Best Hikes with Children in New Jersey

* Guidebook to 85 hikes in New Jersey chosen for kid appeal

* Short, fun hikes between 1 to 8 miles, clearly rated easy to difficult

* Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natural world



From the northern highlands of New Jersey to the beaches and pine barrens in the south, this popular guidebook is written from a child's eye view (but always emphasizes safety). Kids can check out an accessible beaver colony along the trail at Heddon Park; scamper over huge boulders while overlooking the Hudson River; or look for ersatz diamonds on a Cape May Beach. Trail descriptions in Best Hikes with Children in New Jerseyhighlight points of interest, opportunities for learning about nature on the trail, best places to camp or fish, and more.