Best trails near Essex Fells

39 trails · 39 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Essex Fells, New Jersey — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 39 trails · best 15 shown on the map
L
Lenape Trail
#1 Lenape Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
O
Overhill Trail
#2 Overhill Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Crest Trail
#3 Crest Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
L
Lenape Trail/Upper White Trail
#4 Lenape Trail/Upper White Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
U
Upper White Trail
#5 Upper White Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Lower White Trail
#6 Lower White Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S
Stony Brook Trail
#7 Stony Brook Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Glen Trail
#8 Glen Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Afterglow Trail
#9 Afterglow Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H
Harrison School Path
#10 Harrison School Path
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
W
Wotopia
#11 Wotopia
0.8 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
L
Lenape Trail (Yellow)
#12 Lenape Trail (Yellow)
2.0 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
B
Blue Blaze
#13 Blue Blaze
2.3 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
B
Blue Trail
#14 Blue Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
A
Arrowhead Trail
#15 Arrowhead Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Essex Fells

The Essex Fells area has 39 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Essex Fells

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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