Find Trails > New Jersey > Hackettstown > Hackettstown Horseback Riding Trails

Hackettstown, NJ Horseback Riding Trails and Maps

2164 Reviews

Looking for the best Horseback Riding trails around Hackettstown?

Find the top rated horseback riding trails in Hackettstown, whether you're looking for an easy short horseback riding trail or a long horseback riding trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a horseback riding trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Go to:

Map Search

Relevance
Name
Length
Most Popular

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

2.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder

Columbia Trail

15 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

73.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Great Valley Trail

4.3 mi

State: NJ

Dirt, Grass

Lake Iliff Trail

1.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

19.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

8.5 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Old Erie Path

3 mi

State: NY

Dirt, Gravel

Pennypack Trail

16.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Perkiomen Trail

20.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail

6.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Sussex Branch Trail

21.2 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Tyler State Park Trails

10.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Union Transportation Trail

9.3 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail

4 mi

State: NJ

Ballast

Forks Township Recreation Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt

Henry Hudson Trail

22.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Gravel

Kingston Branch Loop Trail

1.75 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Mosholu-Pelham Greenway

10.3 mi

State: NY

Asphalt

Ogden Mine Railroad Path

2.7 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Accordion

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

26.5 mi

State: NY

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Patriots' Path

74.4 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Paulinskill Valley Trail

27 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Slate Heritage Trail

3.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Sullivan O&W Rail Trail

20.65 mi

State: NY

Asphalt, Grass, Gravel

Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park

2 mi

State: NY

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips

Basha Kill Rail Trail (Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long Path)

5.5 mi

State: NY

Dirt, Grass

Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail

2.3 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail The Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail passes through hardwood forests and affords views of the valley below to the right. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ...	NJ	2.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder	8 reviews
	Columbia Trail The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath the 15 miles of the trail that spans rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along...	NJ	15 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	135 reviews
	Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail Spanning 73.6 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails. A portion...	NJ	73.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	119 reviews
	Great Valley Trail The Great Valley Trail, built on the former Lehigh & New England Railroad, offers an unpaved, natural experience through quiet woodlands between the townships of Hampton and Frankford. Although...	NJ	4.3 mi	Dirt, Grass	6 reviews
	Lake Iliff Trail This is the first phase of the proposed Lehigh & Hudson River Rail Trail. The second phase will connect Hillside Park to Kittatinny Valley State Park. It is hoped that there will be an eventual...	NJ	1.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
	Lawrence Hopewell Trail The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...	NJ	19.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	12 reviews
	Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. There are 8.5 miles of...	NJ	8.5 mi	Asphalt	28 reviews
	Old Erie Path The Old Erie Path reveals spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley as the rail-trail rolls along cliffs that border the river’s western shore. Although fairly short, it joins two other...	NY	3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	10 reviews
	Pennypack Trail The Pennypack Trail travels through wooded parks on the outskirts of Philadelphia, following the wooded banks of Pennypack Creek to its mouth where it joins the expansive Delaware River. Deriving its...	PA	16.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone	55 reviews
	Perkiomen Trail Closure Notice: Northern portions of the trail are closed due to flooding. Stay up to date on this closure by visiting the Montgomery County page. The Perkiomen Trail spans 20.6 miles throughout...	PA	20.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	71 reviews
	Plainfield Township Recreation Trail You’ve heard of the Steel Belt and the Sun Belt. The 6.7-mile Plainfield Township Recreation Trail passes through an area known as the Slate Belt. The quantity and quality of local slate made this...	PA	6.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel	27 reviews
	Sussex Branch Trail The Sussex Branch Trail is a 21.2-mile trail that runs between Branchville and Byram in northern New Jersey. Following a former railroad corridor, the surface of the unpaved trail is a mix of dirt,...	NJ	21.2 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	43 reviews
	Tyler State Park Trails Tyler State Park, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, covers over 1,700 acres on the grounds of an old farm in a charming woodland setting. The park features a network of interconnected trails,...	PA	10.8 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	8 reviews
	Union Transportation Trail The Union Transportation Trail operates as an easement granted by the utility company, and the power line runs along the length of the trail. Users heading out on a hot summer day should take...	NJ	9.3 mi	Crushed Stone	33 reviews
	Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail The Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail runs for 4 miles through streambeds and forests of the Black River Wildlife Management Area. The straight multi-use trail offers access to other trails...	NJ	4 mi	Ballast	19 reviews
	Forks Township Recreation Trail The Forks Township Recreation Trail follows the an old right-of-way of the former Lehigh & New England Railroad. Starting at the trail's midpoint behind the Riverview Country Club in Easton, you'll...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	10 reviews
	Henry Hudson Trail The tree-lined 22.6-mile Henry Hudson Trail is the definition of scenic variety. Traversing both urban and natural environments, the route passes wetlands, streams, fields, and the Garden State...	NJ	22.6 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	89 reviews
	Kingston Branch Loop Trail The Kingston Branch Loop Trail is a trip up one side and down the other of the scenic tree-lined Delaware and Raritan Canal. The eastern half of the loop follows the bed of the Rocky Hill Railroad and...	NJ	1.75 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	8 reviews
	Mosholu-Pelham Greenway The Mosholu-Pelham Greenway connects several parks and recreational opportunities in New York City's north and central Bronx neighborhoods. A portion of the trail is also part of the growing East...	NY	10.3 mi	Asphalt	5 reviews
	Ogden Mine Railroad Path The Ogden Mine Railroad Path is located in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, a unit of the Morris County Park Commission. The trail follows an old railroad bed through hardwood forests, past ponds,...	NJ	2.7 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	7 reviews

