Best trails near Paterson

7 trails · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Paterson, 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 7 of 7 trails · best 15 shown on the map
Y⛰
Yellow Trail
#1 Yellow Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
Y⛰
Yellow Trail
#2 Yellow Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
W⛰
White Trail
#3 White Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R⛰
Red Trail
#4 Red Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Exercise Loop
#5 Exercise Loop
2.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
R⛰
Red/Yellow Trail
#6 Red/Yellow Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Red / Yellow Trail
#7 Red / Yellow Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Paterson

The Paterson area has 7 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 Paterson

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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