Best trails in New Jersey

300 trails · 2858 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails in 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 300 trails · best 15 shown on the map
D
Delaware & Raritan Canal Greenway
#1 Delaware & Raritan Canal Greenway
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
H
Highlands Trail
#2 Highlands Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
L
Long Path
#3 Long Path
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
N
NJ State Long Trail
#4 NJ State Long Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
P
Patriots' Path
#5 Patriots' Path
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
D
D&L Trail
#6 D&L Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
B
Batona Trail
#7 Batona Trail
Why 93: intrinsic quality
93Elite
M
McDade Recreational Trail
#8 McDade Recreational Trail
Why 93: intrinsic quality
93Elite
D
Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath
#9 Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath
Why 86: intrinsic quality
86Elite
A
Appalachian Trail
#10 Appalachian Trail
Why 83: intrinsic quality
83Elite
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Shawangunk Ridge Trail
#11 Shawangunk Ridge Trail
Why 78: intrinsic quality
78Top-rated
P
Paulinskill Valley Trail
#12 Paulinskill Valley Trail
Why 77: intrinsic quality
77Top-rated
H
Henry Hudson Trail
#13 Henry Hudson Trail
Why 74: intrinsic quality
74Top-rated
H
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
#14 Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Why 74: intrinsic quality
74Top-rated
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Seaview Trails
#15 Seaview Trails
Why 74: intrinsic quality
74Top-rated

Trails in New Jersey

New Jersey has 2858 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 in New Jersey

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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