This is one of my favorite local hikes. Its not too far of a drive if you are coming from Bergen…read moreCounty like myself. Upon arrival there is a pretty decent size lot with a good amount of parking. I have never had an issue finding a spot. The hikes are pretty calm with nothing being too strenuous. But you can still get a good hike in. There is a huge lake, a waterfall, some old foundations, a few old tanks, and a dam. So there is a lot to see here. There is even one point where you can see what appears to be an old jeep off one of the trails. This is a good hike if you want to get a good walk in without it being to tough. There is also plenty to see throughout the hikes.

This is our first hike that we took in NJ and although we did not see any bears (thankfully!!) - my…read morehusband did pull out a huge dog tick which was making its way into my skin!! This was absolutely my nightmare come true and I am partially to blame for because I did not spray an insect repellant. I also did not wear clothing that covered my stomach (it was hot!). Anyways, apart from that little scare, it was a beautiful hike. There are a few different trails (based on difficulty) which are detailed on a billboard at the entrance. There are a ton of squirrels and chipmunks running around...like A TON! So don't get scared and think it's a bear. The Butler Reservoir is a beautiful scenery and you can take some awesome pictures! Also, the trail itself is pretty rocky. TIPS: *Wear good hiking shoes, there are some steep/slippery areas and it's rocky most of the way. *Spray insect repellant, inspect your exposed skin for ticks AND take a shower right after you get home. Remove the tick very slowly to prevent the head from breaking off. *If you see a bear - DO NOT RUN! Scream and make yourself appear bigger/more scary by waving hands. *Take a lot of beautiful pictures! *Plan and follow the trail. The trail is available on google maps if you ever get lost and there are color coded markings on the trees throughout the hike. And most importantly - HAVE FUN!

Beautiful area, lots of hiking trails and a big lake to sit by. It would be really add to the park…read moreif there was a playground for kids and a small paved trail for strollers

Beautiful park in Kinnelon that's very-well kept. I enjoy coming here for walks around the lake and…read moreshort hikes (has a few trails). This park has PLENTY of parking so that's never an issue. This is the nicest park within my area so it's become my go-to since moving to this part of NJ. Great park for anyone looking for easy hikes, or wants to enjoy a nice walk, or bring children their children to play or have picnics (many picnic tables). I'd recommend.

This was a bit of a redemption walk - I chose this trail for my First of the Year Hike two and a…read morehalf months ago, only for it to be coated in snow and ice, making for a very uncomfortable and slightly treacherous hour or so. The material on the ground clearly didn't do it justice, so for my first Saunter Training of the year, I came back to do the whole trail top to bottom, totaling a little over 10 miles. Full disclosure - I did this in two parts, taking a brunch break in the middle. The first leg took place at the southern terminus/trailhead in Mountain View up to its intersection with the Newark Pompton Turnpike and back, and then later on I parked on the Newark Pompton Turnpike and walked up to the northern terminus/trailhead at River Drive and back. I'd guess though if you did this all in one fell swoop, it would take you three plus hours to accomplish at my pace. The best aspect of this trail, at least for now, is its overall quality. The path is paved and very smooth and hasn't had an opportunity to get dinged up yet. It's also accessible to civilization, which is a nice perk on a long walk - you're walking right past the downtown area of Pompton Plains and can easily diverge to a QuickChek or a restaurant if needed. I will say that the parking for this is a little meh; the Mountain View side has some street parking on a busy stretch of 202, but there's an area by the trailhead that would be perfect for parking that doesn't allow access. I'm assuming it's state-owned or something but if they could figure out a way to utilize that, it would be a big plus. It IS easier in my opinion to park on Newark Pompton, which has a lot of street parking as well as a nearby shopping center parking lot. The bathroom situation isn't ideal. I always bring a roll of toilet paper because you just never know, and had to use it by the northern end (conveniently/appropriately by the compost facility). There are no port-a-potties on the trail, at least not when I did this (maybe they'll add one or two when the weather gets warmer?) It's possible there's a public facility at Greenwood Corners Public Park, but I didn't see an obvious one from my vantagepoint. Also, this might be a young pup trail thing, but the kiosks were inconsistent - I'd say about half of them were completely barren, while the other half at least had a trail map. An easy fix. In terms of optics, mid-March is not the best for that generally speaking. The southern part of the trail is pretty desolate and goes through some of the flood zone areas by Lincoln Park/Pequannock, before changing over to suburban industrial areas and then just flat out suburbia. Interestingly towards the northern part, there's a legit farm situation going on with horses right before you cross under Route 23. Was not expecting to get a whiff of manure on this adventure. There's also a cool little painted rock garden by the downtown Pompton Plains area that seems to be growing - good luck to that. Not a bad addition to the area at all, especially given that this section of NJ unfortunately has a lot of highways and densely populated shizzle going on. This feels like a good compromise in that regard.

