Merrill Creek Reservoir–Black/Yellow, 3 sights
3 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 1 hr 4 min
Merrill Creek Reservoir–Black/Yellow, 3 sights is a 3-mile out-and-back near New Village, NJ. The route reaches Merrill Creek Reservoir at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It is mostly level, with 138 ft of elevation gain. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Merrill Creek Reservoir–Black/Yellow, 3 sights
3 mi · ▲ 138 ft · 1 hr 4 min
Elevation 915–1,023 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Green · 40.74107, -75.09049
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:32 AM · sunset 7:28 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Green, heading SE.
- 1.5 miReach Merrill Creek Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~39 min). Leave by 6:29 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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