Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries

Park Acreage:

275 acres

Trail Miles:

2.3 miles

Trail Uses:

Hiking

Fees:

None

GPS:

40.744685, -74.553339

Not TC maintained

Directions

The Sanctuaries are near Exit 30B of I-287. For driving map and written directions use the Web Map link on this page.

Park Overview

Birds are the principal focus. Three short hiking trails plus the Patriots’ Path that connects to Morristown National Historical Park [Jockey Hollow section]

Trail Overview

There are three blazed trails, ranging from 0.3 to 1.3 miles [total miles: 2.3]. A branch of the Patriots' Path [blue path-and-tree-logo on white] connects to the Jockey Hollow section of the Morristown National Historical Park.

Use the Web Map link on this site for a trail map and trail descriptions. Click to view a detailed description of a hike in the Sanctuaries

Park Description

Owned by the NJ Audubon Society and encompassing 275 acres adjacent to the NJ Brigade Encampment Area at Jockey Hollow, the Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuaries include woodland, field, and floodplain habitat supporting over 200 species of wildlife. Birds are the primary focus of the sanctuaries, but there are also several hiking trails.