Pyramid Mountain – Tripod Rock
(For detailed hike directions, maps, photos and GPS coordinates, visit our Best Hikes in NJ – Pyramid Mountain page)
4.6 miles roundtrip, moderate trail surface and elevation gain; one slightly difficult rocky descent. This route takes in the glacial erratics of the park plus two overlooks – one to the east where on a clear day you can see NYC, and Lucy’s Overlook which faces west.
BLUE to WHITE to RED(white stripes) to BLUE to WHITE/YELLOW to WHITE to RED to BLUE (not as complicated as it sounds - its a small park)
Nice spring weather today, sunny but very windy. We’d had a lot of rain, so the wet areas and streams mentioned below may or may not be flowing for you.
There is a visitor center, and a trail kiosk with plenty of trail maps. The map is easy to follow and the trails are very well marked. The parking lot fills up quickly.
Location: Kinnelon, NJ – Morris County
Parking: Rt 287 to exit 45. 472 A Boonton Avenue, Montville Township, NJ. Detailed directions here.
Restrooms: Porta-john in the parking lot was clean and had TP. (Seasonal, was not there in the winter)