The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference partners with parks and organizes volunteers to create, protect, and promote more than 1,700 miles of public trails.
Hike of the Week
Hike at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
This hike traverses a fascinating wetland located in the heart of Bergen County. (Hike and photo by Daniel Chazin.)
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Trail Mix
Our 90th Anniversary Brunch and Member Meeting: October 16. Click here to RSVP and donate!
Upcoming Trail Workshops: Trail Maintenance 101, Forest Pest Identification, Mechanized Construction, and More! Click here to see the full schedule.
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Featured Story
Trail Conference Aids Revitalization of Lenape Trail in Essex County, NJ
The 34-mile long Lenape Trail connects 18 parks in Essex County and is arguably one of the oldest and most unique ‘urban greenways' in the Northeast. Seventy percent of the trail passes through parkland or other natural areas; the rest is on-street. This 30-year old trail, first blazed in 1979, has been created and maintained nearly single-handedly by Al Kent, a now retired Morris County Parks Department employee. Now, he is getting some help.
