NJ Hiking
Turkey Mountain – Perimeter Loop
Enjoy views of Lake Valhalla and the NYC skyline, a waterfall, and the 100 Steps.
Valhalla Falls Loop – Turkey Mountain
Short hike that includes stone ruins, Lake Valhalla Overlook, a waterfall, and the 100 Steps.
Tillman Ravine
Shady hike in a pretty hemlock forest that features nice cascades and a cemetery dating to the 1800s.
Appalachian Trail – Crater Lake to Blue Mountain
Hike from beautiful Crater Lake and enjoy views along the Appalachian Trail to Rattlesnake, Bird, and Blue Mountains.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Hike to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge viewpoints, continue to Bear Swamp Lake, and end with a pretty waterfall.
Musconetcong Gorge Preserve
Plenty of waterfalls and cascades along a stream running through a scenic gorge, plus a section of the Highlands Trail.
Parvin State Park
A short, easy loop around Parvin Lake through South Jersey’s pinelands and an Atlantic white cedar swamp.
Belleplain – East Creek and Sunset Road Loop
Hike a loop from Lake Nummy using the East Creek trail and sand roads in Jersey’s pine barrens.
Belleplain State Forest
Hike in southern New Jersey’s Pine Barrens from Lake Nummy, past East Creek Pond, and through stands of Atlantic white cedar.
Estell Manor Park
Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.