Hiking Near Me in Hillside, nj
South Mountain Reservation
South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ
The South Mountain Reservation, the largest park in the Essex County Park System, is a unique 2,110-acre public land. Endowed with hills, rivers, and woodlands, the Reservation has been... Read More
Cheesequake State Park
300 Gordon Road, Matawan, NJ
Cheesequake State Park’s uniqueness lies in its geographical location. Not only is it situated in the middle of the urban north and the suburban south, it lies in a transitional zone between... Read More
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
32 Pleasant Plains Road, Basking Ridge, NJ
Our Mission
Refuge Purpose(s)
Each unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System is established to serve a statutory purpose that targets the conservation of native... Read More
Lewis Morris Park
270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ
Named for Lewis Morris, the first Governor of the State of New Jersey, this Park was the first to be opened in the Morris County Park System in March, 1958. The original 350 acres have grown to... Read More
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
1304 Sloatsburg Rd., Ringwood, NJ
This hilly forest is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of challenging trails. Many trails offer a view of the New York City skyline. Birdwatchers are attracted to... Read More
Farny State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ
This forested wilderness connects watershed lands and is crossed by an old logging road. Streams, mixed oak-hardwood forest and swamps comprise the park. Trail entry is through the Farny... Read More
Norvin Green State Forest
150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ
The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area, the forest is near Wanaque Reservoir and is home... Read More
Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ
Located on 2,740 acres in Hillsborough, N.J., the mission of Duke Farms is to be a model of environmental stewardship. Through the beauty of its natural setting, the diversity of its... Read More
Thompson Park
Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ
The 675 acre Thompson Park is the largest developed park in out Park System and is located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg. The park features Manalapan Lake, a 30 acre lake periodically... Read More
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place in the fields and forests that now make up Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century... Read More
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ
The old stone walls, furnaces and other remnants of the once industrious ironworking community now sit tranquilly next to the swiftly flowing Wanaque River. The village is undergoing research... Read More
Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ
Facilities & Activities:
Visitors center
Formal gardens
Ringwood Manor
Skylands Manor
Shepherd Lake Rec.... Read More
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
20 State Route 33, Manalapan, NJ
One of the largest battles of the American Revolution took place in the fields and forests that now make up Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century... Read More
Hacklebarney State Park
119 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley, NJ
The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through rocky Hacklebarney State Park, cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also... Read More
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, NJ
The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery related to wetlands ecology and wildlife and habitat protection. Through interactive... Read More
Turkey Brook Park
30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, NJ
Situated on 267 picturesque acres of the New Jersey Highlands, Turkey Brook Park offers many upgraded amenities from its 2003 opening.
Six natural grass soccer fields
One... Read More
Allaire State Park
4265 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ
Allaire State Park is probably best known for its historic 19th-century iron making town, Allaire Village, and its antique steam trains on the Pine Creek Railroad. The Manasquan River, which... Read More
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
145 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ
The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey’s most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal... Read More
Stephens State Park
800 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ
The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State Park. An easy walking, but rocky path follows the river with places for... Read More
