High point state park and new jersey veterans memorial, sussex, nj. High point state park and the civilian conservation corps by peter. The new jersey division of parks and forestry manages a public park system which consists of. Clicking a filter will automatically narrow your results on the map. Ents, on 21508 i had the opportunity to visit high point state park, located in the northernmost section of new jersey. Parks and preserves in northwest new jersey skylands. High point state park new yorknew jersey trail conference. High point state park and the civilian conservation corps explores the history of the fascinating landmark, which was a gift of colonel anthony and susie kuser to the people of new jersey in 1923. High point, in montague, new jersey, is the highest elevation in the state at 1,803 feet. Oct 16, 2015 a visit to high point state park in sussex, nj. The recreation area anchors about 80,000 acres of contiguous wild through northwest new jersey, spilling into worthington and stokes state forests and high point state park. It is in the northeastern section of the country along the coast of the atlantic ocean.
Type loop with an outandback spur, as well as a spur that connects with cape may point state park. Nov 08, 2015 high point, in montague, new jersey, is the highest elevation in the state at 1,803 feet. High point has a natural landscape of unusual beauty onto which a designed landscape was placed. Reviews of our favorite hiking books for new jersey. The highest point in new jersey sits at an elevation of 1,803 feet in the northernmost corner of the state. Here are our picks for 8 beautiful nj parks to visit this fall. Jul 16, 2011 i came to see the delaware water gap that i had seen in ancient family photographs. High point state park map provided by the trail conference this free map of high point state park is provided by the new yorknew jersey trail conference, as part of a collection of several maps created for new jersey state parks. Many people enter high point state park admiring the beauty that basks in front of them. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w.
The blue line of the delaware river divides the verdant ridges of new jersey from those of pennsylvania. Three states new jersey, new york, and pennsylvania can be seen from the top. State parks and forests closed governor murphy announced. Best trails in high point state park new jersey alltrails. High point state park, 1480 route 23, sussex, new jersey 07461, 973 8754800. A life member of the new yorknew jersey trail conference, he is a longtime trail maintainer in high point state park. Beaches and lakes around hamburg hamburg, nj aarp in your city. High point state park has a significant population of black bears so follow bear country procedures especially when camping. After leaving the appalachian trail, the srt passes the highest point in new jersey, where there is a spectacular. Liberty state park also is the only location in new jersey with ferry service to ellis. Piscataway is 35 miles from new york city and located near major interstate highways including route 287, the nj turnpike, the garden state parkway, and within easy access to many new jersey shore areas. High point state park is visited by thousands annually, and from the highest peak in new jersey one. Text telephone tt users, call the new jersey relay service at 800 8527899. High point state park and the civilian conservation perched atop the kittatinny mountains, in the northwestern corner of new jersey, is one of the most beautiful parks in the state.
The north jersey highlands historical society will be selling a variety of vintage and modern history books. High point state park is a state park straddling the border of wantage township and montague township in sussex county, within the skylands region of northwestern new jersey, united states, near the border with new york state. South cape may meadows cape may, nj south jersey trails. High point state park, a new jersey state park located. High point state park new jersey page two outdoorplaces. Route 23 skirts the park and carries visitors from the new jersey suburbs and from points in new york state.
National park, new jersey revolutionary war sites national. At in high point state park, nj to hawthorne lake in greenville, ny. Cape may point state park cape may lighthouse, wwii bunker. New jersey parks the official web site for the state of. Located in far northern new jersey, high point state park sits atop the world famous pinelands region, sandwiched between the pocono mountains to the west and the catskill mountains to the northeast. New jersey department of environmental protectionseeds state environmental education directory. The land for high point state park, donated by colonel anthony r. Entrance fees are charged from memorial day weekend to labor day. It is a small state, shaped like a letter s, and bordered on the west by pennsylvania and delaware across the delaware river, on the north by new york, on the northeast by the hudson river and new york city, on the east and southeast by the. Learn more about the crrnjs history, visit the historic crrnj train terminal site. High point state park is new jerseys highest point 1,800 ft.
