The Spizzle Creek Trail is an easy, flat trail with views of the Barnegat Bay and a bird observation blind making it a great place to spot osprey and wading birds attracted to this rich ecosystem.
New Jersey
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Johnsonburg Swamp PreserveKid FriendlyNew Jersey
High Rocks – Johnsonburg Swamp Preserve
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliAn easy hike through a species-rich preserve featuring an impressive scenic viewpoint at High Rocks over Mud Pond.
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Hudson PalisadesNew JerseyPalisades Interstate Park
Giant Stairs – Palisades Interstate Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliOverview: The Giant Stairs is a challenging 4.3 mile loop hike featuring views of the…
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Kid FriendlyNew JerseyPequannock Watershed
Copperas Mountain – Pequannock Watershed
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThis out-and-back hike in Harriman State Park provides some great views and can be done as a day hike or a relatively easy and kid-friendly overnight backpacking trip.
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Kid FriendlyNew JerseySouth Mountain Reservation
Hemlock Falls – South Mountain Reservation
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliEverything you need to know to hike to the dramatic 25-foot Hemlock Falls in South Mountain Reservation – one of the top hikes in New Jersey.
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New JerseyTop HikesWawayanda State Park
Terrace Pond Circular and Floating Walkway from Clinton Road – Wawayanda State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThis is the shortest trail to Terrace Pond, a beautiful glacial lake, which features a floating walkway as a highlight.
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New JerseyRamapo Mountain State Forest
LeGrande Hill & Wanaque Ridge – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThe 3.9 mile Castle Loop trail visits the Van Slyke Castle ruins and Ramapo Lake and provides great views of the Ramapo and Wyanokie Mountains. The shorter out-and-back hike to the ruins is a kid-friendly favorite.
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New JerseyNew YorkSkills
The Best New Jersey and New York Hiking Books & Resources
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThese are the best books, maps, and resources for hiking in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.
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Appalachian TrailNew JerseyWawayanda State Park
Stairway to Heaven Hike – Wawayanda State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThe Stairway to Heaven hike in Vernon, New Jersey is a short but steep section of the Appalachian Trail to a panoramic viewpoint of the Vernon Valley.
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High Mountain Park PreserveKid FriendlyNew Jersey
High Mountain and Waterfall – High Mountain Park Preserve
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliHigh Mountain Hike Overview High Mountain is a kid-friendly hike to the 879 foot summit…