Just past this is room for several more cars along the road, followed by another larger dirt lot near a hotdog stand. The trail is easy until the woods. Easy to miss. This point is just a bit more than half-way to Pinwheel Vista and it gets steeper and rockier from here. If the trail is already more than you bargained for, this is a good bail out point to head back down.
Sometimes there are signs and rope guidelines to keep hikers on track. Straying off the path can cause trail erosion. This side trail can be easy to miss, look for the rocks to make the left turn onto the BLUE spur trail. The size of the rock pile placed at the junction to call attention to the turn has increased exponentially over the years.
The photo above is from while below is and then Here is some of what you need to know : The trail directions are as simple as can be; from the parking area follow the white blazed Appalachian trail up the mountain, make a left at the large rock pile, follow the blue blazes the short distance to the overlook. The first 0. The walk up the mountain is about 0.
The trail lives up to its name with stairs made of rock making up a great deal of the uphill climb. It still requires exertion to get to the top, but at least you have some solid ground to walk on. Check out the pictures and the amount of rocks the make up the surrounding landscape, they were everywhere and some of them were huge.
But the entire trail going up was full of bugs and we conveniently forgot our bug spray in the car As far as the terrain is concerned, it is very rocky throughout Rocky and steep for continuous 40 mins.
But the view at the top was worth it. I'm a begginer. For me this was an aggressive hike, steep and rugged terrain, all rock. I enjoyed it a lot, but could not finish. Next time! Who owns the lot for charged parking? Since when did it become a thing?? Usually busy unless you go very early. Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail. Stairway to Heaven Trail moderate Length 4.
The route begins as a steep climb up to the top of Wawayanda Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. Along the way up there are many large boulders that are great for bouldering.
The trail then traverses the top of Wawayanda Mountain to another lookout. This is when you will start your bushwhacking along the old Appalachian trail route. It is more like a bushwhack because you may have difficulties finding the trail most of the way as you go down the mountain. While descending you will pass a waterfall and some nice cascades. Be careful on this section as there are many unstable rocks in the area.
As you go right onto the unmarked path, follow along the mountain base back to the Appalachian Trail. Bathrooms at the visitor center. Wawayanda State Park Email: james. Park Hours: 7 a. From town of Franklin NJ. Take rt. Go into town of Hamburg and make a right onto rt. Go into town of Vernon and make a left, Still rt. Go past chain saw woodcarving stand and make the right into the AT lot. If you go pass heaven Hill Farm you went to far.
Reviews 3, Sort by:. K Piwko. November 13, Sandy Drapala. November 11, Anita Grochulski. November 7, Rita ladany. Jake Ryan. November 6, Grizzled Lotus. November 5, John Aller. November 4, Hiking Great! Jenny D. November 3, Valentine Cruz. Always a great hike with my sweet LIZ.. Russell Croce. November 2, Poorly marked. Waaay too many rocks to climb but view was beautiful. Kat Foll. October 31, Stefanie Brown. October 24, Walking Bugs Great! Larry Borshard. October 23, Kate Buhl.
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