New Jersey · Hiking

Cross Country Trail

1.35-mile out-and-back trail in New Jersey with 164 ft gain.

1.4 mi
round trip: 231 ft
climb: 546 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Best time to visit Cross Country Trail

Best months: April and June–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.

Jan
38° / 21°
11 wet
Feb
40° / 22°
10 wet
Mar
48° / 29°
11 wet
Apr
61° / 39°
12 wet
May
71° / 49°
13 wet
Jun
81° / 59°
12 wet
Jul
85° / 64°
11 wet
Aug
84° / 62°
10 wet
Sep
77° / 54°
9 wet
Oct
64° / 42°
11 wet
Nov
53° / 33°
9 wet
Dec
42° / 26°
11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boonton 1 Se, NJ, 6.9 mi away at 280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cross Country Trail is an easy hike of about 1.35 miles on county land within Central Park of Morris County in New Jersey. The route is an out-and-back that starts and ends at roughly 540 feet, with a total climb of about 230 feet and a steepest stretch of about 15% grade at around 1.1 miles in. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boonton show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, with July peaking near 85°F. The trail sits close to other paths and outdoor spots. The Yellow Trail is about 0.1 mile away and the Disc Golf Course about 0.2 mile. The White Trail is roughly 0.8 mile off, and Parsippany Rock House, a climbing area, is about 3.2 miles away.