Pochuck Boardwalk – Appalachian Trail
Easy hike through a scenic marshy area on a long boardwalk and over the Pochuck Suspension Bridge.
NJ Hiking
Stairway to Heaven NJ
Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.
Franklin Parker Preserve – Chatsworth
Hike through a beautiful section of the pine barrens and around old cranberry bogs.
Wanaque Ridge Trail – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
This long route takes in Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke Castle ruins, plus views of the surrounding area and of NYC.
Hanks Pond – Bearfort Fire Tower
Hike to Hanks Pond and Bearfort Fire Tower in the Pequannock Watershed.
Echo Lake – Highlands Trail
Mostly level hiking on moderate trail with a few minor changes in elevation, plus a lot easy woods road walking.
John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve
An interesting combo of forest, fields, and grasslands.
Beaver Brook Trail to Lost Lake
Hiking the Beaver Brook trail to Lost Lake, where there is a beaver lodge and dam.
Merrill Creek Reservoir
Hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir for views of the water with opportunities to spot wildlife.
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.