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    by Juan Melli March 27, 2022
    by Juan Melli March 27, 2022

    Overview: The Giant Stairs is a challenging 4.3 mile loop hike featuring views of the…

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    Copperas Mountain – Pequannock Watershed

    by Juan Melli March 12, 2022
    by Juan Melli March 12, 2022

    This out-and-back hike in Harriman State Park provides some great views and can be done as a day hike or a relatively easy and kid-friendly overnight backpacking trip.

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    Black Rock Mountain & Stahahe High Peak – Harriman Backpacking Itinerary

    by Juan Melli February 27, 2022
    by Juan Melli February 27, 2022

    This out-and-back hike in Harriman State Park provides some great views and can be done as a day hike or a relatively easy and kid-friendly overnight backpacking trip.

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    Hemlock Falls – South Mountain Reservation

    by Juan Melli February 3, 2022
    by Juan Melli February 3, 2022

    Everything you need to know to hike to the dramatic 25-foot Hemlock Falls in South Mountain Reservation – one of the top hikes in New Jersey.

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    Cat Rocks, Eastern Pinnacles & Fitzgerald Falls – Appalachian Trail

    by Juan Melli January 17, 2022
    by Juan Melli January 17, 2022

    Visit Cat Rocks and Eastern Pinnacles – dramatic rock outcrops with panoramic views – and end your hike at of the best ice cream shops.

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    Terrace Pond Circular and Floating Walkway from Clinton Road – Wawayanda State Park

    by Juan Melli January 17, 2022
    by Juan Melli January 17, 2022

    This is the shortest trail to Terrace Pond, a beautiful glacial lake, which features a floating walkway as a highlight.

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    Resources for Planning a John Muir Trail Backpacking Trip

    by Juan Melli January 16, 2022
    by Juan Melli January 16, 2022

    The best books, guides, apps, and websites for planning a John Muir Trail backpacking trip.

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About Me

Juan

I love the outdoors. Over the years, friends would ask me for tips on where to hike, so I started this website as a way to help others discover nature.

Through the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, I'm a volunteer maintainer of a section of the Appalachian Trail (Garvey Springs to Kaiser Road) - which includes the beautiful Raccoon Ridge - in the Delaware Water Gap. I'm also a Trustee and Vice President of the Board of Team Wilderness, a non-profit with a mission of growing teamwork, leadership, and character within our urban youth through wilderness excursions.

Questions? Angry Rants? Jell-O recipes? I can be reached by using this form.

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  • Best Hikes in NJ
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    • Search/Find a Hike
    • Hike Map
    • Most Popular Hikes
    • Best Kid-Friendly NJ Hikes
    • NJ Hikes
    • NY Hikes
    • John Muir Trail
      • Part 1: Reds Meadow to Yosemite Valley
      • Part 2: Duck Pass to Bishop Pass
      • Part 3: Bishop Pass to Mt. Whitney
    • Appalachian Trail
    • Other
      • Barataria Preserve
      • Coconino National Forest
      • Grand Canyon National Park
      • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
      • Inyo National Forest
      • John Muir Trail
      • Shenandoah National Park
      • Yellowstone National Park
      • Yosemite National Park
  • Tips & Essentials
    • Hiking for Beginners
    • Best NJ & NY Hiking Books & Resources
    • Best Hiking Apps
    • AllTrails vs GaiaGPA
    • Hiking Gear
    • Winter Hiking Tips
    • Pequannock (Newark) Watershed Permits
    • Trail Maintenance Gear
    • Leave No Trace
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