Are you looking for a hidden gem of a park in New Jersey? We have just the one in mind for your next outing. Hacklebarney State Park offers hiking trails, fishing in the Black River, and several small waterfalls.

Picturesque Hacklebarney State Park can be found in Long Valley, approximately 40 miles west of Newark, New Jersey.
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Good fishing is available year-round here in the Black River, which flows through a glacial valley. In the spring and fall, the river is stocked with trout. Brook trout is the state fish of New Jersey.
Hacklebarney State Park includes several hiking trails covering five miles of scenic terrain at the northern edge.
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The trails vary in length and difficulty. You may encounter some fly fishermen as you follow the path.
The rocky wetlands provide a home for deer, black bears, foxes, and over 100 species of birds, among other wildlife.
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Behold the behemoth and little bitty boulders, beckoning the hikers who pass to have a climb.
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Before becoming a popular fishing and hiking destination, Hacklebarney State Park was an iron ore mining site.
Rinehart Brook and Trout Brook converge in the park at the Black River, creating a series of small waterfalls for your viewing pleasure.
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Some of the waterfalls are visible from the hiking trails. You can bring your leashed pup with you too.
In the winter, you can try your hand at some cross-country skiing.
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Bring your skis and forge your own trail.

For your next outing, Hacklebarney State Park will not disappoint. And who can resist a name like that? It exudes fun. For more information, visit the New Jersey State Park Service website. If you need some refreshments after your outdoor excursion, head to Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor and Hacklebarney Cider Mill, Bakery, and Farm Store in Chester, New Jersey.

To learn about more interesting state parks to visit in New Jersey, read These 12 State Parks In New Jersey Will Knock Your Socks Off.

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Hacklebarney State Park, 119 Hacklebarney Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853, USA