The top 10 most popular hikes in New Jersey, ranked by visitor traffic to njHiking.com!
#1 – Mt. Tammany
The trail heads steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the “Gap” – the break in the Kittatinny Mountains that was carved by the Delaware River. Great views of the surrounding area and Mt. Minsi across the way. Hike it.
#2 – Stairway to Heaven: Pochuck Valley to Pinwheel Vista
Hike boardwalks, a suspension bridge, hardwood forest, fields of wildflowers, train tracks, a cow pasture, a boulder field… before steeply climbing the “Stairway to Heaven” to one of the best viewpoints in NJ: Pinwheel Vista. Hike it.
#3 –Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond
This route starts at NJ’s highest waterfall, Buttermilk Falls. Head steeply uphill to meet up with the Appalachian Trail to Crater Lake, then to Hemlock Pond. Hike it.
#4 –High Point State Park – Monument Trail
Hike to the highest elevation in the state of New Jersey – 1803’ – and climb the monument’s 220 stairs for a view of the surrounding areas. Hike it.
#5 –Hacklebarney State Park
This gorgeous park in Chester, NJ has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is terrific for outdoor photographers. Fall foliage here is stunning. Hike it.
#6 –Pyramid Mountain – Tripod Rock
This pretty route has moderate elevation gains, rocky footpaths, several streams, interesting glacial erratics like Tripod Rock and Bear Rock, and two overlooks – one to the east where on a clear day you can see NYC, and Lucy’s Overlook which faces west. Hike it.
#7 – South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock falls
Moderate hike that takes in a viewpoint from historic Washington Rock, Hemlock Falls, and the Rahway River. Hike it.
#8 – Sunfish Pond – Delaware Water Gap
Hike through some of the prettiest forest in New Jersey and arrive at Sunfish Pond, a glacial lake 1,000 feet above the surrounding area. Hike it.
#9 – Atsion to Quaker Bridge Loop – Wharton S.F.
Hike through some of the prettiest sections of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens along the scenic Mullica River. Hike it.
#10 – Sourland Mountain Preserve
Easy to moderate hiking over boardwalks and through the boulders of Devil’s Half Acre and Roaring Rocks. Hike it.
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