Schooley’s Mountain is a moderately sized county park in the Long Valley area of Washington Township in Morris County. The park is highlighted by a short trail along Electric Brook featuring two waterfalls. Other highlights of the park include an overlook of Long Valley and a floating bridge across George Lake.
Basic Information
Parking:
- Main: 91 E Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
- Fairview Ave: 135 Fairview Ave, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Restrooms: Yes, in the main parking area
Price: Free
Activities
Hiking
Schooley’s Mountain features 7 miles of hiking trails
Mountain Biking
Mountain bikers are welcome on all trails except the Blue Trail
Horseback Riding
Horses are welcome on the upper park trails. Horses are not allowed on the Blue, Yellow Dot, Patriots Path (white), and Highlands (teal) Trails
Fields and Picnicking
The main park entrance features multiple grass fields, a softball field, and a handful of picnic tables and charcoal grills
Points of Interest
The Park
Schooley’s Mountain is primarily used for hiking and picnicking. The trails at Schooley’s Mountain range in difficulty. In general, the trails from the main parking area are relatively flat and easy. The trails starting from the Fairview Avenue parking area are more challenging and feature an extended uphill to reach the top of Schooley’s Mountain. The Blue Trail to the waterfall is challenging due to the rocky landscape, and it is best experienced hiking upstream.
Schooley’s Mountain is popular, but features a massive parking area. You will likely be able to find parking, but some areas, especially the waterfall trail, may be crowded. For those wanting a quieter hike, there are trails across East Springtown Road that are quieter but not too interesting.
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