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New Jersey
7.1 mi
Distance
2,077 ft
Gain
2h 52m
Time
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Why you'll love it
Highlands; Lake Hopatcong Trail
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This 7-mile out-and-back trail along Lake Hopatcong in the New Jersey Highlands offers scenic waterfront views and a moderate hiking experience. The trail winds through mixed forest terrain with access to New Jersey's largest freshwater lake, providing opportunities to enjoy lakeside vistas and natural woodland habitat. The relatively flat to gently rolling terrain makes this an accessible option for hikers seeking a peaceful lakeside walk.
Highlands Side Trail; Lake Hopatcong Spur
~2 min drive
Brief out-and-back spur to Lake Hopatcong overlook in the Highlands.
White Trail
~7 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile out-and-back trail in New Jersey.
Monument Trail
~11 min drive
Quick out-and-back trail to a New Jersey monument.
James Leach Boardwalk
~2 min drive
Easy boardwalk walk through New Jersey's natural areas.
Orange Trail
~2 min drive
Easy loop trail under a mile in New Jersey.
Winnona Trail
~3 min drive
Easy point-to-point woodland trail under 1 mile in New Jersey.
PSEG Trail
~4 min drive
Quick out-and-back walk through New Jersey countryside.
Highlands Trail
~4 min drive
Scenic 2.22-mile out-and-back trail through New Jersey highlands.
Service Road???
~4 min drive
Short out-and-back service road trail in New Jersey.
Yellow Trail / Highlands Trail
~5 min drive
Easy 0.80-mile out-and-back woodland walk in New Jersey's Highlands.