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Swartswood State Park – Spring Lake

The first state park in New Jersey offers an easy hike through a beautiful forest to Spring Lake.

From a historic grist mill, this short hike winds through forest past Swartswood Lake.

The Sierra Trail winds through woods along the shores of Lake Surprise and through the Deserted Village of Feltville.

Explore the history of Watchung Reservation and hike around Lake Surprise.

Easy and scenic stroll around Manasquan Reservoir.

Forests, fields, and Perrineville Lake along two easy trails.

Hike through fields and forest around Swimming River Reservoir and Marlu Lake in Monmouth County.

Rugged hike along Splitrock Reservoir to a nice viewpoint and break spot.

Rhododendron filled hike that circles a lake.

Hike a loop from the highest point in New Jersey for expansive views over the tri-state area.

Hike around Turkey Swamp lake and towards the Manasquan River in a park at the northern edge of Jersey’s pine barrens.

A steep but short approach to Sunfish Pond via Garvey Springs, then expansive views along the Appalachian Trail at Raccoon Ridge.

Hike to the Wawayanda Furnace and return along the lake.

Enjoyable, shady, rhododendron filled hike around Wawayanda Lake from Lake Loop to Twin Bridges.

Long hike in the northern part of Pyramid Mountain Natural Area around Butler Reservoir.