Blue Trail

Blue Trail is a short, easy hike in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness in New Jersey, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route is about 2.3 miles long and runs from a low point of 229 feet to a high of 239 feet, so it is nearly flat. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.9 miles in, with a 7% grade. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Canoe Brook weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages climb to about 86°F. Several other outings sit close by. Great Brook, a canoeing route, is about 1.2 miles away, and the Orange Trail and Primrose Preserve Trail are both within about 2 miles. The Passaic River, another paddling option, is roughly 3.2 miles off.