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• Abram S Hewitt SF, Bearfort Ridge Loop, NJ - Rock Scrambles, Hemlock Forest, Streams, Views, Swamps, Secluded Lake
• africa loop-harriman park - mountain climbs, lake, mountain laurel in bloom 61503
• Allaire State Pk South Side loop - Pleasant, easy walk through some scenic woods
• Apshawa Preserve - Green Loop - Outstanding views and interesting ruins in this relatively unknown area
• Bearfort Waters, Pequannock Water Shed, NJ - Solitude, Views from Fire Tower, Deep Hemlock Forest, Clear Streams
• Bethpage Bikeway - A narrow island of nature in Long Island urban sprawl. (7 miles)
• Bradley Mine Hike - 1.5 Feet of Snow! Ice! Bradley Mine
• Bruce Lake Loop, Promised Land SP, PA - Red Spruce stands, Swamps, Lakes, Streams, Natural Area
• Buttermilk Falls Loop, NJ - 3 waterfalls, cascades/slides, views, natrual Area, hemlocks, good climb
• Carris Hill Loop - Norvin Green Park, Mines & Carris Hill
• Christie Mine - Big Hill Loop - Christie Mine, Old Mine Road, Big Hill Shelter
• Conashaugh Loop Delaware Water Gap NRA, PA - Waterfalls, Streams, Ravines, Farm Fields, Extensive White Pine & Hemlock Forest
• D&R Canal - Bulls Island to Lambertville - Smooth and even trail along converted rail line. (7 miles)
• D&R Canal - Frenchtown to Bulls Island - Park benches ever mile or so. (9 miles)
• D&R Canal - Lambertville to Washingtons Crossing - The feeder canal has an even trail. (7 miles)
• Dunnfield Creek Loop Worthing SF, NJ - The Gap, Views, Glacial Lake, Hemlock Ravine, Cascades, Natural Area
• Echo Lake West - Easy hike along the shore of Echo Lake with nice views
• Elk Pen Loop, Harriman SP, NY - Great climbs, Lemon Sqeezer, Mines, Lake, Swamps, Views,
• Flat Brook Loop, Delaware Water Gap NP, NJ - Lots of Bear Activity, Rattlesnakes, Quite Woods, Lake, Steep Ravine
• Gardiner County Park Loop - Very easy hike, many different birds, and small animals.
• Governor Mtn - Easy hike with outstanding views of Wanaque Reservoir
• Hacklebarney Loop, NJ - Waterfall. Wild Trout Streams, Black River, Hemlock forest, Deep Ravines
• Harriman State Park West Mountain - Outstanding views, Doodletown. Good day hike or short overnight backpack.
• Hemlock Pond Delaware Water Gap NRA - Thick Hemlock Forest, Swamps, Lakes, Water Falls, Limited views, Beavers
• High Mountain Preserve Loop - Interesting hike through a nice variety of terrain. Great view of NYC skyline.
• Highlands Trail Loop, Mahlon Dickerson Res, NJ - Glacial Erratics, Northern Bog, Limited views, climb Highest point in park.
• Horsepond Mountain - Short, pleasant end to end walk to several nice overlooks. No crowds.
• Jones Beach Bikeway - A paved bikeway to Jones Beach. Better than paying the toll. (4 miles)
• Kakeout Reservoir - An easy, pleasant walk around a scenic reservoir.
• Lake Sonoma and Overlook Rock - Great views, lake, seasonal waterfalls, varied terrain
• LetterRock Mtn Loop - Letterrock Mtn, Bushwacking
• Long Mountain Loop - View of lakes, trout stream, stiff climbs
• Lord Stirling Park Swamp Loop - Easy walk through Great Swamp. Abundant wildlife. Birders bring binoculars.
• Lower Norvin Green Loop - Norvin Green Park, Mines & Old homestead
• Lusscroft Farm Loop - Old farm, Plane wreck, Mines, Views, Streams, Tough climb, Bushwhacking
• Lusscroft tour - Old maple forest, ridge top, creaks, old farmstead
• Major Welch Trail - Steep Inclines, Bear Mtn summit, Incredible views
• Manaticut Point-Norvin Green SF - Short, steep hike to an outstanding overlook. Stream crossing.
• Monument Loop, High Point SP, NJ - Best views, Natural Area, Northern Bog, Highest Point in NJ, Ridge Walking
• Mountainside Park - Hike in little known park to a nice overlook and interesting ruins.
