A strenuous 15.5-mile loop through the Wyanokies that climbs 8 mountains and offers countless scenic viewpoints.
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
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Long Pond Ironworks State ParkNew Jersey
Burnt Meadow Trail (Horse Pond Mountain) – Long Pond Ironworks State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThe Burnt Meadow Trail is a moderate 3-mile loop featuring a spectacular view of the Monksville Reservoir and Wyanokie Mountains.
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Long Pond Ironworks State ParkNew Jersey
Big Beech Mountain & Jennings Hollow – Long Pond Ironworks State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliA 7.4 mile lollipop loop hike passing Revolutionary War era ruins, climbing Big Beech Mountain with views of the Wyanokies, and passing the wildlife-rich Jennings Hollow, including an active beaver lodge.
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Long Pond Ironworks State ParkNew JerseyNorvin Green State Forest
Stonetown Circular Trail – Ringwood, NJ
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliPerhaps the most strenuous hike in New Jersey, this 10 mile loop in Ringwood, NJ climbs five “mountains” – Little Windbeam, Windbeam, Bear, Board, and Harrison Mountains and offers nice views of the Wanaque and Monksville Reservoirs.