NJ Hiking
Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
Plenty of waterfalls and cascades along a stream running through a scenic gorge, plus a section of the Highlands Trail.
Commercial Township Wetlands
Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.
Julian Capik Preserve
Julian Capik Preserve is a small park in Sayreville good for a short local hike.
Tamarack Hollow Preserve
A short, easy local leg-stretcher hike with some bird-watching opportunities.
Farrington Lake Trail
Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.
Appalachian Trail – Sunrise Mountain to Culvers Gap
Enjoy plenty of views hiking the Appalachian Trail from Sunrise Mountain to Culver Fire Tower and Culvers Gap.
Bunker Hill Natural Area
Short trails along fields and through forests, with a 30-foot cliff near Ten Mile Run.
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
Short trails along ponds and on twisty boardwalks through a shady forest, plus garden displays and a butterfly house.
Washington Crossing State Park
Hike with history at a scenic park near the site of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the Continental Army’s route to Trenton in 1776.
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.