Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Hike along grasslands, forests, wetlands, and a river with views across the Wallkill Valley and of the Kittatinny Ridge.
NJ Hiking
High Point Monument Loop
Hike a loop from the highest point in New Jersey for expansive views over the tri-state area.
Forest Resource Education Center
Enjoyable hike through pine barrens with informative forestry and nature displays along the way.
Turkey Swamp County Park
Hike around Turkey Swamp lake and towards the Manasquan River in a park at the northern edge of Jersey’s pine barrens.
Wawayanda – Hoeferlin, Cedar Swamp, Red Dot
Longish loop through scenic forest, rhododendron tunnels, and cedar swamp… plus an encounter with a pair of black bears.
Wawayanda – Lake Loop and Twin Bridges
Enjoyable, shady, rhododendron filled hike around Wawayanda Lake from Lake Loop to Twin Bridges.
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.
Mountain Lakes Open Space Princeton
Pretty trails, a lake, and an interesting large boulder field near Devil’s Cave.
Washington Valley Park
Hike along Washington Valley Reservoir, East Branch Reservoir, Buttermilk Falls and a hawk watch.
Rattlesnake Swamp – Catfish Fire Tower Loop
Hike up the Rattlesnake Swamp Trail to expansive views from the Appalachian Trail and Catfish Fire Tower.
Voorhees State Park
Hike a portion of the Highlands Trail and check out the Solar System trail in a park built by the CCC in the 1930s.
Horse Pond Mountain to Lake Sonoma Loop
A long loop from Horse Pond Mountain to Lake Sonoma and Overlook Rock.
