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The Giant Stairs – Palisades

Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.

Hike to three large glacial erratics – Tripod Rock, Whale Head Rock, and Bear Rock – as well as two overlooks.

Explore the ruins of Van Slyke Castle on a rugged hike with multiple viewpoints.

A rugged trail through a very pretty area, with several stream hops and views from a hawk watch.

Hike from the old Cooper Mill through the Black River Gorge and a pine forest, with a side trip to the ruins of Kay’s Cottage.

Rugged trail to Surprise Lake with plenty of views, mountain laurel, a rhododendron tunnel, and some scrambling.

Hike through Jenny Jump State Forest for many views of the surrounding mountains and valleys before arriving at Ghost Lake.

Start at NJ’s highest waterfall then hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail, Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond.

A great intro to the terrain of the Pine Barrens that also travels through Atlantic white cedar swamps.

Hike through some of the prettiest sections of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens along the scenic Mullica River.

Hike over boardwalks and a suspension bridge before climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” to one of the best viewpoints in NJ.

Easy hike through a scenic marshy area on a long boardwalk and over the Pochuck Suspension Bridge.

Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.

Gorgeous park that has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is stunning in the fall.

Pleasant hike over rolling hills and through beautiful marshlands with the assistance of numerous boardwalks.