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.
Sussex
Wawayanda Lake Kayak
Paddle a beautiful lake with islands and surrounded by an interesting shoreline.
Great Valley Trail Loop
Adventurous route that combines the Great Valley Trail with the Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch rail-trails.
Wawayanda – Cedar Swamp and Lake Lookout
Shady hike through plentiful rhododendron, a cedar swamp, and past Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake.
High Point State Park – Monument Trail via A.T.
Hike the Appalachian Trail to the highest elevation in NJ, climb an obelisk, enjoy vast views of NJ, PA, and NY, plus explore an Atlantic cedar swamp.
Franklin Pond Nature Trail
Short nature trail at Franklin Pond created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
Monument Loop via Steeny Kill Lake
Varied views of High Point Monument and a panorama from the highest point in New Jersey.
Wawayanda – Old Coal Trail
Pleasant, easy route that follows woods roads, passes Lookout Lake, skirts Wawayanda Lake, and goes to Wawayanda Furnace.
High Point – AT and Iris Trail Loop
Several nice viewpoints along a figure-8 loop using the Appalachian Trail and the Iris trail.
Appalachian Trail – Sunrise Mountain to Culvers Gap
Enjoy plenty of views hiking the Appalachian Trail from Sunrise Mountain to Culver Fire Tower and Culvers Gap.
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.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
Hike with views of Lake Aeroflex, Whites Pond, and planes taking off from a small airport.
Appalachian Trail – Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Culvers Gap to Blue Mountain for many expansive views.