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Group Hikes - 2022

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Join the Passaic County Parks & Recreation staff as we lead you through some of the most picturesque trail systems that our county has to offer. 
This list will be updated throughout the year so be sure to check back often for new hikes!

Carris Hill Hike - Friday, October 14th @ 9:00 AM
Norvin Green State Forest / Carris Hill Area, Bloomingdale, NJ 

Some of the best hiking that Passaic County has to offer! Enjoy views of the New York skyline , Wanaque Reservoir, and numerous waterfalls along this hike through Norvin Green State Forest. This is a moderately challenging 5-mile hike. Free program.


Apshawa Adventure Hike - Saturday, October 22nd @ 9:00 AM
Apshawa Preserve - West Milford, NJ 

One of the gems of the Passaic County Park System, experience the beautiful views of Butler Reservoir and explore the historic ruins found within Apshawa Preserve. This is a moderate 3-4 mile hike. Free program.

Van Slyke Castle Hike - Saturday, November 5th @ 9:00 AM
Ramapo Mountain State Forest - Oakland, NJ 

Enjoy dazzling fall colors with us and encounter castle ruins, great trails, and picturesque mountain views. This is a moderate 3-4 mile hike. Free program.

Wawayanda Lake Hike - Saturday, November 12th @ 9:00 AM
Wawayanda State Park / Stairway to Heaven & Pinwheel Vista - Hewitt, NJ 

One of our most popular hikes, we will make our way westward from the main area of Wawayanda State Park and then back to the starting area. This is a challenging 9-mile hike. Free program. This program is in partnership with Wawayanda State Park staff. You can register for this event by visiting the Wawayanda State Park Facebook page. 

National Take a Hike Day - Saturday, November 19th @ 9:00 AM
Rifle Camp Park - Woodland Park, NJ 

A quick escape from the hustle and bustle, Rifle Camp Park offers visitors a chance to hike miles of woodland trails and enjoy expansive views, all in the midst of suburban New Jersey. This is a moderate 3-4 mile hike. Free program.

Turkey Burner Hike - Friday, November 25th @ 10:00 AM
Wawayanda State Park  - Hewitt, NJ 

One of our most popular hikes, scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, to help you work off your appetite from the day before! We will make our way westward from the main area of Wawayanda State Park around Lake Wawayanda, and then back to the starting area. This is a moderate 6-mile hike. Free program. This program is in partnership with Wawayanda State Park staff.

Wildlife Conservation Day Hike - Sunday, December 4th @ 9:00 AM
Highlands Preserve / Surprise Lake - Hewitt, NJ 

Celebrate wildlife conservation with a walk on the wild side and enjoy a late fall woodland hike. This is a moderately challenging 6-mile hike. Free program.

Ugly Sweater Hike - Saturday, December 10th @ 9:00 AM
Ringwood State Park / Red Trail - Ringwood, NJ 

Dig out your ugliest sweater and join us for an exhilarating early morning hike at beautiful Ringwood State Park. This is a moderate 3-mile hike. Free program.


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