Kittatinny Valley State Park

Kittatinny Valley State Park in Andover, New Jersey offers a rare combination of horseback riding, hiking, and open park space across hundreds of acres in Sussex County. With a 4.0-star rating from visitors, the park draws outdoor enthusiasts from across the region looking for trail access in a genuinely natural setting. The Kittatinny Ridge and the surrounding highlands define this part of New Jersey, and the park takes full advantage of the landscape. It's one of the few places in the state where horseback riding and recreational trails coexist with a larger protected natural area.

Kittatinny Valley State Park provides dedicated equestrian trail access alongside hiking and general park facilities. Riders can bring their own horses and access marked trails that wind through forested terrain, open fields, and lakeside areas within the park. Hiking trails are maintained separately, and the park's size means equestrian and foot traffic can share the space without significant conflict. Visitors also benefit from the park's general amenities, including parking areas designed to accommodate horse trailers.

Kittatinny Valley State Park serves visitors from Andover and the broader Sussex County region. Riders travel from Warren, Morris, and Passaic counties to access the trails here. Its location along the Kittatinny Ridge corridor also makes it a draw for equestrians from northwestern New Jersey and even across the border in New York.