Winter trail walking is an activity with benefits that Bloomfield residents at Grove Crossing can easily access nearby at four great Alltrails.com rated trails. These four short drives from Grove Crossing offer visitors a series of trails on all four points of the compass comprised of loops and out & backs that range from only 23 minutes to 40 minutes to complete. 

Brookdale Outer Loop

“Experience this 1.9-mile loop trail near Montclair, New Jersey. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.”

Eagle Rock Yellow & Red Trail Loop

“Get to know this 1.3-mile loop trail near Montclair, New Jersey. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.”

Branch Brook Loop

“Experience this 2.1-mile loop trail near Newark, New Jersey. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.” 

Carucci Pathway

“Check out this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.”

Here’s a summary of just some of the ways we enhance our lives with a brisk outdoor wintertime stroll through nature; 

  • Lift your mood naturally.
  • Sunlight Vitamin D does a body good.
  • Zap the calories. 
  • Activate your immune system. 
  • Boost energy without the caffeine. 
  • See a different world. 
  • Breathe easier. Fall asleep faster.  

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