Top rated Hiking areas in Clifton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Clifton

Experience the best that Clifton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 66 places from Hiking area category.

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Forest Park Hiking Trails

Hiking area

👍👍 I can't believe we have such a nice and cozy park around the city other than prospect and central park! Just be careful since the trees are super tall, GPS and signal might be unavailable sometimes.

5.00 (32 reviews) (~31.87 km from centre)

Wyanokie High Point

Hiking area

👍👍 Trails are marked well till the top. Once you reach the top after 2.3 miles of hike, you'll feel totally rewarded. It's one of the best views of New Jersey you can ever get ! Watch more on YouTube: Karma Rayshar

4.90 (104 reviews) (~26.39 km from centre)

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

This 1700s beacon & keeper's house with a small gift shop is popular for sunset walks & photography.

4.80 (704 reviews) (~46.18 km from centre)

Appalachian Trail Boardwalk

Hiking area

👍👍 This is the furthest place to park to start the trail for Stairway to heaven. If you want to skip the boardwalk and bridges, you can park in the hikers lot, close to the barn, which is almost a halfway point to the top. Parking here is in the shoulder along the guardrail, there are no bathrooms as s...

4.80 (670 reviews) (~49.65 km from centre)

Giant Stairs Palisades

Hiking area

👍 I was initially a little worried about this hike because of all the reviews but I found it more tedious (at least at the end) than difficult. All of the rocks are big with flat surfaces and were easy to hold on to. Hiking shoes help especially some areas we stepped through mud and puddles. We came o...

4.80 (300 reviews) (~26.27 km from centre)

Marshlands Conservancy

Nature preserve

Large wildlife sanctuary bordering the harbor with a visitor center & 3 miles of hiking paths.

4.80 (165 reviews) (~40.18 km from centre)

Columbia Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 5CityRiderz is a nonprofit organization aimed at health and wellness, community engagement and empowering young people through bike riding. Today we rode Columbia Trail...with the intent to do 20 miles...then decided to do the entire trail...30 miles...so happy we did. We have mostly hybrid bikes fo...

4.80 (164 reviews) (~47.47 km from centre)

Palisades Interstate Park Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 This a hidden gem many don't know about. But truly a relaxing place. You can go for a bike ride, walk on a trail or simply taking in the gorgeous views. Free to visit, not parking fee.

4.80 (154 reviews) (~25.93 km from centre)

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary

Hiking area

👍👍 Great place to enjoy enjoy. Keep up the great work

4.80 (101 reviews) (~43.64 km from centre)

Great Swamp Wildlife Observation Center

Hiking area

👍👍 A great National Wildlife Refuge! The trails offer something for everyone. There are boardwalk trails that elevate you above this swamp, bird blinds, a wonderful visitor center and clean restrooms. It's a good place to bird watch, enjoy the native plants, look for snakes and turtles and just enjoy n...

4.80 (72 reviews) (~31.61 km from centre)

Ramapo Water Tower Ruins

Hiking area

👍👍 Great hiking with Manhattan view

4.80 (67 reviews) (~22.55 km from centre)

Cheesequake State Park Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Several hilly, mostly flat trails to choose from ranging from 1 mi - 3.5 mi. Trails are clean and in good order. Along the way, there is a visitor center with rich history about the area, including stuffed animals. Handicap accessible and clean bathrooms. Friendly staff!

4.80 (62 reviews) (~47.73 km from centre)

Peanut Leap Cascade

Park

👍👍 Getting to the falls isn’t easy. But if you are physically fit and able to go down and up large steps made out of rocks, it is beyond worth it. The steps are uneven and pretty massive at some points, so proper footwear is a must. Also be cognizant that not watching where you’re stepping and falli...

4.80 (41 reviews) (~27.17 km from centre)

Pyramid Mountain

Park

1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~21.33 km from centre)

Sands Point Preserve

Hiking area

Grand 216-acre estate around Great Gatsby era mansion houses with woods, lawns & landscaped gardens.

4.70 (577 reviews) (~39 km from centre)

South Mountain - Fairy Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Great intro hiking trail for toddlers. We took our two daughters there and they really enjoyed finding all the little fairy houses. Coming in at less than a mile walking round trip, I was able to get in approx 2000 steps. My friend Brian, a 43 year old male, offered to dress up as a fairy and swing...

4.70 (486 reviews) (~18.79 km from centre)

Lake Sebago Boat Launch (By PERMIT Only)

State park

👍👍 One of my favorite places in the world (that's saying alot, coming from someone who has explored 117 countries so far). Rich ecosystem with a diverse range of flora and fauna. Great place for hiking, swimming, kayaking, bird watching, picnics, dates, motorcycling, fishing, and more. Perfect for fami...

4.70 (379 reviews) (~37.96 km from centre)

The Loop Playground

Playground

👍👍 Gorgeous park and awesome playground. Lots of things to do for smaller and older kids alike. Also a great amount of close seating available for parents. Would also be a cool place to bring your dog and make it a family event. Will definitely come back.

4.70 (352 reviews) (~25.99 km from centre)

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

War museum

Park at the site of the 1779 Battle of Stony Point featuring a museum & a historic lighthouse.

4.70 (313 reviews) (~45.5 km from centre)

Jockey Hollow Visitor Center

Visitor center

👍👍 Great spot to learn more about the American Revolution. You can have your National Park passport book stamped and kids can earn a junior ranger badge. Clean bathrooms and water bottle refill station too. Took our scouts on a 3 mile hike including visiting the Soldiers Hut, Wick house, and the visit...

4.70 (304 reviews) (~33.67 km from centre)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Clifton, United States