NJ Hiking
Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond
Start at NJ’s highest waterfall then hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail, Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond.
Pochuck Boardwalk – Appalachian Trail
Easy hike through a scenic marshy area on a long boardwalk and over the Pochuck Suspension Bridge.
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.
Franklin Parker Preserve – Chatsworth
Hike through a beautiful section of the pine barrens and around old cranberry bogs.
Wanaque Ridge Trail – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
This long route takes in Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke Castle ruins, plus views of the surrounding area and of NYC.
Hanks Pond – Bearfort Fire Tower
Hike to Hanks Pond and Bearfort Fire Tower in the Pequannock Watershed.
Echo Lake – Highlands Trail
Mostly level hiking on moderate trail with a few minor changes in elevation, plus a lot easy woods road walking.
John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve
An interesting combo of forest, fields, and grasslands.
