Historical
Jockey Hollow – Grand Loop Trail
Easy trails along gurgling streams and rolling hills in beautiful Morristown National Historical Park.
Institute Woods, Rogers Refuge, Princeton Battlefield
Wander easy trails, cross a swinging bridge, do some birding, and explore a Revolutionary War battlefield.
Apple Pie Hill – Wharton State Forest
Hike the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill and climb the 60’ tall fire tower for a panoramic view.
Estell Manor Park
Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.
South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls
Moderate hike that takes in a viewpoint from historic Washington Rock, Hemlock Falls, and the Rahway River.
Double Trouble State Park
Easy, sandy trails through pine barrens and around cranberry bogs with views of Cedar Creek and several reservoirs.
Hiking Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
A hike up to the crater rim of Mt. Vesuvius is a unique and interesting way to experience history.
West Mountain, The Timp, Doodletown
Enjoy views of Bear Mountain Bridge, Perkins Tower, the Hudson River, and NY – and hike through Doodletown, the remains of a town from the 1700s.
Jockey Hollow – Yellow, Aqueduct Loop, Primrose Brook
Visit Revolutionary War soldier’s huts on these easy trails from the center of Jockey Hollow.
Jockey Hollow – Grand Parade Loop
Hike a loop through the heart of Jockey Hollow from Wick House to the soldier’s huts, and explore a scenic brook.
Black River County Park – Cooper Mill
Hike from the old Cooper Mill through the Black River Gorge and a pine forest, with a side trip to the ruins of Kay’s Cottage.
Millbrook Village and Van Campens Glen
View the Delaware River from atop a bluff, through scenic Van Campens Glen, and the historic buildings of Millbrook Village.