Governor Mountain – Ringwood State Park
Hike the Cooper Union Trail to a rock outcrop for a stunning view over the Wanaque Reservoir.
North NJ Hikes
Hike guides for the rugged northern portion of New Jersey. The majority of Jersey’s well known hikes are located across this region – Mt. Tammany, Stairway to Heaven, Wyanokie High Point, and the Giant Stairs. Listed by last updated.
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Wawayanda – Hoeferlin, Cedar Swamp, Red Dot
Longish loop through scenic forest, rhododendron tunnels, and cedar swamp… plus an encounter with a pair of black bears.
Wawayanda – Iron Mountain and Hoeferlin Loop
A long, pleasant wander through Wawayanda State Park on many of the park’s trails, with several stops along Wawayanda Lake.
Wawayanda – Old Coal Trail
Pleasant, easy route that follows woods roads, passes Lookout Lake, skirts Wawayanda Lake, and goes to Wawayanda Furnace.
Wawayanda – Lake Loop and Twin Bridges
Enjoyable, shady, rhododendron filled hike around Wawayanda Lake from Lake Loop to Twin Bridges.
Wawayanda – Cedar Swamp and Lake Lookout
Shady hike through plentiful rhododendron, a cedar swamp, and past Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake.
High Point – AT and Iris Trail Loop
Several nice viewpoints along a figure-8 loop using the Appalachian Trail and the Iris trail.
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.
Monument Loop via Steeny Kill Lake
Varied views of High Point Monument and a panorama from the highest point in New Jersey.
Mt. Tammany – Delaware Water Gap
Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.
Mt. Tammany and Sunfish Pond
Challenging hike to the summit of Mt. Tammany and then to Sunfish Pond.
Sunrise Mountain
Hike through a dense forest before climbing to Sunrise Mountain for views over northern New Jersey from the Appalachian Trail.
Appalachian Trail – Culvers Gap to Culver Fire Tower
Impressive views over Stokes State Forest and the Kittatinny Ridge.
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.