Author: Explore North Jersey

Mount Tammany: Hiking New Jersey’s Most Iconic Mountain
Mount Tammany, one half of the Delaware Water Gap, is arguably New Jersey’s most iconic mountain. At a…

Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins
Located next to the incredibly popular Hacklebarney State Park is the comparatively unknown Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center.…

Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines
The Coppermine Trail is one of the most overlooked and underrated routes in the popular Delaware Water Gap.…

Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park
Back Beach Park is a small park located in Wanaque, New Jersey. While well known to local residents,…

Hiking Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond
Located in Worthington State Forest in the Delaware Water Gap, the hike from Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond…

Hiking to the Bearfort Fire Tower in West Milford
Located just off the infamous Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey, is the 68-foot Bearfort Fire Tower.…

A Guide to the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve in Franklin Lakes
The G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (also known as the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve) is a 120-acre park…

The Best Things to Do in Norvin Green State Forest
Norvin Green State Forest is easily my favorite park in New Jersey. It offers a perfect mix of…

Visiting the Lesser-Known Waterfalls at Ramapo Valley Reservation
Mahwah’s Ramapo Valley Reservation is one of the state’s most popular parks, but despite this immense popularity, most…

Hiking the Vista Loop at Ramapo Valley Reservation
The Vista Loop at Ramapo Valley Reservation is one of the most popular hikes in New Jersey, and…
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Finding the Hidden Laurel Falls in Worthington State Forest

Exploring South Mountain Reservation: The Secret Maple Falls

Hemlock Falls and Hobble Falls Guide for South Mountain Reservation

Exploring India Brook Park and Buttermilk Falls in Mendham

Waterfalls and Ruins: Hiking Apshawa Preserve

Visiting Stony Brook Falls: An Easy Hike to a Pair of Waterfalls

Discover Valhalla Falls at Pyramid Mountain

Discover Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls at Norvin Green State Forest

Boonton Falls: Easy Access & Great Views

Hiking the Waterfall Trail at Schooley’s Mountain

Hiking Tripod Rock and Glacial Erratics at Pyramid Mountain


























