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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
2.4 to 15 km
126+ reviews
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Holmdel Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Holmdel Park

4.8 (26 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
#1 Central New Jersey
10 km
Total distance
42 m
Elevation gain
2
Dorbrook Recreation Area trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Dorbrook Recreation Area

4.8 (19 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
3
Thompson Park Monroe trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Thompson Park Monroe

4.8 (4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
4.8 km
Total distance
37 m
Elevation gain
4
Sourland Mountain Preserve trail - hiking in Central New Jersey

Sourland Mountain Preserve

4.7 (33 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
15 km
Total distance
106 M
Elevation gain
5
Lenape Trail trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Intermediate

Lenape Trail

4.7 (14 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
9 KM
Total distance
183 m
Elevation gain
6
Amico Island Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Amico Island Park

4.7 (11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
8 m
Elevation gain
7
Hamilton Veterans Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Hamilton Veterans Park

4.7 (11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
8 m
Elevation gain
8
Huber Woods Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Huber Woods Park

4.7 (4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
30 M
Elevation gain
9
Nomahegan Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Nomahegan Park

4.7 (4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
6 m
Elevation gain
10
Rosedale Park trail - hiking in Central New Jersey
Beginner

Rosedale Park

4.7
Average hiker rating
2.4 km
Total distance
1 m
Elevation gain

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