Easy Hikes
Tom’s Pond Trail – Wharton State Forest
Hike through Batsto Village to an Atlantic white cedar swamp along the Mullica River.
Cattus Island Park
Hike through pine forest, around salt marshes, and along beaches while looking for Osprey in nesting platforms.
Goat Hill Overlook
Easy hike to a fantastic view over the Delaware River, Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA.
Jakes Branch County Park
Easy trails plus a playground and picnic area makes this a great destination for families.
Rutgers Ecological Preserve
Small parcel of old growth forest with a network of easy, scenic trails near Rutgers New Brunswick campus.
Delaware Canal Towpath
Multi-use level paths along a canal that are great for biking and easy hiking.
Union Transportation Trail
Sunny rail trail that rolls through farmland and fields in Monmouth County.
Columbia Trail
Shady rail-trail that runs along the Raritan River and through scenic Ken Lockwood Gorge.
NJ Bike Trails
Rail-trails in and near New Jersey that are great for easy hiking and biking for the whole family.
Maurice River Bluffs
Short, pleasant loop through pine barrens along the bluffs by the Maurice River.