Near Butler Reservoir Loop
Red Trail
Near Butler Reservoir Loop
Red Trail - lake view
Near Butler Reservoir Loop
Red Trail - lake view
Near Butler Reservoir Loop
Red Trail - lake view
Near Butler Reservoir Loop
Red Trail - lake view

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Butler Reservoir Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
Hidden gem in Northern New Jersey.
4
mi
Distance
398
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeLakefrontRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.02mi
Distance
398ft
Elevation Gain
398ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
898ft
High Point
690ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Combination of easy terrain wide path connecting parking lot to lake with technical narrow path around lake itself. Loop consists of blue, red (green) and white trails. Blue trail is mostly flat wide path, it meanders between hills all the way to the lake. Red Trail goes almost entirely along the edge of lake as a narrow and more technical path with some steep and rocky parts. Plenty of picturesque spots for picnics. On the north part red trail first crosses very muddy creek and then goes mostly flat as narrow path with lakes on both sides. It could be uncrossable after a rain or after snowy winter. White trail is a shortcut between lake and parking lot. It is one rocky, longest and steepest uphill on whole loop. Nice view from the top.

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Contributors
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