Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing

Snowshoe Guide

Things to consider when buying snowshoes and a review of MSR Lightning snowshoes.

Hiking traction devices allow you to enjoy snow and ice covered trails more safely. A review and comparison of MICROspikes and YakTrax.

Winter Hiking tips, clothing and gear, snowshoe resources, and hiking with dogs.

Hiking the Batsto White Trail and around Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest with a bit of snow on the ground.

We almost didn’t venture out due to the dire forecast but ended up with one of the best snowshoeing days we’ve ever had.

Snowy owls from Canada sometimes come as far south as coastal New Jersey.

New Jersey snowshoeing locations and rentals.

Snow Forecast and Snow Depth Map Resources for New Jersey and the Northeast.

Snowshoeing past a historic furnace and along Wawayanda Lake.

Hike through forests, pines, open fields, and along the Six Mile Run.

Hike along open fields and through forests near Six Mile Run.

Snowshoeing along a gorge and a brook to the Deserted Village of Feltville.

A few inches of snow, frigid temps, and dire wind chill warnings couldn’t keep us from doing our annual first hike of the year.

Snowshoeing through pine forest, around a lake, and to the Manasquan River.

Hiking Turkey Swamp County Park in the snow.