Jackie Jones Fire Tower, Big Hill, and Three Reservoirs
Expansive views from a fire tower and Big Hill, a few ruins, and hiking old woods roads past three pretty reservoirs.
Lake
Seven Hills, HTS, Raccoon Brook, Pine Meadow
Plenty of viewpoints, hills, and scrambling plus Pine Meadow Lake in Harriman State Park, NY.
Sunfish Pond
Hike through some of the prettiest forest in New Jersey to a glacial lake 1,000 feet above the surrounding area.
Wawayanda – Cedar Swamp and Lake Lookout
Shady hike through plentiful rhododendron, a cedar swamp, and past Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake.
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.
Mt. Tammany and Sunfish Pond
Challenging hike to the summit of Mt. Tammany and then to Sunfish Pond.
Splitrock Reservoir Loop
Challenging loop around Splitrock Reservoir with views of the reservoir and Misty Pond from Indian Cliffs.
Franklin Pond Nature Trail
Short nature trail at Franklin Pond created by Erin Kidd for their Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
Monument Loop via Steeny Kill Lake
Varied views of High Point Monument and a panorama from the highest point in New Jersey.
Wawayanda – Old Coal Trail
Pleasant, easy route that follows woods roads, passes Lookout Lake, skirts Wawayanda Lake, and goes to Wawayanda Furnace.
High Point – AT and Iris Trail Loop
Several nice viewpoints along a figure-8 loop using the Appalachian Trail and the Iris trail.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Hike to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge viewpoints, continue to Bear Swamp Lake, and end with a pretty waterfall.
Farrington Lake Trail
Short, easy trail along Farrington Lake that can connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond and Ireland Brook Conservation Area.
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park
Short trails along ponds and on twisty boardwalks through a shady forest, plus garden displays and a butterfly house.