New Jersey · Hiking

Blue Trail

Blue TrailPhoto: syvwlch, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
one way
94 ft
climb
814 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Blue Trail is a short, easy hike of about 1.2 miles in Apshawa Park, on county land in New Jersey. The route rises from about 799 feet to about 814 feet, with the steepest stretch at roughly 9% grade near the end of the trail. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July peaking near 83°F. The Green Loop Trail and Red Loop Trail both start about 0.1 mile away, and the White Trail is about 0.3 mile off. Climbers can find the b. North Central area about 2.8 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 19°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Charlotteburg Rsvr, NJ, 2.1 mi away at 778 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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