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Best trails in Wawayanda State Park
Looking for a great trail in Wawayanda State Park, New Jersey? AllTrails has 13 great hiking trails, running trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Just looking to take a quick stroll? We've got 7 easy trails in Wawayanda State Park ranging from 4.7 to 9.2 miles and from 1,007 to 1,404 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
Description
Wawayanda State Park is a popular destination for hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround the lake and a twenty-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park. The top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than forty miles of trails are marked in the park.
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Park information
Acreage
34350 acres
Park hours
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mailing address
Wawayanda State Park
885 Warwick Turnpike
Hewitt, NJ 07421
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Top trails (13)
Wawayanda Lake Trail
#1 - Wawayanda Lake Trail
Wawayanda State Parkeasy
(122)
(122)Length: 6.7 mi • Est. 2 h 59 m
Wawayanda Lake Trail is a 6.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Highland Lakes, New Jersey that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activityShow more
Stairway to Heaven Trail [CLOSED]
#2 - Stairway to Heaven Trail [CLOSED]
Wawayanda State Parkmoderate(975)
(975)Length: 2.9 mi • Est. 1 h 46 m
Note: This trail is currently closed due to COVID-19. For more information, please see https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html
The trail starts out as a steep climb up to theShow more
Terrace Pond Loop
#3 - Terrace Pond Loop
Wawayanda State Parkmoderate(21)
(21)Length: 6.4 mi • Est. 2 h 59 m
Bushwack around the pipeline. Crossing the North outlet of Terrace Pond is a bit dicy - lots of water. The Terrace Pond North trail segment that is North East of Terrace Pond is a bit overgrown and Show more
Wawayanda Jungle Trail
#4 - Wawayanda Jungle Trail
Wawayanda State Parkeasy(19)
(19)Length: 7.8 mi • Est. 3 h 32 m
Rhododendron Tunnels, Rare White Atlantic Cedar Swamp, Natural AreaShow more
Cherry Ridge Loop
#5 - Cherry Ridge Loop
Wawayanda State Parkmoderate(12)
(12)Length: 9.5 mi • Est. 4 h 31 m
Cherry Ridge Loop is a 9.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Vernon township, New Jersey that features a lake. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking, running, aShow more
Pequannock Watershed: Hank's Pond
#6 - Pequannock Watershed: Hank's Pond
Wawayanda State Parkeasy(17)
(17)Length: 5.1 mi • Est. 2 h 13 m
Note: Permits and Parking Stickers are required for trails on watershed property.Show more
Banker Trail, Double Pond Trail, Sitting Bear Trail, and Cherry Ridge Road Loop
#7 - Banker Trail, Double Pond Trail, Sitting Bear Trail, and Cherry Ridge Road Loop
Wawayanda State Parkmoderate(9)
(9)Length: 9.2 mi • Est. 4 h 5 m
Banker Trail, Double Pond Trail, Sitting Bear Trail, and Cherry Ridge Road Loop is a 9.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Hewitt, New Jersey that features a lake and is rated as modeShow more
William Hoeferlin, Wayward, Iron Mountain, and Black Eagle Loop
#8 - William Hoeferlin, Wayward, Iron Mountain, and Black Eagle Loop
Wawayanda State Parkeasy(21)
(21)Length: 5.1 mi • Est. 2 h 25 m
William Hoeferlin, Wayward, Iron Mountain, and Black Eagle Loop is a 5.1 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Hewitt, New Jersey that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all sShow more
Cherry Ridge Trail
#9 - Cherry Ridge Trail
Wawayanda State Parkeasy(10)
(10)Length: 9.2 mi • Est. 4 h 15 m
A pleasant, easy hike with some nice scenery. A pleasant, shorter verison of the Wawayanda Jungle Trail. A great place for cross country skiing in season.
Take Cherry Ridge Rd west from the parking aShow more
Lake Lookout Trail
#10 - Lake Lookout Trail
Wawayanda State Parkmoderate(4)
(4)Length: 6.7 mi • Est. 3 h 6 m
Lake Lookout Trail is a 6.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hardyston, New Jersey that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used Show more
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