Reading Time: 5 minutes Jenny Jump by Mountain Lake in Warren County has trails that offer a fun out-and-back hike over the mountains west of the lake. For accessible hiking that mostly avoids large crowds, try the Mountain Lake Trail and the southern portion of the Jenny Jump Trail. These trails have elevation changes, …
Reading Time: 2 minutes How to start trail running over 50? Trail running is an excellent way for those over 50 to stay in shape, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun. It can be hard to start trail running when you’re getting older, so here are some tips to help get you started: 1. …
Reading Time: 7 minutes New Jersey has some great trails to explore, whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out. From scenic views of the Delaware Water Gap to seeing wildlife on the Highlands Trail or taking easier hikes around a natural lake, there’s something for everyone. So grab your hiking boots, and …
Reading Time: 9 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 5 began at the former rail station in Califon, NJ, and ended at Harrington Park, just northwest of Long Valley, NJ. Much of the hike is easy walking on the Columbia Trail, but it takes a wild walk in the woods after passing Long Valley. …
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Reading Time: 7 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 4 began at the Spruce Run Parking Area near Rt. 31. This is a perfect beginning or end spot for a hike on the Highlands Trail as there is ample parking, it is near a highway, and you get nice views of Spruce Run Creek …
Reading Time: 9 minutes This Lacawac Sanctuary 5-mile hike covered sections of 8 different trails. The trek showed many of Lacawac’s best areas and included two lakes, two ponds, a beaver, ducks, and an active osprey nest. Lacawac Sanctuary is over 500 acres of preserved land in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) and contains diverse features …
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Reading Time: 8 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 3 began at Tunnel Rd. and concluded at Rt. 31. The Highlands Trail runs from the Delaware River to the Hudson River with sections in New Jersey and New York. The trail is almost 170 miles long with over 120 miles in the state of …
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Reading Time: 8 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 2 began at Dennis Rd. in the Musconetcong Gorge Preserve and concluded at Tunnel Rd. after hiking through the Deerpath Sanctuary (Audubon). The Highlands Trail runs from the Delaware River to the Hudson River with sections in New Jersey and New York. The trail is …
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Reading Time: 6 minutes NJ Highlands Trail – Hike 1 is the first section of the Highlands Trail in New Jersey. This hike begins on the Riegelsville Bridge over the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border and ends at the Dennis Rd. parking area at the Musconetcong Gorge Preserve. The Highlands Trail runs …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As we get deeper into winter, a lot of us focus on the downsides of the season like less daylight and colder temperatures. But there are plenty of upsides to this time of year as well. Winter activities may be surprisingly fun. Don’t let the cold weather keep you from …
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