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.
View from Pinwheel Vista

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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Governor Mountain – Ringwood State Park

Hike the Cooper Union Trail to a rock outcrop for a stunning view over the Wanaque Reservoir.

Jenny Jump Trail

A long hike over the ridgelines of the Jenny Jump Mountains to Lake Just-It.

Wharton State Forest – 1808 Trail

Hike a historic route through stands of beautiful Atlantic white cedar and mountain laurel.

Rutgers Ecological Preserve

Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.

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.

Adventures for All Seasons

Winter Traction Devices

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.

Winter Hiking Tips

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

Kayaking NJ

Overview about kayaking in NJ, including some ideas on where to kayak.

NJ Bike Trails

Rail-trails in and near New Jersey that are great for easy hiking and biking for the whole family.

Snowshoeing in New Jersey

New Jersey snowshoeing locations and rentals.

Best Fall Foliage Hikes in New Jersey

The best fall foliage hikes in New Jersey. Average peak color in NJ is October 19 – 29.