Sparta, New Jersey
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Sparta
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Princeton, New Jersey
Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve Loop
4.52.3 mi / 157 ft gainAn 8-mile network of maintained trails traversing this Preserve, Mountain Lakes North, John Witherspoon Woods,parts of Tusculum (private) and Community Park North makes a variety of loop hikes possible. Pathways include a boardwalk (over wetlands) and paved bicycle roads. Click here for a trail...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Mt. Beacon Fire Tower
4.83.83 mi / 1332 ft gainMount Beacon is a very popular trail along the Hudson River, and for good reason. It offers a good workout, fantastic views for both sunrise and sunset (and of course the time in between), a recently rebuilt fire tower, and all with incredibly easy access right on the edge of a lively town. The ...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Malouf's Mountain Camp on Mt. Beacon
7.02 mi / 2087 ft gainStarting in the quaint town of Beacon there are a couple of options for hikes of varying difficulty. From the station the walk is about 1.5 miles to the trail heads, alternatively if you choose to stay the night at Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground you can arrange for the host to meet you, take...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Hike the Scofield Ridge Loop
7.5 mi / 1850 ft gainThere are some great view points along this route. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers). The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolle...Read more -
Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania
Hike the High Rocks State Park Loop
4.61.5 miHigh Rocks State Park, a section of Ralph Stover State Park, offers visitors some of the best views in Eastern Pennsylvania. Across from the parking lot on Tory Road, you will find the main trailhead. This will lead you to several different trail options, all varying in length, and all bringing y...Read more -
Stockton, New Jersey
Explore Kugler Woods Waterfall
4.00.5 miDrive 5.2 miles north on Route 29 from the center of Stockton, NJ and you will come across a very small parking lot on the left side of the road. If you park your car there, walk back south on Route 29 about 50 feet, and cross over to the woods-side of the road. There you will find the trailhea...Read more -
Rye, New York
Hike the Marshlands Conservancy Loop
4.01.55 mi / 125 ft gainLocated along the Long Island Sound, this 147-acre conservancy is home to a plethora of different birds, including marsh wrens, seaside sparrows, and American woodcocks. The conservancy has 3 miles of trails, all easy to navigate. Starting out from the visitor's center, take the trail to the rig...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Hike Fishkill Ridge
Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. The red trail leaves the lot and will take you up to the first peak on the ri...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Hudson Highlands Overlook Trail
3.29 mi / 1017 ft gainHudson Highlands Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, New York.Read more -
Cold Spring, New York
Hike the Perkins/Fahnestock/Charcoal Burners Trail Loop
7.5 mi / 800 ft gainThis is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. A real mixed bag but mostly very enjoyable. The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. There is only road side parking on a soft shoulder, both sides of the road. After a short walk into the forest, you re...Read more -
Lambertville, New Jersey
Hike the Goat Hill Overlook
1 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 -
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Falls Trail at Beltzville State Park
4.05.5 miAt the Christman Trailhead, hike a quick, flat 2.5 miles following the yellow trail markers through farm meadows and birch forests to the Falls Trail loop/intersection. Here hike the Falls trail which is a 0.5 mile loop that links back to the 2.5 mile section back to the parking area. Bridges and...Read more