Category: Overlooks

Hiking to the Indian Cliffs Above Splitrock Reservoir
Located in Rockaway, New Jersey, the hike to Indian Cliffs in Farny State Park is a hidden gem…

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 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.…

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…

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…

Hiking the Yellow Trail at Rifle Camp Park
Located just under a mile from the increasingly popular Garret Mountain Reservation, Rifle Camp Park is an often…

Hiking the Unknown Sparta Glen Park
Located just a few minutes off Route 15 in Sparta, Sparta Glen Park is one of those local…

Hiking the Garret Mountain Yellow Loop
Garret Mountain Reservation, spanning the cities of Paterson and Woodland Park, is one of North Jersey’s most popular…

Hiking Morris County’s Little Known Mountainside Park
Mountainside Park is an often-overlooked park located just off Interstate 287 in Morris County. Thousands of drivers pass…

Exploring the Ruins of Van Slyke Castle
Located atop Ramapo Mountain State Forest lies one of New Jersey’s most unique hiking destinations—Van Slyke Castle. What…
Recent Posts
Hiking to the Indian Cliffs Above Splitrock Reservoir

Hiking the Small Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary and Lamont Reserve

Hiking to the Tallest Waterfall in New Jersey: Greenbrook Falls (With the Undercliff Ruins)

The Scenic Reservoir Loop at Apshawa Preserve

Paddling the Crystal-Clear Water of White Lake, New Jersey

The Underwhelming Gristmill Trail at Swartswood State Park

Hiking White Lake Natural Resource Area

Kayaking Swartswood Lake

Exploring the Family-Friendly Gnome Hollow Preserve

Kayaking at New Jersey’s Deepest Natural Lake: Lake Aeroflex

Mount Tammany: Hiking New Jersey’s Most Iconic Mountain

Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins

Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines

Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park

Hiking Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond
























