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.

Also check out Best Hikes in NJ for a curated collection or Hiking in NJ for the master list of every hike guide on the site.

Sunrise Mountain

Hike through a dense forest before climbing to Sunrise Mountain for views over northern New Jersey from the Appalachian Trail.

Palisades – Alpine to Huyler’s Landing

Outstanding views of New York while hiking above and below the impressive rock face of the Palisades… with a little Revolutionary War history thrown in for good measure.

Palisades - Alpine to Forest View

Palisades – Alpine to Forest View

Sweeping views of the huge cliffs of the Palisades and New York, a rocky hike along the shore, and the castle-like Women’s Federation Monument.

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.

Mind The Gap

Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap – Hike Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi in One Day. Double Your Summits, Double Your Fun!

Tillman Ravine

Shady hike in a pretty hemlock forest that features nice cascades and a cemetery dating to the 1800s.

Monks Trail Loop

Loop around Monks Mountain with multiple viewpoints of Monksville Reservoir and the surrounding peaks.

Wawayanda – Old Coal Trail

Pleasant, easy route that follows woods roads, passes Lookout Lake, skirts Wawayanda Lake, and goes to Wawayanda Furnace.