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#1

in Cedar Grove

#14

in New Jersey

#2,288

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West Essex Rail Trail in the snow.
Mar 20, 2020 near Little…, NJ

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