Boonton Township, New Jersey
Top Spots in and near Boonton Township
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Hopewell, New Jersey
The Sourland Mountain Preserve stretches from Hunterdon County all the way into Somerset County. The trails referenced here are on the southwest side of the preserve in Hunterdon County. They are accessible from an on site parking lot at 233 Rileyville Road in Ringoes NJ.There are several trails ...
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Cornwall, New York
There is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about ...
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Cornwall, New York
4.5
2.44 mi
/ 400 ft gain
This is an easy, yet very rewarding hike with a lot of viewpoints on the way up. Technically you scale up two mountains, Butter Hill and Storm King, but most people just describe it as Storm King Mountain. This is a great hike for families with younger kids, those who don't have much time but wan...
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Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
This loop hike starts at the northern trailhead of the park where the Stillman Trail begins. The parking area has enough space for only 6 or 7 cars. Start off on a wide maintained carriage road. After about a half mile, the Stillman Trail (yellow markers) breaks of to the left. However, stay ...
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Princeton, New Jersey
An 8-mile network of maintained trails traversing this Preserve, Mountain Lakes North, John Witherspoon Woods,parts of Tusculum (private) and Community Park North makes a variety of loop hikes possible. Pathways include a boardwalk (over wetlands) and paved bicycle roads. Click here for a trail...
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Cold Spring, New York
This is about as short a walk and as little effort as you can put in for a beautiful waterfall. You can barely call it a hike, but I'll list it as such since you do walk through the woods for 5 minutes. The trail is extremely well built, and is pretty easily accessible through the winter.The trai...
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Cold Spring, New York
North of New York City by 90 minutes lies the town of Cold Spring in the Hudson Valley. Cold Spring has a hometown quality with a Main Street, a firehouse, and art galleries of local artists. Despite its proximity to NYC, locals maintain a slower pace and enjoy many outdoor activities.
Just a sho...
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Cold Spring, New York
4.5
3.52 mi
/ 1375 ft gain
Mt. Taurus (or Bull Hill) is a short, family and dog friendly, hike just outside the town of Cold Spring, easily accessible by car or taking the train into town. It snakes along the edge of an old quarry that is just now being retaken by nature and provides lookouts towards the Hudson, other near...
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Cold Spring, New York
This loop is a great option to avoid crowds on the west side of the Washburn trail. Start at the same trailhead for the Washburn Trail. The Cornish Trail is on the left and there is an obvious sign at the trail split a few feet from the parking area. The Cornish Trail is an old road from about...
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Cold Spring, New York
This is a difficult loop hike that has several different starting points. I chose to start at the Washburn Trail Head, which is the lowest starting point you can select. Nearly on the Hudson River, the trail ascends immediately along a well maintained road designated by white disc markers. Aft...
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Bloomsbury, New Jersey
Start out on Ridge Trail (yellow blazes), found at the rear of the parking lot. Shortly, you will come to a stream crossing, followed by a set of wooden steps. Just before the next stream, turn left following the white blazes. This section of the trail makes a moderately rocky descent, as it foll...
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Cold Spring, New York
4.7
4.33 mi
/ 1562 ft gain
The Breakneck Ridge to Sugar Loaf Loop gives rise to various bypasses that offer hikers moderate to advanced terrain and multiple rock scrambles. The loop entails a total elevation gain of 1,670 feet and a total distance of 5.5 miles.
The start of the trail begins at the (white blazes) at the no...
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Cold Spring, New York
5.0
5.91 mi
/ 1526 ft gain
This short but steep loop hike in Hudson Highlands State Park offers multiple panoramic views of the Hudson River along the way. Please note that only experienced hikers should attempt this route – although the hike seems short, the elevation gain and steep rocky scrambles offer serious technical...
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Phillipsburg, New Jersey
3.0
1.89 mi
/ 371 ft gain
Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
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Beacon, New York
4.0
8.92 mi
/ 2470 ft gain
This loop hike form the Notch Trail northern trailhead on Route 9D.
There is enough parking at this trailhead for about 5-6 cars. The Notch
Trail is identified with blue trail markers. It is well maintained and
plenty of markers to guide your way. This is important because there
are m...
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Beacon, New York
5.0
2.15 mi
/ 820 ft gain
Trail is currently closed. Get updates at parks.ny.gov.
Sugarloaf Mountain is part of the Hudson Highlands State Park, along with Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill, and Mt Beacon. Though the views are just as impressive as its sister trails, it is never as crowded and it's one of my favorite spots in ...
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