Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Hike to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge viewpoints, continue to Bear Swamp Lake, and end with a pretty waterfall.
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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Peanut Leap Cascade – Palisades
Enjoy expansive views over the Hudson River to New York City, a pretty waterfall, ruins, and a rope swing.
Valhalla Falls Loop – Turkey Mountain
Short hike that includes stone ruins, Lake Valhalla Overlook, a waterfall, and the 100 Steps.
Sunfish Pond – Garvey Springs and Douglas Loop
Short-but-steep loop to Sunfish Pond via the Garvey Springs trail and includes Laurel Falls.
South Mountain Reservation – Hemlock Falls
Moderate hike that takes in a viewpoint from historic Washington Rock, Hemlock Falls, and the Rahway River.
Stony Brook Falls
Hike to two pretty waterfalls – one stepped and the other angled – along Stony Brook.
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.
Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond
Start at NJ’s highest waterfall then hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail, Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond.