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South Mountain Reservation

New York City

Very gentle hike with great birdlife and some nice features

Hiking Easy

Distance
9.4 km
Ascent
158 m
Descent
158 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
86 m
High Point
165 m
Gradient
South Mountain Reservation Map

This is a nice easy hike near the South Orange area of New Jersey. There are several trailheads to choose from, and once you're in the reservation you can't really go wrong. We took a nice figure of 8 route that took us by a waterfall as well as the wildflower section. Great for kids, dogs and 30-somethings with knee issues.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between March and November

Features

  • Dog friendly
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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