Monument Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Wantage, New Jersey that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
camping
hiking
snowshoeing
trail running
walking
lake
views
wildlife
rocky
snow
Monument Trail Loop is a 3.5 mile loop trail located in Sussex, New Jersey. The trail is rated as moderate with some uphill hiking. Well marked the Read/Green trail, takes between 2-3 hours.
Great scenery, all around great hike.
Some of my favorite views in N.J.!
You can also combine it with the Cedar Swamp Trail (the blue blazes) for some more cool scenery.
Plenty of shade. Great views—no ridge hiking though. Two hikers—two ticks. We tucked our pants and used spray and still had two. There is also plenty of poison ivy—it’s low so if you wear pants you’ll be in good shape.
fun trail ! has a little bit of everything
Very well maintained. Some rocky sections but nothing too steep. Nice tree canopy in most segments of this trail, a nice respite from the sun. At the monument it was very windy which is apparently quite common.
It’s a great mid-distance loop. A nice mixture of climbs and flat terrain. You’ll pass hardwood trees, a flowing creek, a small lake, and some nice overlooks. It’s a great way for new high pointers to check a state high point off the list. If you are a high pointer, I recommend going clockwise on the trail so you climb into the high point near the end of your hike.
tommy t.
Good hike not very challenging in terrain but good elevation. There’s a couple of scenic out cropping . Trail is well marked . Upset that the state line isn’t marked . I know silly . Just has posted trespassing signs
Conditions as of 3-31-18
Snow is sporadic and deep in spots . mostly dry overall .
Cool spot being the highest point of NJ .
Nice little hike around the top of the mountain. All the really good views can be seen from the monument which is awesome
It was a really well marked trail! A bit confusing once you hit the monument though. I would definitely recommend.
I thought the trail was great but being an out of stater, I had to pay $20. That leaves a bad taste in my mouth so I'm only giving this place 3 stars.
Great trail! Hiked the trail so that we would come to the monument towards the end of the hike. We had the trail completely to ourselves. Didn't see anyone until we came to the parking lot by the monument, and there were only about 10 other people there. Once we were back on the trail it was empty. Great views throughout the hike. Well marked trail. There are restrooms when you get to the monument parking lot. Planning on doing this one again in the fall when the leaves are changing.
Quick hike for you soul
Fun but moderately trafficked trail that leads to the monument. Some parts of trail are rocky and steep, but take your time and it's a breeze.
Gets a little rocking so make sure you wear good hiking books
Did this trail in the tail end of a snowstorm that dumped 6-8 inches, made it challenging. There were high winds at the monument, great views all around when the snow finally stopped, and not a soul in sight. March 2017, park roads weren't cleared at 10 a.m. because it was still snowing, so I couldn't drive any further than Lake Marcia and hiked up from there. Great little hike with some stairs-like sections.
Good start from the back end no at mount it's better l think have a great hike
Visited this area in August. Found nice views from Monument and very vivid nature around it.
Fun hike with a group of Boy Scouts. Parking is close to the monument. Can be steep in spots but fairly easy overall.
I had a good hike. It was a bit challenging but it was a fun trail. I did monument trail but there are many more trails to explore.
It was great. Definitely need a hiking shoe on to do it. The jagged rocks were killing my feet thru my sneakers & the leaves covering the rocks this time of year left me unable to tell what i was stepping down on. Great weather and a great trail w/ beautiful views.
nice hike with plenty of trees and some views
Hiked with the kids! Climbed to the top of the monument - great workout wonderful views
Very good!
Easy not very exciting hike but great views from the monument!
It was a great way to discover nature, trees, rocks and more and more, definitely do some rock balancing!
Great trail, last 1/4 mile is all up hill but do able. Took my wife and 9 year old. It was their first hike and they both enjoyed it.
Great beginner trail, stairs at the end if the loop are a beast but manageable.
Relaxing loop with plenty of opportunity to side step the trail for mountainous overlooks. Dirt trails were well maintained and clearly marked. The occasional slope of rocks and roots made for a nice step workout.
Lisa H.
A little confusing as to where to start out. We wound up following the blue trail makers which then turn into the red/green & blue. Great view points. A bit of a rocky path but manageable.