Orange Trail

Orange Trail is a short, easy hike in Lewis Morris County Park in New Jersey, on county land about 1.4 miles long. It rises from a low point of 438 feet to a high of 555 feet, a climb of 177 feet, and is rated easy. The trail is a point-to-point route, and it works well as a short outing. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it suits riders and equestrians as well as hikers. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. 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. The trail sits close to several other routes. Red Trail and Green Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and White Trail is about 0.3 mile off. Farther afield, the Passaic River offers canoeing about 2.3 miles away.