Sure, everyone knows that New Jersey -- with it's over 120 miles of shoreline and beaches and it national treasures, such as the Pine Barrens -- is a great vacation and recreational resource during the warmer months. But the state also has a lot of outdoor recreational attractions that is availalble during the cooler months and winter (and which includes the shore and Pine Barrens) season.
High Point State Park
Located in the northwest corner of New Jersey, the 15,413-acre park offers outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation. Pleasant landscaping in the park was designed by the architectural sons of the man who designed New York's Central Park.
"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. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the green ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers." From the 220 war monument located at the high point of the park, you can see for miles and view Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains in the west, New York's Catskill Mountain to the north and the Wallkill Rivery Valley to the southeast.
During the winter, visitors to the park area can enjoy the High Point Cross County Ski Center, which provides cross county skiers of all levels, even children and handicapped, with groomed trails -- some with artificial snow. There is also a section for snowshoeing.
Stokes State Forest
"Stokes is famous for its impressive beauty, whether it is at the top of a mountain ridge or in the cool and fragrant Tillman Ravine with its rushing stream and steep cliffs. Hikers, campers, fishermen and photographers are attracted to its wild setting."
Stokes offers trails for the serious hiker which rewards those how undertake it's steep climb with a spectacular view from Sunrise Mountain along the 12 mile stretch of Appalachian Trail that runs through the park.
The 15,996-acre forest is located along New Jersey's Kittatinny Ridge, between High Point State Park and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. It provides year-round camping and seasonal recreational sports opportunities.
Wawayanda State Park
The 18,235-acre Wawayanda (no, it's not named after the region's Wawa convenience store chain) park is located in the northeastern corner of Sussex County. A 22-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park.
Tranquil charm and sensational views are found within the mixed hardwood forested hills that surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists, boaters and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. It offers a variety of seasonal recreational sports opportunities.
Since 2006, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife introduced landlocked salmon to Lake Wawayanda to provide anglers with an opportunity to fish for this unique coldwater sport fish close to home. Only a handful of deep lakes in New Jersey have suitable year round habitat for coldwater fish like trout and salmon. This is in addition to the brown and rainbow trout which is annually stocked. (Click here for salmon vs trout identification pamphlet and holdover regulations in PDF format.)
More New Jersey Recreational Resources:
New Jersey State Parks and Forests
New Jersey Recreational Resources
Winter Recreational Resources for the New Jersey and Surrounding areas
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