• Mt Tammany - Delaware Water Gap Views - Delaware Water Gap Views, Portion of the AT, nice and refreshing stream
• Mt Taurus - Hike to great views of Hudson River valley and abandoned estates
• Osio Rock and Tourne Mtn - Short hike with nice views that passes an unusual stone livingroom.
• Overlook & Hoeferlin Loop - Some nice views and varied terrain
• Overlook Rock - Norvin Green State Forest - Short hike over varied terrain to an outstanding overlook
• Palisades Giant Stairs Peanut Leap - Rugged hike with outstanding views, waterfalls, ruins.
• Parker Loop High Point & Stokes SF, NJ - Views, Wild trout Stream, Bears, Fall Foliage
• PEEC Loop, Delaware Water Gap, PA - Scenic Gorge, Waterfalls, Views, Ponds, Swamps, Fossils
• Pine Meadow Lake Loop - Pine Meadow Lake, Views of The Hudson, Steep Climb
• Pinwheel Vista - Short hike along Appalachian Trail to a terrific view. Bring lunch and a camera.
• Pyramid Mountain Loop - Nice views, glacial erratics including the famous Tripod Rock
• Ramapo Mountains Loop - A lovely hike to nice views and through some old Boy Scout camps
• Ramapo Mt. St. Forest Castle Pt-Todd Loop - Outstanding views, historic ruins
• Ramapo Overlook to Lake Todd and Waterfall - Hike to nice overlook, scenic lake and waterfall.
• Ramapo Ramble - Easy trail over varied terrain, waterfalls, stone ruins. Short bushwack to views
• Ramapo Reservation Loop - Rushing Streams, Ruins, Solitude, Boy Scout Camp
• Reeves Brook Loop-Harriman Park - streams, rocks,climbs, views
• Ringwood State Park East - Ringwood SP. Outstanding views, estate roads, rugged trails and historic ruins
• Sawmill Loop High Point SP, NJ - Great XC skiing, Streams, Spruce Swamp, Lake, Hemlocks, Views of Ridge
• Schuber and Millstone Loop - An interesting hike in a little known area,recently purchased by Bergen County.
• Schuber Trail End to End - Pleasant hike over varied terrain. Streams, waterfalls, nice views.
• Silver Mine Loop, Stokes SF, NJ - Silver Mine, Waterfalls, Hemlock forest, springs and streams
• Splitrock Loop, NJ - Views, Rock Scrambles, Lake, Streams, cliffs, Peaceful hardwood forest
• Stairway to Heaven Loop, NJ - Steep climb, Waterfall, views, Good Bouldering Rocks, Bushwhack
• Sterling Lake Loop - Easy walk around Sterling Lake, historic furnace, mines and ruins
• Sterling Ridge and Jennings Hollow - Historic ironwork ruins, outstanding views, swamp and streams
• Sterling Ridge Loop - Mountain/Lake Views, hemlock forest, Jennings Creek, Fire Tower, Valley
• Sterling Valley Loop, Sterling SF, NY - Views, ridge and valley walk, pass along Sterling Lake, tall Hemlocks
• Stillwater Loop - Stillwater Natural Area, Big Bear Swamp Panther Lake
• Stokes Forest Loop, NJ - Great Views, clear streams, waterfalls, Good climb, valley walking
• Stonetown Circular, Norvin Green SF, NJ - Great Views, Wanaque Reservoir, Revolutionary war soldiers hideout, good climbs
• Stoney Brook Loop - Great for XC skiing or Snowshoeing, Wild trout Stream, Views, nice forest
• Sunfish Pond - Great glacial pond, lots of wildlife, well maintained trail system
• Sunfish Pond - Delaware Water Gap - Great Views of Delaware Water Gap. Glacial Pond. Appalachian Trail
• Sunrise Mountain Stokes SF & High Point SP NJ - Views, Appalachian trail, Quite woods, wind swept summit
• Sunrise Mountain, Stokes SF - Southerly approach to Sunrise Mtn. Great views.
• Terrace Pond Loop, NJ - Terrace Pond, Bearfort Mt Natural Area, Limited Views, WaterFalls, Lush forest
• The Celery Farm - A short, pleasant hike. Great for families and birders. No dogs allowed.
• The Timp Loop - The Timp, Timp Pass Road, Hebert Mine
• The Trail Less Travelled NJ - Great views, crystal clear lake, deep woods, secluded
• Thunder Swamp Trail - Buskill Creek, Spruce Run, Lots of Wildlife & Solitude!
