Stairway to Heaven: Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista
Hike over boardwalks and a suspension bridge before climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” to one of the best viewpoints in NJ.
Viewpoint
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.
Wanaque Ridge Trail – Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.
Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North – Waterloo Trail
Long hike through the northern section of Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North, on the Waterloo Trail.
West Mountain, The Timp, Doodletown
Enjoy views of Bear Mountain Bridge, Perkins Tower, the Hudson River, and NY – and hike through Doodletown, the remains of a town from the 1700s.
Sam’s Point Preserve – Ice Caves, Verkeerder Kill Falls, High Point
Explore an ice cave, a waterfall, and enjoy spectacular views of the Shawangunks region and the Catskill mountains.
Governor Mountain – Ringwood State Park
Hike the Cooper Union Trail to a rock outcrop for a stunning view over the Wanaque Reservoir.
Beaver Brook Trail to Lost Lake
Hiking the Beaver Brook trail to Lost Lake, where there is a beaver lodge and dam.
Wyanokie High Point, Carris Hill, Buck Mountain
Rugged, hilly, challenging route to Wyanokie High Point, Carris Hill, Buck Mountain and Chikahoki Falls with views of the NJ Highlands and NYC Skyline.
Norvin Green – Wyanokie High Point, Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole
Chikahoki Falls, Otter Hole, and a 360° view from Wyanokie High Point, including NYC on a clear day.
Peanut Leap Cascade – Palisades
Enjoy expansive views over the Hudson River to New York City, a pretty waterfall, ruins, and a rope swing.
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.
Pyramid Mountain – Tripod Rock
Hike to three large glacial erratics – Tripod Rock, Whale Head Rock, and Bear Rock – as well as two overlooks.
Van Slyke Castle Loop
Explore the ruins of Van Slyke Castle on a rugged hike with multiple viewpoints.
Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve
Hike that includes a view towards the Delaware River and passes a few old farm buildings.