Great Swamp Orange Trail
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New Jersey · morris County

Great Swamp Orange Trail

Flat wildlife refuge trail through marsh and woodland habitat.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
2
County
morris
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About This Trail

A flat trail through the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge’s diverse marsh and woodland habitat in the heart of Morris County. The route offers excellent birding opportunities with observation blinds and boardwalk sections. A tranquil nature walk in a nationally significant wetland just 26 miles from Manhattan.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.7170795, -74.4605834
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Getting There

From Chatham, take Long Hill Road south to the Wildlife Observation Center Access Road on the west side. Park at the lot and follow the orange-blazed trail through the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

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