• Tower Loop Stokes SF, NJ - Mt Laurel in Bloom, Streams, Views, Fire Tower, Swamps
• Tumbling Waters Trail - A 3 mile hike with a stop along some waterfalls
• Turkey Mountain Loop - Hike over varied terrain to some views and seasonal waterfall
• VanCampens Glen Loop, NJ - Waterfalls, View of Delaware River, Steep ravines, colonial town, Bald Eagles
• Wanque Ridge - Ramapo Mt SF - Historic ruins, scenic overlooks, lake
• Wawayanda Jungle, Wawayanda SP NJ - Rhododendron Tunnels, Rare White Atlantic Cedar Swamp, Natural Area
• Wawayanda SP Cherry Ridge Rd Area - A pleasant, easy hike with some nice scenery.
• Wild Acres - A little oasis of green tucked between homes. More a nature walk, than a hike.
• Wildcat Mt Loop, Streling SF, NY - Views, Old Iron Furnace, Wild rasberries,
• Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch - Pleasant walk to excellent overlook at the Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch
• Willow Crest Loop Swartswood SP - Lake, Streams and Wetlands
• Windbeam Mountian - Short, steep hike to several outstanding viewpoints
• Wood Duck Trail, Wallkill river NWR, NJ - Easy Hike, Lots of Wildlife, Interpretive signs, Wildlife Blinds, Wetlands,
• Woods Road Ski Loop, Stokes SF - Great ski trail, Natural Area, Hemlocks, Streams, Shelter, Rhododendrons
• Wyanokie High Point Loop - Hike to an outstanding, 360 degree viewpoint, waterfalls and mines.
   
• Hikes outside the metro area...
• Ashokan High Point - nice views, blueberries, lovely brook
• AT - Lake Lenape to Totts Gap via Mt. Minsi - Views of Delaware Water Gap, Appalachian Trail
• Beebe Hill - fire tower, great views, easy hike
• Blackhead Range, Catskills, NY - Great Views, Tough Climbs, Spruce/Balsam Summits, Clear Streams, Wild Forest
• Brady Lake - A nice walk around a lake with good fishing once the work is completed
• Burroughs Range Catskills NY - Climb highest Catskill peak 4180ft, Wilderness area, The toughest day hike.
• Choke Creek Nature Trail Loop - NIce walk in a PA State Forest
• Doubletop and Graham Bushwhack - Crystal clear Brooks, Views, Wilderness Area, Trailess Area, Spruce Summits
• Halcott Mountain - relatively easy bushwack, solitude
• Hannacroix Creek Preserve - waterfall, scenic view, easy walk
• Harvey Mountain - mountain views, blueberries, easy hike
• Huckleberry Point - Moderate hike to outstanding views. Great for the kids.
• Indian Head & Twin Mtn, Catskills, NY - Awsome views, Wilderness Area, tough Climbs, Balsam/Spruce Mt tops.
• Kaaterskill Falls - highest two tiered waterfall in New York
• Kaaterskill High Peak from Plattekill Clove - Beautiful hike to excellent viewpoints on Kaaterskill High Peak
• Mount Tremper - fire tower, easy trail, mountain views
• Mount Utsayantha - nice views, easy walk
• North Dome and Sherill Bushwhack, Catskills NY - Wilderness Area, Streams, Spruce summits, views, lots of solitude
• Overlook Mountain -Catskills - great views, ruins of old hotel, firetower
• Pinchot Trail - North - Vista with observation deck, rhododendron forest, varied ecosystems and terrain
• Pinchot Trail - South - Vista with stone tower ruins, wild blueberries, reliable water sources.
• Poets Ledge - mountain views
• Sams Point Loop, Shawangunks - Rare Dwarf Pitch Pine Barrens, Water Falls, Views, Cliffs, Ice Caves
• Shawangunk Loop, NY - Dwarf Pine Barrens, Crystal clear streams, views of Catskills, ledges
• South Loop Thunder Swamp Trail - Day 1 - Solitude, Swamps, Heavy deciduous forest, blueberries, raspberries
• South Loop Thunder Swamp Trail - Day 2 - Solitude, swamps, heavy deciduous forest, blueberries, raspberries
• Southwest Hunter Bushwhack Catskills NY - Wilderness Area, Streams, Thick Spruce Summits, Steep climbs, Bushwhack
• Sugarloaf Mt Catskills, NY - Spruce/Balsam covered summit, Wildflowers, Clear Creeks, Views, Nice Hollow
• Westkill Mountain - Catskills - waterfall, mountain views, remote area

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