Hiking near Short Hills, NJ (Essex County)

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Hacklebarney State Park
Morris County

Hacklebarney State Park 21.02 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river

  • Location

    119 Hacklebarney Rd
    Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls 2.30 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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James A. McFaul Environmental Center
Bergen County

James A. McFaul Environmental Center 20.88 miles

Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ

This 81-acre wildlife sanctuary in Wyckoff is a fantastic spot for a gentle family outing or a quiet nature walk...

  • Location

    150 Crescent Avenue,
    Wyckoff, NJ 07481

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Jockey Hollow
Morris County

Jockey Hollow 11.34 miles

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

The Morristown encampment ground, where the Continental Army wintered in 1777 and again through the brutal winter o...

  • Location

    586 Tempe Wick Road
    Morristown, New Jersey 07960

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    TrailsSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Laurelwood Arboretum
Passaic County

Laurelwood Arboretum 17.55 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 15.86 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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Lewis Morris County Park
Morris County

Lewis Morris County Park 11.56 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

  • Location

    270 Mendham Road,
    Morristown, NJ 07960

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsFitness Trail Some are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Liberty State Park
Hudson County

Liberty State Park 14.95 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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Lord Stirling Park
Somerset County

Lord Stirling Park 10.60 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 / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / 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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Morristown National Historical Park
Morris County

Morristown National Historical Park 8.34 miles

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

Four separate sites around Morristown commemorating the Continental Army's winter encampment of December 1779 to Ju...

  • Location

    30 Washington Place
    Morristown, New Jersey 07960

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    TrailsSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Norvin Green State Forest
Passaic County

Norvin Green State Forest 22.09 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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Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Passaic County

Ramapo Mountain State Forest 20.98 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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Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick
Middlesex County

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 18.94 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

  • Location

    112 Ryders Lane,
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
Morris County

Schooleys Mountain County Park 23.87 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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Six Mile Run Reservoir
Somerset County

Six Mile Run Reservoir 21.70 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

  • Location

    597 Canal Rd
    Somerset, New Jersey 08873

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 1.99 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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Tenafly Nature Center
Bergen County

Tenafly Nature Center 23.88 miles

Tenafly, Bergen County, NJ

Tenafly Nature Center is a green oasis right in Bergen County, perfect for families needing a quick escape into ...

  • Location

    313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

  • Activities

    HikingWalking

  • Trails

    TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation
Passaic County

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 23.04 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Education and recreation center offering interpretive hikes, workshops and school and scout programs in nearby fore...

  • Location

    150 Snake Den Road
    Ringwood, NJ 07456

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / Running

  • Parks & Gardens

    Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Thielke Arboretum
Bergen County

Thielke Arboretum 18.98 miles

Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

Over a mile of trail loops through wetland forest at the Thielke Arboretum, linking perennial pollinator gardens, f...

  • Location

    460 Doremus Avenue,
    Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Morris County

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 15.38 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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