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New York City: High Point
This 11.8-miler traces the Appalachian Trail along an idyllic ridgeline to New Jersey's highpoint, 60 miles from Manhattan.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | New Jersey (NJ) |
| Distance: | 5.94 mi |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
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Mapped by Shannon Davis
TO TRAILHEAD: From Sussex, NJ, head N on NY 23. In .6 mi., turn L onto Libertyville Rd. Merge onto Deckertown Turnpike in 3.9 mi. Park 1.9 mi. later (marked with AT sign).
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HPT01
| Distance: 5.94 mi | Points: 338 |
High Point
Points of Interest
HPT001
Location: 41.252483, -74.689529From parking area, head N on white-blazed Appalachian Trail to ascend finger ridge of Kittatinny Mtn. chain
HPT002
Location: 41.257717, -74.682549Straight (NE) @ 4-way with Iris Trail, blazed with a red dot
HPT003
Location: 41.262501, -74.678131A break in trees reveals SE views of nearby lakes and forests
HPT004
Location: 41.269199, -74.681564Straight @ 4-way with Iris Trail, continuing on AT
HPT005
Location: 41.277618, -74.682365Short side trail R leads to Rutherford Shelter. Scattered clearings along ridge afford wide E views of Lake Rutherford
HPT006
Location: 41.288567, -74.674667Rocky outcropping makes for a nice rest spot
HPT007
Location: 41.303234, -74.672066Straight (NE) @ 4-way with Iris Trail and Mashipacong Trail. In .2 mi., pass High Point SP main office and cross NJ 23
HPT008
Location: 41.316650, -74.664566Small wooden tower provides view of High Point Monument; get postcard shot of 220-ft. gray obelisk
HPT009
Location: 41.318352, -74.663597Bear L onto red- and green-blazed Monument Trail, heading N. Turkey buzzards often circle overhead
HPT010
Location: 41.321068, -74.661530High Point (1,803 ft.): The summit's granite and quartzite monument offers bird's-eye views of Pocono ridgelines, Catskill peaks, and surrounding countryside. Retrace steps to trailhead
High Point Summit
Location: 41.319981, -74.662895Trailhead
Location: 41.253700, -74.689201Related Trips
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