Lewis Morris County Park Trails, Morris, New Jersey
If you enjoy the sound of water tumbling over rocks and admiring a beautiful stream, you?ll love the Four Bridges hike at Lewis Morris County Park. Along this meandering densely wooded trail, you?ll actually cross five bridge... trails.com
Hacklebarny State Park
- Information provided by New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry Today Hacklebarney is a favorite place for avid anglers, hikers and picnickers, yet in the 19th century the park was a mined iron ore site. The gushing ri... wildernet.com
Mount Hope Historical Park Trails, Morristown, New Jersey
Mount Hope Historical Park lies within a narrow band of very old rock rich with mineral deposits. Mining began here as early as 1710 and in the late 1700s the land that now makes up the historical park was part of a 6271-acre... trails.com
Morristown National Historical Park
Location of the Continental Army's winter camp in 1779-1780, there are several sites within the current park. Washington's headquarters, the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, the Wick House & Farm stepintohistory.com
Jockey Hollow: Primrose Brook Loop Trail, Glen Alpin, New Jersey
This is an easy walk for human and dog on a hillside along a moving stream. The trail crosses the stream in seven places, and there is always a great spot for Spot to get cool. This popular park is a joy in winter too, and yo... trails.com
Leonard J. Buck Garden
Buck Garden is a thirty-three-acre pleasure garden where groomed paths meander between rock outcrops, around lily-pad-covered pools, over rainbow bridges, and amid woodland wildflowers, bulbs, azaleas, ferns, and heathers. Th... trails.com
Bethpage Bikeway
The Bethpage Bikeway generally follows the Parkway from the Massapequa Preserve in the South to Bethpage State Park in the North. Only about a third of its length borders the highway itself, the rest is tucked in an islan... localhikes.com
High Mountain Park Preserve: High Mountain Trail, Chester,...
Early or late in the day, during any season, the climb to the barren, 879- foot summit of High Mountain is worth the effort for the panoramic view? New York City?s skyline, the graceful lines of the George Washington Bridge, ... trails.com
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: Great Swamp Trail,...
When English investors purchased 30,000 acres of land from the Delaware Indians in 1708 for a barrel of rum, four pistols, fifteen kettles, thirty pounds sterling, and other miscellaneous items, they probably went away laughi... trails.com
Loantaka Brook Reservation
This hike is especially enjoyable for children of all ages and includes a short, low bridge that crosses over a shallow stream. But be forewarned: You may have to pause for a few minutes while someone tries to wet a bandana o... trails.com
The Great Swamp, Millington, New Jersey
Visit the former 18,000-year-old glacial Lake Passaic, now called the Great Swamp. It doesn?t take long hiking this level loop to learn why it?s designated a National Natural Landmark. Within the 450-acre park?s natural lands... trails.com
Scherman-hoffman Sanctuaries: Dogwood Trail, Morristown, New...
The ridges and valleys in this area, formed approximately 600 million years ago, were just what Gen. George Washington was looking for. Because the ridges didn?t have any natural passes, the enemy could be spotted in the dist... trails.com
Hedden County Park Trails, Morristown, New Jersey
Named for the Hedden family for their donation of 40 acres of land in 1963, Hedden Park officially opened in 1970. Through its land acquisition program, the park commission has increased its size to 380 acres. In addition to ... trails.com
Lord Stirling Park Trails, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Children are often reluctant to walk one step farther when they get to the start of this trail. They?d much rather admire the antics of the Canada geese in man-made Branta Pond. Who can blame them? The beauty and constant hon... trails.com
Great Swamp Wilderness Trail, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
History records that, in 1708, what is now the Great Swamp and much of the land around it was purchased from the Delaware Indians for four cutlasses, a like number of pistols, 15 cauldrons, 30 pounds sterling, and a keg of ru... trails.com
Lord Stirling Park Swamp Loop
No pets or bikes allowed. Pleasant walk over level terrain in the Great Swamp. Boardwalk takes you over the wet areas. Wildlife is abundant and birders should bring binoculars. Trailhead is behind EEC. Take path north pas... localhikes.com
Tourne Park Trail, Rockaway Valley, New Jersey
Quick, easy to get to, and slightly cardio, this civilized hike is popular year-round among canines and humans. Great boulders adorn this almost-city park where wildlife such as the pileated woodpecker can be seen. Even in wi... trails.com