Hiking Trails & Parks in New Jersey
15,911 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 80 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across New Jersey. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in New Jersey
New Jersey has 15,911 mapped hiking trails and 80 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 47 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 47 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in New Jersey
A spatially-sampled view of 259 trail and park locations across New Jersey’s counties.
New Jersey Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 47 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in New Jersey
Parks & Campgrounds in New Jersey
Longest Trails in New Jersey
Curated Guides for New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in New Jersey?
Yes — we have 15,911 mapped hiking and walking trails in New Jersey, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in New Jersey?
Hillside Scramble near New Hope is rated expert — the toughest classification among New Jersey's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in New Jersey for families?
Horse-Shoe Trail near Reinholds is one of the best family picks in New Jersey — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for New Jersey?
Each of the 15,911 trails in New Jersey has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 80 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (35 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in New Jersey?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in New Jersey right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Hiking guides & rankings for New Jersey
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Jersey, Ranked
New Jersey's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichNew Jersey's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New Jersey trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Jersey
Ten gentle, well-marked New Jersey trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Jersey
New Jersey's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Jersey
Federal parks and recreation areas in New Jersey ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in New Jersey: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New Jersey's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.