Very level, easy hike along an old railroad bed to a tunnel from 1911. Pretty cool finds along the way including farm walls and original power lines. I took a short detour to the old rail bed on top of the tunnel. Definitely worth the hike.

This hike takes you around beautiful Wawayanda Lake and you can take a side trip to the secluded Laurel Pond. Weekends can be busy and they will close the park if it reaches capacity. You should call the Wawayanda State Park office at (973) 853-4462 before going on this hike. Leased dogs are permitted. The fees are higher Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Apple Pie Hill is called "one of the most amazing views on the East Coast" by the U.S. Geological Survey. Explore the Carranza Memorial at the beginning of the hike, a monument for a Mexican aviator. You travel sandy paths through a pitch pine forest as you skirt along Cedar Swamp. Leashed dogs are permitted.

Over 6 miles of well maintained trails of packed sand and pine needles. We only did about a mile of the black trail. The trails are marked but could use a few numbered posts to help orient you to the map.

Central Park is the most visited urban park in all of the United States and offers miles of trails for foot travel and biking in the busy urban area of Manhattan. This loop trail travels closely around the reservoir located in the middle of the park. This path is for pedestrians only and is a great option for a short walk in the park.

Sterling Forest State Park is a huge area of natural pristine wilderness that offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunity just a short distance from the populated metropolis of New York City. With over 21,000 acres and miles of trails, hiking options are endless. This loop hike follows the Sterling Valley and Sterling Ridge trails to complete a loop down to to Sterling Lake and back. The are multiple connecting trails that take off in all directions providing the option of exploring more area in the park.

Sterling Forest State Park is a huge area of natural pristine wilderness that offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunity just a short distance from the populated metropolis of New York City. With over 21,000 acres and miles of trails, hiking options are endless. The Bare Rock Trail starts near Sterling Lake and travels west towards Greenwood Lake and then south where it connects to additional trails. The hike can be done as an out-and-back or as a loop by using other trails to travel back to Sterling Lake.

This state forest is New Jersey's first state forest. The focus of recreational activities in the Bass River State Forest is Lake Absegami which offers swimming and boating and is surrounded by 176 car campsites and a number of cabin and lean-tos. Leashed dogs are permitted.

This trail is relatively flat with occasional hills and is largely undeveloped. You will feel miles away from civilization in this rustic site a midst rolling hills in western Monmouth County. This is one of the most beautiful parks in the county system and is known for its red and white oak, beech, ash and birch trees.

Central Park is the most visited urban park in all of the United States and it offers miles of trails for foot travel and biking in the busy Manhattan area. This loop route follows the bridle path which is a dirt trail around the reservoir in the middle of the park. The trail is especially popular for runners. The loop can be accessed from multiple points on all sides of the park and also can be combined with other pathways for additional exploration of the park for a longer outing.