Sparta, New Jersey
Top Spots in and near Sparta
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Columbia, New Jersey
Hike Mt. Tammany via Red Dot Trail
4.62.3 mi / 1115 ft gainThis is a short but strenuous hike to a bluff overlooking the Delaware River and surrounding mountains and hills. The summit makes a good spot for a picnic or just for relaxing and watching the sunset. The entire hike also has plenty of beautiful photo ops, especially in the Fall. Find the trailh...Read more -
Columbia, New Jersey
Hike to Sunfish Pond
4.57.9 mi / 1150 ft gainAt the end of the parking lot, cross over the bridge and follow the Appalachian Trail (AT, white blazes) to a V-intersection. Turn right onto Dunnfield Creek Trail (green blazes), which will take you past a few cascades and up to Sunfish Pond. Relax and eat lunch at the pond. When you're ready, t...Read more -
Hardwick Township, New Jersey
Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail
5.010.54 mi / 1434 ft gainSunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pahaquarry, New Jersey.Read more -
Califon, New Jersey
Explore the Ken Lockwood Gorge
4.3One of New Jerseys best kept secrets has to be the Ken Lockwood Gorge. If you are looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and nature packs place then this area is perfect for you. You can access the gorge from two different points, either by driving down Raritan River Rd. and parking right before you ...Read more -
Tuxedo Park, New York
Backpack Harriman State Park
4.518 mi / 1200 ft gainWhile the first day is a bit longer and less exciting in terms of frequent landmarks, its a relaxing hike through rocky, wooded, forest among bountiful blueberry bushes and the occasional raspberry bush. Enjoy the isolation on this leg. The second day is packed with frequent and beautiful landmar...Read more -
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Hike Mount Minsi
3.6This is a great 5.5 mile hike at the Delaware Water Gap. You follow the Appalachian Trail the entire time (white marked trail) as it climbs to the top on Mt Minsi. There are multiple viewpoints on your way up that provide a great view of the water gap as well as some very picturesque trail points...Read more -
Washington, New Jersey
Merrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail
4.05.33 mi / 371 ft gainMerrill Creek Reservoir Perimeter Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Stewartsville, New Jersey.Read more -
Monroe, New York
Hike the Jessup/Highlands/Long Path Trails
7.8 mi / 500 ft gainThis trails starts at a small park in Woodbury called Gonzaga Park. Closed from mid-November to April, you are still able to park just outside the gate if that is the time of year you are hiking. Three different trail names share this path. The Jessup trail starts/end at Gonzaga Park and trave...Read more -
Barrett Township, Pennsylvania
Hike to the Indian Ladder Falls at Skytop
3.25 miThis 1.75 Mile one-way walk is beautiful. Located on the Skytop Lodge property, the trail winds its way through the forest and along side a creek with benches and picnic areas. Park in the falls trail parking lot on the east side of rt. 390. Google maps will take you right there if you search Ind...Read more -
Barryville, New York
Camp at Kittatinny Campground
This campground is perfect for a group of friends that want to spend a couple days outdoors camping!With 350 campsites, there are many different types of sites available: from sites with electricity to sites 3 miles from the main camp. Decide how intense (or not intense) you and your group want ...Read more -
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Conservation Island Nature Trail
1.08 mi / 36 ft gainConservation Island Nature Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Greentown, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Camp at Rustic Bear Wallow Cabins
Rustic Bear Wallow Cabins are the ideal compromise between going camping and staying home. Enjoy an intimate connection with the natural landscape of Pennsylvania, including two lakes and the Pocono Plateau of Promised Land State Park. Explore the rich landscape, enjoy the water, and come home to...Read more -
Greentown, Pennsylvania
Camp at Pickerel Point Campground
Pickerel Point Campground rests on a peninsula of the Promised Land Lake, where miles and miles of forest are punctuated by this beautiful body of water. Open sky, fresh mountain air, and the wind whispering through the maples and oaks makes for a truly enchanting place. Campers can engage all ki...Read more -
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail
3.01.89 mi / 371 ft gainMarble Hill Ice Cave via Warren-Highlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey.Read more -
Weehawken, New Jersey
Photograph the NYC Skyline from JFK Boulevard East
The Big Apple. NYC has arguably the best skyline in the world. So, if you are one of the millions of people visiting wouldn't you want to get some photos of the entire skyline to post on social media and show friend & family? Skip the boat and helicopter tour lines (although a cool experience...Read more -
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hike the Dyckman Hill/Carpenter's Grove Loop
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainThis loop hike can be started from several different places. I chose to start from Allison Park which overlooks the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. From the parking area, walk out to the entrance road and travel south to Saint Peter's College. The Long Path Trail, which you join from All...Read more