Wanaque Ridge Trail – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.
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Wawayanda – Iron Mountain and Hoeferlin Loop
A long, pleasant wander through Wawayanda State Park on many of the park’s trails, with several stops along Wawayanda Lake.
Turkey Swamp – Metedeconk To Manasquan Loop
Hike a mix of pine trees and deciduous forest, past the Metedeconk and Manasquan Rivers, and a lake.
Turkey Swamp – Manasquan Trail
Easy loop through pine and deciduous forest, briefly following along the Manasquan River.
Kakiat County Park to Pine Meadow Lake
This route takes in several view points along Mountain, SMB and Raccoon Brook Hill trails, Lake Wanoksink, and Pine Meadow Lake.
Mahlon Dickerson – Headley Overlook
Hike to Headley Overlook for a view of Lake Hopatcong, pass the highest point in Morris County (1395′), and return via the Ogden Mine Railroad rail bed.
Penn State Forest – Oswego Lake
Hiking sand roads through the undeveloped wilderness of the Pine Barrens.
Echo Lake – Highlands Trail
Mostly level hiking on moderate trail with a few minor changes in elevation, plus a lot easy woods road walking.
Hanks Pond – Bearfort Fire Tower
Hike to Hanks Pond and Bearfort Fire Tower in the Pequannock Watershed.
Four Birds Trail (North)
Nice views of Charlotteburg Reservoir early on, then hike through a secluded forest to arrive at Timber Brook Lake.
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve
Easy to moderate hiking through forests and along fields. Be sure to check for swans at the pond and look for the “Hobbit” tree.
Green Lane Park
Pleasant, easy to moderate hiking in a forest surrounding a reservoir in southeastern Pennsylvania.