Lake Loop Is THIS Sunday, and the Forecast Is Pure Perfection!

October 03, 2025| Community, Events, Fundraising, Recreation

By: Kari Constantine

Can you feel it? The excitement is in the air, and so is a seriously perfect weather forecast! We’re talking sunny skies, gentle breezes, and temps hovering in the low 80s. It’s shaping up to be a postcard-perfect day at the lake, and there’s no better way to soak it all in than at the Lake Loop this Sunday, October 5!

Whether you’d like to bike, hike, or paddle, it’s not too late to join the fun! Though pre-registration is now closed, you can still join us for day-of registration, which you can do onsite starting at 7:15 am on Sunday. Just head to the registration table at the pavilion at Hopatcong State Park! Same-day registrants should plan to arrive roughly an hour before their activity’s start time (you’ll need time to register, sign waivers, receive your wristband and swag, prepare your bike or kayak, warm up those legs, and enjoy your free bagel and coffee)! We recommend all participants check in 30 minutes before their start time.

Here’s a basic run-down of the day:

7:15 am - Registration Open at the Pavilion

8:00 am - 62-Mile Bike Starts in Front of the Pavilion

9:00 am - 40-Mile Bike Starts in Front of the Pavilion

9:30 am - 20-Mile Bike Starts in Front of the Pavilion

10:00 am - 2.5 & 4-Mile Paddles Start on the Beach, Next to the Boat Ramp

10:30 am - Guided Hike Starts at the Pavilion

Want the full scoop? For an expanded schedule, course details, tips, and FAQs, visit lakeloop.org. Be sure to scroll for more information on each activity.

Gratitude All Around

An event like this doesn’t happen without an incredible community behind it. To our sponsors and volunteers, our partners, municipalities, and first responders - and YOU, our dedicated participants, we say, “Thank you for making Lake Loop the awesome annual tradition it’s become!”

This Sunday, let’s bike, hike, and paddle in celebration of everything our lake provides, from beauty and recreation to connection and inspiration.

See you bright and early Sunday morning (and don’t forget your sunglasses!)