Turkey Swamp County Park
Hike around Turkey Swamp lake and towards the Manasquan River in a park at the northern edge of Jersey’s pine barrens.
Lake
Wawayanda – Lake Loop and Twin Bridges
Enjoyable, shady, rhododendron filled hike around Wawayanda Lake from Lake Loop to Twin Bridges.
Butler (Kakeout) Reservoir
Long hike in the northern part of Pyramid Mountain Natural Area around Butler Reservoir.
Tourne County Park
Head to the Top of The Tourne for a glimpse of the NYC skyline then hike the perimeter of the park.
Mountain Lakes Open Space Princeton
Pretty trails, a lake, and an interesting large boulder field near Devil’s Cave.
Washington Valley Park
Hike along Washington Valley Reservoir, East Branch Reservoir, Buttermilk Falls and a hawk watch.
Horse Pond Mountain to Lake Sonoma Loop
A long loop from Horse Pond Mountain to Lake Sonoma and Overlook Rock.
Merrill Creek Reservoir
Hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir for views of the water with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
This long route takes in Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke Castle ruins, plus views of the surrounding area and of NYC.
Wanaque Ridge Trail – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.
Wawayanda – Iron Mountain and Hoeferlin Loop
A long, pleasant wander through Wawayanda State Park on many of the park’s trails, with several stops along Wawayanda Lake.