And did you know the national park service manages a number of its units here in new jersey. High point state park, a new jersey state park located near. Kids can join the junior ranger program and learn more about the mission of the national park service. High point montague, new jersey mountain, state park. About national park in 1777, during the american revolutionary war, the continental army under command of george washington constructed two forts on the delaware river to block the approach to philadelphia. The third and present cape may point light was built in 1859 at what is now cape may point state park. The atlantic shoremiddlesex, monmouth, ocean, burlington, atlantic, and cape may counties sarah allaback, editor. I found my thrill walking the monument trail in high point state park recently. Use the below filters to find the right park for you. History of high point state park by ben armstrong on prezi. Delaware water gap national recreation area, high point state park, stokes state forest, worthington state forest new yorknew jersey trail conference on. Beautiful nj parks to visit this fall best of nj travel.
A second picture depicts the manor house in high point park, nj with the caption although the mansion no longer stands, the curved stone wall in the. The path along the forested mountain top at the top of new jersey at 1,800 feet offered me palettes of color and texture that only the shallowsoil ridges of high point can. Hunting is permitted in designated areas within high point state park and is subject to nj division of fish and wildlife regulation. To download a pdf file with the high point campgrounds click on here. Apr 23, 2016 darren boch, superintendent of paterson great falls national historical park, in paterson, n.
All of these places are ideal for hunting deer, waterfowl, turkeys, grouse, and timberdoodles. Everything from the views to the wildlife can light up the viewers eyes, but they do not know how this all came aboutthe buildings, the roads, the trails. High point is a mountain peak within high point state park on the border of wantage township and montague township, sussex county, new jersey, united states. Associated history, geology, and wildlife information is included. High point, in montague, sussex county, new jersey, in the skylands. Sussex countys high point state park is now high point state park and new jersey veterans memorial after bipartisan legislation for the name change was signed into law. By 1847 it no longer functioned due to erosion of the shore, and a second structure was erected on great island bluff, onethird of a mile from the site of the original. Part of the kittatinny mountains, the highest point in the state of new jersey, the aptly named high point, sits in the. Later, while living in camden, he published in 1882 a book of life essays. High point state park is a state park straddling the border of wantage township and montague. I trekked and camped all the way from the gap to the furthest western border of new jersey and along the way, the area of high point state park my wife and i saw bigfoot. High point state park, a new jersey park located nearby middletown, milford and newton the view from high point monument, at feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. Kuser and his wife, susie fairfield dryden daughter of senator john fairfield dryden, founder of prudential insurance, rarely stayed in the house, and so in 1922 they donated it, along with 11,000 acres of land, to the state of new jersey for use as a park. Thus, on a foggy day my friend bernie and i traveled to high point state park.
High point peak, new jersey, united states britannica. The brothers were the sons of the eminent frederick law olmsted, who designed central park. Piscataway is a proud community with a long and prestigious history but hardly one that is satisfied to stay static. High point state park monument northwest new jersey.
High point state park extends south ten miles from the new york state line. With 14,218 acres of woodland on kittatinny mountain, it includes the state s first natural area, the dryden kuser natural area, the highest elevation cedar swamp of its kind in the world. Dangerous, abandoned homes are ruining a historic n. Perched atop the kittatinny mountains, in the northwestern corner of new jersey, is one of the most beautiful parks in the state. Part of the kittatinny mountains, the highest point in the state of new jersey, the aptly named high point, sits in the northern reaches of the park. Parks around oak ridge oak ridge, nj aarp in your city. The famed landscape firm olmsted brothers of brookline, massachusetts, was retained to design the park s facilities.
Just south of atlantic city are corsons inlet state park, belleplain state forest, and the cape may county park and zoo. A long time friend of the park, bill was one of the. High point state park, nj the new jersey high point. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with.
