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Appalachian Trail NJ Vernon to Wawayanda Segment
Ridge-and-valley AT segment with boardwalks, climbs, and broad scenic variety.
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Pochuck Boardwalk Trail
Appalachian Trail boardwalk segment across wetlands and meadows.
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Popular steep AT climb with broad valley and farm views.
Pinwheel Vista Trail NJ
Popular overlook route in the Kittatinny Valley with broad farm-country views.
About This Trail
A ridge-and-valley AT segment through Vernon and Wawayanda featuring the famous Pochuck Boardwalk and suspension bridge over wetlands, followed by climbs to rocky highland viewpoints. The trail transitions from valley floor to ridgeline with broad scenic variety. One of the AT’s most diverse segments in New Jersey.
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Nearby Trails
Pochuck Boardwalk Trail
Appalachian Trail boardwalk segment across wetlands and meadows.
Stairway to Heaven Trail NJ
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Pinwheel Vista Trail NJ
Popular overlook route in the Kittatinny Valley with broad farm-country views.
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