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Take a Hike NJ

Here Are The Best NJ Hiking Trails When You Want To Take A Hike Tweet Getting back to nature and in the great outdoors on an NJ hiking trail is always a good idea and lucky for us, there are a ton of accessible hiking trails all over the state to discover. We’ve rounded up several of the best hikes in NJ below so you can find a new areaRead More

Sensory Friendly Trail – County of Union, New Jersey

03/21/2022

This sensory trail is designed to provide sensory stimulation and interaction to meet the physical, social and cognitive needs of different age groups.

Sensory Friendly Trail – County of Union, New Jersey Sensory Friendly TrailVisit the trail at the Trailside Nature and Science Center 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders today cut the ribbon on the Watchung Reservation Sensory Trail, the first of its kind in the county and the most extensive one....

03/20/2022

The Best NJ Hiking Trails: Washington Rock Washington Rock State Park, a top NJ hiking trail, is a simple yet satisfying hike, offering one of the best lookout points in the state.

03/20/2022

Top 10 Hikes in NJ | njHiking.com The top 10 most popular hikes in New Jersey, ranked by visitor traffic to njHiking.com.

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Our Story

Many people, especially children, have become shackled by social media and transfixed by their technological devices.

A generation ago, kids went outside to play as much as they could. But this isn't the case today. Now, they derive their entertainment from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, mobile apps, video games, and TV. Even when they're outside, they'll still likely have a smartphone, tablet, or Nintendo Switch in hand.

Obesity is perhaps the most visible symptom of the lack of outdoor play, but dozens of studies from around the world show regular time outdoors produces significant improvements in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning ability, creativity and mental, psychological and emotional well-being. Plus, when children engage in outdoor play, it improves their social development (source: The Guardian).

In response to this growing problem, Take a Hike NJ was founded in 2015 by Billy Visconti of Freehold Township, NJ. The primary goal of this community organization is to promote the benefits of outdoor recreation.

The United States has 59 National Parks, and New Jersey has close to 50 State Parks and Forests. There are so many natural wonders to explore, so put down that phone and Take a Hike!