NEW! Downloadable guide to the Swinging Bridge in Princeton. #njHiking Get it: guides.njhiking.com This is an enhanced version of our online hike guide in a compact format to print or use on a mobile phone. 📍Institute Woods, Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Sunfish Pond – Garvey Springs and Douglas Loop. Solid hike that packs Sunfish Pond, the Appalachian Trail, and a waterfall in under 5 miles. #njHiking Hike guide: njhiking.com/sunfish-pond-g… 📍 Worthington S.F., Warren County, NJ

Laurel Falls - Very short hike to a pretty waterfall along the Douglas Trail. Hike guide: njhiking.com/laurel-falls/ 0.3 miles roundtrip, via Douglas parking lot. 📍 Worthington S.F., Warren County, NJ

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Lemon Squeezer – Appalachian Trail. Hike guide: njhiking.com/best-hikes-lem… Scramble through the Lemon Squeezer and hike past Island Pond, Boston Mine, Green Pond, and the Valley of Boulders. 📍 Harriman State Park, New York (just over the NJ border)

Paulinskill Valley Trail – Hiking/biking on a shady rail-trail, Cedar Ridge to the Paulinskill Viaduct. njhiking.com/paulinskill-va… 📍 Paulinskill Valley Trail, Warren County, NJ 26-mile round trip on the lower section (or turn back sooner); we also have a guide for the upper half.

Terrace Pond – West, Circular, North. Rugged hike around a scenic pond includes a floating bridge, a ladder, scrambling. Hike guide: njhiking.com/nj-hikes-terra… 5.2 miles round trip. This is 1 of 4 hike guides we have for Terrace Pond. 📍 Terrace Pond, Passaic County, NJ

D&R Canal Kayak @ Blackwells Mills. Kayak guide: njhiking.com/dr-canal-kayak… Very easy paddling with nearly no current makes this a great option for beginners or kids. Rentals available. 📍 Blackwells Mills, Somerset County, New Jersey

Paulinskill Valley Trail – Hiking/biking on a shady rail-trail along the Paulins Kill river, from Warbasse Junction to Cedar Ridge Road. njhiking.com/paulinskill-va… 📍 Paulinskill Valley Trail, Sussex County, NJ

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Gertrude’s Nose - Hike along striking white cliff edges while enjoying panoramic views of New York's Shawangunk region. njhiking.com/gertrudes-nose… 7.1 or 6.4 miles round trip. 📍 Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz, New York

Bonticou Crag - A short, fun, challenging rock scramble and hike to Table Rocks @📍 Mohonk Preserve, NY njhiking.com/bonticou-crag-… Road Trip... This region is roughly 1-2+ hours from NJ or is a great overnight trip. Our guide includes suggestions for nearby hikes, hotels, and food.

Columbia Trail - easy hiking/biking. Morris/Hunterdon County, NJ njhiking.com/columbia-trail/ Bonus: Lots of food options in the area, plus Esker Hart brewery is now open in High Bridge (👍 all 4 tasters we had were good!).

Rutgers Ecological Preserve is adding a section of ADA accessible trail. Located near the Road 1 entrance, white/blue trail intersection. Piscataway, NJ. njhiking.com/rutgers-ecolog…

Norvin Green S.F. - Lake Sonoma, Overlook Rock, Manaticut Point njhiking.com/norvin-green-l… 4.6 or 6.8 mile version. Photo: 10/12/24

Catfish Fire Tower – hike the Appalachian Trail to the tower and continue along the ridge for viewpoints over New Jersey. njhiking.com/catfish-fire-t… Photo 10/20/24. 4.4 or 2.0 miles 📍 Del. Water Gap Nat'l Rec Area - Warren County, New Jersey

Cheesequake State Park - Today, 10/23/24. Hike guide: njhiking.com/nj-hikes-chees… (+ other hike routes on the site).

Manasquan Reservoir. Photos 10/27/24. Easy, flat loop around a scenic reservoir. Hike guide ➡️ njhiking.com/manasquan-rese… 📍 Manasquan Reservoir, Monmouth County, NJ

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Top 10 Hikes in New Jersey for 2024! njhiking.com/top-10-hikes-n… Hikes are ranked by visitor traffic and updated annually.