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Summary: This is a loop hike and starts at the parking lot. Follow the blue blazed trail. You will hike through open hardwood forest, along creaks and swamps. You will also go past beautiful Willowcrest lake. Great area for bird watching, because of the variety of habitates you will pass through. Excellent for those looking to get out for an easy hike. After your hike you can head down to Swartswood State Park and kayak the 500acre Swartswood lake. Trailhead: From I80 take rt. 206 North. Go around square in town of Newton. Follow rt. 519 North. Make a left onto rt 650 (Newton Swartswood Rd) Take to rt. 521. Make a right onto rt. 521 North. Make next left onto Mt Benevolence Rd. Take past Blue Mt Inn. Make a right onto Hampton rd. Go about a mile. Look for sign on right and dirt rd. Sign says Willow Crest/Swartswood State Park) Make right here and go into small lot. (Lat:41.0623 Lon:-74.50695) Trail Guides for Willow Crest Loop Swartswood SP: USGS Newton West Quad by USGS () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Swartswood SP 973-383-5230 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Amy on 5/7/2012 A lot of muddy, swampy areas that couldn't be avoided. Lots of very slippery rocks, almost lost our boots a few times, and came home covered in mud. Don't hike this trail within 2 days of rain! 
Reviewed by Kurt on 1/1/2009 Nice winter hike, the terrain is not too tough even with a couple inches of snow. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Sussex County Hiking, Sussex County Trails, Sussex County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
