Field 14 Loop

Field 14 Loop is a short, easy loop in Schick Reserve, a county-managed preserve in New Jersey. The trail is 0.85 miles long, with a low point of 414 feet and a high of 450 feet, and it gains about 20 feet of elevation. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.42 miles, where the grade reaches 3 percent. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. It sits among a cluster of similar loops, so it's easy to pair with another outing in the reserve. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Flemington show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages about 86°F. Field 9 Loop Trail and Field 7 Trail both start about 0.1 mile away, and Field 10 Loop is about 0.2 mile off. For a change of pace, Merrill Creek Reservoir, about 10 miles away, offers fishing.