Northern New Jersey Hiking: High Point, Stokes & the Water Gap

Beulahland / Farview Trail: Worthington ridge approach

Out and back · 2.6 mi

NPS notes views toward Pennsylvania and old stone walls along the approach. These smaller details can make a rewarding post even without a summit panorama.

Blue Mountain Lake: choose a New Jersey woodland loop

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Lake scenery and ridge forest make this a good place to build a photo post around small observations across the walk.

Buttermilk Falls Trail, NJ: waterfall to Appalachian Trail

Out and back · 2.8 mi

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The waterfall and the transition into ridge forest reward a slower pace. Keep photography to established places and leave the water alone.

Coventry Pond Trail: a quieter Water Gap walk in NJ

Out and back · 1.8 mi

Watch for the contrast between the wooded approach and the open pond destination. Wildlife sightings are a possibility, not a promise.

Crater Lake Loop, New Jersey: a ridge-top lake walk

Loop · 1.6 mi

Lake-edge scenery and woodland provide room for a photo story built around changing light rather than one famous lookout.

Douglas Trail to the Appalachian Trail at Worthington

Out and back · 3.2 mi

Woodland climbing and a clear junction destination make it easy to explain the day’s plan to a hiking partner.

Dunnfield Creek Trail toward Sunfish Pond

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Small cascades accompany the creek approach before the trail reaches Sunfish Pond. Leave enough daylight to enjoy the return rather than racing between features.

Hemlock Pond Loop via Crater Lake

Loop · 3.3 mi

The pond circuit offers an unhurried woodland focus. Plan a pause on an established part of the route instead of creating a shoreline shortcut.

High Point Monument Trail Loop: a New Jersey ridge walk

Loop · 3.5 mi

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The memorial and surrounding ridge provide a different focus from a lake walk. Pause at established viewpoints without blocking the trail.

Mount Tammany Red Dot and Blue Trail Loop

Loop · 3 mi

Look across the river gap toward Pennsylvania and Mount Minsi. The two mountains are separate outings on opposite sides of the river.

Rattlesnake Swamp and Appalachian Trail loop choices

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Catfish Pond, swamp vegetation and valley views give this outing a varied photo sequence rather than a single destination shot.

Sunfish Pond via Garvey Springs Trail

Out and back · 2.6 mi

The change from valley to ridge and the pond destination give this hike two distinct parts. Save time to enjoy the lake from established access.

Sunrise Mountain: choose your Stokes ridge approach

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The state describes views toward the Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, High Point and Sussex County farmland. Visibility depends on weather.

Tillman Ravine Trail: a Stokes State Forest loop

Loop · 1.5 mi

Let the ravine setting set the pace: look for changes in light, rock texture and vegetation from the marked path.