This route starts at NJ’s highest waterfall, Buttermilk Falls. Hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail to Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond.
Sunfish Pond – Garvey Springs and Douglas Loop
Short-but-steep loop to Sunfish Pond via the Garvey Springs trail and includes Laurel Falls.
Turkey Swamp – Metedeconk To Manasquan Loop
Hike a mix of pine trees and deciduous forest, past the Metedeconk and Manasquan Rivers, and a lake.
Bass River State Forest
Hike on easy trails through New Jersey’s pine barrens and an Atlantic white cedar bog.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Hike to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge viewpoints, continue to Bear Swamp Lake, and end with a pretty waterfall.
Duke Farms
Casual hiking on level, easy paths through a beautiful historic estate.
Parvin State Park
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.