27 trails · 216 trail miles · Best season: April – November
New Jersey offers more hiking diversity than its reputation suggests — from Appalachian ridgetop views along the Delaware Water Gap to the mysterious Pine Barrens and coastal birding trails.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Appalachian ridges, pine barrens, coastal marshes
Top Trail: New Jersey State Forest Fox Hollow Trail
New Jersey has 27 hiking trails covering 216 trail miles across 2 national parks and 22 state parks.
The best hiking season in New Jersey is April – November. The terrain includes appalachian ridges, pine barrens, coastal marshes.
The top hiking destinations in New Jersey include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Wharton State Forest, Stokes State Forest.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in New Jersey include Appalachian Trail (NJ section, 72 mi), Batona Trail (53 mi).
The highest-rated trail in New Jersey is New Jersey State Forest Fox Hollow Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.