Name: Lenape Trail
Rating: 4.0

“A long point-to-point trail that traverses the length of the preserve.”

— Freddy Arsenault

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail can start at either the Locust Grove or Mayapple Hill Parking Lots. Follow the yellow blazes - if you're starting from the Mayapple Hill parking lot, head south. As you can see, the Lenape Trail does travel further north, terminating at Rt. 10, but most folks simply start/finish at the Mayapple Hill parking lot. This is a great out-and-back trail, though it can get very technical at times due to larger root systems, loose rocks, and terrain grade. Get ready for a handful of good climbs, too!

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Land Manager: Essex County Parks - South Mountain Reservation

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Feb 3, 2019

Christopher Smitelli

Nice trail sandwiched between suburban Jersey. Pretty frozen waterfalls, abundant bird life and calm deer made for a nice leisurely 8 mile hike. 7.9mi

Jan 17, 2019

Christopher Klingaman

Took the Lenape trail south, then back north using the Rahway River trail. 13mi

Jun 12, 2018

Lea Hairston

Apr 21, 2018

Mariska ter Haak

Mar 24, 2018

Giselle Wasserman

Dec 17, 2017

Mark Nelson

Aug 13, 2017