Wantage, New Jersey
Top Spots in and near Wantage
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Cragsmoor, New York
Sam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail
3.47 mi / 584 ft gainSam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail with scenic views near Lake Maratanza located near Ellenville, New York. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.Read more -
Cragsmoor, New York
Sam's Point, Ice Cave Trail, Verkeerderkill Falls
4.96.99 mi / 1063 ft gainLocated in Sam's Point Preserve, this hike has three major attractions – panoramic views from Sam's Point, mysterious and chilly Ice Caves, and a knee-weakening perch atop Verkeerderkill Falls. Pay attention to seasonal conditions before making this trip. Spring and early summer are best for see...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 -
Highland Falls, New York
Popolopen Torne
4.51.18 mi / 531 ft gainPopolopen Torne is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley, a surprisingly unknown trail with a beautiful payoff and a far deeper meaning. A short hike to the top puts you at the foot of a memorial to those who have served their country, a pile of painted rocks carried up by those who want to pay their...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 -
Paterson, New Jersey
Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River
3.2Getting to the Great Falls of the Passaic River is a relatively straight shot. It is located off exit 57B on Route 80 which is also accessible from highway 287. Parking is located on McBride Avenue across the street from the park's welcome center.Typically during autumn park rangers offer 45 to 1...Read more -
Bear Mountain, New York
Hike Bald Mountain, Bear Mountain State Park
4.76.8 mi / 1080 ft gainFrom your starting point at the Bear Mountain Inn, go left along the Cornell Mine Trail. (This part can be a bit confusing, but go past the carousel to a shaded picnic area; that is where the trail starts.) You will go under a bridge and follow the trail until it takes a sharp left and descends t...Read more -
Columbia, New Jersey
Hike Mount Tammany's Red Dot and Blue Dot Loop
4.53.3 mi / 1197 ft gainMount Tammany located in the Delaware Water Gap is a very exciting hike. Short in length but with steep, rocky uphill portions this becomes more of a challenging trek. This hike allows for amazing views of the Delaware River, Route 80, and Mount Minsi on the other side. The summit makes for an aw...Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Philipstown, New York
Anthony's Nose via Appalachian Trail
4.61.95 mi / 682 ft gainParking for the trail runs along both sides of 9D right up until the Bear Mountain Bridge. It can be busy on the weekends so just make sure you're as far off the road as you can and be especially careful unloading kids and dogs. The trailhead is located at approximately 41.322571, -73.975949 and ...Read more -
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
Hike the Stillman - Bluebird Loop
5.4 mi / 1200 ft gainThis loop hike starts at the northern trailhead of the park where the Stillman Trail begins. The parking area has enough space for only 6 or 7 cars. Start off on a wide maintained carriage road. After about a half mile, the Stillman Trail (yellow markers) breaks of to the left. However, stay ...Read more -
Cornwall, New York
Hike the North Point Loop
6.5 mi / 1400 ft gainThere is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about ...Read more -
Cornwall, New York
Storm King Mountain Loop
4.52.44 mi / 400 ft gainThis is an easy, yet very rewarding hike with a lot of viewpoints on the way up. Technically you scale up two mountains, Butter Hill and Storm King, but most people just describe it as Storm King Mountain. This is a great hike for families with younger kids, those who don't have much time but wan...Read more