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Merrill Creek Reservoir

Hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir for views of the water with opportunities to spot wildlife.

Views of the NYC skyline (Ilgenstein Rock) and of Wanaque Reservoir (Erskine Lookout) are along this hike in Ringwood State Park.

This long route takes in Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke Castle ruins, plus views of the surrounding area and of NYC.

Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.

Hike to Van Slyke Castle while maximizing the viewpoints in Ramapo Mountain State Forest.

A long, pleasant wander through Wawayanda State Park on many of the park’s trails, with several stops along Wawayanda Lake.

Easy hike through a former golf course being reclaimed by nature.

Short out-and-back hike through a pretty forest along Allamuchy Pond.

Hike sugar sand trails around cranberry bogs in the heart of Jersey’s pine barrens.

Rocky hike that quickly arrives at a panorama over the surrounding hills, valleys, and farmland and returns along a stream.

Rugged hike with some views of beautiful Round Valley Reservoir.

Hike a mix of pine trees and deciduous forest, past the Metedeconk and Manasquan Rivers, and a lake.

Easy loop through pine and deciduous forest, briefly following along the Manasquan River.

Hike rolling forested terrain around the edge of fields and an old farmstead.

Long hike through the northern section of Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North, on the Waterloo Trail.