Washington Crossing State Park
Hike with history at a scenic park near the site of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the Continental Army’s route to Trenton in 1776.
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Monmouth Battlefield
Hike with history along forests, fields, and farms that featured in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
Institute Woods, Rogers Refuge, Princeton Battlefield
Wander easy trails, cross a swinging bridge, do some birding, and explore a Revolutionary War battlefield.
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.
D&R Canal – Rocky Hill to 10 Mile Lock
Biking the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Rocky Hill north to just past 10 Mile Lock.
D&L Canal Biking: Lock 19 to Lock 22
Biking the D&L Canal from Lock 19 in Lodi to Lock 22 at the Theodore Roosevelt Recreation Area.
D&R Canal – Blackwells Mills to Demott Lane
Biking the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Blackwells Mills north almost to Demott Lane.
Long Pond Ironworks – Sterling Ridge and Jennings Hollow
Explore the remains of a Revolutionary-era Ironworks plantation, scramble to a viewpoint, and hike across the NJ/NY border.
South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls
Moderate hike that takes in a viewpoint from historic Washington Rock, Hemlock Falls, and the Rahway River.
Tillman Ravine
Shady hike in a pretty hemlock forest that features nice cascades and a cemetery dating to the 1800s.
Hiking Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
A hike up to the crater rim of Mt. Vesuvius is a unique and interesting way to experience history.
West Mountain, The Timp, Doodletown
Enjoy views of Bear Mountain Bridge, Perkins Tower, the Hudson River, and NY – and hike through Doodletown, the remains of a town from the 1700s.