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Easy hikes and walks in New Jersey

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Exploring New Jersey on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in New Jersey. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Point Lookout and Peanut Leap Cascade loop — Palisades Interstate Park

6.34km

01:56

210m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Vista Loop to Cactus Ledge — Ramapo County Valley Reservation

5.76km

01:42

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Orange Reservoir Loop — South Mountain Reservation

3.45km

00:54

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hacklebarney State Park loop via Riverside Trail — Morris County

4.38km

01:12

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Taylortown Reservoir loop via Tripod Rock — Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

5.68km

01:51

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hartshorne Woods County Park loop via Rocky Point Trail — Highlands, New Jersey

4.63km

01:16

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Liberty State Park loop — Jersey City

6.96km

01:45

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Cooper River Park loop via Cooper River Trail — Camden

5.89km

01:29

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Saddle River via Saddle River Pathway loop — Saddle River County Park

7.23km

01:49

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Overpeck Park loop — Englewood, New Jersey

5.17km

01:19

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in New Jersey

1. Point Lookout and Peanut Leap Cascade loop — Palisades Interstate Park

2. Vista Loop to Cactus Ledge — Ramapo County Valley Reservation

3. Orange Reservoir Loop — South Mountain Reservation

4. Hacklebarney State Park loop via Riverside Trail — Morris County

5. Taylortown Reservoir loop via Tripod Rock — Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

6. Hartshorne Woods County Park loop via Rocky Point Trail — Highlands, New Jersey

7. Liberty State Park loop — Jersey City

8. Cooper River Park loop via Cooper River Trail — Camden

9. Saddle River via Saddle River Pathway loop — Saddle River County Park

10. Overpeck Park loop — Englewood, New Jersey

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