Essex County, New Jersey, United States trails

South Mountain Reservation

Distance: 10.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,240 ft • Maximum elevation: 600 ft

Distance: 12.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,437 ft • Maximum elevation: 597 ft

Distance: 9.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,106 ft • Maximum elevation: 614 ft

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,106 ft • Maximum elevation: 600 ft

The Hemlock Falls Loop in South Mountain Reservation offers hikers a moderately challenging journey through diverse landscapes. Along the route, you'll encounter charming spots like the Rahway River, the Hemlock Falls, the Ball's Bluff—with its intriguing stone pillars—the Maple Falls, and the historic…

Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 771 ft • Maximum elevation: 554 ft

The Hemlock Falls Loop offers a delightful hiking experience that combines lush woodlands and stunning views. Along the trail, hikers will encounter the picturesque Hemlock Falls, a striking 25-foot waterfall, as well as Washington Rock, which provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area. The trail is…

Distance: 6.0 mi • Elevation gain: 791 ft • Maximum elevation: 554 ft

Loop hike from Branch Brook Park to Belleville Park via Branch Brook Lake, Branch Brook Park Drive, Clarck's Pond, Mill Street, Second River and West Park Drive. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Lake #River #Nature #Forest

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 417 ft • Maximum elevation: 154 ft

Loop hike to Hemlock Falls via Crest Trail, Openwood Trail, Lenape Trail and Hemlock Falls Loop in the South Mountain Reservation. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #Nature #Forest

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 220 ft • Maximum elevation: 535 ft

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 11.1 mi • Elevation gain: 509 ft • Maximum elevation: 157 ft

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 26.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,309 ft • Maximum elevation: 535 ft

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 217 ft • Maximum elevation: 75 ft

Distance: 8.8 mi • Elevation gain: 420 ft • Maximum elevation: 112 ft

Evening Ride

Distance: 11.3 mi • Elevation gain: 541 ft • Maximum elevation: 157 ft

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 14.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,316 ft • Maximum elevation: 689 ft

Distance: 13.0 mi • Elevation gain: 650 ft • Maximum elevation: 177 ft

Evening Ride

Distance: 12.1 mi • Elevation gain: 535 ft • Maximum elevation: 148 ft