Posted in New Jersey
July 22, 2015
These 12 Epic Mountains In New Jersey Will Drop Your Jaw
South Jersey has the beaches, North Jersey has the mountains, and boy do we have mountains. They may not be massive but they are surely magnificent. Both views of the mountains and atop the mountains are breathtaking all year long. There is so much natural beauty to be found, just check out these incredible scenes.
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Much of Northwest New Jersey will provide you with similarly stunning views.
This scenic shot near the top of Allumuchy Mountain highlights the beauty of having four seasons.
You can see several of our smaller mountains from this lovely valley including Danville Mountain on the right, Allamuchy Mountain to the left and Upper Pohatcong Mountain in the distance.
The flat farms of Franklin are a perfect contrast to the medium-sized mountains in the distance.
These stunning cliffs offer miles of hiking trails along the Hudson River. Further south, you can enjoy views of New York City.
Mount Tammany is the southernmost peak of the Kittatinny Mountains and lies along the Appalachian trail. Mount Minsi can be seen in the distance.
The peaks along the Delaware Water Gap are some of the most stunning in our state. The magical views are the start of something spectacular, the starting point of the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey. Hike this trail for incredible views all the way up to Maine or down to Georgia.
It’s hard to beat the views along the Delaware Water Gap. They are some of the highest peaks in our state, providing views for miles. Of course we can’t forget the views from High Point, either. Share your High Point photos or any magnificent mountain shots around our state in the comments.
