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Allamuchy Mountain State Park 13.73 miles
Allamuchy Mountain State Park offers a wide variety of activities, mainly consisting of hiking and mountain biking ...
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Location
Hackettstown, New Jersey 07820 -
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FishingHikingMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Dirt
Cooper Gristmill 13.86 miles
Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...
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Location
66 Route 24,
Chester, New Jersey 07930 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths
Cross Estate Gardens 11.31 miles
Bernardsville, Somerset County, NJ
The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...
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Location
61 Jockey Hollow Road,
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924 -
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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 14.63 miles
Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 -
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Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 7.95 miles
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...
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Location
353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown, New Jersey 07960 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Grace Lord Park 5.32 miles
Grace Lord Park in Boonton is one of our favorite stop offs when exploring the Boonton area. There is a small park,...
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Location
Essex Ave and Plane St.
Boonton, New Jersey 07005 -
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Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 13.64 miles
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...
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Location
Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
32 Pleasant Plains Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 13.12 miles
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...
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Location
247 Southern Blvd,
Chatham Township, NJ 07928 -
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HikingWalking -
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 12.98 miles
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...
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Location
Great Swamp WMR
32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Harding Township, NJ -
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
Hugh Force Canal Park 3.93 miles
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
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Location
100 W Central Ave
Wharton, New Jersey 07885 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Kittatinny Valley State Park 14.14 miles
Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley Stat...
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Location
Goodale Rd,
Newton, NJ 07860 -
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FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Laurelwood Arboretum 14.17 miles
Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...
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Location
725 Pines Lake Drive West
Wayne, NJ 07470 -
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HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Lewis Morris County Park 8.87 miles
Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...
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Location
270 Mendham Road,
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsFitness Trail Some are challenging
Lord Stirling Park 14.28 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...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Modick Park 7.57 miles
Modick Park offers walking paths, picnic areas, a basketball court, playgrounds and a nice gazeboo where concerts a...
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Hopatcong, New Jersey 07843 -
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Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkVeterans / Memorial -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Paved
Norvin Green State Forest 13.84 miles
The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of th...
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Location
150 Snake Den Rd,
Ringwood, NJ 07456 -
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Activities
FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingSurface Type: Dirt
Parks Lake
Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...
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Location
Mt. Hope Road,
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 -
Activities
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Riker Hill 11.96 miles
Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...
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Location
288 Beaufort Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039 -
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Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Sparta Mountain WMA 11.14 miles
The Sparta Mountain WMA is located in Sussex, New Jersey. This wildlife management area is managed by the NJ Audubo...
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Location
95 Edison Rd,
Sparta, New Jersey 07871 -
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HikingHunting -
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockySome are challenging
Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 7.92 miles
The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.
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Location
Rt 511
Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackHiking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
Waterloo Village 12.46 miles
Waterloo Village, 19th century Morris Canal port town, is a National Historic Site. It is located along the banks o...
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Location
525 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, New Jersey 07874 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths