Some trails are good for avid hiking enthusiasts, and some trails are meant for, well, not-so-avid hiking enthusiasts. But that doesn’t mean a trail isn’t good or exciting if it’s an easier one – it can still surprise you with certain features.
One such trail is the Warren-Highlands Trail to the Marble Ice Cave, located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This is not a long or difficult hike, but it is still an incredibly beautiful trek through the forest. There’s a gorgeous river to pause and reflect at, a lot of bird-watching opportunities, and best of all, an ice cave. And it’s good for all ages!
Accessing the Marble Hill Ice Cave via the Warren-Highlands Trail is actually super easy.
Brian Coyne/AllTrails The loop trail is less than a mile long, plus the elevation gain is only 374 feet.
Of course, just because it’s an easy trail doesn’t mean it’s not a beautiful hike, regardless of the season.
Scott Zimmerman/AllTrails
The highlight is the Marble Ice Cave itself.
S Rind/AllTrails The cave looks pretty ominous from afar, but it’s actually super cool once you get into it!
There are all sorts of interesting rock formations inside.
Scott Zimmerman/AllTrails
And of course, there are the icicles. Look at how stunning they are!
Lisa Franklin/AllTrails It’s like a setting from a fairytale.
These ice formations are really stealing the show. They are really magical.
Lisa Franklin/AllTrails The icicles aren’t always there, though - just a warning.
Regardless, exploring the cave is such a fun activity.
S Rind/AllTrails
Things to keep in mind: The trail is best used from March until October, it can get a little slippery at certain points, and finding the entrance can be a tad difficult, according to AllTrails reviewers. Be prepared!
Brian Coyne/AllTrails
The loop trail is less than a mile long, plus the elevation gain is only 374 feet.
Scott Zimmerman/AllTrails
S Rind/AllTrails
The cave looks pretty ominous from afar, but it’s actually super cool once you get into it!
Lisa Franklin/AllTrails
It’s like a setting from a fairytale.
The icicles aren’t always there, though - just a warning.
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