Are you looking for a winter activity to escape the hustle and bustle of downhill skiing or just want to try something new? Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are fun activities to add to your winter bucket list. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great ways for families to get outdoors, explore and enjoy winter together. Below are tips on how to get your family outdoors and onto the trails to cross-country ski or snowshoe this season. Here is your guide Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Trails in Central NJ.

Tips for Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

• Get familiar with the gear and consider renting equipment if possible.
• Dress for the weather.
• Stay hydrated.
• Bring snacks.
• Use groomed trails.
• Keep your trip short and choose an easy route.
• Learn how to balance before adding in pole coordination.
• Learn how to get up properly.
• Practice to reinforce skills.
• Keep expectations low.
• Have fun!

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Trails in Central NJ

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great winter activities when there is enough snow and conditions are favorable. 

Know Before You Go: Be sure to look into local regulations before heading out. Call ahead to confirm conditions. (Six inches or more of snow is usually required.) Many of the locations below require you to bring your own equipment.

Hunterdon County

Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville, NJ
609-737-0623
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Hunterdon County Arboretum
Lebanon, NJ
(908) 782-1158
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Clover Hill Park
Flemington, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Cold Brook Reserve
Lebanon, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Columbia Trail
High Bridge, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Crystal Springs Preserve
Glen Gardner, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Deer Path Park & Round Mountain Section
Flemington, NJ
(908) 782-1158
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Hoffman Park
Hampton, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Landsdown Meadows & Trail
Clinton, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Miquin Woods Preserve
Glen Gardner, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Point Mountain Reservation
Lebanon Township, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Schick Reserve
Milford, NJ
(908) 782-1158
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

South Branch Reservation
Clinton, NJ
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Teetertown Preserve
Port Murray, NJ
(908) 782-1158
Cross-country skiing, bring your own equipment

Monmouth County

Clayton Park
(Imlaystown) Upper Freehold, NJ
609-259-5794 
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Hartshorne Woods Park
Highlands, NJ (Rocky Point Entrance)
Locust, NJ (Buttermilk Valley Entrance)
Locust, NJ (Claypit Creek)
732-872-0336
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Holmdel Park
Holmdel, NJ
732-946-9562
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Huber Woods Park
Locust (Middletown Twp.), NJ
732-872- 0336
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment  

Shark River Park
Wall, NJ
732-922-4080
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Tatum Park
Middletown, NJ
732-216-0330  
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Thompson Park
Lincroft, NJ
732-842-4000
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, equipment rentals available

Turkey Swamp Park
Freehold, NJ
732-462-9265
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment

Somerset County

Duke Farms
Hillsborough, NJ
(908) 722-3700
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring your own equipment