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Great Swamp White Trail
Wetland-edge route with boardwalk stretches and birding opportunities.
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Great Swamp Orange Trail
Flat wildlife refuge trail through marsh and woodland habitat.
Cheesequake Green Trail
Mixed forest and marsh-edge loop in a classic central NJ park.
Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail
Gentle multi-use trail along brook corridor and meadows.
About This Trail
A wetland-edge route with boardwalk stretches through the 7,768-acre Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County. The trail winds through marsh, swamp forest, and open meadow habitats that support over 240 bird species. The refuge was famously saved from becoming a jetport in the 1960s.
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Nearby Trails
Great Swamp Orange Trail
Flat wildlife refuge trail through marsh and woodland habitat.
Cheesequake Green Trail
Mixed forest and marsh-edge loop in a classic central NJ park.
Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail
Gentle multi-use trail along brook corridor and meadows.
Watchung Reservation History Trail
Rolling woodland trail network route with historic site connections.
Patriots Path Morristown Segment
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