We’re always on the lookout for fun places to hike in New Jersey. One underrated gem, Schooley’s Mountain Park, can be found in Long Valley. It’s perfect for families since there are easy, graded trail options as well as rock-hopping options, and spots to wade in waterfall pools along the way.
Schooley’s Mountain Park is one of the best places to hike in New Jersey! You’ll love walking and climbing in the boulder gorge carved by Electric Brook.
AllTrails / Mike M.
The brook cascades into a series of tiered waterfalls, and the 2.4 mile Boulder Gorge Loop trail take you to see them all.
AllTrails / VS There are multiple trail options here. Because of the rocky nature of the boulder gorge that’s so attractive, we recommend wearing sturdy shoes. If you hike here in the summertime, bring a bathing suit and wade in the waterfall pools!
The trail is easy to follow if you stay on the path, but more often than not, hikers choose to hop along the rocks in the gorge instead.
AllTrails / Avi Shkedi The variety of trail conditions makes it easy to plan a hike for your family. If you have very young kids, they can enjoy the views, plants, and looking for toads and turtles. Older kids will want to climb on the rocks and splash in the brook.
Along the way, you’ll get to see a beautiful view of George Lake…
AllTrails / Neel Gandhi
… as well as a stunning panoramic view of the Long Valley area from the top of Schooley’s Mountain!
AllTrails / Rohit Kondekar
Up for a hike at Schooley’s Mountain? Visit the Morris County Parks website for trail descriptions and up-to-date park information.
AllTrails / Mike M.
AllTrails / VS
There are multiple trail options here. Because of the rocky nature of the boulder gorge that’s so attractive, we recommend wearing sturdy shoes. If you hike here in the summertime, bring a bathing suit and wade in the waterfall pools!
AllTrails / Avi Shkedi
The variety of trail conditions makes it easy to plan a hike for your family. If you have very young kids, they can enjoy the views, plants, and looking for toads and turtles. Older kids will want to climb on the rocks and splash in the brook.
AllTrails / Neel Gandhi
AllTrails / Rohit Kondekar
If you can’t get enough of the best places to hike in New Jersey, why not plan a whole bunch of hikes for the next few months? There’s a park and a trail fit for every season, no matter what the New Jersey weather brings. Take These 12 Incredible New Jersey Hikes, One For Each Month Of The Year, and you’ll see just what we mean.
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Address: Schooley’s Mountain Park, Long Valley, NJ 07853, USA
