Great Swamp White Trail
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New Jersey · morris County

Great Swamp White Trail

Wetland-edge route with boardwalk stretches and birding opportunities.

Rating
Length
2.4 mi
Difficulty
2
County
morris
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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.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.7243513, -74.4349761
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Getting There

From Chatham, take Southern Boulevard to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center at 247 Southern Boulevard. The white-blazed trail begins from the center's boardwalk network through the refuge habitats.

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