White Trail

White Trail is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 3.8 miles in Musconetcong River Reserve in New Jersey, on county land. The trail rises from a low point of about 797 feet to a high of 859 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 94 feet. The climb is brief, and the steepest stretch, at about 12% grade, comes roughly two-thirds of the way up. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, and that station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Several other trails start close by, including the Yellow Trail at about 0.7 miles, the Orange Trail and the Musconetcong River Trail at about 0.8 miles. The Musconetcong Watershed National Water Trail, a canoeing route, is about 2.8 miles away.