Drive to the second traffic light (the road makes a turn to the right and becomes a one-way street called Essex Ave.).There was an overview map at the trail kiosk that is more detailed than the map online. The Rahway (WHITE) is between these. Bear LEFT (the other side joins up anyway) and head over to the stone wall for views over the surrounding area.Continue following Rahway (WHITE) as it hugs the river. South Mountain Park/Preserve Main Entrance.
]Rahway (WHITE) continues in a pretty area along a ridge with the river below.There is a trail kiosk, an evergreen tree that may be decorated with Christmas ornaments, and a monument to General Washington.One of many stone bridges in the park:Begin following Lenape (YELLOW) into a picnic area. The marker on the right tree is now so faded it’s barely visible.There are two WHITE markers indicating the turn, but if you find yourself at the tree just ahead that has 3 WHITE over RED markers, you missed the turn. Proceed to Max Delta Trail. South Mountain Fairy Trail, Millburn: Address, South Mountain Fairy Trail Reviews: 4/5 This area was very washed out when we hiked it, not all that scenic, and the trail was hard to spot sometimes.Gas stations on Vauxhall either didn’t have them or had an ancient out-of-order sign. We use them extensively and consider them “must-haves” if you are doing anything more than a casual hike.njHiking.com | facebook.com/njhiking | twitter.com/njhiking | instagram.com/njhiking | youtube.com/njhikingExcellent NJ trail maps are also published by the NY-NJ Trail Conference which cover the majority of Northern NJ and NY trails.They are detailed topographic maps with trails and parking areas clearly marked on them (example shown in the photo above), and are waterproof and tear resistant.This post may contain affiliate links. 10919 S. Central Ave. Max Delta Trail. This map was created by a user. The next blaze is a little hard to spot, it’s across the picnic area, in the back left corner.Follow Lenape (YELLOW) uphill on a woods road, with houses on the right. Leave No Trace. There is a WHITE marker on a tree, walk straight past that and head between two large tree trunks. [RED DOT on WHITE is straight ahead up some stairs to go to the top of the falls.
Learn how to create your own. A large rounded structure behind a fence is on the left.njHiking.com | facebook.com/njhiking | twitter.com/njhiking | instagram.com/njhiking | youtube.com/njhikingThe trail will join and cross the woods road many times, just keep following the WHITE markers back to the parking lot.Pass a dam on the Rahway Trail.This post may contain affiliate links. Hike Checklist: Whether you are going for a day hike or backpacking overnight, it is good practice to carry what we call The Hiking Essentials. Access: Start at South Mountain Park Main Entrance. Web Map: South Mountain Reservation Trail Map.