Stairway to Heaven: Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista
Hike over boardwalks and a suspension bridge before climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” to one of the best viewpoints in NJ.
Appalachian Trail
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.
West Mountain, The Timp, Doodletown
Enjoy views of Bear Mountain Bridge, Perkins Tower, the Hudson River, and NY – and hike through Doodletown, the remains of a town from the 1700s.
Surprise Lake Loop via State Line Trail
Fantastic views of Greenwood Lake and the surrounding area, Surprise Lake, multiple scrambles.
Mt. Minsi
Wonderful view of New Jersey’s Mt. Tammany and the Delaware River from this short, steep route.
Appalachian Trail – Crater Lake to Blue Mountain
Hike from beautiful Crater Lake and enjoy views along the Appalachian Trail to Rattlesnake, Bird, and Blue Mountains.
Pinnacle and the Pulpit – Appalachian Trail
Rocky route along the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania with an expansive view of the surrounding hills and the patchwork of farmland in the valley below.
Blue Mountain – Red Maple Trail, Appalachian Trail, Jacobs Ladder
Hike to a panoramic view from Blue Mountain via the Red Maple Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and Jacobs Ladder.
Appalachian Trail – Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain for many expansive views.