Sunday, April 20, 2025

Appalachian Trail, NJ - Stairway to Heaven and Pinwheel Vista

ABOUT THE PARK: 
Appalachian Trail in New Jersey - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Wawayanda State Park - New Jersey State Park Service

DIRECTIONS: 
GPS Coordinates 41.219306, -74.455040
Parking off Route 94

TRAIL MAP: 
Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 152 - New York New Jersey Trail Conference


HIKE DISTANCE: 4.8 miles

THE HIKE: 
I did this hike many years ago before it become hugely popular.  My son and his family wanted to do this hike so we made it an Easter Sunday family hike and added on a remote overlook I had found a couple of years ago when I had approached from a different direction.  Brodie stayed with the aunt who was babysitting the youngest grandchild.  I don't think he missed us at all.

Photography by Ellie: (Harry's camera malfunctioned.)

Photography by Caitie:

5 comments:

  1. That's what I am talking about! Beautiful hike with a beautiful family. Your grand kids are learning so much getting out on these hikes. Plus it is great fun exercise. Brodie needs some rest once in awhile. Thanks so much for sharing. Awesome.

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    1. Thanks! They do like it. You never saw kids so happy to get hiking gear for Christmas! Of course there is always some complaining along the way but I try to take them places with big payoffs because then in the end they always say "Oh, this was soooo worth it!" They are completely disgusted by litter, balloons, people not respecting nature. Wonder who they got that from?

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  2. Way Way Over Yonda State Pahk. Jersey Strong. That is coming from a Caleefornia guy. Can't wait to see my North Jersey Sue in a few weeks.

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  3. Awesome to get the kids out!!

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