Accordion

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail spans 26.5 miles across West Chester County, NY. It is often a singletrack dirt pathway that winds through communities and trees and provides an oasis of green just north...	NY	26.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	18 reviews
Patriots' Path The Patriots' Path covers roughly 74.4 miles of terrain (including all of the many trail spurs) and is open to mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. The multi-use trails...	NJ	74.4 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	20 reviews
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley Trail follows a creek by the same name through a section of rural New Jersey with a strong German influence. In fact, the word kill is Dutch for “riverbed or stream channel.”...	NJ	27 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	73 reviews
Slate Heritage Trail The Slate Heritage Trail is built on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, which opened in 1874 and transported slate products from quarries in northern Lehigh County to Slatington to connect with the...	PA	3.3 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007, the Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of historical sites...	NJ	7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	12 reviews
Sullivan O&W Rail Trail The Sullivan O&W Trail runs for 20.65 miles in Sullivan County in 7 distinct sections along the NY O&W Railroad Main Line and Port Jervis-Kingston Branch rights-of-way. The Sullivan O&W Rail Trail...	NY	20.65 mi	Asphalt, Grass, Gravel	4 reviews
Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park The Samuel G. Fisher Mount Ivy Environmental Park offers a hiking trail along a former right-of-way of the NY & NJ Railroad. The trail is entirely wooded and offers views of nearby wildlife and...	NY	2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Woodchips	4 reviews
Basha Kill Rail Trail (Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long Path) The Basha Kill Rail Trail is part of the Sullivan O&W Trail, which runs for 20.65 miles in Sullivan County in 7 distinct sections along the previous O&W Railroad Main Line and Port Jervis...	NY	5.5 mi	Dirt, Grass	1 reviews
Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail The Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail is 2.3 miles long with a gravel surface. Following a former rail corridor, the trail runs through woods and fields. About the Route The northern end of the...	NJ	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Highlands Rail Trail

Awesome surface!

May, 2026 by mythreesonsccb

This rail-trail is terrific! I use an electric scooter so the surface is important and this blacktop was easily navigable. At one end of the trail is an Irish pub for a fun meal stop- we turned around there to Irish music right after St. Paddy’s Day. Park at Dody Road Haskell. Length was great for us but you may want a longer ride/walk.

Hudson River Greenway

A great ride over the GWB to Hudson

April, 2026 by kaiser

Started in FortLee Nj , biked over the GWB took a few roads to get to the Hudson greenway . The venture was very picturesque throughout the entire ride , many things to see & do . We ended up going to Chelsea and 505 W 23 rd st to a very nice place to grab a bite & water at the Wildflower . I will do again .

