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Trail Blogs

Trail Blogs are casual posts about a particular hike, sometimes with a seasonal focus. They don’t contain the detailed step-by-step instructions and information that our hike guides feature.

For example – the hike guide for Mt. Tammany has detailed instructions but also links to the multiple Trail Blogs about our various hikes up Mt. Tammany over the years (i.e. “Mt. Tammany and Sunfish Pond in the Fall“).

Maurice River Bluffs in the Fall

Maurice River Bluffs in the Fall

Checking out the new Yellow trail in perfect fall weather.

Stonetown Circular

Stonetown Circular in September

Revisiting one of the most challenging hikes in New Jersey.

Hiking Beaver Brook Trail Past Lost Lake

Hiking the Highlands Trail from Saffin Pond to the Beaver Brook Trail to Lost Lake, and back.

Uhlerstown Covered Bridge on the D&L Canal path

D&L Canal – Frenchtown to Riegelsville, P.A.

Scenic, easy biking and a covered bridge on the Delaware & Lehigh Canal towpath from Frenchtown, N.J. to Riegelsville, P.A.

Griggstown Native Grassland

Griggstown Grassland in Winter

Hiking Griggstown Grassland with some snow on the ground.

Bunker Hill Natural Area

Bunker Hill in Winter

Hiking Bunker Hill Natural Area with a light coating of snow on the ground.

Biking Sussex Branch, Paulinskill Valley, and The Great Valley Rail Trail Loop

Biking three rail-trails through rural New Jersey – Sussex Branch, Paulinskill Valley, and The Great Valley Rail Trail.

Overlook Rock Panorama and Lake Sonoma

This hike skirts Lake Sonoma and has some nice views – including a panorama from Overlook Rock .

D&R Canal – Rocky Hill to 10 Mile Lock

Biking the Delaware and Raritan Canal from Rocky Hill north to just past 10 Mile Lock.

Tripod Rock in July

Hiking to Tripod Rock, Whale Head Rock, and Bear Rock in July.

Kay's Cottage dam - Black River

Black River from Chubb Park – Kay’s Cottage, Conifer Pass, Bamboo Brook

Hiking the Black River Trail from Chubb Park to Cooper Mill, Kay’s Cottage, Conifer Pass, and Bamboo Brook.

Terrace Pond seem through some trees

Terrace Pond North – Ridge Vistas and around the Pond

Soak in view after view from the ridge of Bearfort Mountain before arriving at Terrace Pond.

Surprise Lake

Bearfort Ridge to Surprise Lake – Hemlock Forest and Ridge Views

Bearfort Ridge is one of our favorite hikes because it’s consistently enjoyable.

Norvin Green – Panoramic Views and Waterfalls

Rugged hike to Wyanokie High Point for panoramic views then on to cascades at Chik Falls and Otter Hole.

Waterfall where the WHITE trail meets the abandoned rail line

Musconetcong Gorge – Pine Run Waterfall Loop

Checking out Musconetcong Gorge’s cascades after a lot of rain.

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