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Watchung Reservation, Central New Jersey

Hiking near Jersey City

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310 trails within 2 hr of Jersey City by car. Compare the drive, the walking time and the level to choose your next outing.

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Starting from: Jersey City city centre

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Drive ≈ 28 min Walk 50 min

Rahway River Park

A peaceful escape in Northern New Jersey featuring 1 to 2 hours of riverside trails along the scenic Rahway River.

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Drive ≈ 35 min Walk 3 hr 30 min

Watchung Reservation

Explore 13 km of trails through the 2,000-acre Watchung Reservation in central New Jersey, where easy hiking combines with a…

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Drive ≈ 1 hr 19 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Mountain Creek Resort

Explore 8 km of moderate trails gaining 304 m elevation through northern New Jersey's diverse forest network.

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Trails near Jersey City

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Lincoln Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 5 min Walk 2 hr 10 min

Level: Easy
Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 7 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Park Bayonne

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 9 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Buchmuller Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 10 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Newark Riverfront Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 12 min Walk 36 min

Level: Easy
Weequahic Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 16 min Walk 35 min

Level: Easy
Ocean Breeze Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 18 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Overpeck County Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 21 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Brookdale Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 22 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Warinanco Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 22 min Walk 40 min

Level: Easy
Eagle Rock Reservation

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 23 min

Level: Easy
Hemlock Falls

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 26 min Walk 50 min

Level: Easy
South Mountain Reservation

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 26 min Walk 1 hr 30 min
Saddle River County Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 27 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Rahway River Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 28 min Walk 50 min

Level: Easy
Garret Mountain Reservation

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 28 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Grover Cleveland Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Nomahegan Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 30 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Carlson Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 32 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Echo Lake Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 32 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Tamaques Reservation

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Goffle Brook Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 34 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Lake Surprise

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 34 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Oak Ridge Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 34 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Watchung white purple trails

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 34 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy
Watchung Reservation

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 35 min Walk 3 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Palisades Interstate Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 35 min Walk 5 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Mt Cecchino

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 37 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Roosevelt Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 38 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit

Jersey Shore

Drive ≈ 38 min Walk 3 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 39 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Henry Hudson Trail County Park.

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 39 min Walk 6 hr

Level: Easy
Preakness Mountain, New Jersey

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 39 min Walk 1 hr 45 min

Level: Moderate
WaterFalls High Mountain

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 39 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Old Bridge Waterfront Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 41 min Walk 36 min

Level: Easy
Hartshorne Woods Park

Jersey Shore

Drive ≈ 44 min Walk 4 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Loantaka Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 44 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Huber Woods Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 45 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy
Papaianni Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 45 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Tatum Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 45 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Pyramid Mountain

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 47 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 48 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Tourne Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 48 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Darlington County Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 49 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Holmdel Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 49 min Walk 3 hr

Level: Easy
Ramapo Lake

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 49 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Van Slyke Castle

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 49 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 50 min Walk 9 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Morristown National Historical Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 51 min Walk 7 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Scarlet Oak Pond Walk

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 51 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Silas Condict County Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 52 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Chimney Rock Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 56 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Farrington Lake

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 56 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Cupsaw Lake

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Dorbrook Recreation Area

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 50 min

Level: Easy
Middlebush Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Washington Valley Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 2 hr 45 min

Level: Moderate
Egbert's Lake Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 58 min

Level: Easy
Frog Falls Aquatic Park

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 59 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
North Brunswick Community Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 59 min Walk 35 min

Level: Easy
Shepherd Lake

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 59 min
Shepherd Lake Recreation Area

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Lake Sonoma

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr Walk 2 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
Green Pond Mountain, New Jersey

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 1 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Monksville Reservoir

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 1 min

Level: Easy
Natirar Park Trail

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 1 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Joe Palaia Park Addition

Jersey Shore

Drive ≈ 1 hr 2 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 3 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Wawayanda State Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 3 min

Dogs allowed
Thompson Park Monroe

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 4 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Asbury Park Boardwalk

Jersey Shore

Drive ≈ 1 hr 6 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Morris Canal Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 7 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Terrace Pond

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 7 min Walk 3 hr 30 min
Patriots Path Trailhead

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 8 min Walk 7 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Beaver Pond Campground

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 9 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Branchburg Township White Oak Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Hacklebarney Hiking Trail

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Lake Musconetcong

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Wawayanda Lake

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 14 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Sourland Mountain Preserve

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 4 hr 15 min
Hamburg Mountains High Point, New Jersey

Delaware Water Gap

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 4 hr

Level: Hard
Lenape Trail

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 3 hr 45 min

Level: Moderate
Mount Peter Ski Area

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Schooley's Mountain Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Hell Mountain

