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OSM map layer · LineString
40.90, -74.69 · rel 6335422
40.90, -74.69 · rel 6335422
Highlands Trail
213,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New Jersey · 40.90°N ·
74.69°W
213,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
4× viewpoint
10× summit
3× Attraction
Swayze Mine Ruins
ruins ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Scenic Overlook - Musconetcong River
viewpoint ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Bear Mountain
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Yoo-Hoo Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Scenic Overlook - Waterloo Area
viewpoint ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Wyanokie High Point
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Carris Hill
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Tower Hill Farm Springhouse
ruins ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Headley Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Little Windbeam
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Horse Pond Mountain
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Board Mountain
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Windbeam Mountain
summit ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Long Pond Ironworks
ruins ·
on the route
213,4 km
100%
Harrison Mountain
summit ·
25 m off route
213,4 km
100%
Big Beech Mountain
summit ·
34 m off route
213,4 km
100%
Blue Mine
Attraction ·
37 m off route
213,4 km
100%
Balanced Rock
Attraction ·
131 m off route
213,4 km
100%
Frying Pan Trees
Attraction ·
179 m off route
213,4 km
100%
Ricker Hill
summit ·
200 m off route
213,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Highlands Trail is 213.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Highlands Trail takes approximately 53h 6min to complete.
No, Highlands Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Highlands Trail starts near coordinates 40.594, -75.1918.
Highlands Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Highlands Trail is maintained and managed by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.