Best trails near South Orange

80 trails · 80 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near South Orange, 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 80 trails · best 15 shown on the map
B⛰
Billy Goat Way
#1 Billy Goat Way
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
L⛰
Lenape Trail (Yellow) / Hemlock Falls Loop
#2 Lenape Trail (Yellow) / Hemlock Falls Loop
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L⛰
Lenape Trail (Yellow)
#3 Lenape Trail (Yellow)
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
T⛰
Turtle Back Trail
#4 Turtle Back Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
T⛰
Turtle Back (Orange)
#5 Turtle Back (Orange)
1.4 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
Z⛰
Zoo Loop
#6 Zoo Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
W⛰
West Ridge Trail
#7 West Ridge Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
R⛰
Rahway Trail
#8 Rahway Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
E⛰
Elmdale Trail
#9 Elmdale Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
E⛰
Elmdale Trail (Blue)
#10 Elmdale Trail (Blue)
2.4 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
L⛰
Longwood Trail
#11 Longwood Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
H⛰
Hillspur Trail
#12 Hillspur Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
O⛰
Openwood Trail
#13 Openwood Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
H⛰
Hemlock Falls Loop
#14 Hemlock Falls Loop
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
S⛰
Summit Trail
#15 Summit Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near South Orange

The South Orange area has 80 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 South Orange

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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