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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in New Jersey
New Jersey has 104 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 83 cities and towns — Princeton, Closter, Oakland, Boonton and 79 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Garret Mountain Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,859 reviews
Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.
Palisades Interstate Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews
2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.
Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
Cheesequake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,880 reviews
1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.
Laurel Acres Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,592 reviews
Community park with a small fishing lake & a nature trail, plus baseball, volleyball & a dog run.
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews
Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.
Hartshorne Woods Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews
Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
Gloucester Township Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Large park with playgrounds and a baseball field as well as areas for hiking and mountain biking.
Pyramid Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews
1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.
Hedden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
Park provides picnic areas, riverside paths, a 6-acre lake, trout streams, trails & a playground.
Rancocas State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Forest lands with trails for hiking, running & cycling, plus a nature center with outdoor programs.
Hemlock Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, tree markings, and a waterfall.
Mill Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
This 14-acre park offers nature trails, playgrounds, a pavilion & picnic tables.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Scenic boardwalk trails for scenic hikes through a swampy area, plus a suspension bridge.
Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
5 mi. of forested trails with picnic spots, river views & a bird blind on 535 protected acres.
Washington Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails.
Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
South Mountain - Fairy Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Family-friendly path dotted with tiny, handcrafted homes for fairies.
Sourland Mountain Hiking Trail Hillsborough
4.7 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Park featuring boulder formations as well as hiking trails, a few of which are easy and a few of which are steep.
Norvin Green State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Bird & wildlife sanctuary with trail system for hiking & scenic views, plus boating & fishing.
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.
Rifle Camp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
A 225-acre park with hiking trails, an amphitheater, fitness course & an astronomical observatory.
Schooley's Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Large park with a lake, floating bridge, horse trails & sports fields, plus fishing & ice-skating.
Connolly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Community park offering a playground, a gazebo & separate fenced areas for large & small dogs.
High Mountain Park Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Scenic trails for hiking & mountain biking plus skyline views of Newark & Manhattan from the summit.
Tall Pines State Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews
A former golf course, this 110-acre nature preserve offers hiking/biking trails & bird watching.
Mill Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 486 reviews
City park with a walking path, bridge, and vendors, plus events such as a farmers market.
Crystal Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.
Walters Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 468 reviews
Spacious park with a playground, sports courts and a pool, plus picnic tables.
6 Mile Run
4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running with a public restroom.
Middlesex County Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Kid-friendly paved greenway (with a bridge) for walking and biking, as well as roller blading and skating.
Giant Stairs Palisades
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Popular hiking locale featuring trails with cliff views, lizards, and snakes.
Ramapo Lake Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Vistas of a lake and ruins dot this leafy hiking destination featuring a mix of easy to challenging trails.
Palisades Interstate Park Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Scenic outdoor experience destination offering hiking trails, picnic areas and lookout points.
Baldpate Mountain
4.6 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Network of trails for hiking and mountain biking featuring varying difficulty, views, and a public restroom.
Clayton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
County park on 422 acres of rolling farmland, offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Sunrise Mountain Overlook
4.9 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Scenic hiking destination and picnic spot with trails and a mountain overlook offering panoramic vistas.
Wood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Public park featuring athletic facilities such as baseball fields and basketball and tennis courts, plus a playground.
Ceres Park Back Lot
4.6 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Popular park with tree-filled trails, for hiking, mountain biking and dog-walking.
Stairway To Heaven
4.8 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Rock-laden trail, featuring steep ascents and scenic views.
Apshawa Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Relaxed nature preserve with well maintained walking paths, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and a reservoir.
Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.
Allaire State Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Popular, mostly flat park featuring various mountain biking trails as well as running trails.
Chimney Rock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Relaxed park featuring wooded trails for hiking & biking, along with several softball fields.
Polifly Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Park, playground and tennis courts, plus a splash park with water spray features.
Blueberry Hill Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Nature area with paved paths, biking options and benches, plus views from the hill.
Winter's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Popular park, many say, featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus a pond with ducks and geese.
Hugh Force Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
Mountainside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Park with trails and Boy Scout encampments leading to a summit offering NYC views on clear days.
Nichols Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, basketball court and a baseball field.
Hilltop Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
County park offering multiple woodland trails & hillside lawns frequented by migrating birds.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest (Upper Lot)
4.7 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
State park offering numerous hiking trails through woods leading to a lake, castle ruins, and scenic views.
Sparta Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with steep climbs and views of Lake Mohawk.
Mountain Way
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Mountaintop recreational area providing a playground, trails & volleyball & basketball courts.
D & R Canal - Rocky Hill
4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Nature preserve offering biking and walking paths along the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Wyanokie High Point
4.8 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Hiking area with a well-marked 2.3-mile trail leading to a scenic overlook of New Jersey.
Quarry by Blueberry Hill Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Hiking, jogging and biking spot with a quarry and wooded areas.
Herrontown Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Buttermilk Valley Entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Bike-friendly park with walking paths and hiking trails.
Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables, well-marked hiking trails, and a public restroom.
Cheesequake State Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly state park offering a selection of trails through wooded terrain to a beach area.
Columbia Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Level rail trail that's often shaded and features views of the gorge, plus areas for walking, biking and hiking.
Saddler's Woods Conservation Association
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Historic, well-preserved woodland featuring several trails, plus old trees.
Camp Kimble, Oldmans Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Nature area offers peaceful, tree-lined paths for hiking and canoe launch sites and fire rings.
Crows Woods Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Relaxed local park (also for dog walking) featuring winding paths, streams and a rope swing.
Greenway Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park for soccer games, bird-watching and running, along with a playground and hills for sledding.
Roaring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, jogging paths, and wildlife.
Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked and shaded hiking trails, including a challenging uphill climb.
Canterbury Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Small, peaceful park featuring a playground, a basketball court and a tennis court.
Dickerson Mine Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
A former Revolutionary War mine site, this 280-acre woodland is now a public park with trails.
Kresson Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Area featuring many trails for hiking and biking, as well as scenic views.
John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Open meadows and woodlands, home to wildlife and wildflowers, crisscrossed by trails.
Ramapo Water Tower Ruins
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Ruined mansion atop a mountain, with hiking trails and a water tower.
Parsons Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Recreational area featuring walk trails, baseball fields, and facilities for tennis and sledding.
Kincaid Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Well-maintained trail system that features a trail to Pyramid Mountain and kid-friendly options.
Dismal Harmony Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Park includes diverse wildlife habitats, rock ledges, a pair of streams & extensive hiking trails.
Morris Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park of wooded land with a lake, hiking trails and an old Morris Canal.
Arney's Mount Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Scenic park with a 2-mile paved loop trail, suitable for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Ash Brook Reservation Hiking Trail
3.3 ★★★☆☆ 42 reviews
Hiking trail through a muddy swampy environment with plenty of bugs.
Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews
Mt. Laurel State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews
The Hill
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
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