Morristown, NJ: Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge
Traipse along the Great Swamp’s boardwalk to sprawling, wildflower-speckled everglades and three world-class birding spots on this easy, two-mile loop near Morristown.
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Appalachian Trail: NJ 284 to NJ 94Ten miles is all it takes to tour this medley of landscapes ranging from giant swamps in Vernon Valley to the glacier-scraped summit of Pochuck Mountain. Appalachian Trail: NJ 23 to NJ 284Soon after its start in Highpoint State Park, this 9.5-miler travels the New Jersey-New York border then crosses tens of small bridges through the Vernie Swamp. Add-on: Follow spur trail to New Jersey’s highpoint. New York City: Wawayanda State Park LoopHike, ski, or bike a hidden pocket of sylvan wilderness just an hour from Manhattan.
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The Appalachian Trail's Kittatinny RidgeHike this trail to find peace, stress relief and a tonic to cure your daily routine. Backpacking, Paddling, and Biking at the Delaware Water GapFoliage, lazy canoe waters, and high-ride hiking make the Delaware Water Gap a prime fall destination. High Points: High Point, New JerseyYou'll find numerous surprises as you explore the lakes, rivers and forests of this highpoint. |
Best Backpacking In New JerseyOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in New Jersey. The View No MoreHow America's tragedy affected one New Jersey hiker. Boating With Bald EaglesThe typical Delaware River float trip offers the opportunity to spy more bald eagles than people. |
AT Nature Photo GalleryWildflowers, bugs, and other nature photographs shot by our map correspondent on the AT © Jeff Chow 
AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow 
AT Panoramic Photo GalleryA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
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