Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing

Snowy Owls in New Jersey

Snowy owls from Canada sometimes come as far south as coastal New Jersey.

Winter Hiking tips, clothing and gear, snowshoe resources, and hiking with dogs.

New Jersey snowshoeing locations and rentals.

Snow Forecast and Snow Depth Map Resources for New Jersey and the Northeast.

Hiking traction devices allow you to enjoy snow and ice covered trails more safely. A review and comparison of MICROspikes and YakTrax.

Things to consider when buying snowshoes and a review of MSR Lightning snowshoes.

Snowshoeing past a historic furnace and along Wawayanda Lake.

Hike through forests, pines, open fields, and along the Six Mile Run.

Hike along open fields and through forests near Six Mile Run.

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

We almost didn’t venture out due to the dire forecast but ended up with one of the best snowshoeing days we’ve ever had.

A few inches of snow, frigid temps, and dire wind chill warnings couldn’t keep us from doing our annual first hike of the year.

Snowshoeing through pine forest, around a lake, and to the Manasquan River.

Hiking Turkey Swamp County Park in the snow.

Hiking Cheesequake State Park’s Green Trail with a few inches of snow.