What We Taste - Nature Walks

What We Taste

Recommended Nature Walks

Easy: 

Coventry Pond Trail (NJ) .9 miles one way / 1 hour*

Coventry Pond Directions , Coventry Pond Trail Map

About the Trail: This trail follows a road trace that once led to the Coventry Gun Club. Today the trail ends in an open area at Coventry Pond. Years ago, the pond dam was breached; but some engineering beavers have built their own dam in the breached area, bringing the water level back to nearly the original level.

Other Information: Restrooms are located in Millbrook Village.

McDade Recreational Trail - Bushkill Village (PA) 1.7,  one way / 1.5 hours*

McDade Trail Directions , Bushkill Village Trail Map

About the Trail: The McDade Recreational Trail extends most the length of the park and provides views of the river, charming streams, open farm fields, forests, and historic landscapes. The trail offers hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers areas of varied difficulty, from easy to strenuous. With trailheads distributed between ½ and 5 miles apart, this trail offers a section for just about any visitor.

Other Information: Restrooms located at Bushkill Access and Bushkill Meeting Center Parking lot located on either side of the Bushkill Meeting Center. From the left parking lot, walk along route 209 and cross over the bridge. Once you cross the bridge, look for a sign saying MRT on the right.  Follow that and when the trail splits, go to the left. Leashed pets are permitted along the trail except at Milford and Smithfield beaches and between Smithfield Beach and Hialeah late spring to early fall. 

Medium/Difficult - Short: 

Coppermine Trail (NJ) 2 miles one way / 2 hours*

Coppermine Trail Directions , Coppermine Trail Map

About the Trail: The Coppermine Trail climbs steadily up toward the Kittatinny Ridge, past two old copper mines. The trail passes through a hemlock ravine and mixed hardwood forest. The trail also parallels a stream with a number of modest cascades. 

Other Information: The mines are closed to protect bat roosting habitats. No bathroom (closest bathroom at Turtle beach ½ mile up the road). Parking is in a small lot across from the trailhead. You are looking for a red trail blaze. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Medium Difficulty - Long: 

Upper Ridge Road Trail (NJ) 2.5 miles one way / 3 hours*

Upper Ridge Road Trail Directions , Upper Ridge Road Trail Map

About the Trail: The Upper Ridge Road Trail follows a former road, making this a relatively easy hike or horse ride through a forested area.

Other Information: There are no restrooms on this trail. Horses are permitted.

*The average person hikes 2 miles per hour so all of these times are based off of that and the difficulty level of the trail.*

*A "blaze" is a trail marker.*