Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

High Mountain from the Island Bridges Trail - Photo by Daniel Chazin High Mountain from the Island Bridges Trail - Photo by Daniel Chazin

This hike loops around the Upper Lake of the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve and follows a dike across its northern end, with panoramic views of High Mountain.

40.978728, -74.195549

This hike loops around a lake, formerly known as the Haledon Reservoir, which once served as the water supply for Haledon, North Haledon and Prospect Park. The 75-acre lake and the surrounding land was acquired by the Borough of Franklin Lakes in 2006 and is now known as the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve.

From the parking area, climb up the road leading to the dam, passing to the left...

Prepare For Your Hike

Let's Go

Trip Reports

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April 01, 2014
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Another photo collection for this hike by Dan Balogh
<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To view another photo collection for this hike from Dan Balogh, click <a title="Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve" href="http://danbalogh.com/franklin.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
April 14, 2012
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Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Virtual Tour!
<p>Take a virtual tour of the beautiful Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve!<br><br><a href="http://njurbanforest.com/2012/04/14/franklin-lakes-nature-preserve/" target="_blank">http://njurbanforest.com/2012/04/14/franklin-lakes-nature-preserve/</a><br><br>Plenty of Pictures!</p>
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