Are dogs allowed on Sussex Branch Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Sussex Branch Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Sussex Branch Trail?

No, Sussex Branch Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Sussex Branch Trail?

Sussex Branch Trail is rated easy. It is 25.5 miles long with 2,638 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

See New Jersey trail conditions

EasyOut and Back

New Jersey

Sussex Branch Trail

Stanhope, New Jersey

25.5 mi

Distance

2,638 ft

Elev. Gain

8h 58m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The southern section of the Sussex Branch Trail is 9.2 miles long and has an edit/trail suggestion submitted to it. This is the route that I use to record my stay on the trail. There is a small section of Railroad Ave in Andover that is near the rail bed, but it is on private property. The trail suggestion could be merged with the recording in order to have the results of the route.

From Wikipedia

The Sussex Branch Trail is a rail trail in New Jersey, United States, with a total length of 20 miles (32 km).

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

Public rail-trail in Kittatinny Valley State Park (NJ), state-acquired in 1979/1982; the trail itself is public — a short bit of adjacent road in Andover is private, stay on the rail bed.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Elevation Profile

Min:168 ft

Max:254 ft

804 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.