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Long Pond Ironworks – Sterling Ridge and Jennings Hollow

Explore the remains of a Revolutionary-era Ironworks plantation, scramble to a viewpoint, and hike across the NJ/NY border.

Hike to a waterfall along Apshawa Brook, a dam, and water tank ruins.

Shady hike in a pretty hemlock forest that features nice cascades and a cemetery dating to the 1800s.

Explore a large waterfall on the Passaic River.

Easy romp through the Pine Barrens that includes a long and rather nifty section of boardwalk.

Hike the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill and climb the 60’ tall fire tower for a panoramic view.

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.

Steamboat Landing makes for a scenic hike destination along Cheesequake Creek.

Snowshoeing along a gorge and a brook to the Deserted Village of Feltville.

The Sierra Trail winds through woods along the shores of Lake Surprise and through the Deserted Village of Feltville.

Explore the history of Watchung Reservation and hike around Lake Surprise.

Hike to scenic Steamboat Landing along Cheesequake Creek.

Hike with history along forests, fields, and farms that featured in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

Hike to the Wawayanda Furnace and return along the lake.

Highlights of this loop include views of Lake Skannatati and Lake Askoti, the Hasenclever Mine, and a small cemetery with graves from the 1800s.