Hiking near Newark, NJ (Essex County)

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Branch Brook Park
Essex County

Branch Brook Park 2.49 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Walk, jog or bike the park's miles of paths and roads, including an unpaved two-mile loop in the north and a stretc...

  • Location

    Park Avenue and Lake Street,
    Newark, New Jersey 07104

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumHistoric AreaPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

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

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Essex County

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 8.13 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Historic woodlands garden and bird sanctuary with native wildflowers, old tulip trees and a Stone House with animal...

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Eagle Rock Reservation
Essex County

Eagle Rock Reservation 6.24 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Hiking trails and old bridle paths wind through the woods on top of First Mountain at Eagle Rock Reservation, and a...

  • Location

    Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
Bergen County

Flat Rock Brook Nature Center 14.49 miles

Englewood, Bergen County, NJ

Flat Rock Brook is a hidden 150-acre gem on the western slopes of the Palisades, offering a peaceful retreat jus...

  • Location

    443 Van Nostrand Avenue,
    Englewood, New Jersey 07631

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Fort Lee Historic Park
Bergen County

Fort Lee Historic Park 13.69 miles

Fort Lee, Bergen County, NJ

Fort Lee Historic Park is a 33-acre cliff-top park area with scenic overlooks, a reconstructed Revolutionary War en...

  • Location

    Hudson Terrace
    Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Garret Mountain Reservation
Passaic County

Garret Mountain Reservation 11.42 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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Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Morris County

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 12.83 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

  • Location

    247 Southern Blvd,
    Chatham Township, NJ 07928

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls 6.13 miles

Maplewood, 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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Liberty State Park
Hudson County

Liberty State Park 6.93 miles

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, ...

  • Location

    Freedom Way,
    Jersey City, NJ 07305

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 6.33 miles

Millburn, 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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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 11.44 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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