Cushetunk Trail is a 12 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lebanon, New Jersey that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Dogs on leash
Backpacking
Camping
Hiking
Mountain biking
Nature trips
Road biking
Walking
Bird watching
Running
Forest
Lake
Views
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Fee
Please note: As of March 2020, users have reported that they are doing construction along a portion of the trail and there is a re-route you need to follow. Complexity: Moderate to Hard Terrain: There's considerable elevation gain all over the trail with lots of ups and downs so make sure you are ready for it. Sometimes it gets rocky. Shade: You will be under the trees 95% of the time. Trekking Poles: As there is lots of hills which you will go up and down you might need one to support. Foot Wear: Trail runners, shoes with toe guards. Scenic View: Round valley reservoir is one of the most breathtaking reservoirs in NJ. Beautiful scenic route and consider taking swimming clothes Parking: There is a parking fee of 10$ if you live in NJ and other states 20$. There is a lot of parking space. Around 25+ Campsites: Lots of dispersed camp sites and picnic areas around the lake.
Fri Jul 03 2020Sun Jun 28 2020Sun Jun 28 2020Stickers are really overgrown and there’s a few freshly fallen trees bc of the storm keep an eye out
Sun Jun 21 2020Sun Jun 21 2020Tue Jun 16 2020I really enjoyed this park, but it took me a bit to figure out how to get on the trail that loops all the way around. The entrances near the main parking lot are too overgrown and I was worried about ticks. I walked though it a bit but eventually turned around after it didnt look like it was going to let up. So, to save you all the trouble, some parking tips. If you are looking to get on the trail that loops all the way around, I believe it is the yellow and red trail, park in the small lot across from the park office. Once you get there, turn so you are looking at the building and go right. Follow the path that is a wide mowed grassy path that eventually turns to a stone path. This trail has a lot of ups and downs but it has amazing views and lots of benches. There are views points along the way if you walk up some of the mowed paths. If you want a smaller loop, go down to the main parking lot, its huge and right on the beach. From there you can hop on the white/blue/green trail which is shorter, flatter and walks along the pond for about half of it -still has one section of decent incline though. Be careful of ticks, found one on me after.
Sun Jun 14 2020Went about a month ago. It was beautiful moderate traffic. It was longer than expected for my 1st hike
Tue Jun 09 2020trail is very narrow and so much out grown trees with spider web
Sat Jun 06 2020Tue May 26 2020Mon May 25 2020Sun May 24 2020The loop cannot be accessed. All gated and the part on the road is closed. After 7 miles trying various route we had to give up
Mon May 18 2020Sun May 17 2020Hardest physically demand mtb trail in the area. Technically not super difficult, maybe intermediate. Scenery is great.
Sun May 17 2020Brought our two dogs to hike and cool off in the reservoir today. Trails were great - not too challenging but still a workout. I recommend getting their early to find parking. It was easy to stay apart from people near the reservoir but the trails were narrow in some places. We will definitely go back and I highly recommend visiting Round Valley. Lots of trails to choose from. We did blue and green and they’re both moderate difficulty
Tue May 12 20203/4 of the trail was really great. Then it just... ends. You’re stranded between someone’s backyard and the reservoir or, like me, you can forge your own path, beg the construction worker to let you cut thru the ‘no trespassing’ zone and end back where you started. 13 miles round trip. Really good scenery and elevation changes... horrible end to the trail run. Would try again but do it as an out and back and not a full round the reservoir attempt. READ UP before attempting I like me!
Sun Mar 29 2020Good for family hiking.
Tue Mar 24 2020Guys!! Make sure you follow the trail. Do not, DO NOT change the color. At some point we were completely off the trail and wanted to cross through using the near by property. We couldn't, because it belonged to someone. So we had to go all the way around using regular road. At some point, we were able to cut through but the hell of the bushes it had. So sharp. Towards the end, you will see "white trail" , follow that, otherwise you will end up on someone's private property again. Overall, the trail was advance level. But 4 stars from me, because you can easily get lost.
