Jenny Jump State Forest – Ghost Lake
Hike through Jenny Jump State Forest for many views of the surrounding mountains and valleys before arriving at Ghost Lake.
Viewpoint
Cliff Park, Milford Knob, Hackers Falls
Hike along a cliff with multiple spectacular views of northern New Jersey, the Delaware River, and Pennsylvania, before heading to Hackers Falls.
Mt. Minsi
Wonderful view of New Jersey’s Mt. Tammany and the Delaware River from this short, steep route.
Appalachian Trail – Crater Lake to Blue Mountain
Hike from beautiful Crater Lake and enjoy views along the Appalachian Trail to Rattlesnake, Bird, and Blue Mountains.
Jakes Branch County Park
Easy trails plus a playground and picnic area makes this a great destination for families.
Apple Pie Hill – Wharton State Forest
Hike the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill and climb the 60’ tall fire tower for a panoramic view.
Catfish Fire Tower – Appalachian Trail
Hike the Appalachian Trail past Catfish Fire Tower for tons of views over New Jersey.
Labyrinth and the Lemon Squeeze
Scramble and squeeze through a massive jumble of rocks before enjoying breathtaking views of New York’s Shawangunks from Sky Top Tower.
The Gunks Overnighter: Sam’s Point and Bonticou Crag
Hiking at Sam’s Point Preserve and Bonticou Crag with an overnight stay in New Paltz, NY.
Terrace Pond North
Rugged, rocky trail that runs along a ridge with many expansive viewpoints before arriving at Terrace Pond.
Lemon Squeezer – Appalachian Trail
Scramble through the Lemon Squeezer – a narrow rock crevice on the Appalachian Trail – and hike past Island Pond, Green Pond, and the Valley of Boulders.
Sterling Forest – Bare Rock and Fire Tower
Enjoy big views of Greenwood Lake from Bare Rock and a 360° panorama from Sterling Forest’s fire tower.
Black Rock and Hogencamp Mountain
Plenty of views and a few old mines on a hike up Black Rock and Hogencamp Mountain in Harriman State Park, NY.