AFW Hike: Merrill Creek Reservoir, NJ on Sunday 1/21/2024

Hike: Merrill Creek Reservoir, NJ on Sunday, 1/21/2024

6 miles. Snowshoeing (if adequate snow).

Difficulty/Pace:  Moderate/Leisurely

Hike Coordinator:  Christine

Location/Directions:

Merrill Creek Reseravoir Visitor Center, NJ

GPS: 34 Merrill Creek Road, Washington, NJ 07882

Merrill Creek Reservoir is easily found in New Village, New Jersey.  New Village is on Route 57, about 4 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, and about 8 miles southwest of Washington, all in Warren County.

Driving from Phillipsburg, in New Village turn left onto Montana Road.

Driving from Washington, in New Village turn right onto Montana Road.

Follow Montana Road, bearing to the left as it is renamed Richline Road.  Follow the sign for Merrill Creek Reservoir by turning left onto Merrill Creek Road.  Turn right into the Visitors’ Center parking lot.