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Hiking Trails in New Jersey

Popular Hiking Trails in New Jersey

Recommended hikes across New Jersey, curated by onX local experts. Each trail includes interactive maps, elevation profiles, difficulty ratings, and recent trail conditions.

Mahlon Dickerson Highlights

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Mahlon Dickerson Highlights

Birding
moderate
10.22 mi
+1,139 ft
The Highlands Trail - NJ Section

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The Highlands Trail - NJ Section

Commonly Backpacked
moderate
123.36 mi
+17,324 ft
Lemon Squeeze, Bowling Rocks, and Valley of Boulders Loop

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Lemon Squeeze, Bowling Rocks, and Valley of Boulders Loop

Birding
strenuous
9.79 mi
+2,071 ft
Harriman / Bear Mountain State Park Loop

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Harriman / Bear Mountain State Park Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
5.39 mi
+1,312 ft
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk to Warwick Turnpike Shuttle

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Appalachian Trail Boardwalk to Warwick Turnpike Shuttle

Fall Colors
moderate
8.32 mi
+1,858 ft
Pinwheel Vista Out-and-Back

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Pinwheel Vista Out-and-Back

Birding
strenuous
6.94 mi
+1,101 ft
South Stokes Loop

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South Stokes Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
10.13 mi
+1,219 ft
Palisades Interstate Park via the George Washington Bridge

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Palisades Interstate Park via the George Washington Bridge

Birding
moderate
18.77 mi
+1,385 ft
Rattlesnake Swamp - AT Loop

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Rattlesnake Swamp - AT Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
4.28 mi
+483 ft
Appalachian Trail - Worthington State Forest

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Appalachian Trail - Worthington State Forest

Lake
strenuous
8.57 mi
+825 ft
Thompson Park Big Loop Trail

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Thompson Park Big Loop Trail

Dogs Allowed
moderate
2.24 mi
+149 ft
Bearfort Ridge Loop

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Bearfort Ridge Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
5.47 mi
+1,023 ft
Best of Cliff Park and Raymondskill Falls

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Best of Cliff Park and Raymondskill Falls

Fall Colors
moderate
7.4 mi
+1,238 ft
Dunderberg, Bald Mountain, and Timp Loop

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Dunderberg, Bald Mountain, and Timp Loop

Cave
strenuous
7.32 mi
+2,054 ft
Harriman State Park Loop

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Harriman State Park Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
7.43 mi
+1,700 ft
Manny's Swiss Army Knife Route

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Manny's Swiss Army Knife Route

Birding
strenuous
14.4 mi
+3,495 ft
Valley Creek and Knox Farm

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Valley Creek and Knox Farm

Family Friendly
moderate
1.02 mi
+49 ft
Tower-Bear Wallow-Hemlock-Lower Lake Trail Loop

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Tower-Bear Wallow-Hemlock-Lower Lake Trail Loop

Birding
moderate
5.44 mi
+258 ft
Hidden Lake Trail

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Hidden Lake Trail

Fall Colors
easy
1.89 mi
+130 ft
Four-mile Loop

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Four-mile Loop

Dogs Allowed
moderate
4.15 mi
+86 ft