Watchung Reservation – History Trail
Explore the history of Watchung Reservation and hike around Lake Surprise.
NJ Hiking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