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 18 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Tamarack Park

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 18 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Mountain Creek Resort

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 19 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Stairway To Heaven Trail

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 19 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk

Delaware Water Gap

Drive ≈ 1 hr 22 min Walk 46 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Round Valley Recreation

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 22 min Walk 40 min

Level: Easy
Pine Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 24 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Voorhees State Park

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 26 min Walk 1 hr 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Point Mountain, New Jersey

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 28 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Moderate
Point Mountain

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 29 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Rosedale Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 29 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Round Valley Resevoir

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 29 min
Spruce Run Reservoir

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Hamilton Veterans Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 35 min

Level: Easy
Swartswood Lake

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Riverwood Park Recreation

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Sunrise Mountain Overlook

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Culver lake

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
White Lake Natural Resource Area

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Hoffman Park

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 37 min Walk 50 min

Level: Easy
Stony Lake

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 38 min Walk 4 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Jugtown Mountain Campsites

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 40 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Lake Marguerite Wildlife Refuge

Highlands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 40 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Crater Lake

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 41 min Walk 5 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Winding River Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 42 min Walk 50 min

Level: Easy
Blue Mountain Lakes

Skylands Region

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Toms River

Northern New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 44 min Walk 2 hr 10 min

Level: Moderate
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 45 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
AMC Mohican Outdoor Center

Delaware Water Gap

Drive ≈ 1 hr 46 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Crystal Lake Park

Central New Jersey

Drive ≈ 1 hr 47 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Double Trouble State Park

Pine Barrens

Drive ≈ 1 hr 51 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
The Pine Barrens

Pine Barrens

Drive ≈ 1 hr 54 min Walk 3 hr 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail

Delaware Water Gap

Drive ≈ 1 hr 55 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Hudson River Greenway

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 4 min Walk 4 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Beginning of High Line

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 5 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Amy Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 6 min Walk 20 min

Level: Easy
Fort Greene

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 8 min Walk 4 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Fort Greene Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 8 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Central Park Sightseeing Bike Rentals And Tours

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 9 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Park Slope

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 9 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Battle Hill, New York

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 10 min Walk 35 min

Level: Easy
McCarren Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 10 min Walk 20 min

Level: Easy
Fort Hill Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 11 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Owl's Head Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 11 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Queensbridge Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 11 min

Level: Easy
Sunset Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 11 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
The San Remo

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 11 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Central Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 12 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Prospect Park Lake

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 12 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Shore Road Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 12 min Walk 48 min

Level: Easy
Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 14 min Walk 15 min

Level: Easy
north woods

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 14 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Shore Park and Parkway

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 14 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
The Narrows

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 14 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy
Astoria Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 15 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Clove Lakes Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 15 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Midwood

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 16 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Todt Hill, New York

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 18 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Marine Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 19 min Walk 48 min

Level: Easy
Willowbrook Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 20 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Flushing Meadows Corona Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 21 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
George Washington Bridge Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 21 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Fort Tryon Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 23 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Great Kills Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 24 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 24 min
Kissena Lake

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 25 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Jerome Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 26 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Verona Park Bridge

Central New York New York

Drive ≈ 26 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
South Mountain - Fairy Trail

Adirondacks New York

Drive ≈ 27 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Van Cortlandt Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 29 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Bloomingdale Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 30 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Oakland Lake

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 30 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Pelham Bay Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 31 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Alley Pond Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 32 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Brookville Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 32 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Kings Point Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Tibbetts Brook Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
North Mount Loretto State Forest

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
North Woodmere Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 33 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Hendrickson Park Trail

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 36 min

Level: Easy
Valley Stream State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 36 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Untermyer Park and Gardens

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 37 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Grant Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 38 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Five Islands Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 39 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Christopher Morley Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 40 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Hempstead Lake State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 41 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Mount Hope Cemetery

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 41 min Walk 25 min

Level: Easy
Harbor Hill, New York

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 43 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Old Croton Aqueduct State Park Trailway

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 43 min Walk 10 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
S County Trailway

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 43 min Walk 5 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Bronx River Park

New York City New York

Drive ≈ 44 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Morgan Memorial Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 45 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Shadow Lake

Canadian Rockies Alberta

Drive ≈ 49 min Walk 7 hr 30 min

Level: Hard
Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 50 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Cantiague Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 51 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Mountainview Nature Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 52 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
South County Trailway

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 52 min

Dogs allowed
Tarrytown Lakes Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 53 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Newbridge Road Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 53 min Walk 36 min

Level: Easy
Planting Fields Arboretum

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 54 min Walk 2 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
Wildcat Trailhead

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 55 min Walk 1 hr 45 min

Level: Moderate
Nyack Beach State Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 56 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Raven's Rock

