John A. Phillips Preserve
Small county park with a very nice trail system through a pine forest with several short, easy loops – or combine all for a 5.0 mile hike.
NJ Hiking
Jenny Jump State Forest – Ghost Lake
Hike through Jenny Jump State Forest for many views of the surrounding mountains and valleys before arriving at Ghost Lake.
Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond
Start at NJ’s highest waterfall then hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail, Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond.
Sunfish Pond – Garvey Springs and Douglas Loop
Short-but-steep loop to Sunfish Pond via the Garvey Springs trail and includes Laurel Falls.
Helyar Woods at Rutgers Gardens
A small section of woods adjacent to Rutgers Gardens and Westons Mill Pond.
Thompson Park Conservation Area
Two connecting sections of trails through forest and along meadows and farms.
Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve
Hike that includes a view towards the Delaware River and passes a few old farm buildings.
Jockey Hollow – Grand Parade Loop
Hike a loop through the heart of Jockey Hollow from Wick House to the soldier’s huts, and explore a scenic brook.
Cheesequake State Park – Green Trail
Pleasant hike over rolling hills and through beautiful marshlands with the assistance of numerous boardwalks.
The Giant Stairs – Palisades
Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.
Stairway to Heaven: Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista
Hike over boardwalks and a suspension bridge before climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” – one of the best viewpoints in NJ.