Official Selection
Updated June 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Skylands Region
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 123+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.6 to 19 km
123+ reviews
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1
Beginner
Lake Sonoma
5.0
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8.5 km
Total distance
152 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Beginner
Blue Mountain Lakes
4.9
(12 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
213 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Beginner
Sunrise Mountain Overlook
4.8
(17 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
122 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Intermediate
Stairway To Heaven Trail
4.7
(19 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
7.2 km
Total distance
335 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Beginner
Culver lake
4.7
(13 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
122 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Intermediate
Crater Lake
4.7
(6 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
19 KM
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Beginner
Scarlet Oak Pond Walk
4.7
(1 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Beginner
White Lake Natural Resource Area
4.6
(17 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
4.8 km
Total distance
91 m
Elevation gain
9
9
Beginner
Frog Falls Aquatic Park
4.6
(6 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
61 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Beginner
Wawayanda Lake
4.5
(25 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
122 m
Elevation gain
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