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Jackie Jones Fire Tower, Big Hill, and Three Reservoirs

Expansive views from a fire tower and Big Hill, a few ruins, and hiking old woods roads past three pretty reservoirs.

Plenty of viewpoints, hills, and scrambling plus Pine Meadow Lake in Harriman State Park, NY.

Challenging loop around Splitrock Reservoir with views of the reservoir and Misty Pond from Indian Cliffs.

Short nature trail at Franklin Pond created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.

Hike around White Lake and past the remnants of a large ice house.

Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.

Short trails along ponds and on twisty boardwalks through a shady forest, plus garden displays and a butterfly house.

Hike with views of Lake Aeroflex, Whites Pond, and planes taking off from a small airport.

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.

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

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

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