Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls) near New Jersey

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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Atlantic County

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ

More than 47,000 acres of coastal salt marsh on the Atlantic Flyway, with an 8-mile Wildlife Drive open year round,...

  • Location

    800 Great Creek Road,
    Galloway, New Jersey 08205

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Field Station: Dinosaurs
Bergen County

Field Station: Dinosaurs

Leonia, Bergen County, NJ

Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with the creative mi...

  • Location

    40 Fort Lee Rd,
    Leonia, NJ 07605

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Amusement / Theme ParkMuseum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area
Monmouth County

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

Fisherman's Cove offers river access for wading and cartop boat launching

  • Location

    391 Third Avenue
    Manasquan, New Jersey 08736

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaTrails

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Flatwater Paddle Co. - Monksville Reservoir
Passaic County

Flatwater Paddle Co. - Monksville Reservoir

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

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

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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Goat Hill Overlook
Hunterdon County

Goat Hill Overlook

Lambertville, Hunterdon County, NJ

Goat Hill Overlook is a scenic gem located in Lambertville, NJ, offering visitors stunning views of the Delaware Ri...

  • Location

    Goat Hill Overlook Trailhead,
    20 George Washington Rd,
    Lambertville, NJ 08530

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Grace Lord Park
Morris County

Grace Lord Park

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

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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Hartshorne Woods County Park
Monmouth County

Hartshorne Woods County Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Hartshorne Woods County Park offers great biking, hiking, jogging, and views of the ocean and NYC

  • Location

    Middletown, New Jersey 07748

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls

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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High Point State Park
Sussex County

High Point State Park

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of NJ/NY/PA. Trails aro...

  • Location

    1480 State Route 23,
    Wantage, NJ 07461 07461

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Hornbecks Creek / Indian Ladder Falls
Pike County

Hornbecks Creek / Indian Ladder Falls

Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA

Hornbecks Creek is a somewhat hidden gem amongst the numerous waterfalls located in the DWP. The trail begins at th...

  • Location

    Dingman Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHiking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

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Huber Woods Park
Monmouth County

Huber Woods Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area

  • Location

    25 Brown's Dock Road
    Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Island Beach State Park
Ocean County

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ

Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr...

  • Location

    Island Beach, New Jersey 08008

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Jenny Jump State Forest
Warren County

Jenny Jump State Forest

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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John A. Roebling Park
Mercer County

John A. Roebling Park

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...


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Kaaterskill Falls (NY)
Greene County

Kaaterskill Falls (NY)

Hunter, Greene County, NY

Kaaterskill Falls is the highest two-tiered waterfall in New York state. It is a very popular spot - especially dur...

  • Location

    Rt 23a
    Haines Falls, New York 12436

  • Activities

    Hiking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / Rocky

  • Amenities

    Trails

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Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area
Hunterdon County

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area

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

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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