The Wyanokie High Point is an excellent overlook and high point in Norvin Green State Forest. Norvin Green State Forest is a large state forest in Passaic County made up of parts of Wanaque, Ringwood, Bloomingdale, and West Milford. Norvin Green State Forest features many excellent hikes, but one particularly notable one is the Wyanokie High Point. After a short but difficult hike, visitors are rewarded with an excellent 360-degree view of the Wanaque Reservoir (the second largest lake in the state), New York City, and the surrounding mountains of North Jersey. Continue reading to learn how to get to this incredible overlook.
- Norvin Green State Forest
- Hike Information
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Norvin Green State Forest
Other Attractions: Otter Hole and Chikahoki Falls, Stone Living Room, Carris Hill
Hike Information
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 500 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Alerts:
- The Green Trail from the parking area is closed. You must now walk along Snake Den Road to reach the trailhead. This is a very low traffic road.
- The Wyanokie High Point is erroneously labeled on the official map. It is actually near the intersection with the Blue Trail and Teal/Red Trails.
From the parking area, begin by walking along Snake Den Road. After about a quarter mile, Snake Den Road ends, and you will reach a small kiosk. From the kiosk begin the co-blazed Blue and Yellow Trails and start on the first uphill section of the hike. Once you reach the top of this initial climb, the Yellow Trail leaves to the left. Continue straight to remain on the Blue Trail, and begin another climb for about a mile. You will soon reach an intersection where the co-blazed Teal and Red Trails turn left. Turn left onto these trails. There is a somewhat challenging rock scramble at this point. After the rock scramble you will reach the Wyanokie High Point.
The Wyanokie High Point offers 360-degree views featuring the Wanaque Reservoir, New York City, and the surrounding mountains of the New Jersey Highlands. The view from the Wyanokie High Point is arguably one of the best in the entire state and one of the only areas in the region with a panoramic view.
From the Wyanokie High Point, there are miles of trails from which you can extend your hike. Alternatively, you can return to the parking lot the same way to came.
GPS Route
Attached is the route as described above for reference. Additionally users can download the route to use on their preferred GPS. How to use the GPS routes on your phone.
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