Blackwells Trail

Blackwells Trail is a short, easy hike of about 4.4 miles in New Jersey's Six Mile Run Reservoir Site, a state park managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is a point-to-point route with a low elevation gain of 103 feet, so it works well as a gentle outing for a walk, ride or drive. The trail's highest point is 84 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Bikes and horses are both allowed, which makes it a flexible option for different kinds of visitors. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in New Brunswick show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages climb to about 87°F. Several other trails sit close by. Creek Trail is under a mile away and Cedar Trail is about 1.1 miles off. Lois Howe Nature Trail is roughly 2.5 miles away, and climbers can find Devil's Half Acre about 7 miles from the trail.