New Jersey (NJ)

Hiking NJ – Giant Stairs – July 2020 (Update)

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Giant Stairs is a 4.59 mile, moderate difficulty hike located about 30 minutes north of NYC at the State Line Lookout. It’s a fun quick escape that exhibits great views, challenging terrain, and decent elevation gain. The area is good for picnics and offers an excellent bird watching opportunity in the morning.

In the wintertime, some of the trails (A, B, C, and D) can be used for cross-country skiing.

Featuring:

  • River
  • Stream
  • Waterfall
  • Good Views
  • Picnic Area
  • Monument
  • Wild Berries
  • Wild Flower

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Hiking NJ- Mount Tammany and Sunfish Pond Loop (Karamac Trail Parking Lot)- June 2020

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Located on New Jersey side of the Delaware Water Gap, this is a difficult, 12.77 miles, 2,900 feet hike. Rewarding views from Mount Tammany and Sunfish Pond.

COVID-19 has limited parking. Typically, one will park near Mount Tammany trail head by Exit 1. This hike started at Karamac Trail Parking Lot adding 2 miles. Come early as Mount Tammany parking lot is known to fill up by 9:00.

Featuring:

  • Lake
  • River
  • Stream
  • Good Views
  • Wild Flower

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