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Wawayanda State Park, Vernon Township, NJ

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Wawayanda State Park

Hike 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail and dozens more through hemlock ravines and cedar swamps, then swim or paddle on spring-fed Wawayanda Lake.

Park Office, Wawayanda Road, Vernon Township, NJ · Vernon Township, NJ

About Wawayanda State Park

Wawayanda State Park spreads over 34,350 acres of the New Jersey Highlands in Sussex and Passaic counties. It has about 60 miles of hiking trails, including a 20-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Spring-fed Wawayanda Lake, formed by glaciers, has a swimming beach and a boat launch. Three natural areas protect a 300-foot hemlock ravine, an Atlantic white cedar swamp and Bearfort Mountain, where Terrace Pond sits near the top at 1,380 feet and some rock outcrops give 360-degree views. Watch for red-shouldered hawks, barred owls and great blue herons.

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