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 56 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Congers Lake Memorial Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
cranberry lake preserve

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 57 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Kakiat Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 58 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Rockland Lake State Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 59 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Willow Tree Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 59 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Stillwell Woods Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy
Graham Hills Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Trail View State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 1 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Racoon Brook Hill

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 1 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Pine Meadow Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 2 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Dater Mountain Nature Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 3 min Walk 1 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
Diamond Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 3 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Reeves Brook Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 3 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Jaynes Hill, New York

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 4 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
West Hills County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 4 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Dutch Doctor Shelter

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 5 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Creekside Sculpture Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 6 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Wampus Pond Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 6 min

Level: Easy
Ramapo Dunderberg Trailhead

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 6 min Walk 5 hr 30 min

Level: Hard
Tuxedo Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 7 min Walk 1 hr 39 min

Level: Easy
Whippoorwill Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 8 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Jackie Jones Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 8 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Sterling Forest Fire Tower

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 8 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Seven Lakes Drive NY

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 9 min Walk 3 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Lake Welch Beach

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 9 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
George’s Island Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 10 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
N County Trailway

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 10 min Walk 8 hr 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Rockhouse Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 10 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Teatown Lake Reservation

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 10 min Walk 4 hr 15 min
Croton Gorge Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Lake Askoti

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 11 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Cascade Lake Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 12 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Belmont Lake State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 12 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Green Pond Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 12 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Leonard Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 12 min

Level: Easy
Argyle Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 13 min Walk 36 min

Level: Easy
Lemon Squeezer

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 13 min Walk 3 hr

Level: Moderate
Indian Hill

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 14 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Bellvale Farms Creamery

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Blue Mountain Reservation Trail Lodge

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Blue Mountain Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 3 hr

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Little Dam Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Mount Peter, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Turkey Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 15 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Dunderberg Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 4 hr 15 min
Timp Torne Trailhead

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
West Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 16 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Fitzgerald Falls

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 17 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Old Silver Mine Ski Area

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 17 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Gardiner County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 18 min Walk 35 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Camp Smith

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 19 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Appalachian Trail Genesis

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Bear Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Bear Mountain Hike Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
FDR State Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 4 hr

Dogs allowed
Hessian Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 20 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Anthony's Nose

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 21 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Bear Mountain Bridge

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 21 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Robert Moses State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 21 min Walk 1 hr 45 min

Level: Easy
Sugar Loaf Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 23 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Sunken Meadow State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 24 min Walk 1 hr 5 min

Level: Easy
Angle Fly Preserve

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 24 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Blydenburgh County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 25 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Caleb Smith State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 25 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Long Island Greenbelt

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 26 min
Glenmere Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 27 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Sweetbriar Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 27 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Castle Rock Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 28 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Black Rock

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 29 min Walk 8 hr 30 min

Level: Hard
Heckscher State Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 29 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 30 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Patrick Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 30 min
Schunnemunk Mountain State Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min

Level: Moderate
Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy
Granite Mountain Preserve

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Schunnemunk Mountain, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min Walk 4 hr

Level: Moderate
Western Ridge Trail (Orange)

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 31 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Mountain Lakes Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 32 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Crows Nest, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Black Rock, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Croton Falls

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 33 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Home of Syag Sports

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 34 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Bailey Benchmark, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 34 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Black Rock Forest

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 34 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Washburn Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 35 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Avalon Nature Preserve

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 35 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Storm King State Park— Howell Trailhead

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate
Storm King Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 36 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Robert J. Henke Nature Preserve Passive Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 37 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Bull Hill

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 37 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Hudson Highlands State Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 38 min Walk 7 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Roaring Brook Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 39 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Sans Souci County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 40 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Three Lakes Trail Trailhead

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 41 min Walk 2 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Breakneck Ridge Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 41 min Walk 4 hr 30 min

Level: Hard Dogs allowed
Canopus Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 41 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Beacon Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Madam Brett Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Buttermilk Falls

Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley Ontario

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Scofield Ridge, New York

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 43 min Walk 2 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking Lot

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 44 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Moderate Dogs allowed
Fishkill Ridge Trail

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 45 min Walk 3 hr

Level: Moderate
Glacier Ridge Bike Trail

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 46 min Walk 1 hr 15 min

Level: Easy
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trails

Philadelphia & The Countryside Pennsylvania

Drive ≈ 1 hr 49 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Chadwick Lake Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 52 min Walk 45 min

Level: Easy
Chadwick Lake

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 52 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Winding Hills County Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 52 min Walk 1 hr

Level: Easy
Shawnee Mountain Ski

Pennsylvania Dutch Country Pennsylvania

Drive ≈ 1 hr 53 min
Appalachian Trail Fox Gap to Delaware Water Gap

Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania

Drive ≈ 1 hr 55 min Walk 4 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Cranberry Mountain