To update my last review... Restroom and air pump at mile marker 3.6 at Pequannock lake facility…read more.. note to Trail dog walkers - please don't leave your poop bags alongside the trail, there's no one that wants to pick up your poopbags.

Great place for a stroll, jog or hike w friends and family. Awesome learning center and wild life…read moreexhibits to explore.

Part of the Bergen County Park System, the J.A. Mcfaul Envirinmental Center is an education and…read morewildlife oasis in an otherwise suburban community. The center features both an indoor and outdoor experience. The outdoor experience offers well maintained nature trails which circumvent a large duck pond where you wild find swans, turtles, waterlillies and other wildlife. A beautiful gazebo overlooks the pond and is surrounded by flowerbeds. Hiking along the lake trail will take you to a two story observation deck. Many people use the paved entrance road to walk or jog. It is a one mile go-around with many joggers the day I visited. For those interested in an up close look at a red-tailed hawk, owls, pigeons and a red fox, the center has caged environments especially for that purpose. The indoor environmental center is a good sized facility designed to educate visitors about native fauna and flora. There are two main rooms. The room off the looby has a variety of fis tanks displaying turtles, snakes, frogs, etc.. Educational displays feature charts, photos, taxidermy and artifacts. I particularly liked the bear display. Adjacent to this room is the observatory room. Large windows give you an opportunity to view the duck pond and wildlife. This room has displays ranging from bats, bees, trees, etc.. Well maintained restrooms are available. In summary. While this is not comparable to a large zoo. it has many things to look at and experience for a well spent morning or afternoon. The facility is free of charge.

Did a hike today starting from Mary Roth Drive and ending near Lake Riconda Drive. It was four…read moremiles, had some climbs but wasn't too strenuous, and had a few great views. A nice way to spend a day, in the forest.

Whether you're a current student, alumni or faculty, hiking with William Patersons hiking group is…read morea great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday. There are generally 5-6 hikes each semester. The locations vary as some are as far as Sandy Hook or the Delaware Water Gap or as close to High Mountain which is right behind WPU. Karen is in charge of the hikes and is a great leader and always picks fun and interesting locations. Hikes usually go from 10-2 but depending on location can go earlier and longer. If interested make sure you sign up a few days before the day of the hike. The groups are usually small but there are many fun and cool people. Only complaint is that the hikes never start on time. If they did we would have more time for more trails but we usually make it back early anyway. If you love the outdoors and belong to WPU, sign up for one the hikes, they start up again in September.

Located by W. William St. in the town of Lincoln Park, this park is a little gem. Coming here on a…read moreweekday early morning is one of the best times to visit, no trash, not too much noise and you pretty much have the park all to yourself. Just like today! It's right by the residential area so it may get somewhat crowded during summer as expected with parks of course. It has a playground (obviously), a basketball area, an ample fenced yard for the doggies and a ground for a few sport im guessing for baseball and soccer? Im not entirely sure. But anyway i like it here, a good place for some peace and quiet sometimes when you have the place solo. Lots of trees for shade too. And the best part is the swinging bench!

Great place, peaceful. I love go there Almost every…read moreSaturday morning Helping me found my self together...

I love wild cat trail!! Seeing the old mining cave is cool. The closer you get to it the colder it…read moregets. The only negative thing I have to say is that the paths are poorly maintained.