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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in New Jersey
New Jersey has 117 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 91 cities and towns — Princeton, Sussex, East Windsor, Moorestown and 87 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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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.
Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
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.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,551 reviews
Historic park including a restored Revolutionary War battlefield, trails & a visitor center.
Donaldson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
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.
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (formerly known as Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve)
4.7 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
A peaceful 120-acre nature preserve surrounding a lake known for fishing, hiking & birdwatching.
Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission
4.6 ★★★★★ 957 reviews
Cliffside park featuring scenic vistas, a visitor center & reconstructed Revolutionary War camp.
Mill Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
This 14-acre park offers nature trails, playgrounds, a pavilion & picnic tables.
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.
Plainsboro Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.
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.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews
Featuring a restored 19th-century village, this park offers multi-use trails, fishing & boating.
Newton Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Pet-friendly neighborhood park with open fields & running/walking trails around a lake.
South Cape May Meadows Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
200-acre coastal birdwatching sanctuary featuring trails through beaches, wetlands & dunes.
Speedwell Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Green space with a playground & an open field, plus a waterfall & fishing lake with a walking trail.
Etra Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
Lake and playground area featuring basketball court, baseball diamonds and a soccer field.
Lord Stirling Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Equestrian operation offering English-style trail rides & lessons plus frequent showcases in a ring.
Tenafly Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Nonprofit 400-acre nature preserve since 1961, offering a visitor center, guided hikes & bird walks.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Wildlife habitat known for its diversity of birds with hunting, fishing, trails & learning programs.
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Pond, creek and river views to be had at this clean park that is home to a variety of wildlife and dogs.
Franklin Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Park offering a paved path around a lake for walking, fishing, and picnicking.
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.
Tamaques Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Popular park featuring ball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts for a variety of sports.
Hawk Rise Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews
Quiet wildlife preserve featuring wetlands, trails and boardwalks.
Chestnut Point Manasquan Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Scenic loop for hiking, biking and fishing alongside the Manasquan Reservoir.
Apshawa Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Relaxed nature preserve with well maintained walking paths, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and a reservoir.
Weehawken & Union City Reservoir Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Relaxed park offering benches, walking & jogging paths around the reservoir & Manhattan views.
Tulip Springs
4.6 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Relaxed recreation area for hiking, picnics, camping and waterfalls.
Essex County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground and a paved trail circling the lake.
Allaire State Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Popular, mostly flat park featuring various mountain biking trails as well as running trails.
Willingboro Lakes County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring playgrounds and paved trails plus wooded trails for dog-friendly strolls.
Cooper River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Park with a playground, track, picnic areas, and trails, plus a boathouse and opportunities for rowing.
Timber Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
This large, woodsy place has trails, pavilions & restrooms, plus a 9-acre enclosed area for dogs.
Leon Smock 80 Acre Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Athletic fields & courts are joined by walking trails & a kids' playground at this sprawling park.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail - Mapleton Rd
4.7 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Scenic trail that's good for cycling, bird-watching, fishing, jogging and hiking, as well as dog-walking.
Institute Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Beechwoods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Public park offering a playground, a bike path, and paved trails, plus picnic tables.
Mountainside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Park with trails and Boy Scout encampments leading to a summit offering NYC views on clear days.
Smith's Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Nature haven, with playgrounds, picnic areas, a butterfly garden and hiking paths.
Hilltop Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
County park offering multiple woodland trails & hillside lawns frequented by migrating birds.
Allocco Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Neighborhood park popular with children and dog walkers, with a basketball court and playground, plus trails for hiking.
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.
Scarlet Oak Pond Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Park featuring a lake and wooded areas, popular for hiking and dog walking.
Jakes Branch County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Trails, sports fields & a nature center with Pine Barren exhibits, live animals & rooftop views.
Farny State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
This 589-acre tract of streams, forests & swamps offers nature viewing & hiking opportunities.
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.
Ireland Brook Conservation Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Picturesque 395-acre park offering wildlife-viewing & hiking trails connecting to nearby lakes.
Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wildlife refuge with a hiking trail suitable for kids and leashed dogs.
Oak Glen Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 159 reviews
Recreation spot with ball fields, basketball courts, and a playground, plus a dog park.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Buttermilk Valley Entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Bike-friendly park with walking paths and hiking trails.
Mohawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Family-friendly spot with swings, slides and a jungle gym for little ones.
Old Troy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
This 96-acre park provides forested hiking & snowshoeing trails, athletic fields & a playground.
Skillman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Public park with picnic areas and a restroom, trails, 2 dog parks, and cross-country skiing.
Winslow Township Frank Donio Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.
Woodfield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Recreational space featuring soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, and a playground.
Somerdale Nature Trail Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews
Short, easy hiking trails and bat boxes through the woods and along a stream.
Crows Woods Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Relaxed local park (also for dog walking) featuring winding paths, streams and a rope swing.
Roaring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, jogging paths, and wildlife.
Black Run Preserve REI Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Preservation area with marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Cushetunk Mountain Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Nature preserve with well-marked and shaded hiking trails, including a challenging uphill climb.
Kresson Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Area featuring many trails for hiking and biking, as well as scenic views.
Bernadette Morales Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature preserve offering trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and viewing plants and creeks.
Sawmill Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Popular place for short bike rides and walks, with trails winding through wooded terrain.
Russell Farms Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Small green space with a children's playground, slides, and picnic tables.
Eagles' Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Hiking area with trails that are also suitable for walking, biking, and fishing.
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Canal-side trail along the Delaware River featuring hiking and bike paths, plus a scenic overview.
West Deptford Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Relaxed preserve with a tree-lined path and picturesque surroundings, as well as ample parking.
Poplar Road Wildlife Sanctuary
4.2 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Hiking area with tall pine trees and wildlife.
Bonnabel Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly nature preserve with hiking trails and picnic tables.
Woodfield Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Nearly 100 acres of mature forest featuring trails & a variety of birds & other wildlife.
Dismal Harmony Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Park includes diverse wildlife habitats, rock ledges, a pair of streams & extensive hiking trails.
Arney's Mount Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Scenic park with a 2-mile paved loop trail, suitable for walking, biking, and rollerblading.
Cooper River Park
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Path-lined park for running and leisurely strolls, with trails, wildlife and picnic tables.
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