Hiking & Nature

Hudson Highlands park — summit views, Perkins Memorial Tower, a lake and a small zoo (~90 min).

One of the Northeast's most famous hikes — a steep, scrambly climb with Hudson River views (strenuous; **check trail status — periodic closures for construction**).

The closest state park to Edison — trails through salt marsh, pine barrens and hardwood forest (~20 min).

The iconic red-dot climb to a Water Gap overlook — strenuous but stunning (~90 min).

1,000+ acres of easy paved trails, meadows and a lake — stroller- and bike-friendly (~30 min).

Rocky trails along the Black River with rapids and boulders — beautiful in fall (~60 min).

The highest point in NJ (1,803 ft) with a memorial monument and panoramic tri-state views (~90 min).

Clifftop and shoreline trails along the Hudson with dramatic overlooks (State Line Lookout).

Bergen County trails to Ramapo Lake, waterfalls and scenic ridge overlooks.

Crystal-clear reservoir with a shoreline trail and wilderness backpacking sites (~50 min).

Essex County reservation with Hemlock Falls, Turtle Back Rock and miles of wooded trails.

2,000-acre Union County reserve — wooded trails, a lake, and the Trailside Nature & Science Center.