Watchung Reservation – Sierra Trail
The Sierra Trail winds through woods along the shores of Lake Surprise and through the Deserted Village of Feltville.
The Sierra Trail winds through woods along the shores of Lake Surprise and through the Deserted Village of Feltville.
Explore the history of Watchung Reservation and hike around Lake Surprise.
Highlights of this loop include views of Lake Skannatati and Lake Askoti, the Hasenclever Mine, and a small cemetery with graves from the 1800s.
Hike though a northern section of the pine barrens before exploring the historic buildings of Allaire Village.
Outstanding views of New York while hiking above and below the impressive rock face of the Palisades… with a little Revolutionary War history thrown in for good measure.