Mountain Laurel | njHiking.com

Coppermines, Appalachian Trail, Catfish Fire Tower, Rattlesnake Swamp

Loop with streams, water cascades, mines (closed), ridge views, the Catfish fire tower, rhododendron tunnels, and a swamp.

Hike along striking white cliff edges while enjoying panoramic views of the Shawangunk region of New York.

A rugged route around scenic Terrace Pond with a floating bridge and lot of scrambling.

Rugged, rocky trail that runs along a ridge with many expansive viewpoints before arriving at Terrace Pond.

Rugged, rocky route with rhododendron tunnels to pretty Terrace Pond.

Mountain Laurel vs Rhododendron – how to tell them apart, plus suggested hikes.

Start at NJ’s highest waterfall then hike steeply uphill to the Appalachian Trail, Crater Lake, and Hemlock Pond.

Hike to three large glacial erratics – Tripod Rock, Whale Head Rock, and Bear Rock – as well as two overlooks.

Rugged trail to Surprise Lake with plenty of views, mountain laurel, a rhododendron tunnel, and some scrambling.

Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.

Hike a double loop to visit Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond.

Hike through mountain laurel over rolling hills, enjoy river and ocean views, and check out military bunkers from WWII.

Pretty, well-maintained trails that are best for short loops plus a visitor center and small reptile house.

Hike to a panoramic view from Blue Mountain via the Red Maple Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and Jacobs Ladder.

Enjoyable, shady, rhododendron filled hike around Wawayanda Lake from Lake Loop to Twin Bridges.