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New Jersey Is One Of The Best States For Hiking

Author Jeff Gorra

The autumn months are great for hiking. The weather is a bit cooler, and the changing foliage serves a picturesque backdrop. Over the summer, Why This Place detailed the ten best states for hiking in the country, and New Jersey made the list.

Why This Place explained how they determined which states earned the right to be named the best for hiking. An index score was created to give all 50 US states a score out of 100.

The areas examined covered a broad range of hiking conditions that are essential for a great hiking experience. This included the number of hiking trails in the state, the average rainfall, average temperature, waterfalls in the area, and the state and national park coverage.

The northeast faired very well in this data. Five of the top ten states were in this region. Connecticut claimed the top spot, scoring a 73.98 out of 100.

New Jersey Ranked 5th

Why This Place highlighted New Jersey’s hiking trails. They reported 650 per 1,000 square miles, specifically. “It also has nine waterfalls per 1,000 square miles and 8.14% of its total area is covered by state and national parks,” they explained. Other notable impressive scores for the Garden State include an average temperature of 53.6 degrees. Furthermore, 8.14% of the state is covered by state and national parks.

Perhaps learning that New Jersey has been named one of the best states for hiking now has you itching to lace up your boots. To help you decide where to hike,  All Trails has a detailed list of where to go. Their ten best trails in New Jersey cover a lot of ground. The list details if the course is hard or moderate in addition to how many miles you can expect.

Mount Tammany was selected by All Trails as the number one place to go. “The trail offers sweeping views of the Delaware Water Gap, without too much of a challenge,” they state.

2 New Jersey Destinations Among The Best For Solo Travel

There are some major benefits to taking a trip by yourself. The solitude gives you time to clear your mind and gather your thoughts. And it also enables you to create your own schedule, taking in the sights you set out for. Good Housekeeping published a report that details America’s best places for solo travel, and New Jersey was all over this list.

By The Numbers

In addition, Fifty Grande recently conducted a solo travel survey. They found that “52% of respondents said they planned to take a solo trip before the end of the year, and 64% of them planned to take that trip in America.” Furthermore, they found that 40% of those that participated in their survey answered “10” on a scale of 1-10 on how comfortable they were to travel alone. 83% said answered a 7 or above.

Other interesting items to note were 89% of the people had already taken a solo trip. The main reason was to “explore a new place and/or immerse in a local culture.” 22.9% said they traveled alone because it was “more fun when I’m 100% in control.”

Moreover, 52% of people plan on traveling solo before the end of the year. Much of that will be within the United States, Fifty Grande shows.

New Jersey is filled with areas that are prime for solo travel exploring. Of course, Atlantic City has a major nightlife scene. There are pristine golf courses all throughout the state, some of which are in close proximity to New York City (if you want to head in for dinner or a show). Finally, there are miles of beachside attractions along the Atlantic and historic sites deep in the heart of the Garden State. So, let’s take a look at the two New Jersey destinations that were named best for solo travel. They happen to over a hundred and thirty miles away from each other, and vastly different in terms of what you can explore there.

  • Princeton

    Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. “Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777.” The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.

    Carnegie lake in Princeton, New Jersey featuring old bridge on the background

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  • Cape May

    “Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park,” Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It’s very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery’s, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.

    Cape May branded Lifeboat on the beach with the ocean in the back

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Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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