Field 5 Loop

Field 5 Loop is a short, easy loop in Schick Reserve, a county-managed preserve in New Jersey. The trail is about a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 55 feet, and it makes a quick outing for anyone exploring the reserve's network of interconnected loops. The route is a loop that starts and ends at roughly 415 feet, with a high point of 444 feet and a low of 394 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.7 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so the trail works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. 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 peaks near 86°F. Field 6 Loop and Field 4 Loop sit just 0.1 mile away, and Through the Woods Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For a change of pace, Merrill Creek Reservoir, about 9 miles away, offers fishing.