Nine Mile Run (New Jersey) facts for kids
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Nine Mile Run near its mouth
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Map of Nine Mile Run
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°24′51″N 74°32′57″W / 40.41417°N 74.54917°W |
| River mouth | 59 ft (18 m) 40°28′00″N 74°32′13″W / 40.46667°N 74.53694°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Six Mile Run, Millstone River, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean |
Nine Mile Run is a stream in central New Jersey, United States. It flows into the Six Mile Run. This stream is also part of the larger Millstone River system. The name "Nine Mile Run" comes from its location. It crosses Route 27 about nine miles from where that road meets the Raritan River in New Brunswick.
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Where Nine Mile Run Flows
The official start of Nine Mile Run is in Kendall Park. This spot is between Sand Hill Road and Old Beekman Road. Another visible starting point is a long marsh. You can find it next to Sand Hills Road.
The stream flows north from its source. It goes through a neighborhood. Then it crosses Route 27. Finding this crossing can be tricky. Plants often cover it. You might see it as a pipe on the right side of Route 27. This is when you are driving south, across from Stillwell Road.
After Route 27, Nine Mile Run winds through a wooded area. It crosses Beekman Road. Then it crosses Claremont Road. It also flows past the end of a housing area on Bennington Parkway. The stream continues north into another wooded area. This area is part of the land set aside for the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site.
Finally, it crosses Cortelyous Road under a narrow bridge. It then joins the Six Mile Run. This meeting point is east of South Middlebush Road in Franklin Township.
Animals Living in the Stream
Nine Mile Run is home to many small creatures. You can find tadpoles here. There are also different kinds of small fish. The stream is shallow in many spots. This means it's too shallow for big fish.
However, there are some deeper pools. Bigger fish can live in these deeper areas. You might also spot turtles. They are sometimes found along the banks or in wet places. The marsh upstream has many frogs and tadpoles. A turtle also lives near a deep pool in that marsh.
Visiting Nine Mile Run
It is fairly easy to walk through most parts of the stream. But be careful, the rocks can be slippery. This is because of the plants growing underwater. In many places, the stream runs through thick woods. The dense plants on the sides make it hard to get to the stream.
Luckily, many roads cross this stream. So, finding a way to access it is usually not a problem.
The Stream's Changing Landscape
The ground and banks of Nine Mile Run change along its path. Upstream, it's a fast-moving, small stream. The bottom is usually rocky. As it reaches Beekman Road, it slows down. But the bottom stays rocky.
Past Bennington Parkway, the stream gets wider. It also becomes more muddy. Near where it joins Six Mile Run, at Cortelyous Lane, it is very muddy. It is also wide and flows slowly there.
Some parts of the stream have steep banks. These banks are made of shale in certain spots. There is even a 12 feet (3.7 m) high shale cliff. It's not safe to climb because the shale crumbles easily. Some areas have smooth rock floors. The stream's flow has polished these rocks over time.
Several smaller streams flow into Nine Mile Run. These smaller streams also have different types of land. One small stream drains a pond near Claremont Road. It is very muddy and has many frogs. Another small stream gets its water from springs near Bennington Parkway. This one is rocky and has several fish.
Related Streams
Nine Mile Run is connected to other streams in the area. These include:
Images for kids
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Nine Mile Run at Cortelyous Road, just before its mouth
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Nine Mile Run at Cortelyous Road, just before its mouth
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Nine Mile Run at the end of a housing development
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Nine Mile Run crossing Claremont Road
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Nine Mile Run crossing Claremont Road
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Nine Mile Run crossing Beekman Road
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Nine Mile Run crossing Route 27
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Nine Mile Run crossing Route 27
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A marsh, one of the sources of the Nine Mile Run
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A pool of water at a marsh, one of the sources of the Nine Mile Run
