New Jersey
Looking for the best hiking in New Jersey? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New Jersey. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near New Jersey
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Lambertville, New Jersey
Hike the Goat Hill Overlook
3.01 miHike a short and easy path up a hill to the Goat Hill Overlook where you'll have a wonderful view of the Delaware River and New Hope, PA. Put 'Goat Hill Overlook' into your maps and you will be led right to the trailhead where you can easily park in the gravel parking lot or on the side of the pa...Read more -
Columbia, New Jersey
Hike Mount Tammany's Red Dot and Blue Dot Loop
4.53.3 mi / 1197 ft gainMount Tammany located in the Delaware Water Gap is a very exciting hike. Short in length but with steep, rocky uphill portions this becomes more of a challenging trek. This hike allows for amazing views of the Delaware River, Route 80, and Mount Minsi on the other side. The summit makes for an aw...Read more -
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail
2.01.89 mi / 371 ft gainMarble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey.Read more -
89 Van Orden Road, New Jersey
Hike the Hank's Pond Loop
7 mi / 500 ft gainHank's Pond loop can be accessed from the south at the corner of Clinton road and Van Orden road or from the north, parking at the lot on Stephens road. I hiked from the south on this trip. Follow the wide trail known as Hank's East trail marked with white blazes. Soon you will reach a trail c...Read more -
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hike the Timberbrook Pond - Riley's Rise Loop
5 mi / 500 ft gainThe trailhead parking is at the end of Timberbrook Road, before the road enters Camp Winnebago (Boy Scouts). I hiked this in a clockwise directions starting on the Timberbrook Trail (yellow markers). After about 1 mile the trail ends at a junction with the Four Birds Trail (white markers). Turn...Read more -
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Saddle River Trail
5.0Saddle River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fair Lawn, New Jersey.Read more -
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Norvin Green State Forest Loop
5.08.01 mi / 1538.26 ft gainNorvin Green State Forest is one of the best-kept secrets in the New Jersey Highlands — a rugged, rewarding stretch of the Ramapo Mountains that rewards hikers with rocky summits, cascading waterfalls, stream crossings, and sweeping ridge views. The 8-mile loop with 1,538 feet of elevation gain i...Read more -
Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Barnegat Lighthouse
0.47 mi / 9.19 ft gainBarnegat Lighthouse is located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island and offers some great views and awesome photography opportunities! Explore the area, take in the beach views and get some photos! This is also a lighthouse that you can climb to the top!Read more -
Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May Point Trail
1.79 mi / 36 ft gainCape May Point Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Cape May, New Jersey.Read more -
Hardwick Township, New Jersey
Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail
5.010.54 mi / 1434 ft gainSunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pahaquarry, New Jersey.Read more -
Sandyston, New Jersey
Hike the AT to Culvers Lookout Tower
3.2 miStart your journey in Stokes State Forest at the Culver Gap Parking Lot, located at 41.180239, -74.787954. From the parking lot, jump on over to the Appalachian Trail and hike Northbound. You know you're headed the right way if you are going away from the small town and cross over Sunrise Mountai...Read more -
Washington, New Jersey
Harrisville Pond
4 mi / 125 ft gainHarrisville Pond is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chatsworth, New Jersey.Read more -
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Wood Dale Park Loop
4.00.38 mi / 16 ft gainLocated within the Wood Dale County Park in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, the Wood Dale Park Loop offers visitors a tranquil walking experience amidst lush greenery and a picturesque pond. This family-friendly loop is ideal for leisurely strolls, jogging, and nature observation. Trail Overview ...Read more -
Washington, New Jersey
Merrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail
4.05.33 mi / 371 ft gainMerrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Stewartsville, New Jersey.Read more -
Blairstown, New Jersey
White Lake
4.03.81 mi / 285 ft gainWhite Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hardwick Township, New Jersey. The White Lake Loop in New Jersey is a relatively easy 3.8-mile loop trail located near Hardwick Township. This trail offers a peaceful hike through wooded areas and around White Lake, with sceni...Read more -
Frankford, New Jersey
Picnic at the Sunrise Mountain Pavilion
This pavilion is one of the key features along the New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail. There is a parking lot a very short hike part way down the mountain, but I recommend backpacking in from a different area to take in more of the beauty of the trail, mountains, and views in this area. ...Read more