Mahlon Dickerson Blue Trail
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New Jersey · morris County

Mahlon Dickerson Blue Trail

Long mixed-terrain route through northern New Jersey highlands habitat.

Rating
Length
6.2 mi
Difficulty
5
County
morris
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About This Trail

A long mixed-terrain route through Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Morris County’s largest park at over 3,200 acres in the northern Highlands. The trail crosses rocky ridges, wetlands, and forest featuring New Jersey’s highest county-park elevation. Well-suited for those seeking a longer, quieter North Jersey hike.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.9845046, -74.198758
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Getting There

From I-80, take Exit 34 to Route 15 North. Turn right onto Weldon Road and continue to the Saffin Pond parking area on the right at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson Township.

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