The Appalachian Trail goes right through High Point SP and there are several other trails. Good hiking.
After a little hesitation my wife and I decided to follow our 2 sons up the 291 steps of the monument to see incredible views of the tri-state area! We got lucky and had great weather in the 60's,as it was early morning. I imagine it would be REALLY Hot and STUFFY up here on a 80 or 90 degree day. Would love to come back when the leaves are turning! Lots of trails to hike and endless scenic views.
rain andlowclouds obscured the viewformthetop,but taking the 3mile hikeup and aroundthis park was enjoyable.Atthistimeofyearthe leaves had already changed color,and the hike allowed accesstothe Appalachian trail.One ofmy goalsinlifeistohike the highest point in each state,andwe went straight there fromNewarkairport,as partofalong wedding weekend
We had a great time!! & enjoy spending time outdoors in the winter. My only complaint is that our trip was too short!
Went on a Tuesday it was cool at High Point Monument beautiful vista. Went iside the Momument and read the history. Walked up the spiral stair cases and then saw the landing of 7 more stair cases and signs, walk to the tip at your own risk. I was not doing that. A custodian of the park was coming down the stairs and said it was not easy he would not want do it himself. Glad I was there on a weekday it was cool and cloudy weather wise. Not at all crowded. After I looked at the views I saw the beach at Marcia Lake and sat on the swings Marcia Lake came about due to the Wisconsin Glaciers over 200,000 years ago. You do see rock stones in the ground throughout this park. Very nice day trip. Alot of Sussex county places to visit. We went to the Holland bakery which was very inexpensive for baked goods. I was impressed with the Chatterbox in Augusta for hamburgers it was very nostallgia of the old time movies and it had a NJ state police car in the center of the restaurant. I enjoyed Sussex a different day trip from NYC and the jersey shore.The food in the snack bar at the Beach house was very good we only had the cheese fries but the prices were very reasonable. I think to get into the park for NJ residents is only $5. before the prime summer season too.
I always assumed NJ was flat...beaches...we visited here on a rainy day but even so, the place was beautiful. Peaceful, well maintained, a nice place to visit and relax and take in nature.
Not that special, glad it was after Labor Day, we weren't required to pay anything. For free it was ok to drive up and look around but we couldn't climb to the top of the monument.
My husband and I were driving looking for the tower on top of the mountain.......didn't realize we had to pay to get into a state park..the bathrooms were filthy, the beach wasn't very clean, it just looked in total disrepair and if they were charging that much a car load, I'm not sure what they are spending the money on. The benches and tables were shotty, the trails were overrun, just very shocked at the overall atmosphere. In Pennsylvania you don't pay to get into parks but I've always thought them to be clean. Another thing is there was garbage everywhere. They tell you to take your garbage with you? Seriously, $20 a car and I have to carry out my own trash, no wonder there was trash everywhere. Please NJ shape up and clean this park up, the views however are amazing!
The facility distributed explanation cards identifying what one is likely to be able to see. The view is indeed wonderful, all 3 states.
High Point is located up in the northwestern corner of NJ. It's a great place for a family picnic, a hike along the wooded trails, or a swim in a cool mountain lake. It got its name from being the highest point of elevation in New Jersey.