Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 97 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 4 min
- Coastal
- Waymarked route
Family-Friendly Hikes near Middletown
There are 126 hikes near Middletown in our database that fit. They average 2.8 km and 61 m (200 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.
That is 78 percent of the 161 routes we map near Middletown. They are shorter than the local average, 2.8 km against 6.8 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 61 m (200 ft) against 150 m (492 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 86 m
- Typical duration
- 56 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 91 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 26 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 41 m
- Typical duration
- 27 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 101 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 7 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 67 m
- Typical duration
- 44 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 18 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.0 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 111 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 63 m
- Typical duration
- 41 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 11 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Alpine meadow
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 47 m
- Typical duration
- 31 min
- River
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 92 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- River
- Waymarked route
Easy
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 73 m
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Waterfall
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 48 m
- Typical duration
- 32 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 136 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 30 min
- Mountain
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 115 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 16 min
- Panoramic viewpoint
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 127 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 24 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 94 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 2 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 10 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 128 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 24 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 129 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 25 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 22 m
- Typical duration
- 15 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 70 m
- Typical duration
- 46 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 54 m
- Typical duration
- 35 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 77 m
- Typical duration
- 51 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 55 m
- Typical duration
- 36 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 42 m
- Typical duration
- 27 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 123 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 21 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 126 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 23 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 60 m
- Typical duration
- 40 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 51 m
- Typical duration
- 33 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 17 m
- Typical duration
- 11 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 92 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 30 m
- Typical duration
- 20 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 27 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Pennsylvania · United States
- Distance
- 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 49 m
- Typical duration
- 32 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 112 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 13 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 95 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 16 m
- Typical duration
- 11 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 123 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 21 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 93 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 10 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 15 m
- Typical duration
- 10 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New York · United States
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 101 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 6 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
New Jersey · United States
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 96 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff TrailPennsylvania | 4.4 km | 97 m | 1 hr 4 min | Easy | April to October |
| Fire Tower Ridge TrailNew Jersey | 3.9 km | 86 m | 56 min | Easy | April to October |
| Wildcat Mountain TrailNew York | 4.2 km | 91 m | 1 hr | Easy | April to October |
| Village Vista TrailNew York | 1.2 km | 26 m | 17 min | Easy | April to October |
| Shepard Lake TrailNew Jersey | 1.9 km | 41 m | 27 min | Easy | April to October |
| Burnt Meadow TrailNew Jersey | 4.6 km | 101 m | 1 hr 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Long Meadow ExtensionNew York | 3.1 km | 67 m | 44 min | Easy | April to October |
| McKeags Meadow ConnectorNew York | 0.8 km | 18 m | 12 min | Easy | April to October |
| McKeags Meadow TrailNew York | 5.0 km | 111 m | 1 hr 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Meadow LoopNew York | 2.9 km | 63 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Cliff Trail, Wildcat Mountain Trail, Fire Tower Ridge Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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