Tenafly Nature Center

The Tenafly Nature Center in New Jersey's Bergen County protects 378 acres of northeastern deciduous woodlands in the form of the 65 acre Nature Center and the adjoining 313 acre Lost Brook Preserve owned by the Borough, some as a gift from John S. Rockefeller. The tract sits atop the Palisades, a rock formation in northeastern New Jersey overlooking the Hudson River. Six-plus miles of trail traverse the preserve and we hiked about four miles in our 90 minute trek on our way to a wedding in the late afternoon.


The Tenafly Nature Center Association runs the preserve and is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to preservation and education. The Nature Center supports abundant wildlife, including over 50 species of nesting birds, 23 mammals, and 24 types of amphibians and reptiles. The John A. Redfield Building houses natural history exhibits and live animal displays. Professional naturalists offer a wide range of programs to school children, scouts, and families, with over 500 groups and 12,000 program participants annually.

The dense forest of the preserve is predominantly oak, but the humid environment also hosts many mosses and mushrooms...





...as well as lush ferns, providing for a scenic though muggy hike.

A trail map is available here. More info available here.