Lenape Trail hiking , New Jersey, United States

Why hike at Lenape Trail ?

The lenape trail is a trail connecting Newark, New Jersey with Roseland, New Jersey. It was established in 1982. It is the fifth longest trail in the state behind the Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail, the Appalachian Trail, the completed section of the Highlands Trail in the state and the Batona Trail. The lenape trail traverses Newark and its suburbs, as well as the Watchung Mountains and Passaic Meadows. Because of the steepness of the Watchung Mountains and the flood-prone nature of the Passaic Meadows, the former basin of Glacial Lake Passaic, these areas have remained much less developed than the rest of the northeastern part of the state. This trail therefore offers hikers an opportunity to see cultural and historical sites of an urban trail, as well as large natural and undeveloped areas. The trail's proximity to New York City and the various ridges it traverses, including Forest Hill, Orange Mountain (part of First Watchung Mountain), and Second Watchung Mountain, offer many views of the skyline. The lenape trail forms a segment of the Liberty-Water Gap Trail and incorporates the West Essex Trail, the lenape trail's only rail-to-trail section. The lenape trail also connects with Morris County's Patriots Path trail system on its western terminus.

The lenape trail is a hiking trail in New Jersey that follows the route of the Lenape people, who were the original inhabitants of the area. The trail is about 12 miles long, and it passes through some beautiful scenery, including forests, rivers, and meadows. The trail is well-maintained and easy to follow, and it's a great place for a hike or a nature walk.

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