Red Trail

Red Trail is a short, easy hike in New Jersey, about a mile from the community of Lake Arrowhead. The route is roughly 1.2 miles long, with a low point of 511 feet and a high of 556 feet, so the climb is gentle, rising about 22 feet over the course of the walk. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boonton show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 77°F, with July peaking near 85°F. The trail sits close to several other routes and climbing areas. Orange Trail and Blue Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, Cedar Lake Boulders is about 0.6 miles off, and Hogs Pen is about 1.1 miles away.