Field 9 Loop Trail

Field 9 Loop Trail is a short, easy loop in Schick Reserve, a county-managed preserve in New Jersey. The trail is 0.85 miles long, and it rises from about 450 feet to a high point of 492 feet before returning to a lower point of 408 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 56 feet and a steepest stretch of about 6% at the start. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. It makes a quick outing, and the trip takes about half an hour. 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. Several other loops sit close by, including Field 10 Loop and Field 14 Loop, each about 0.1 mile away, and Through the Woods Trail at 0.2 mile. For fishing, Merrill Creek Reservoir is about 9.6 miles away.