Field 2 Loop Trail

Field 2 Loop Trail is an easy, short outing in New Jersey's Schick Reserve, county-managed land in the state's southern reaches. The trail is a 1.3-mile out-and-back with a low point of 369 feet and a high of 505 feet, so the round trip adds up to about 86 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route is short enough to fit into a half hour of walking. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bucksville, Pennsylvania, show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, while July averages about 85°F and January highs sit near 38°F. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail, so it works well for riders and equestrians. Firehouse Loop is just 0.1 mile away, and Field 12 Loop and Field 13 Loop are each about 0.3 mile off. For fishing, Merrill Creek Reservoir is roughly 9 miles away.