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Sunfish Pond

Hike through some of the prettiest forest in New Jersey to a glacial lake 1,000 feet above the surrounding area.

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 a loop with the Hibernia bat cave, cemetery, hawk watch viewpoint, and a beaver pond.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.