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Hartshorne Woods Park

Hike through mountain laurel over rolling hills, enjoy river and ocean views, and check out military bunkers from WWII.

Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.

Hike to a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.

Exploring the Orange and Green trails in the Wilderness Area of the Great Swamp.

Exploring the Blue and Yellow trails in the Wilderness Area of the Great Swamp.

Hike on boardwalks through a swamp to observe wildlife in this interesting park.

Hike around White Lake and past the remnants of a large ice house.

Short, easy trails that are good as a mild introduction to hiking or for hiking with kids.

Plenty of waterfalls and cascades along a stream running through a scenic gorge, plus a section of the Highlands Trail.

Short hike to a waterfall in Kugler Woods Preserve.

Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.

Easy trail winding through forest near Ireland Brook.

Julian Capik Preserve is a small park in Sayreville good for a short local hike.

Short and easy hike in a forested area of a preserved farm.

A short, easy local leg-stretcher hike with some bird-watching opportunities.