South Mountain - Fairy Trail

Category: Hiking area

Address: 197 Glen Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041, USA

Reviews

Lior Madnick

Sep 19, 2022

Way more houses than we thought, but it looked like a lot of them were trashed from the inside, real shame. Dogs? Wind? Chipmunks?

sujith kumar

Sep 11, 2022

It is very good. We went with bunch of kids a d and they had good time.

L J

Sep 6, 2022

This is such a great hike for kids. I took my niece in the afternoon and it was a short hike, probably under 1.25 miles out and back. We took a break at a small creek. We saw some long leg spiders, a big bird (prob a hawk) and many chipmunks. The fairy houses all ranged in sizes and extravagance but it was nice to follow and look for the camouflaged houses for the entire hike trail. Take some bug spray we didn’t and got demolished. Along the trail there’s also many warnings about poison Ivy if you have smaller children please don’t let them wonder outside the designated areas.

Brian Michalski

Sep 5, 2022

More fairy and gnome houses than I expected, plenty of fun to look at on this heavily trafficked trail. The parking lot for this trail fills up quickly, but on weekends and holidays the lot next to the library provides plenty of free parking. The trail and surrounding area is very well worn so it's easy for hikers of all ages, but it suffers from a bit more trash than it should.

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Questions & Answers

What time does it open?

Julie Delinsky | Sep 23, 2018
Jessica Pfund | Sep 23, 2019

It's just a path in the woods, no gate, so you could technically visit whenever, but it's probably better to do it during daylight.

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What is the address/

GualEri Tsaeda | Sep 22, 2020
Pinney "Phil" Wolman | Sep 22, 2020

Google Map to Locust Grove Parking Lot. The lot is rectangular. One end is entrance, opposite side are other trail entrances. There fairy trail is actually off the middle of the lot.

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How long does it take to complete?

Genene Pontecorvo | Sep 22, 2020
Kristina O'Connor | Sep 22, 2020

Just the fairy trail part of it, like 20 mins, but proly a lil longer cause u wanna take time to look at em. But once u get by the water, the trail gets harder so I dnt think there's too many more houses past that point. Its really a great place tho especially if u have kids, they get a kick out of it. I have plenty of pix if u need any for reference or anything. Enjoy!

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Is there any picnic areas to eat???

Evie Duarte | Sep 23, 2019
Yupeng Liu | Sep 23, 2019

There are a couple of benches and picnic tables.

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Are there rest rooms? Is it shady?

Linda Linda | Jul 24, 2022
Pam Gianella | Jul 24, 2022

At the parking lot you can find restrooms. Its very shady it’s a very nice walk. Under the trees

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What about parking ?

Cilk Belle | Jun 24, 2022
SKY IS THE LIMIT | Jun 24, 2022

You will find parking no charge

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is this worth an hour drive to see for little ones ages 7 and 8

Ice Queen | Apr 25, 2022
Ali S. | Apr 25, 2022

In all honesty, there is nothing like this experience! These little handmade fairy homes are truly one of a kind! Not the mention the trail is full of beautiful endless scenery! At the end of the hike, there is a river where you can relax and unwind. You won't regret it!

Are dogs allowed? Thanks!

D&D Dahlias | Oct 27, 2021
Sudhansh Aggarwal | Oct 27, 2021

Yes

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Can i bring my dog to the fairy trail

Isabele nieves | Sep 22, 2021
Chris Strojny | Sep 22, 2021

Yes.

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Is it cute irl

blueberry | Sep 22, 2021
Matt Cipoletti | Sep 22, 2021

There are little houses and buildings built into the trees, and sides of rocks and hidden. My son enjoys it. Its also just a nice hike that's not to difficult for little ones so it's a nice way to spend some time outside no matter what

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Are dogs allowed?

Patricia Vega | Sep 22, 2021
Norma Gallardo | Sep 22, 2021

Yes, are allowed

Are there any other trails beside fairy trail?Are there a lot of poison ivy.

Ethan Zhao | Sep 22, 2020
Shyam Jayakumar | Sep 22, 2020

There are lot of poison ivy. We went 2 weeks ago. They were on the side of the trails too. Yes there are other trails as well.

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is the trail stroller friendly ?

ssasj ps | Sep 22, 2020
Alyssa B | Sep 22, 2020

Wouldn't recommend it...you wouldnt make it too far or deep in comfortably.

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Do you have to pay?

Natasha Naverez | Sep 22, 2020
Howard Kidorf | Sep 22, 2020

No

How far is it? Do you think wheelchair can do it

Kristin LeBlanc | Sep 23, 2019
Chris M | Sep 23, 2019

The wheelchair isn't a good idea. It's not paved and there are a few tree bridges which aren't going to be wide enough right off the bat. You might be able to see a little bit (.25 mile) before the first big bridge if you don't mind carrying a wheelchair over a small wet patch.

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What time dies it open

Inge Seabrook | Sep 23, 2019
Ania Levinson | Sep 23, 2019

It's always open, but it's probably not a good idea to hike in the dark.

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Can I bring my small dog, very friendly

Priscilla Seesman | Sep 23, 2019
Samantha Sanka | Sep 23, 2019

Yes!

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Can you bike there?

Carmit Gall | Sep 23, 2018
Lauren Silva | Sep 23, 2019

Nope

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