Hiking in New Jersey and Beyond
Explore New Jersey with 200+ guides featuring detailed turn-by-turn directions, photos, and videos. The site covers hikes across all of NJ, nearby ones in NY and PA, plus easy biking and kayaking. Start with our Hike Finder Map or one of the categories below.
Most Popular Jersey Hikes
Mt. Tammany – Delaware Water Gap
Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.
Stairway to Heaven NJ
Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.
The Giant Stairs – Palisades
Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.
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Cheesequake – Yellow, Blue, and Green
Explore Hooks Creek Lake, Perrine Pond, and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Catfish Fire Tower – Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail past Catfish Fire Tower for tons of views over New Jersey.
Lake Sonoma, Overlook Rock, Manaticut Point
Loop featuring Lake Sonoma and views from Overlook Rock and Manaticut Point.
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.
Paulinskill Valley Trail – Warbasse Junction to Cedar Ridge
Shady rail-trail through rural New Jersey, along farms and the Paulins Kill river, from Warbasse Junction to Cedar Ridge Road.
Terrace Pond – West, Circular, North
A rugged route around scenic Terrace Pond with a floating bridge and lot of scrambling.
Adventures for All Seasons
Winter Traction Devices
Hiking traction devices allow you to enjoy snow and ice covered trails more safely. A review and comparison of MICROspikes and YakTrax.
Best Fall Foliage Hikes in New Jersey
The best fall foliage hikes in New Jersey. Average peak color in NJ is October 19 – 29.
NJ Bike Trails
Rail-trails in and near New Jersey that are great for easy hiking and biking for the whole family.