Best trails near Short Hills

68 trails · 68 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Short Hills, 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 68 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Lenape Trail (Yellow)
#1 Lenape Trail (Yellow)
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Lenape Trail (Yellow) / Hemlock Falls Loop
#2 Lenape Trail (Yellow) / Hemlock Falls Loop
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Collins School Path
#3 Collins School Path
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Turtle Back Trail
#4 Turtle Back Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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Elmdale Trail
#5 Elmdale Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Elmdale Trail (Blue)
#6 Elmdale Trail (Blue)
1.5 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Rahway Trail
#7 Rahway Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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West Ridge Trail
#8 West Ridge Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Turtle Back (Orange)
#9 Turtle Back (Orange)
2.6 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Rahway Low Ext
#10 Rahway Low Ext
1.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Rahway Trail (White)
#11 Rahway Trail (White)
1.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Sunset Trail
#12 Sunset Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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West Connector
#13 West Connector
1.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Pingry Trail
#14 Pingry Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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River Trail
#15 River Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Short Hills

The Short Hills area has 68 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 Short Hills

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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