White Trail

White Trail is a 0.34-mile hike in Thompson Park on county land in New Jersey, about 0.6 miles from Jamesburg Gardens. It is a short, point-to-point route with a total elevation gain of 23 feet and a loss of 70 feet, so it works well as a quick walk or a link between other trails in the park. The trail is rated moderate. The climb is mostly flat, with the steepest stretch at about 0.27 miles, where the grade reaches 7 percent. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hightstown show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages about 87°F. Several other trails start close by. Green Trail is 0.2 miles away, and Blue Trail and Yellow Trail are each about 0.3 miles off. For climbing, Watchung Reservation is roughly 6.8 miles away.