Van Slyke Castle Loop
Explore the ruins of Van Slyke Castle on a rugged hike with multiple viewpoints.
Best Hikes
Wawayanda – Cedar Swamp and Lake Lookout
Shady hike through plentiful rhododendron, a cedar swamp, and past Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake.
Bearfort Ridge Loop – Surprise Lake
Rugged trail to Surprise Lake with plenty of views, mountain laurel, a rhododendron tunnel, and some scrambling.
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.
Hacklebarney State Park
Gorgeous park that has the Black River as it’s centerpiece and is stunning in the fall.