Monmouth
Henry Hudson Trail – Marlboro to Matawan
Easy paved rail-trail that rolls along a tree-lined path between Marlboro and Matawan.
Clayton Park
Hike over rolling forested hills and along Doctor’s Creek in a small park surrounded by Jersey farmlands.
Henry Hudson Trail and the Bayshore Trail
Paved trail with views of marshlands, suburban areas, Sandy Hook Bay, and the New York skyline.
Hartshorne Woods Park
Hike through mountain laurel over rolling hills, enjoy river and ocean views, and check out military bunkers from WWII.
Huber Woods Park
Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.
Holmdel Park – North Section
Short, easy trails that are good as a mild introduction to hiking or for hiking with kids.
Monmouth Battlefield
Hike with history along forests, fields, and farms that featured in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
Thompson Park – Monmouth County
Hike through fields and forest around Swimming River Reservoir and Marlu Lake in Monmouth County.
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.
Union Transportation Trail
Sunny rail trail that rolls through farmland and fields in Monmouth County.
Henry Hudson Trail – Marlboro to Freehold
A mostly shady and paved rail-trail with just a few minor hills from Marlboro to Freehold.