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Hiking Central New Jersey

Discover EPIC trails Central New Jersey

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By François Dumaine • Updated 03/06/2026
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Why hike in in Central New Jersey?

Discover the most beautiful trails in Central New Jersey. An ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts with routes suitable for all levels.
35
trails
166+
km of trails
Top 10 best hiking in Central New Jersey
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35 trails
Amico Island Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Amico Island Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
7 m
Beginner
4.7 (11)
Branchburg Township White Oak Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Branchburg Township White Oak Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
10 m
Beginner
4.6 (5)
Chimney Rock Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Chimney Rock Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
61 m
Beginner
4.5 (12)
Crystal Lake Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Crystal Lake Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
50 m
Beginner
4.5 (12)
Dorbrook Recreation Area trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Dorbrook Recreation Area

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
10 m
Beginner
4.8 (19)
Farrington Lake trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Farrington Lake

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
30 m
Beginner
4.3 (12)
Hamilton Veterans Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Hamilton Veterans Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
15 m
Beginner
4.7 (11)
Henry Hudson Trail County Park. trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Henry Hudson Trail County Park.

Central New Jersey

24 km
10 m
Beginner
4.0 (17)
Holmdel Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Holmdel Park

Central New Jersey

10 km
42 m
Beginner
4.8 (26)
Huber Woods Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Huber Woods Park

Central New Jersey

8 km
30 M
Beginner
4.7 (4)
Lake Surprise trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Lake Surprise

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
61 m
Beginner
4.6 (15)
Lenape Trail trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Lenape Trail

Central New Jersey

9 KM
300 m
Intermediate
4.7 (14)
Middlebush Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Middlebush Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
10 m
Beginner
4.6 (17)
Natirar Park Trail trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Natirar Park Trail

Central New Jersey

8 km
41 m
Beginner
4.0 (17)
Nomahegan Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Nomahegan Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
10 m
Beginner
4.7 (4)
North Brunswick Community Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

North Brunswick Community Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
10 m
Beginner
4.5 (14)
Oak Ridge Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Oak Ridge Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
30 m
Beginner
4.6 (20)
Ocean Breeze Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Ocean Breeze Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
10 m
Beginner
4.5 (2)
Old Bridge Waterfront Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Old Bridge Waterfront Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
15 m
Beginner
4.4 (11)
Papaianni Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Papaianni Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
6 m
Beginner
4.3 (15)
Pennington Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Pennington Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
10 m
Beginner
4.6 (15)
Pine Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Pine Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
150 m
Beginner
4.4 (8)
Riverwood Park Recreation trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Riverwood Park Recreation

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
50 m
Beginner
4.5 (6)
Roosevelt Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Roosevelt Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
15 m
Beginner
4.6 (20)
Rosedale Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Rosedale Park

Central New Jersey

1.6 km
30 m
Beginner
4.7
Sawmill Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Sawmill Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
30 m
Intermediate
4.4 (3)
Silver Lake Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Silver Lake Park

Central New Jersey

2 KM
30 m
Beginner
4.2 (4)
Sourland Mountain Preserve trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Sourland Mountain Preserve

Central New Jersey

15 km
106 M
4.7 (33)
Tamaques Reservation trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Tamaques Reservation

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
50 m
Beginner
4.5 (10)
Tatum Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Tatum Park

Central New Jersey

4.8 km
30 m
Beginner
4.6 (7)
Thompson Park Monroe trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Thompson Park Monroe

Central New Jersey

4.8 km
30 m
Beginner
4.8 (4)
Warinanco Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Warinanco Park

Central New Jersey

2.4 km
10 m
Beginner
4.6 (17)
Washington Valley Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Washington Valley Park

Central New Jersey

8.4 KM
171 M
Intermediate
4.5 (6)
Watchung Reservation trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Watchung Reservation

Central New Jersey

13 km
122 m
Beginner
4.6 (7)
Winding River Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Winding River Park

Central New Jersey

3.2 km
10 m
Beginner
4.5 (5)

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