Orange Dot Trail

Orange Dot Trail is a short, moderate hike in Tourne County Park in New Jersey, on county land. The trail is 0.39 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 26 feet, and it rises from about 580 feet to about 623 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.29 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. The trail is a point-to-point route, and it is open to both horses and bikes, according to OpenStreetMap tags. That makes it a flexible option for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boonton show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Several other trails sit within a short distance. The Purple Trail, White Trail and Pink Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and the Blue Dot Trail is about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can find Cedar Lake Boulders about 1.4 miles away.