New Jersey has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country. Read more about the proposed bills, which mean more money, more attention and better treatment options and research for tick-borne illnesses. 

Be safe this summer + check out our tips for preventing tick bites.

Officially opened last week, the 1.5-mile path connects the River Trail at Nyack Beach to the Long Path and Hook Mountain. The 30-acre parcel on which it is located also touches Rockland Lake State Park.

Read more about the partnerships and work of our Long Distance Trails Crew and Long Path Committee that made this trail possible.

We are honored that the Trail Conference has been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And YOU have the chance to help direct a portion of the donations to the Trail Conference's mission! Now through June 30, vote for the Trail Conference via the Target Circle program to help us earn funds to connect people with nature. 

On this moderate, 2-mile loop hike in Mountainside Park in Morris County, N.J., you'll climb to a panoramic viewpoint over northern New Jersey and the New York City skyline.

Interested in joining the Trail Conference staff?

We're seeking a full-time Program Coordinator and a part-time Fulfillment Coordinator. Both positions are based out of our headquarters in Mahwah, N.J.