Pass some stone walls/fences. While this is a bit of a long route, if you consistently bang out 8-9 miles on the usual trails in northern Jersey (i.e. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. Walk away from the Furnace and head straight past the toilets toward a wooden bridge with a trail sign for Laurel Pond (YELLOW). Turn LEFT and now follow Laurel Pond (YELLOW). One of the better hikes in the state. Way too many people though. Continue on the trail, hugging the lake and there are some rocks to sit on. Park and begin your ride at 255 acre Wawayanda Lake. From this point on, retrace your steps on RED (Old Coal) back to the lot.—-Hiked: 5/24/15.Hiked: 6/3/12. 5 stars even with the lack of cows. #1 - Stairway to Heaven Trail. Some great boulder locations to sit and have lunch overlooking the lake. There are some spots on rocks to take a break by the water. 5.9 – At the end of the lake, turn RIGHT and walk down a dirt road and over a wooden bridge to the Wawayanda Furnace on the left. Old Coal is marked with either RED Diamond on WHITE or just RED blazes along it’s route. Great trails. This post may contain affiliate links. ... Trails in Wawayanda State Park - 11. A twenty-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational … The elevation change isn’t too bad, either. The quiet charm of Wawayanda appeals to mountain bikers, hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Wawayanda State Park Mountain Bike Trails. This "Proposed Trail Changes" map shows the new planned trail system in Wawayanda State Park. Updated 6/4/15: Description updated to reflect map changes, photos and revised GPX added. 10.9 miles, mostly easy surface. Get there early (before 10am) or you’ll have trouble finding parking & the trail will be overrun with humans. Highland Lake, NJ Very Difficult. Along Wawayanda Mountain are outstanding views of the surrounding landscape. 6.9 – Keep following Laurel Pond (YELLOW). In the center of the lake are several islands of different sizes. Description: Wawayanda State Park is a 16,679-acre (67 km) state park in Sussex County and Passaic County in northern New Jersey. Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. I corrected their inaccuracies and I guess they do not like it - so I won't be reviewing any more trails, and i won't be paying for this app anymore. Old Coal (RED) is a mediocre woods road in the beginning. Would be nice if a foot bridge could be added. Trail Run Project is built by runners like you. Best Trails & Photos. #5. Pass Bearfort Waters on the right, and some buildings for the center on the right a bit further down. The trails are not ADA accessible. Immediately to the left of the launch is a small cove with a lot of lily pads near a spillway. Get the app Wawayanda State Park. Wawayanda’s trails are mostly level, woods roads so the hiking here isn’t as rocky or rugged as is usual in the Highlands, or in the Kittatinny range in NW Jersey. They are also available as a free app map on your phone using the Avenza Maps app, so be sure to download it here.. Easy walk with some paths winding along the brook views. If you’re looking for a longer but easy going terrain and straightforward hike, this is for you. Beware of walking this trail immediately after a heavy rain. Instead, turn RIGHT out of the parking lot and walk south on Clinton road a bit. Some pumphouse remains are also visible on … Wawayanda State Park. See Trail Improvements at Wawayanda for info and maps. the stairs to heaven is a cardio workout for sure- watch for wet leaves! Beautiful lookout. Rattlesnake. Follow this over a dam. All the way out to the southern most reaches is another large area of lily pads. MTB Project is built by riders like you. Expect to find some wet areas on the trail (“Wawayanda” is Lenape for “winding, winding water” or “water on the mountain”). Note 10/2020: The names/colors of the trails that circle Wawayanda Lake are in the process of being changed in order to create an entirely ORANGE Wawayanda Lake Loop. Wawayanda State Park. #3. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload the route and share it with the community. This is somewhat off the beaten path and therefore isn’t the hike to take on a first visit to Wawayanda; check out the main park trails first by starting at the visitor center or the lake itself. Numerous large boulders dot the landscape. The trails in Wawayanda are well marked with plastic disks with the name of the trail on them, but with such a web of trails it’s best to have North Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 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