Looking for an outdoor adventure? Well, we have the perfect activity: A semi-challenging hike that takes you past a fairy forest right to a memorable waterfall.
Located near Milburn, New Jersey in the South Mountain Reservation, this hike to Hemlock Falls is sure to alternately delight and exhaust you (in a good way!).
The Hemlock Falls Trail via Lenape (Yellow) Trail, Rahway Trail (White) and River Trail is a fun and moderate hike that takes you right to a waterfall.
Mitch Cohen/Google Local We love that it’s somewhat challenging, but has a lot of interesting features.
The trail winds through the forest, providing you with plenty of shade along the way.
Anindo Chatterjee/AllTrails It’s so quiet and peaceful out here in the woods!
You’ll pass by a lake at one point. It’s a great place to stop and relax.
amaris hazu/AllTrails Keep an eye out for turtles, birds, and fish!
We love that this hike includes a “fairy trail.”
Angela Dumadag/AllTrails For about a half mile through the woods, you can observe little fairy homes built here. The tiny structures are sure to enchant children.
It’s such a unique feature of the trail and adds to the magic of it all.
Michael Peterson/AllTrails Even if you aren’t a child, you’ll want to take your time admiring it all.
In total, this loop trail is about 5.8 miles long and has an elevation of 784 feet.
Sean Zhang/AllTrails That means you do get some views along the way – as well as a workout.
But all that effort pays off when you reach Hemlock Falls. This waterfall is a gorgeous destination.
Mitch Cohen/Google Local Just keep an eye on the weather - if it’s been dry lately, Hemlock Falls won’t look quite as majestic as usual.
The waterfall is definitely the highlight of the trail!
依婷 鄭/AllTrails
The trail is dog-friendly – just keep them on a leash. And keep in mind, the hike is best done from March through October.
Mitch Cohen/Google Local
We love that it’s somewhat challenging, but has a lot of interesting features.
Anindo Chatterjee/AllTrails
It’s so quiet and peaceful out here in the woods!
amaris hazu/AllTrails
Keep an eye out for turtles, birds, and fish!
Angela Dumadag/AllTrails
For about a half mile through the woods, you can observe little fairy homes built here. The tiny structures are sure to enchant children.
Michael Peterson/AllTrails
Even if you aren’t a child, you’ll want to take your time admiring it all.
Sean Zhang/AllTrails
That means you do get some views along the way – as well as a workout.
Just keep an eye on the weather - if it’s been dry lately, Hemlock Falls won’t look quite as majestic as usual.
依婷 鄭/AllTrails
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Address: South Mountain Reservation, Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
