Clayton Fields Trail

Clayton Fields Trail is a 2.6-mile out-and-back hike in Clayton Park, New Jersey, on county land. The route rises about 24 feet from a low point of 117 feet to a high of 151 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 4 percent. The trail is rated moderate. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hightstown show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 66°F, while July averages about 87°F. The trail sits among several other short walks. Doctors' Creek is about 0.1 mile away, Bridges Trail about 0.2 mile, and Glen Trail about 0.3 mile. Old Forge is about half a mile off.