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Take I-78 west to exit 20 A to Route 22 west, follow signs to the park.
General Description: Named Round Valley due to its bowl shaped appearance, the reservoir with it's expanse of pristine blue water covers approximately 5,291 acres. Green eastern woodlands and parkland surround the lake. A system of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails along the western shoreline provide scenic views of the lake and surrounding hillsides. The trails can be accessed from several locations around the reservoir and travel through dense foliage. In late July, raspberries grow in abundance beside the trails. The reservoir provides excellent wildlife habitat. A large variety of birds can be spotted here during the various seasons including herons, ring-billed gulls, broad winged hawks, ospreys, loons and even eagles. The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir are very inviting after tackling the challenging Cushetunk Trail or after an outing with the family on the Pine Tree Trail. Swimming is permitted at Round Valley in the Day-use Area only from Memorial Day through Labor Day while lifeguards are on duty. Visitors will find a beach complex containing changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station, and a concession building where food and beach supplies are available for purchase. There are two playgrounds and volleyball nets on the beachfront. Picnic areas are located on tree-shaded grassy spots at each end of the beach.
The Trails: There are three marked trails at Round Valley: the Cushetunk Trail, which accesses the campsites, the Pine Tree Trail and the Family Hiking and Biking Trail. All trails can be accessed from the South Parking Lot within the Day-use Area. The Pine Tree Trail is approximately a one mile loop. Suitable for beginners and families with young children. The Pine Tree Trail connects the day-use area with Division of Fish and Wildlife property.
The Family Hiking and Biking Trail is 1/2 mile loop. They pass through pinewoods and are ideal for children, birdwatchers, and seniors.
The Cushetunk Trail: 9 miles one way (Moderate/Advanced) The Cushetunk Trail and the three-mile lower service road are multi-use trails that pass through open and heavily wooded areas. The Cushetunk trail surface is rugged, rocky and steep in places which makes it more suitable for experienced hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Tight turns and logs in the trail bed make this fun technical and single-track riding. The trail does not completely circle the reservoir so plan your time (and energy) accordingly as you'll have to come back along the same route making for a total of 18 miles out and back.
Note: The park gets really crowded on summer weekends and the parking lot fills up really fast at which point cars are turned away. Get there early.
For more New Jersey Mountain Bike Trails
For more information: Round Valley Recreation Area: Phone: (908) 236-6355
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