#1 - Stairway to Heaven Trail
Wawayanda State ParkLength: 2.9 mi • Est. 1 h 46 m
The trail starts out as a steep climb up to the top of Wawayanda Mountain. Along the way up there are many large boulders that are great for bouldering. Once on top of the mountain you get some great views of the Vernon Valley, Pochuck Mountain, the Kittatinny's, Catskills and the Black Dirt region.
The trail then traverses the top of Wawayanda Mountain to another lookout. This is when you will start your bushwhacking along the old Appalachian trail route. (It is more like a bushwhack because you may have difficulties finding the trail most of the way as you go down the mountain.) When descending you will pass a waterfall and some nice cascades. Be careful on this section as there are many unstable rocks in the area.
Here is the route to take: Appalachian Trail, Right on Blue Livingston Trail, Come to the large creek, make a right and then try to follow the old Appalachian Trail down. As you go right onto the unmarked path follow along the mountain base to the Appalachian Trail.
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