This 21 mile hike crosses the “drowned lands” of New Jersey from High Point State Park (NJ-23) to Rt 94 in Vernon at the base of Wawayanda Mountain. Highlights include the Pochuck Boardwalk and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge – the only refuge crossed by the Appalachian Trail. This section briefly crosses the NJ/NY border and features dozens of puncheon to cross the marshy ground.
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Breakneck Ridge is an incredibly popular hike so don’t expect to get the trail to yourself. The steep rock scramble ascent will get your heart pumping quickly and you’ll be rewarded with great views of the Hudson River. It’s about a 3 mile loop, but all the action is in the first mile.
Breakneck Ridge is an incredibly popular hike so don’t expect to get the trail to yourself. The steep rock scramble ascent will get your heart pumping quickly and you’ll be rewarded with great views of the Hudson River. It’s about a 3 mile loop, but all the action is in the first mile.
Ricketts Glen is a waterfall wonderland. This is a great loop hike with a huge reward/effort ratio which passes 21 named waterfalls over 4.5 miles of the Falls Trail network.
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The Spizzle Creek Trail is an easy, flat trail with views of the Barnegat Bay and a bird observation blind making it a great place to spot osprey and wading birds attracted to this rich ecosystem.
My First Aid Kit is more than just supplies to fix wounds or other injuries. I carry what I think of broadly as an “Emergency” or “Fix It” kit – it’s a First Aid Kit, but also includes items to prevent or fix other problems I might have on the trail, such as broken gear or a lost piece of gear that’s critical to staying safe.