Kid Friendly

An easy out-and-back hike that passes remnants of Thomas Edison’s old mining complex to an overlook of the Sparta Mountain wetlands.

An easy, kid-friendly hike around Liberty Marsh – an impoundment that attracts migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors – with an optional 1 mile extension through puncheon walkway through swamp.

This hike offers dramatic views from the cliff “Almost Perpendicular,” visits the historic Claudius Smith Den, passes the interesting rock formation Elbow Brush and features panoramic views from the cliff Almost Perpendicular

The 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.

This 2-mile loop around the Flat Rock Brook nature preserve features a stream and wetlands – an urban oasis just 2 miles from the George Washington Bridge

This kid-friendly walk through marshes in Lord Stirling Park features boardwalks, ponds, and what might be the oldest tree in New Jersey.

An easy, kid-friendly stroll through a wooded area featuring a swinging bridge over a stream and the historic site of a major Revolutionary War battle.

Caven Point is an ecologically-unique area of Liberty State Park in Jersey City that provides critical habitat for many species.

Overview: This is a great beginner one-night backpacking trip or a 7 mile out-and-back hike…

Overview: This 5-mile out-and-back hike follows a unique and picturesque section of the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail,…