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.
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.
Blue Mountain – Red Maple Trail, Appalachian Trail, Jacobs Ladder
Hike to a panoramic view from Blue Mountain via the Red Maple Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and Jacobs Ladder.
Appalachian Trail – Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain for many expansive views.
Swartswood State Park – Spring Lake
The first state park in New Jersey offers an easy hike through a beautiful forest to Spring Lake.
Swartswood Grist Mill Trail
From a historic grist mill, this short hike winds through forest past Swartswood Lake.
Four Birds Trail – Splitrock Reservoir
Rugged hike along Splitrock Reservoir to a nice viewpoint and break spot.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Hike along grasslands, forests, wetlands, and a river with views across the Wallkill Valley and of the Kittatinny Ridge.
Butler (Kakeout) Reservoir
Long hike in the northern part of Pyramid Mountain Natural Area around Butler Reservoir.
Tourne County Park
Head to the Top of The Tourne for a glimpse of the NYC skyline then hike the perimeter of the park.
Skylands Manor – Ilgenstein Rock/Erskine Lookout
Views of the NYC skyline (Ilgenstein Rock) and of Wanaque Reservoir (Erskine Lookout) are along this hike in Ringwood State Park.
Grand Castle Loop
Hike to Van Slyke Castle while maximizing the viewpoints in Ramapo Mountain State Forest.