Looking for a great trail in high point state park, new jersey. High point state park is the usual launching point for any assaults on new jerseys mightiest peak. Website researched, written, photographed and designed by al frazza. The first shows the lodge overlooking lake marcia, and has a caption of after the kuser family donated their land to the state of new jersey, the lodge became the park office and a museum. The ultimate field guide to new jerseys revolutionary war historic sites. The 1923 donation of high point state park and the completion of the monument six years later were watershed events in the history of new jersey state parks, indicative of the progressive spirit that had swept the nation since the beginning of the twentieth century. Further out, parvin state park is a popular spot for folks to make camp in the summertime. The high point of the state is a fun place to visit. Less than a three hour drive from new york city, the 14,193 acre park is home to a number of attractions and activities. Pick up an info book at the welcome center of this nj park. The new jersey division of parks and forestry manages a public park system which consists of over 50 protected areas designated as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, and other properties within the state of new jersey in the united states. It is named for state senator dryden kuser, a noted conservationist and son of anthony and susie dryden kuser, who donated the land that became high point state park in 1923.
The pleasant landscaping was designed by the olmsted brothers of boston, a prominent landscape architectural firm of that time. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Education programs njcccs standards book your program public. The 10,000acre high point state park was donated to the people of new jersey in 1923 by col. One of the most popular hiking spots in new jersey. For group hikes check out one of the first day hikes that the new jersey state park service are holding across the state on january 1, plus a few more listed below. The park is administered by the new jersey division of parks and forestry. High point state park new jersey government services. Fort mifflin on the pennsylvania side and fort mercer on the new jersey side in what is now national park. Hotelsmotels close to high point state park are provided in the list below sorted in the order of their distance closest at the top. I was given a reliable tip from bill sweeney, environmental education specialist supervisor at jacobsburg environmental education center, about an old growth atlantic white cedar swamp located there. Orientation located in the extreme northwest corner of new jersey, the park is situated along the crest of the kittatinny mountains in sussex county. High point state park great park just missed the cut off time to climb to the top. This map features high point state park in sussex county, nj.
South cape may meadows preserve cape may, cape may county, nj distance 1. Built on more than 75 years of mapping experience, new yorknew jersey trail conference maps are your source for reliable trail information in the new yorknew jersey metropolitan region. Officials are considering options for fixing up the park, which was established in 2011. Recreational facilities are centered around the lake marcia and high point monument areas. The state park is located in the township of wantage in sussex county. It is at the top of the kittatinny ridge on route 23. Top 10 wantage hotels near high point state park new. Park entrance fee cheesequake state park hooks creek lake.
Browse our hotelsmotels to find accommodations near high point state park in high point state park for your leisure or groups trips. Fall views include crimson, gold and plumcolored leaves. High point state park in new jersey northwest skylands. High point state park and the civilian conservation corps. Drive through the high point state park entrance then drive to the end of the road in the cedar swamp picnic area and that is the trail head parking lot. The first capital city of new jersey by jeanrae turner, richard t. The view from high point monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states.
There are many rv parks in southern new jersey, with some of new jerseys bestloved rv resorts existing in this area. I say that plainly because i know that i saw bigfoot. Hit our 72mile stretch of the appalachian trail from high point state park sussex, stokes state forest branchville, wawayanda state park hewitt and worthington state. High point state park nj state parks new yorknew jersey. High point state park this is located next to several other good hunting spots, such as hainsville wildlife management area and flatbrookroy wildlife management area. As suggested by its name, the park occupies the highest point within the state 1,803 feet. Among other trailrelated activities, he prepared an historical and archaeological survey of the appalachian trail in new jersey for the new jersey management committee of the appalachian trail conference.
To view more details about a specific location select that location on the map. Delaware water gap national recreation area, high point state park, stokes state forest. At in high point state park, nj to hawthorne lake in. Located in the portion of the state known as the skylands, it is the highest elevation in the state, with a peak elevation of 1,803 feet 550 m. It is located near the border with new york state on kittatinny mountain, a long ridge along the northwestern edge of the state that is part of the appalachian mountains. The agency also owns and manages 38 historical sites and buildings throughout the state some located within the. High point state park sussex 2020 all you need to know.
The 850acre dryden kuser natural area, dedicated in 1965, was the first natural area in the state of new jersey. New jersey is one of the 50 states of the united states of america. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Today, we are continuing our celebration of national volunteer month by recognizing washington crossing state park volunteer bill farkas. High point, highest peak 1,803 feet 550 metres in new jersey, u. High point state park was dedicated in 1923 as the first state park in new jersey. Fun outdoor family events in parks across the state of new jersey throughout the month of june. High point state park and new jersey veterans memorial.
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