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Hiking Trails Across the State SOUTHERN SHORE
MAURICE RIVER BLUFFS
What better way to spend your day then being in the great Cumberland County
outdoors and experiencing nature? We compiled a short list of 1200 Silver Run Rd, Millville, NJ
a few great hikes in each region. There are so many great city, The easy 2.6-mile trail takes you through the pine barrens along
county, state, and national parks in New Jersey that we suggest the bluffs of the Maurice River. There are some building ruins to
checking with your campground to learn more about what the see along your hike. If you are feeling energized hike the whole
area has to offer. preserve (5.2 miles).

SKYLANDS REGION BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST
SOURLAND MOUNTAIN PRESERVE Cape May County
Somerset County Lake Nummy
421 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough, NJ Belleplain State Forest offers nice, easy, and flat hiking trails
The 4,000-acre preserve offers several recreational opportunities with no elevation change. This is a perfect hike for the whole
in a natural setting, including hiking, mountain biking, bird family. There are a variety of trails around Lake Nummy which is
watching, bouldering, and horseback riding. Known for its surrounded by Atlantic white cedar. There are several boardwalks
nesting birds on the edges of their breeding areas including due to the wet areas along the trail.
Summer Tanager, Winter Wren, and Black-capped and Carolina
Chickadees. GREATER ATLANTIC CITY
ESTELL MANOR PARK
BUTTERMILK FALLS, CRATER LAKE, HEMLOCK POND Atlantic County
Sussex County Route 50, Estell Manor, NJ
Delaware Water Gap This park is great for biking, hiking, walking, and playing. There
Parking: Mountain Rd, Layton, NJ is a playground situated in the back of the park near the water.
The Delaware Water Gap area offers so many great hikes The park also features ruins which are interesting to explore.
including a section of the Appalachian Trail. Buttermilk Falls, Walk the boardwalk trail to the Artisan Well and skip rocks by the
Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond are great sites to see if it is your boat launch.
first time. There are many more trails to hike with a variety of skill
levels and lengths. EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NATURE RESERVE
Atlantic County
SHORE REGION 318 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK The 220-acre sanctuary is tucked away amidst a residential
Ocean County community. A range of trails varying in length circle a 45-acre
Pinewald Keswick Road/County Route 618 man-made lake that is fed by subterranean springs which make
This easy hike is perfect for the whole family. The sandy trails lead it perfect for kayaking and fishing. The trails are great for kids,
you through the pine barrens and around cranberry bogs while dogs, bikes, and runners.
offering views of Cedar Creek and Mill Pond Reservoir. Take time
to explore a village with early 20th century cranberry industry DELAWARE RIVER REGION
buildings. WHITESBOG VILLAGE
Burlington County
HARTSHORNE WOODS 799 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, NJ
Monmouth County Whitesbog Village is more than a hiking trail. The village is a
Navesink Ave historic farm and town with historic buildings, blueberry farm
There is so much to see when hiking Hartshorne Woods including fields, cranberry bogs, reservoirs, streams, a picnic grove, and
river and ocean views along military bunkers from WWII. Enjoy the Elizabeth White Gardens. The village is a great place to walk,
the easy hike over the rolling hills through the mountain laurel. hike, bike, birdwatch, or explore.
Bring your mountain bike to this trail and cruise through nature
at your own speed. SCOTLAND RUN PARK
Gloucester County
GATEWAY REGION 980 East Academy Street, Clayton, NJ
APSHAWA PRESERVE The largest of county parks in New Jersey spanning over 1,000
Passaic County acres featuring 80-acre Wilson Lake which is perfect for boating,
4 Northwood Drive West Milford, NJ fishing, hiking around, and observing nature. They also have a
Hike the 5-mile trail around the Butler Reservoir, you won’t be Nature Center with live animals.
disappointed. A majority of the hike includes a water view plus
some waterfalls, ruins from the 1900’s, and a dam. Shorter treks *Please contact the park before heading to make sure they are open.
are available around the reservoir.

THE GIANT STAIRS – PALISADES
Bergen County
State Line Lookout
A challenging 4.3-mile hike due to the terrain ranging from flat
to rocky so may not be a good hike with dogs or some kids.
However, if you can manage the rocky terrain it will be worth it,
you will view of the Hudson River. 2022 NJCOA GUIDEBOOK 71