Essex County trails

The Hemlock Falls Loop in South Mountain Reservation offers hikers a moderately challenging journey through diverse landscapes. Along the route, you'll encounter charming spots like the Rahway River, the Hemlock Falls, the Ball's Bluff—with its intriguing stone pillars—the Maple Falls, and the historic…

Distance: 9.8 Km • Elevation gain: 235 m • Maximum elevation: 169 m

The Hemlock Falls Loop offers a delightful hiking experience that combines lush woodlands and stunning views. Along the trail, hikers will encounter the picturesque Hemlock Falls, a striking 25-foot waterfall, as well as Washington Rock, which provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area. The trail is…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 241 m • Maximum elevation: 169 m

Loop hike to Hemlock Falls via Crest Trail, Openwood Trail, Lenape Trail and Hemlock Falls Loop in the South Mountain Reservation. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 67 m • Maximum elevation: 163 m

Loop hike from Branch Brook Park to Belleville Park via Branch Brook Lake, Branch Brook Park Drive, Clarck's Pond, Mill Street, Second River and West Park Drive. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Lake #River #Nature #Forest

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 127 m • Maximum elevation: 47 m

Distance: 20.0 Km • Elevation gain: 303 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

Distance: 15.1 Km • Elevation gain: 346 m • Maximum elevation: 183 m

Distance: 27.3 Km • Elevation gain: 356 m • Maximum elevation: 200 m

Distance: 17.0 Km • Elevation gain: 243 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

Distance: 13.6 Km • Elevation gain: 240 m • Maximum elevation: 173 m

Distance: 15.7 Km • Elevation gain: 213 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

Distance: 7.9 Km • Elevation gain: 123 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

Distance: 17.6 Km • Elevation gain: 389 m • Maximum elevation: 183 m

Distance: 19.8 Km • Elevation gain: 417 m • Maximum elevation: 183 m

Distance: 22.6 Km • Elevation gain: 400 m • Maximum elevation: 211 m

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 96 m • Maximum elevation: 200 m

Distance: 18.4 Km • Elevation gain: 302 m • Maximum elevation: 201 m

Distance: 14.3 Km • Elevation gain: 197 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

South Mountain Reservation

Distance: 16.1 Km • Elevation gain: 378 m • Maximum elevation: 183 m

Distance: 20.2 Km • Elevation gain: 438 m • Maximum elevation: 182 m

Distance: 15.7 Km • Elevation gain: 337 m • Maximum elevation: 187 m

Distance: 14.4 Km • Elevation gain: 337 m • Maximum elevation: 183 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 17.8 Km • Elevation gain: 155 m • Maximum elevation: 48 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 43.1 Km • Elevation gain: 399 m • Maximum elevation: 163 m

Distance: 8.0 Km • Elevation gain: 66 m • Maximum elevation: 23 m

Distance: 14.1 Km • Elevation gain: 128 m • Maximum elevation: 34 m

Evening Ride

Distance: 18.1 Km • Elevation gain: 165 m • Maximum elevation: 48 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 24.0 Km • Elevation gain: 401 m • Maximum elevation: 210 m

Distance: 20.9 Km • Elevation gain: 198 m • Maximum elevation: 54 m

Evening Ride

Distance: 19.5 Km • Elevation gain: 163 m • Maximum elevation: 45 m