Easy Hikes
Commercial Township Wetlands
Easy hike with observation boardwalks along restored wetlands near the Maurice River on the Delaware Bay side of NJ.
Julian Capik Preserve
Julian Capik Preserve is a small park in Sayreville good for a short local hike.
Tamarack Hollow Preserve
A short, easy local leg-stretcher hike with some bird-watching opportunities.
Farrington Lake Trail
Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.
Bunker Hill Natural Area
Short trails along fields and through forests, with a 30-foot cliff near Ten Mile Run.
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
Short trails along ponds and on twisty boardwalks through a shady forest, plus garden displays and a butterfly house.
Washington Crossing State Park
Hike with history at a scenic park near the site of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and the Continental Army’s route to Trenton in 1776.
Cattus Island Park
Hike through pine forest, around salt marshes, and along beaches while looking for Osprey in nesting platforms.
Island Beach State Park
Hike short trails to the ocean and bay sides of a barrier island, and along an undeveloped beach with views of Barnegat Lighthouse.
Jakes Branch County Park
Easy trails plus a playground and picnic area makes this a great destination for families.
Negri-Nepote Native Grassland Preserve
Easy hike around the edges of grasslands and through some forested areas with plenty of birding opportunities.