Best trails near Highland Lakes

41 trails · 41 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Highland Lakes, 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 41 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Wawayanda State Park
#1 Wawayanda State Park
2.7 mi away
Why 72: intrinsic quality
72Top-rated
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Wawayanda Lake Loop
#2 Wawayanda Lake Loop
0.7 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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Appalachian Trail
#3 Appalachian Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Red Dot Trail
#4 Red Dot Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Cherry Ridge Trail
#5 Cherry Ridge Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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William Hoeferlin Trail
#6 William Hoeferlin Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Turkey Ridge Trail
#7 Turkey Ridge Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Old Coal Trail
#8 Old Coal Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Wingdam Trail
#9 Wingdam Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Wingdam
#10 Wingdam
0.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Laurel Pond Trail
#11 Laurel Pond Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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More Blue
#12 More Blue
1.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Pumphouse Connector
#13 Pumphouse Connector
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Pumphouse Connector Trail
#14 Pumphouse Connector Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Twin Bridges Trail
#15 Twin Bridges Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Highland Lakes

The Highland Lakes area has 41 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 Highland Lakes

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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