Hiking Near Me in Long Branch, nj
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
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
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
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
Cattus Island County Park
1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ
About Us:
Cattus Island County Park and the Cooper Environmental Center is OPEN. Please come and visit the newly renovated building with brand new exhibits... 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
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
Double Trouble State Park
581 Pinewald Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ
Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Barrens history. The park provides the protection and interpretation of over... Read More
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
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
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
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
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Highway Route 72 East, Woodland Township, NJ
Formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, visitors are greeted by the fresh scent of pines. Today's forested acres are a strong contrast to the barren, cleared land that existed in the 1800s. The... 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
Bass River State Forest
762 Stage Rd, Tuckerton, NJ
Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre... 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
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ
On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that... Read More
