Appalachian Trail

The Stairway to Heaven hike in Vernon, New Jersey is a short but steep section of the Appalachian Trail to a viewpoint of the Vernon Valley.

Panoramic views from Catfish Fire Tower, ridgeline views along the Appalachian Trail, a pond with beaver activity, and rhododendron tunnels.

Raccoon Ridge is an exposed ridge offering one of the best viewpoints in New Jersey, with panoramic views of the Delaware River and the Kittatinny Mountains

A great first place to experience backpacking, the Appalachian Trail within the Delaware Water Gap is one the most scenic sections in NJ.

Overview: This is a great beginner one-night backpacking trip or a 7 mile out-and-back hike…

This 3-day, 2-night section of the Appalachian Trail begins at Mt. Peter (NY-17A) and ended…

This section of the AT starts at the base of the Stairway to Heaven (Rt…

This 21 mile hike crosses the “drowned lands” of New Jersey from High Point State…

I backpacked this 15 mile section with my 5 year old son in 2017. We…

Overview: New Jersey’s best boardwalk is nowhere near the ocean. This easy stroll in Vernon is…