The best hiking trails in Essex County

location_on New Jersey · 47 Hiking Trails

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Essex County, New Jersey. The Patriots Path is the most popular trail. The trails have 7 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Patriots Path and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Passaic River and Riverfront Park Walk. The longest trail is the Patriots Path at 82.3 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Eifall at 958 m. Get off line access to Shelter, Town, Restaurant, and Healthcare locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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