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail

A Beautiful Trail ...

February, 2026 by robertino

The trail is actually park path and is not a rail trail. So, there are plenty of twists and curves that make for a fun and interesting ride. Only the pathway on the dam is a straightaway, and the view from it will stop you in your tracks.

The path is generally smooth: it was re-paved 2 years ago. I say "generally" because, inexplicably, they left a half-mile that remains pitted and worn out.

You'll see a lot of wildlife on this trail -- deer, geese, foxes (two and four legged), seagulls, squirrels, chipmunks, all species of birds, free-ranging children -- and, of course, the lake is beautiful and is almost always in sight. There are lots of benches and picnic tables right along the path. It's all absolutely breathtaking.

But -- and this is a big but! 😯 -- DO NOT ride this path on a weekend when the weather is nice. Half of Doylestown will be on it strolling, walking their dogs, meandering, lollygagging, rollerblading, yakking, eating, making love on and sitting in this path -- and, as a cyclist, it's frustrating and not even close to being enjoyable at such times.

The best time -- the only time! -- to ride this trail is on weekdays before 5pm. If, however, you're a cold cruiser or a rain rider, the path will be all yours any day of the week! Enjoy!

Accordion

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail

I'd like that several years ago with a friend andonly knew it then as Peace Valley Park Trail

February, 2026 by dnnyedy

I'd like that several years ago with a friend andonly knew it then as Peace Valley Park Trail

D&L Trail

Seriously a fun and beautiful toe path trail that puts you in the middle of the Delaware River and the canal..stop in quaint villages ( ie: New Hope, Lambertville) for a bit to eat or stay the night

January, 2026 by joerolland_tl

Seriously a fun and beautiful toe path trail that puts you in the middle of the Delaware River and the canal..stop in quaint villages ( ie: New Hope, Lambertville) for a bit to eat or stay the night

202 Parkway Trail

Nice trail to log some miles but fyi there's no cover from the sun and worse yet not place to sit down ie: parkbench etc

January, 2026 by joerolland_tl

Nice trail to log some miles but fyi there's no cover from the sun and worse yet not place to sit down ie: parkbench etc

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

D & L rail/canal trail

December, 2025 by toddengland

I just rode a portion of the trail from West Trenton to 2 miles north of Stockton. The path was a packed gravel path wide enough to drive a car down. The grade is very minimal the section I rode on. There are great views of the Delaware river the entire way. I would suggest browsing around the town of Lambertville. There are many quaint shops and restaurants to visit.

Perkiomen Trail

The perk

December, 2025 by twinbonz5

The hardest part is making it over springmount. I love the trail. I do it often. Made the 45 miles.

Union Transportation Trail

UTT on a windy day

November, 2025 by johnsmithfromjersey

Started at the southern terminus & rode all the way up and back. It’s a nice trail in pretty decent shape, pretty flat in most places (but not all). Chilly & Windy. If you like wind try riding your bike across these farm fields in the middle of November.

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

Addition to very picturesque trail

November, 2025 by kaiser

The trail from Milford start point is on k for a few miles but turns to a rocky narrow trail not suitable for a bike , Start at Conashaugh trail head there is only 1 area where you have to walk down 1 set of stairs and go up another otherwise it get great .I wanted to add although I was able have a good ride on my mountain bike I would not recommend the use of any road bike .

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

Very picturesque good trail .

November, 2025 by kaiser

This is a good trail & I would have enjoyed more if it were warmer and I did not ride in gale force winds. Bikers do yourself a favor from Milford grab a bite or drink as you have no food or drink areas until the end unless you ride when Dingmans campsite is open , you may get something there . Proceed 209 S to Conashaugh trail head unload and go south from there you will have about 18 miles to the end.

Union Transportation Trail

Union Transportation trail

October, 2025 by toddengland

I rode this trail on 10/26. It is fine crushed stone with a paved section that heads toward New Egypt. Good ride with some minor grade changes. The ride took a little over 2 hours to complete. Bathrooms and parking areas were nicely spaced on the trail.

View more reviews