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 56 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Moderate
Carmans River

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 56 min
Southaven County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 58 min Walk 3 hr 15 min

Level: Easy Dogs allowed
Stormville

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 58 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Wappingers Falls

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 58 min Walk 30 min

Level: Easy
Bowdoin Park

Hudson Valley New York

Drive ≈ 1 hr 59 min Walk 1 hr 30 min

Level: Easy
Smith Point County Park

Long Island New York

Drive ≈ 2 hr Walk 2 hr

Level: Easy Dogs allowed

Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail trail - hiking in Delaware Water Gap

A half-day outing takes a little planning.

Think about the way back, the breaks and the parking.

Check access
Opening hours, parking and access conditions can change with the season.
Check the weather at the destination
Changing weather can make some trails harder.
Choose your route
Match the length and the level to your group and the time you have.

No car?

Without a car, an outing takes more planning. Some destinations near Jersey City may be served by public transit, but none of our trail pages lists it yet.

Check schedules and the last return trip with the transit agency before you go.

See the frequently asked questions

Through the seasons

Spring

Spring in Jersey City brings mild temperatures ranging from 50-70°F, making it ideal for exploring nearby Liberty State Park and the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

The season offers excellent visibility across to Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, though occasional rain showers require waterproof gear. Early morning walks provide the best lighting for photography and fewer crowds along the waterfront paths.

Summer

Summer temperatures in Jersey City can reach 80-85°F with high humidity, making early morning or evening walks along the Hudson River most comfortable.

The Liberty State Park trails offer some shade and harbor breezes that provide relief from the heat. Bring plenty of water, sun protection, and consider the ferry to Ellis Island for extended outdoor exploration with historical significance.

Fall

Fall transforms Jersey City's waterfront areas with comfortable temperatures between 55-70°F and stunning autumn colors reflecting off the Hudson River.

The crisp air provides exceptional clarity for viewing the Manhattan skyline, while the Liberty State Park paths showcase seasonal foliage. Layer clothing for temperature changes and take advantage of the longer daylight hours before winter arrives.

Winter

Winter in Jersey City brings temperatures between 30-45°F, making the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway perfect for brisk walks with dramatic winter light on the Manhattan skyline.

Liberty State Park remains accessible but can be windy and cold near the water, requiring warm layers and wind-resistant outerwear. The shorter daylight hours make midday excursions most practical for outdoor activities.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you hike near Jersey City?

While Jersey City itself has limited hiking trails, excellent hiking opportunities are available within 30-60 minutes in nearby areas like the Palisades Interstate Park, Watchung Reservation, and various state parks in northern New Jersey. Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers waterfront walking paths with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.

What are the best hiking trails near Jersey City?

The best hiking trails near Jersey City include the Long Path at Palisades Interstate Park (20 minutes away), trails at South Mountain Reservation in Millburn (45 minutes), and the Patriots Path system accessible from various points in Morris County. These locations offer diverse terrain from riverside walks to challenging ridge hikes.

Are there easy hikes near Jersey City?

Yes, there are several easy hiking options near Jersey City perfect for beginners and families. Liberty State Park offers flat, paved paths along the waterfront, while the Palisades Interstate Park has gentle riverside trails. Many county parks within 30 minutes of Jersey City feature well-maintained, beginner-friendly trails.

How many hiking trails are near Jersey City?

While Jersey City proper has very few dedicated hiking trails, the greater metropolitan area within an hour's drive offers dozens of hiking options. Northern New Jersey state parks, county reservations, and the extensive Patriots Path network provide access to over 100 different trail segments and loops.

What is the best season for hiking near Jersey City?

Fall (September-November) is the best season for hiking near Jersey City, offering comfortable temperatures and spectacular foliage in nearby parks. Spring (April-May) is also excellent with mild weather and blooming wildflowers, while summer can be hot and humid but offers longer daylight hours.

Can you hike with kids near Jersey City?

Yes, there are many family-friendly hiking options near Jersey City suitable for children. Liberty State Park offers easy paved paths, while nearby parks like Branch Brook Park and Eagle Rock Reservation have short, manageable trails perfect for young hikers. Most county parks within 30 minutes feature playground areas and restroom facilities.

Where can you hike for free near Jersey City?

Most hiking near Jersey City is completely free, including Liberty State Park, county parks like Branch Brook Park, and state forests throughout northern New Jersey. Some state parks may charge a small parking fee during peak season, but trail access itself is typically free at all public parks and preserves.

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