Highlands, New Jersey
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Top Running Spots in and near Highlands
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Sea Bright, New Jersey
Bike the Sandy Hook Pathway
8.7 miA beautiful paved pathway that travels 8.7 miles along beaches and historical monuments located on the Sandy Hook peninsula. The path begins at the Gateway National Recreation Area and loops around Fort Hancock, a former U.S. base that housed 12,000 soldiers at its peak during WWII. Along the way...Read more -
Matawan, New Jersey
Cheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail
4.03.43 mi / 328 ft gainCheesequake Yellow and Blue Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Bridge, New Jersey.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Prospect Park Lake Loop
1.95 mi / 118 ft gainProspect Park Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Queens, New York
Ridgewood Reservoir
2.23 mi / 194 ft gainRidgewood Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Park Piers
5.01.5 miStarting at the Brooklyn Main Street Park, you are on the right side of the Manhattan Bridge. Here you can check out the new outdoor climbing gym. Keep walking along the water and you'll soon come upon Pebble Beach. Now this beach is not exactly a "let's bring our beach chairs and spend the da...Read more -
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
5.02.4 mi / 26 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Run the Hudson River Greenway
4.318 mi / 212 ft gainTo get in both some sights and a workout, follow the Hudson River Greenway to views of the Statue of Liberty, the Chelsea Piers, and George Washington Bridge, to name a few. This easy-access run is best done in the early morning or early evening, to avoid pedestrian traffic and too much sun. Keep...Read more -
New York, New York
Northwest Central Park Loop
3.63 mi / 164 ft gainNorthwest Central Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path
5.01.68 mi / 69 ft gainJacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Cedar Grove, New Jersey
Hike at Mills Reservation
4.72 mi / 200 ft gainMills Reservation is over 150 acres of wooded area located off of Normal Ave. near the Cedar Grove reservoir. Parking space is limited due to the small size but there is another hidden lot towards the back if you make a right out of the parking lot and then the first right turn onto Highland Ave....Read more -
Yonkers, New York
Run the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
5.026.5 miThis trail traces the route of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which carried water to New York City between 1842 and 1955. Our recommended route starts near the Greystone Station in Yonkers, NY (Metro-North Hudson Line) and ends by the Scarborough Station, but you can easily modify your route – the enti...Read more -
Rye, New York
Hike the Marshlands Conservancy Loop
4.01.55 mi / 125 ft gainLocated along the Long Island Sound, this 147-acre conservancy is home to a plethora of different birds, including marsh wrens, seaside sparrows, and American woodcocks. The conservancy has 3 miles of trails, all easy to navigate. Starting out from the visitor's center, take the trail to the rig...Read more -
Hopewell, New Jersey
Hike through the Sourland Mountain Preserve
5.02.91 miThe 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 ...Read more -
Morrisville, Pennsylvania
Run or Bike the Delaware Canal Towpath: Yardley to New Hope
4.010 miThe Delaware Canal is a 60-mile path along a historic canal that runs parallel to the Delaware River. The canal runs from Bristol (closer to Philly) all the way to Easton, near Bethlehem, PA. One of the most scenic parts of the canal starts in the Lower Bucks County town of Yardley with an access...Read more -
Hopewell Township, New Jersey
Hike the Baldpate Mountain Loop
5.01.25 miThe parking lot on Pleasant Valley Road provides access to the trailhead for this 1.25 mile loop hike.Starting at the trailhead, take the Ridge Trail (white) going West. The ridge trail is wide and flat, and branches off to many other smaller trails throughout the preserve.After about 0.25 miles...Read more -
Lambertville, New Jersey
Mountain Bike Dry Run Creek Trail
1 miThis short trail runs alongside a small creek, and is a perfect spot for mountain biking and running. There is a small parking lot right at the trailhead, making this spot very convenient to access. It is not a very challenging ride, although there are a few ruts that can be messy if it has recen...Read more