Franklin Pond Nature Trail
Short nature trail at Franklin Pond created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
North NJ Hikes
Hike guides for the rugged northern portion of New Jersey. The majority of Jersey’s well known hikes are located across this region – Mt. Tammany, Stairway to Heaven, Wyanokie High Point, and the Giant Stairs. Listed by last updated.
Also check out Best Hikes in NJ for a curated collection or Hiking in NJ for the master list of every hike guide on the site.
Monument Loop via Steeny Kill Lake
Varied views of High Point Monument and a panorama from the highest point in New Jersey.
Great Swamp – Orange Trail
Exploring the Orange and Green trails in the Wilderness Area of the Great Swamp.
Great Swamp – Blue Trail
Exploring the Blue and Yellow trails in the Wilderness Area of the Great Swamp.
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Hike on boardwalks through a swamp to observe wildlife in this interesting park.
Schooley’s Mountain
Short rocky hike in a beautiful gorge with waterfalls plus a viewpoint over a valley.
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.
Wawayanda – Old Coal Trail
Pleasant, easy route that follows woods roads, passes Lookout Lake, skirts Wawayanda Lake, and goes to Wawayanda Furnace.
High Point – AT and Iris Trail Loop
Several nice viewpoints along a figure-8 loop using the Appalachian Trail and the Iris trail.
Wyanokie High Point, Carris Hill, Buck Mountain
Rugged, hilly, challenging route to Wyanokie High Point, Carris Hill, Buck Mountain and Chikahoki Falls with views of the NJ Highlands and NYC Skyline.
Turkey Mountain – Perimeter Loop
Enjoy views of Lake Valhalla and the NYC skyline, a waterfall, and the 100 Steps.