The Hike To New Jersey's Pretty Little Perrineville Lake Is Short And Sweet
By Kim Magaraci|Published August 02, 2022
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
A lot of people love the idea of hiking but have no idea where to start. If you would like to start getting out to enjoy nature more but feel overwhelmed at the idea of tackling hard hikes at the Water Gap or in the Skylands, why not start a little smaller? Perrineville Lake Park is in Monmouth County, and it offers easy trails that show off beautiful views.
Perrineville Lake Park is a patch of beautifully preserved forest and wetlands in Monmouth County, and it's worth a visit if you want to take a relaxing stroll through nature.
While there are multiple trails that offer biking, hiking, and other usage, the prettiest trail is the short 1.5 mile loop that takes hikers down to the park's namesake lake.
The trail starts off pretty gradually, and it follows an old farm road down to the beautiful Perrineville Lake.
If you hike here frequently, it's fun to watch how the fields, grasses, wildflowers, and trees change with the seasons. This is a favorite destination for photographers in the fall.