Official Selection
Updated June 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Central New Jersey
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 126+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.6 to 15 km
126+ reviews
1
1
Beginner
Holmdel Park
4.8
(26 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
10 km
Total distance
42 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Beginner
Dorbrook Recreation Area
4.8
(19 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Beginner
Thompson Park Monroe
4.8
(4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
4.8 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Sourland Mountain Preserve
4.7
(33 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
15 km
Total distance
106 M
Elevation gain
5
5
Intermediate
Lenape Trail
4.7
(14 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
9 KM
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Beginner
Amico Island Park
4.7
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
7 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Beginner
Hamilton Veterans Park
4.7
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
15 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Beginner
Huber Woods Park
4.7
(4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
30 M
Elevation gain
9
9
Beginner
Nomahegan Park
4.7
(4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Beginner
Rosedale Park
4.7
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
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