Pochuck Boardwalk – Appalachian Trail
Easy hike through a scenic marshy area on a long boardwalk and over the Pochuck Suspension Bridge.
North NJ Hikes
Hike guides for the rugged northern portion of New Jersey. The majority of Jersey’s well known hikes are located across this region – Mt. Tammany, Stairway to Heaven, Wyanokie High Point, and the Giant Stairs. Listed by last updated.
Also check out Best Hikes in NJ for a curated collection or Hiking in NJ for the master list of every hike guide on the site.
Stairway to Heaven NJ
Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.
Van Slyke Castle Loop
Explore the ruins of Van Slyke Castle on a rugged hike with multiple viewpoints.
Wawayanda – Cedar Swamp and Lake Lookout
Shady hike through plentiful rhododendron, a cedar swamp, and past Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake.
Bearfort Ridge Loop – Surprise Lake
Rugged trail to Surprise Lake with plenty of views, mountain laurel, a rhododendron tunnel, and some scrambling.
High Point State Park – Monument Trail via A.T.
Hike the Appalachian Trail to the highest elevation in NJ, climb an obelisk, enjoy vast views of NJ, PA, and NY, plus explore an Atlantic cedar swamp.
Hacklebarney State Park
Gorgeous park that has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is stunning in the fall.
Norvin Green – Wyanokie High Point, Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole
Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole, and a 360° view from Wyanokie High Point, including NYC on a clear day.
Jockey Hollow – Grand Loop Trail
Easy trails along gurgling streams and rolling hills in beautiful Morristown National Historical Park.
Mt. Tammany – Delaware Water Gap
Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.
Mind the Gap
Mind the Gap – Hike Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi in One Day. Double Your Summits, Double Your Fun!
Coppermines, Appalachian Trail, Catfish Fire Tower, Rattlesnake Swamp
Loop with streams, water cascades, mines (closed), ridge views, the Catfish fire tower, rhododendron tunnels, and a swamp.
Sunrise Mountain
Hike through a dense forest before climbing to Sunrise Mountain for views over northern New Jersey from the Appalachian Trail.