Mount Misery trail is a multi-use trail, mostly single track, through typical pine/oak forests. Despite the name, there is no mountain, and 'Misery' is a shortening of Misericordia.
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39.90, -74.52 · rel 12533029
39.90, -74.52 · rel 12533029
Mount Misery Trail (white)
13,5 km from start to finish through urban area.
New Jersey · 39.90°N ·
74.52°W
13,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
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2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× viewpoint
David Moore Monument
monument ·
37 m off route
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Pakim Pond
viewpoint ·
44 m off route
13,5 km
100%
Pakim Pond
viewpoint ·
215 m off route
13,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mount Misery Trail (white) is 13.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mount Misery Trail (white) takes approximately 3h 22min to complete.
No, Mount Misery Trail (white) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mount Misery Trail (white) starts near coordinates 39.8871, -74.5477.
Mount Misery Trail (white) is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Mount Misery Trail (white) is maintained and managed by NJ State Park Service, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.