New Jersey is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can climb mountains that leave him panting, trot down sand trails, walk on some of the most historic grounds in America, explore dark ravines or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' JERSEY explores the state's top trails with your best friend in mind...No Dogs!DOGGIN' JERSEY tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 192 pages are......local beach regulations for dogs ...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike ...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog ...and much moreWhat makes a great place to take your dog hiking? Well, how about a paw-friendly surface to trot on? Grass and sandy soil are a lot more appealing than asphalt and rocks. A variety of hikes is always good - long ones for athletic dogs and short ones for the less adventurous canine. Dogs always enjoy a refreshing place to swim as well. For dog-friendly parks our guides describe the trail options for your dog, evaluate park traffic from other users, tell you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park.While walking the dog around New Jersey, we bring along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to hike across a 470-foot floating bridge (page 115), walk through the remains of a 19th century Utopian community (page 79), sniff out Cape May diamonds (page 47), hike to the scenic lookout built on the recommendation of Lady Bird Johnson (page 105), explore rare Dutch barns (page 67)...