Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls) near Plainfield, NJ (Union County)

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Sourland Mountain Preserve
Somerset County

Sourland Mountain Preserve 17.70 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Rocky trails climb through boulder fields and over dozens of wooden walkways at Sourland Mountain Preserve, with ge...

  • Location

    East Mountain Rd.,
    Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksLand PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 11.00 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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Teetertown Camping Area
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Camping Area 23.20 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Public and group campsites are available, by reservation only. All necessities must be carried in and out of publi...

  • Location

    Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsPet Friendly

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 23.36 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Teetertown Preserve's 300+acre property is one of the most significant natural areas in Hunterdon County. The r...

  • Location

    Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Morris County

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 22.66 miles

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

  • Location

    Rt 511
    Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 24.42 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Park offers camping, nature trails, overlooks of NYC, a nice observatory, and much more.

  • Location

    251 County Road 513
    Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

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Washington Rock State Park
Somerset County

Washington Rock State Park 2.26 miles

Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

Walking paths and a picnic area sit beside a rocky overlook on the Watchung ridge, with a panoramic view of about 3...

  • Location

    16 Rock Road East
    Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 4.55 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...

  • Location

    452 New Providence Road,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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