Family Friendly Hiking Routes
near Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Recommended Routes, Photos, & More
![The Delaware Water Gap comes alive in the autumn. Interstate 80 (seen below and on the left side of the Delaware River) puts drivers right in the action.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7029055_smallMed_1554919813.jpg?cache=1725102893)
Mt. Tammany Summit
3.4 mi 5.5 km • 1,151' Up 350.73 m Up • 1,182' Down 360.36 m Down
![Castle Craig on a chilly fall day](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7053589_smallMed_1555703731.jpg?cache=1725708889)
Castle Craig
2.8 mi 4.5 km • 644' Up 196.41 m Up • 644' Down 196.37 m Down
![One of many wonderful views along Cliff Park Trail, which overlooks the Delaware River into New Jersey.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7033727_smallMed_1554998593.jpg?cache=1725103027)
Best of Cliff Park and Raymondskill Falls
7.8 mi 12.6 km • 1,247' Up 380.16 m Up • 1,230' Down 374.94 m Down
![Muhlenberg sunrise.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7016220_smallMed_1554827407.jpg?cache=1725707799)
Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
5.7 mi 9.2 km • 300' Up 91.4 m Up • 300' Down 91.4 m Down
![A view from the Observation Platform during the summer.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7052911_smallMed_1555697418.jpg?cache=1725708867)
Silver Lake and Observation Platform
1.0 mi 1.6 km • 55' Up 16.69 m Up • 55' Down 16.63 m Down
![A few steps onto the Appalachian Trail Boardwalk and this view already makes it a perfect morning.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7029037_smallMed_1554919786.jpg?cache=1725708126)
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk to Warwick Turnpike Shuttle
8.8 mi 14.1 km • 1,784' Up 543.87 m Up • 1,030' Down 314.07 m Down
![Skippack Creek](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7050576_smallMed_1555690974.jpg?cache=1725103525)
Skippack Creek Full Loop
4.7 mi 7.5 km • 355' Up 108.32 m Up • 357' Down 108.74 m Down
![Reflections.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7019769_smallMed_1554837188.jpg?cache=1725102650)
Two Ponds Loop
1.5 mi 2.5 km • 110' Up 33.39 m Up • 106' Down 32.27 m Down
![Intersection with the Blue Trail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7046202_smallMed_1555534216.jpg?cache=1725103392)
Batsto White Trail
4.2 mi 6.7 km • 127' Up 38.58 m Up • 125' Down 38.21 m Down
![High Point Monument from Observation Platform.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7036618_smallMed_1555022695.jpg?cache=1725103110)
Appalachian Trail to Observation Platform
2.0 mi 3.3 km • 273' Up 83.07 m Up • 272' Down 82.98 m Down
![Small stream crossings with the pup, after a rainy morning.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7043500_smallMed_1555108384.jpg?cache=1725103313)
Rocky Run - Longwall Loop
3.0 mi 4.8 km • 306' Up 93.29 m Up • 303' Down 92.45 m Down
![Ringing rocks in winter](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7076818_smallMed_1612754800.jpg?cache=1725709631)
Ringing Rocks Loop
0.9 mi 1.4 km • 129' Up 39.33 m Up • 130' Down 39.57 m Down
![Crater Lake: A remarkable glacial body of water that makes all seem right with the world.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7031811_smallMed_1554931816.jpg?cache=1725102972)
Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond
3.2 mi 5.1 km • 392' Up 119.53 m Up • 389' Down 118.56 m Down
Red Trail
5.9 mi 9.5 km • 60' Up 18.17 m Up • 60' Down 18.39 m Down
![IMG_9520_1_2_tonemapped](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7066829_smallMed_1580936256.jpg?cache=1725104016)
John Heinz: East Loop
3.7 mi 6.0 km • 60' Up 18.23 m Up • 60' Down 18.21 m Down
![Statue of Tedyuscung](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7046877_smallMed_1555535884.jpg?cache=1725103414)
North Wissahickon Loop
5.7 mi 9.2 km • 779' Up 237.42 m Up • 754' Down 229.91 m Down
![Even when it's a bit hazy on hot humid days, you can still enjoy nice views of the Hudson from the Lower Trail.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7029187_smallMed_1554920112.jpg?cache=1725102897)
Rockwood Hall Short Loop
1.3 mi 2.2 km • 139' Up 42.4 m Up • 139' Down 42.33 m Down
![One of many wonderful views along Cliff Park Trail, which overlooks the Delaware River into New Jersey.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7033727_smallMed_1554998593.jpg?cache=1725103027)
Cliff Park Loop
2.7 mi 4.4 km • 340' Up 103.67 m Up • 350' Down 106.69 m Down
![Tyler State Park](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7075460_smallMed_1607655016.jpg?cache=1725104279)
Tyler State Park Loop
4.3 mi 6.9 km • 400' Up 122.05 m Up • 399' Down 121.75 m Down
![Interesting ruins of a small 18th century stone cottage.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7036373_smallMed_1555022238.jpg?cache=1725103103)
Tyler Arboretum Loop
5.4 mi 8.7 km • 617' Up 187.95 m Up • 617' Down 187.95 m Down
![Steep descent into the stream. During August the greens are incredibly vibrant!](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7035262_smallMed_1555019063.jpg?cache=1725103069)
Thompson Park Big Loop Trail
2.4 mi 3.8 km • 167' Up 50.75 m Up • 167' Down 50.92 m Down
![lower part of the rattlesnake swamp trail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7044211_smallMed_1555109816.jpg?cache=1725103335)
Rattlesnake Swamp - AT Loop
4.8 mi 7.7 km • 450' Up 137.11 m Up • 452' Down 137.86 m Down
![Lower Indian Ladder Falls](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7064461_smallMed_1573344739.jpg?cache=1725103937)
Hornbecks Creek Trail
2.1 mi 3.5 km • 96' Up 29.31 m Up • 96' Down 29.26 m Down
![View from the intersection of Dam Trail and White Trail.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7083645_smallMed_1654996689.jpg?cache=1725104521)
Marsh Creek Dam Hike
3.7 mi 5.9 km • 195' Up 59.54 m Up • 195' Down 59.53 m Down
![Knox Farm at Valley Forge National Historical Park.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7009671_smallMed_1554396941.jpg?cache=1725102446)
Valley Creek and Knox Farm
1.0 mi 1.6 km • 67' Up 20.37 m Up • 71' Down 21.77 m Down
![The local cycling club works with the NFS to keep the trail clear of trees.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7009683_smallMed_1554830831.jpg?cache=1725101681)
Orchard/Hamilton/Pioneer Loop
6.4 mi 10.3 km • 682' Up 207.74 m Up • 698' Down 212.9 m Down