🥾 TOP 5 HIKES IN NEW JERSEY 🏔️ 🥇 Mount Tammany — Knowlton, NJ | 3.5 miles One of the most iconic hikes in New Jersey, Mount Tammany offers incredible views overlooking the Delaware Water Gap. The trail is steep, rocky, and challenging, but the summit views make the climb worth it. The popular loop has around 1,200 feet of elevation gain. 🥈 Stairway to Heaven — Vernon, NJ | 7.3 miles This hike has some of the most diverse scenery in NJ. The longer route takes you across the Pochuck Boardwalk, over a suspension bridge, through fields and forest, and eventually up the steep, rocky Stairway to Heaven. At the top, Pinwheel Vista gives you a huge view over the surrounding valleys and mountains. 🥉 Buttermilk Falls — Layton, NJ | 3.0 miles Buttermilk Falls is one of New Jersey’s tallest waterfalls and makes for an awesome hike in the Delaware Water Gap area. The trail climbs steeply alongside the falls and continues toward the Appalachian Trail, with beautiful valley views along the way. The official NPS trail is 1.4 miles one-way and rated moderate-difficult. 4️⃣ High Point — Wantage, NJ | 3.5 miles Located at the highest elevation in New Jersey, High Point State Park combines mountain views, forests, boardwalks, and the massive High Point Monument. The Monument Loop is 3.5 miles and includes rocky sections and steep climbs. You can also climb the monument’s 291 stairs when it’s open for an even higher view. 5️⃣ Ramapo Lake — Oakland, NJ | 2.6 miles A shorter and more relaxed hike compared with the others on this list. The trail loops around scenic Ramapo Lake and passes through the forest with views of the water and surrounding landscape. It’s a great option if you want a beautiful NJ hike without a long or extremely difficult climb. Which one are you hiking first? 🥾👇 #nj #hike #top5 #nature #fyp - @ian.g813