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Long Pond Ironworks – Sterling Ridge and Jennings Hollow

Explore the remains of a Revolutionary-era Ironworks plantation, scramble to a viewpoint, and hike across the NJ/NY border.

Hike to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge viewpoints, continue to Bear Swamp Lake, and end with a pretty waterfall.

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.

Enjoy expansive views over the Hudson River to New York City, a pretty waterfall, ruins, and a rope swing.

Short hike that includes stone ruins, Lake Valhalla Overlook, a waterfall, and the 100 Steps.

Moderate hike that takes in a viewpoint from historic Washington Rock, Hemlock Falls, and the Rahway River.

Short rocky hike in a beautiful gorge with waterfalls plus a viewpoint over a valley.

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

Hike the “Stairway to Heaven” up a series of steep rock slab steps to a panoramic view from Pinwheel’s Vista.

Hike to Ramapo Lake, Van Slyke castle ruins, and enjoy views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from Wanaque ridge.

Long hike through the northern section of Allamuchy Mountain S.P. North, on the Waterloo Trail.

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.

Explore an ice cave, a waterfall, and enjoy spectacular views of the Shawangunks region and the Catskill mountains.

Hike the Cooper Union Trail to a rock outcrop for a stunning view over the Wanaque Reservoir.

Hiking the Beaver Brook trail to Lost Lake, where there is a beaver lodge and dam.