The Best Trails in New Jersey (United States)

105 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NEW JERSEY - Sección 6 -Milla 1293.4 a 1307.3 - De Delaware Water Gap a Millbrook-Blairstone Rd

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Pablo de Gárate

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Distance

13.34mi

Elevation +

1778f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

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Etapa 105 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 104 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - PENNSYLVANIA - Sección 1 - De Wind Gap a Kirkridge Shelter y Delaware Water Gap ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 106 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NEW JERSEY -...

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Mount Tammany (Red to Blue)

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JimDmsft

Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

39

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Steep looping trail that climbs Mount Tammany, the northern peak of the Delaware Water Gap. Moderate most of the time but with a couple steep rock scrambles on the initial climb up the Red Dot trail. It’s a bit crowded...

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Fries Mill Ruins

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Chef Lou F

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

38

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Site has signs for Nature Conservancy. There is a display sign from the Nature Conservancy along the lop trail displaying a map of the original site layout. Remains of an old Saw Mill and Gristmill. Basements and Firepla...

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Garret Mountain Reservation

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ecuapr

Distance

4.23mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

36

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Yellow trail with a few extra yards due to lost trail. Good park for sightseeing, picnics and small hikes. A few restrooms can also be found. The trail is mostly dirt, grass and gravel near bottom. Rock outcrops near t...

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Jockey Hollow NJ Brigade Trail

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JimDmsft

Distance

4.99mi

Elevation +

1010f

TrailRank

36

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Nice out and back trail with a couple good hills in it. Good for backpacking training and for tiring out the dog and the pre-teens.

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Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge

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Rich Eginton

Distance

1.27mi

Elevation +

279f

TrailRank

35

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This easy loop hike at The Meadows starts out along the Main Trail which will take you out to the beach. Along the way you will pass coastal ponds with great views, especially of the Lighthouse of to the west. Once out t...

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Mt Tammeny

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xeno108

Distance

7.17mi

Elevation +

1598f

TrailRank

34

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Heather and I looped Mt Tammeny for the first time. Normally we go up and just come down but we felt adventurous this time. The trail maps indicate a "ruin", but it's just a cement block that wasn't worth investigate.

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation : Infinite to Twin Hill

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QMX

Distance

9.42mi

Elevation +

1529f

TrailRank

34

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Another awesome rainy day with only a few hikers on the trail enjoying the greenness, nature sounds and weather. This was the first time in this park ans these were the trails followed based on the map 115 the NYNJ Tr...

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Griggstown - John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve

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antdilauro

Distance

5.47mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

34

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Winter midday hike. One of the best hikes I’ve done in this part of New Jersey. Some lovely views of the Sourlands, and the trails are a nice mix of fields and woods. Only saw a couple of other people during our walk. A ...

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Hope Mine and Peter's Mine

Spelunking

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koji999

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

850f

TrailRank

34

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Start at Ringwood parking. Follow Blue blaze(0.2 mi) then yellow blaze. Accross High voltage towers. Photo#3 is branch(Right:Hope mine. Left:Peter's mine) For Hope mine, Leave road and start climbing just before forest. ...

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Duke Island Park

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SeanSouth

Distance

5.83mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

33

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This mostly paved path is located along the Raritan River in Duke Island Park, in Bridgewater, part of the Somerset County Park system. The trail is located in a flood plain next to the river and floods in heavy rain. Th...

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High Mountain : Red Trail Parking : loop

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QMX

Distance

8.39mi

Elevation +

627f

TrailRank

32

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This hike was done with the IHC after publishing on Meetup. The place was icy and with quiet a lot of snow on the way. Most of the trails well travelled, so, snow shoes were no needed. This was the second oficial vis...

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Running along the Hudson River, West New York

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Montaña y Corazón

Distance

5.01mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

32

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Running route along the west side of the Hudson River at New York West. New York West is part of the New York metropolitan area, at the heart of the North Hudson, New Jersey region. The track starts at the 49th street ...

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Ringwood State Park : Mount Defiance

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QMX

Distance

8.27mi

Elevation +

1089f

TrailRank

32

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The original idea was to go to Monks Mountain from Rinwood Manor parking lot, but just there I saw in the map a section was formally closed and I preferred to avoid the risk going in that direction. So I took the opposit...

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Allamuchy Mountain State Park - Deer Path (White), Lake View (Blue), and Unblazed Trails

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antdilauro

Distance

7.70mi

Elevation +

505f

TrailRank

31

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Had a really nice Saturday hike here. There were a few bikers and other hikers, but it really wasn't particularly busy despite how nice the weather was. Trails weren't necessarily well blazed but were mostly easy to foll...

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Princeton Meadows

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JSchwend

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Distance

4.12mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

31

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If weren't for the absolutely disgusting Roebling park near Trenton, this would be the worst hike in NJ. Trails are loaded with roots and the mosquitoes are horrible. If you stop you get eaten alive even with Off sprayed...

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Palisades Interstate Park : Closter - Huyler Loop

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QMX

Distance

5.31mi

Elevation +

650f

TrailRank

31

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Afternoon hike starting at the headquarters of the interstate park. Just a few people due to the fog maybe...

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Delaware Water Gap - Mt Tammany and Sunfish Pond

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Pavelito

Distance

10.65mi

Elevation +

1575f

TrailRank

30| 5.0

Original Source - https://www.njhiking.com/nj-challenging-hikes-mt-tammany-sunfish-pond/ Hike Directions: OVERVIEW: RED DOT to Mt. Tammany summit – BLUE DOT – MT. Tammany Fire Rd. – Turquoise/Sunfish Pond Fire Rd to S...

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Hell Mountain and Hill and Dale Preserves

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antdilauro

Distance

4.27mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

30

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Hell Mountain Preserve has some overgrown and difficult to follow spots, whereas Hill & Dale Preserve is easier to follow and has some nice views of the surrounding countryside. As a result, we didn't see anyone else hik...

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Bearfort Mountain : Terrance Pond : NJ40+HC

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QMX

Distance

9.97mi

Elevation +

1558f

TrailRank

30

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First time ever I can join a hike with this group, always glad to meet new people and learn from them. The leader very knowledgeable and nice person open to listen the mates, which is not a simple task by the way. Hap...

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Stokes State Forest: Loop AT and Fire Tower

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QMX

Distance

11.20mi

Elevation +

1417f

TrailRank

29

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I went with the Interstate Hiking Club in a ~11 miles loop in this park. Half of the hike were in small trails and half mostly in the Appalachian Trail, reaching the Fire Tower close to the end of the loop.

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White Lake to Footbridge Park (Paulinskill Valley Trail)

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FullerRL

Distance

6.83mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

29

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Trail around the Lake then on the flat Paulinskill Trail. Easy parking at both ends.

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Piney Hollow Preservation Area

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Chef Lou F

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

29

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Trails are well marked and clear. Work is in progress to bypass some flooded areas. Beaver activity seen . Many trees chewed, and a lodge is built into the side of Dike #1. Our hike was the Blue and Red trails. There is ...

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation : Bear Swamp Lake Loop

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QMX

Distance

7.68mi

Elevation +

1142f

TrailRank

29

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Sunny day after a raining one. Some how the temperature or environment was really nice to hike. A lot of people hiking and some willing to talk with unknown hikers. These are the trails followed in order: 1. Vista Lo...

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Rampo Valley

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LIHiker

Distance

15.05mi

Elevation +

2789f

TrailRank

28

This hike starts in New Jersey's Rampo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah County. From the parking lot take the Sliver trail to the Halifax trail which is about 2000 ft. Once at the Halifax trail ( Green marker ) take ...

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