Sussex
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.
Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North – Waterloo Trail
Long hike through the northern section of Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North, on the Waterloo Trail.
High Point Monument Loop
Hike a loop from the highest point in New Jersey for expansive views over the tri-state area.
Paulinskill Valley Trail – Warbasse Junction to Cedar Ridge
Shady rail-trail through rural New Jersey, along farms and the Paulins Kill river, from Warbasse Junction to Cedar Ridge Road.
Great Valley Trail Loop
Adventurous route that combines the Great Valley Trail with the Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch rail-trails.
Blue Mountain Lake and Hemlock Pond Loop
Hike a loop to Indian Rocks, Hemlock Pond, and Blue Mountain Lake in the Delaware Water Gap.
Stokes – Blue Mountain Loop – Lower
An enjoyable, relatively level trek through an attractive forest using the lower section of the Blue Mountain Loop that circuits Stokes State Forest.
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.