Mills Reservation

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Mills Reservation is a county park, consisting of a 157.15-acre protected wooded area located in Cedar Grove and Montclair, New Jersey. The reservation is maintained by the Essex County Park Commission. The reservation has several walking/jogging trails, including four major trails and numerous smaller trails. One of the four main trails leads to a cliff that overlooks the New York City skyline.

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Activities in Mills Reservation consists of basic walking, jogging, and sightseeing of different plants and animal species. However, bike riding is prohibited by the county. During World War Two, an anti-aircraft gun emplacement was made in Mills Reservation at the lookout point on the cliffs overlooking New York City. All that remains of this today is a circular, cement object.