REEVES BROOK HIKE - Harriman State Park
South Mountain Reservation
An easy walk in the woods along the perimeter of the reservation. It includes the hawk watch overlook, a mysterious cement pad and views of the Cedar Grove reservoir. Details are HERE.
MILLS RESERVATION CIRCULAR ROUTE
An easy walk in the woods along the famous yellow-blazed Lenape Trail. A combination of hiking trails and old roads, this hike leads to a hawk-watch. Details are HERE.
Orange Reservoir
Mills Reservation
2) HEMLOCK FALLS: The Scenic Route
Rockland and Orange Counties
A beautiful walk along a roaring brook. One of the best hikes! Details HERE.
The Hudson River, NY and NJ
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
3) HEMLOCK FALLS from Tulip Springs
Lake Surprise, Watchung Reservation.
Join us for an easy 2-mile hike around the lake. Go here: Details
Eagle Rock Reservation
The Fairy Trail
A flat, paved walk around a lovely reservoir next to Turtleback Zoo. Look for geese, ducks, egrets and (in summer) lots of turtles. The reservoir is stocked with trout. Details HERE.
Highlawn Fling
Hidden Hike at Eagle Rock
We will enter Eagle Rock Reservation on a hidden trail through a secret tunnel.
Details: Here
West Essex Trail, Cedar Grove
A flat walk along the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch of the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. All the dirt can be found HERE.
NEW JERSEY
Similar to the Rustic Route above but shorter, less challenging. Details: Scenic Route
A short walk to the falls on the Lenape Trail from the Tulip Springs parking lot. Details: HERE
Are fairies real? See for yourself! This walk includes 2 lakes and 2 dams. Details HERE.
Long Mountain, Harriman State Park, NY
A hike along the Hudson River on the Appalachian Trail on PAVED walkways. Details here: HIKE
The most varied way to the falls. We try to stick to hiking trails, avoiding woods roads as much as possible. Details here: Rustic Route
Miscellaneous Essex County Trails
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ
1) HEMLOCK FALLS: The Rustic Route Loop
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Hemlock Falls at South Mountain Reservation
A moderate hike on trails and dirt roads at Eagle Rock Reservation. We will park near the Highlawn Pavilion and visit the Sept 11 Memorial overlooking New York City. Read all about it: Details
Branch Brook Park, Newark.
Famous for its Cherry Blossom festival, this is lovely park in any season.
Details: Here
Hilltop Reservation, Verona
This walk is a hidden gem! It's an easy-to-moderate hike through an upland meadow and along a woodsy ridge. Read more Here
A Walk in the Woods near Greenwood Gardens.
It's off-the-beaten-path at South Mountain Reservation. Details HERE
THE MEADOWLANDS: DeKORTE PRESERVE, Lyndhurst
A short walk to explore a wetland teeming with water and wildlife. Go HERE
SADDLE RIVER BIKE PATH, Rochelle Park.
An easy stroll on a paved path along a lovely stream to a historic mill. Great for beginners. Here are the facts: Facts
GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, Woodland Park
A little bit of everything: a castle, a lake, horses and scenic views: Details
The Hudson Palisades
George Washington Bridge! Towering Cliffs! Hudson River! Playground! Marina! Waterfalls! Details
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Enjoy stunning views of the the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. All you need to know: Details
NEW YORK STATE
UNION COUNTY
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Round Valley Reservation
An easy loop along the shore of Round Valley Reservoir: Details
Watsessing Park, Bloomfield, NJ
A flat walk along the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch of the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. All the dirt can be found HERE.
BEAR MOUNTAIN, NEW YORK
A hike along the Hudson River on the Appalachian Trail on PAVED walkways. Details here: HIKE