Sourland Mountain Ridge Inner Loop Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Hillsborough, New Jersey that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The Sourland Mountain Preserve is extremely rich in natural resources, and an area that boasts a variety of stream corridors, geologic outcrops, and an ecological preserve that provides a core habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species. The Sourlands is especially known for its nesting birds on the edges of their breeding areas. For more information visit: http://www.somersetcountyparks.org/parksfacilities/sourland/sourlandmtpreserve.html
Scenic hiking loop with nice brooks. A good amount of people. The trails were slightly confusing since they were changing the colors supposedly. Some mud due to snow melt. Overall pretty enjoyable!
Nice, pretty easy trail. Everything was clearly marked, and there’s still a lot of snow but it’s packed down well so my hiking boots were more than enough to handle it!
kinda crowded. a little muddy and slippery rocks. trail got a little confusing to follow.
This was a pretty good trail. Just wanted to do one not too long with my dog and this was perfect.
Trails are being remarked so make sure you’re paying attention to the markers
A little steep going up the main part but once you get on a trail it’s super easy. Lots of area to explore and alternate paths
I did a lot more than the short inner loops. Good elevation gain. The blazes are vastly improved over prior years. Beware, the red trail is rocky. Lots of fun.
Cool. Gotta look down a lot but very pretty and doable! Def not hard at all. Easy abs chill and a nice shot of nature with a few dif terrains
5 miles, Rocky not too steep, beautiful Must come back next Oct as most trees are bare
I like rocky trails, because I enjoy variation of terrain. But it’s not fun when you have to watch your feet every single step of the way to avoid twisting your ankles. Also, the entire top part of the trail you can hear lots of loud noise from some highway. Not my favorite.
Great hike as always. Inner loop is definitely rockier than the outer, despite the short mileage.
Fun trails, easy to moderate. You have your choice. Beautiful walk through the forest, and over some streams. You will go over some rocks and some boulders and you’ll get to go up a little in elevation. Easier trails are in the lower part of the park. Go there early as it gets busy during the day. Big parking lot that feels up quick.