Looking for a gentle hike that’ll please both avid enthusiasts and nervous novices alike? We recommend the Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve Campground Loop Trail near Glen Gardner, New Jersey. This 1.4-mile long trail is not particularly long and is fairly flat, but it offers the prettiest sights, including wildflower fields, a lake, and a waterfall. Plus, it’s lightly trafficked, meaning you can really take in the quiet beauty of nature on this hike and spot some interesting animals, like a variety of turtles and birds.

The Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve Campground Loop Trail may be short and easy — but trust us, it packs a punch.
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You wander past the prettiest fields along the route and get an eyeful of lush greenery.
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There is an abundance of wildflowers here, adding color to the landscape.
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Along the way, the scenery does switch up. You'll wander past a little brook.
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There's even a waterfall — it freezes up in the winter, but it almost makes it prettier, right?
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And there's a lake on the hike, too! It's so beautiful and peaceful here.
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You really get to experience all types of nature on this pleasant hike.
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Keep your eyes open — you never know what you may see on this trail!
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Some things to keep in mind on the Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve Campground Loop Trail: It is accessible all year round. Snowshoeing is a fun option in the winter if it’s snowy, too! Dogs are welcome – but they need to be leashed. And watch out for ticks — as you always should around high grass in New Jersey.

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Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve, 30 Pleasant Grove Rd, Port Murray, NJ 07865, USA