Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls) near Morris County, NJ

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Branch Brook Park
Essex County

Branch Brook Park 22.33 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...

  • Location

    Park Ave. & Lake St.
    Newark, New Jersey 07102

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Eagle Rock Reservation
Essex County

Eagle Rock Reservation 18.65 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the ...

  • Location

    Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
    West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

  • Activities

    HikingMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsMonument

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Flatwater Paddle Co. - Monksville Reservoir
Passaic County

Flatwater Paddle Co. - Monksville Reservoir 24.80 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Flatwater Paddle Co. offers paddleboard and kayak rentals, sales and service on the Monksville Reservoir. They also...

  • Location

    Monksville Reservoir, South Launch Ramp
    1081 Greenwood Lake Turnpike
    Ringwood, NJ 07456

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingFitness Classes / TrainingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimmingYoga (Outdoor)

  • Parks & Gardens

    Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  • Sports Plus

    Outdoor Yoga Classes

  • Trails

    Water Trails (kayak / boat)

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchParking Lot(s)

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Morris County

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 7.81 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...

  • Location

    353 East Hanover Avenue,
    Morristown, New Jersey 07960

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Garret Mountain Reservation
Passaic County

Garret Mountain Reservation 21.92 miles

Woodland Park, Passaic County, NJ

Garret Mountain Reservation, a 568-acre recreational area, situated more than 500 feet above sea level provides swe...

  • Location

    8 Mountain Ave,
    Woodland Park, NJ 07424

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Attractions

    Equestrian Center

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Sports Plus

    Equestrian Center

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Grace Lord Park
Morris County

Grace Lord Park 10.17 miles

Boonton, Morris County, NJ

A steep wooded gorge in the middle of Boonton, with waterfalls on the Rockaway River, a footbridge, and a trail tha...

  • Location

    Essex Ave and Plane St.
    Boonton, New Jersey 07005

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Morris County

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 11.15 miles

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

A twelve square mile wetland refuge twenty-six miles from Times Square, with close to eleven and a half miles of fo...

  • Location

    Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
    32 Pleasant Plains Road
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls 17.10 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...

  • Location

    South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Rugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Jenny Jump State Forest
Warren County

Jenny Jump State Forest 17.49 miles

Hope, Warren County, NJ

Jenny Jump State Forest offers great views, great hiking, camping and more.

  • Location

    330 State Park Rd
    Great Meadows, NJ 07838

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ForestState ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

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Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area
Hunterdon County

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area 18.49 miles

Califon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Ken Lockwood Gorge is a Wildlife Management Area in Hunterdon County.

  • Location

    Raritan River Rd,
    Califon, New Jersey 07830

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Parking Lot(s)

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Laurelwood Arboretum
Passaic County

Laurelwood Arboretum 19.65 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...

  • Location

    725 Pines Lake Drive West
    Wayne, NJ 07470

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Leonard J. Buck Garden
Somerset County

Leonard J. Buck Garden 11.80 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

  • Location

    11 Layton Road
    Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Lord Stirling Park
Somerset County

Lord Stirling Park 10.46 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Norvin Green State Forest
Passaic County

Norvin Green State Forest 19.73 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of th...

  • Location

    150 Snake Den Rd,
    Ringwood, NJ 07456

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Passaic County

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 22.05 miles

Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few...

  • Location

    72 McBride Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07501

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Passaic County

Ramapo Mountain State Forest 21.62 miles

Haskell, Passaic County, NJ

This hilly forest is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of challenging trails. Many t...

  • Location

    Passaic and Bergen counties, New Jersey

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Riker Hill
Essex County

Riker Hill 14.01 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Round Valley Recreation Area
Hunterdon County

Round Valley Recreation Area 19.88 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Round Valley Reservoir attracts swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore, while the...

  • Location

    1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road
    Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping

  • Parks & Gardens

    Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / Rocky

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
Morris County

Schooleys Mountain County Park 10.20 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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  • Location

    Long Valley, NJ 07853

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 16.96 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...

  • Location

    South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

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