Hiking trails, fishing, birdwatching
Apshawa Preserve in West Milford spans 583 acres of mixed hardwood forest with over five miles of blazed trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding, plus the scenic 40-acre Butler Reservoir popular with birdwatchers.
Free · Outdoor · Quiet-friendly
Trail map available on the website; some trails were recently rerouted so download the current version before visiting.
Open dawn to dusk year-round; plan around daylight hours, especially in winter months.
Butler Reservoir and Apshawa Brook offer opportunities for nature study and fishing alongside hiking.