You don’t need to be in amazing shape to enjoy an amazing hike. New Jersey has a variety of shorter trails (some of which are wheelchair and stroller accessible) that almost anyone can enjoy. One of our shortest and most scenic hikes can be found in the lovely little town of Franklin.

The Franklin Park Nature Trail was created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
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The trail offers lovely pond, mountain, and waterfall views.
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You'll even spot a few tiny islands!
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The trail is part of Borough Park and offers its own lot.
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Best of all, this trail is just .25 miles in total! Mostly level, it takes just about 10 minutes to complete.
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There's a bench at the end to relax and you're also welcome to fish.
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If you'd like to take a longer hike, this trail connects to the Eagle Point Loop. Made by local Boy Scout, Sean Inglis, this trail will take your total hike time to 20+ minutes at a casual pace.
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If you don't live nearby, this hike is still worth a drive. It's right next to the Franklin Mineral Museum!
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The perfect choice to kick off hiking season, this short and sweet trail will be fun for the whole family. For a short wildflower hike in New Jersey, click here.

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