Sussex County is often known for its beautiful nature; the trails show it! These are my top 3 trails to visit in Sussex County.
#3: Swartswood State Park!
Swartswood State Park is a common area for people to visit and enjoy nature. It has excellent trails by the lake and ponds and it is gorgeous overall! You can find it here:
#2: Paulinskill Valley Trail
The Paulinskill Valley Trail is a rail trail, and not only does it have wonderful nature, but it has old technology and bridges you can see from when there was still a train that went through the area. You can start the trail from many different areas, and it goes from Old Station RD to Ceder Lake RD. The trail is about 27 miles in total and connects to other trails on both ends.
#1: Rattlesnake Mountain
A difficult climb that is worth the trip! Rattlesnake Moutain is right by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and there are a few ways to get to it as well! The sight once you get to the top is stunning and my favorite scenic view in New Jersey!
Overall, these trails are perfect for nature seeing, hiking, and strolling. The next time you go on a hike, you may want to think about visiting one of these!