Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel's Vista via Pochuck Valley, Suspension Bridge and Annie's Bluff
The Stairway to Heaven Trail offers a diverse and memorable hiking experience, weaving through wetland boardwalks, a stunning suspension bridge, and rocky forest trails up to expansive mountain views. Beginning with the serene Pochuck Boardwalk, the route passes through marshland alive with turtles and birdlife, while the 110-foot suspension bridge over Pochuck Creek adds a scenic highlight. As hikers ascend the aptly named "Stairway to Heaven" on Wawayanda Mountain, they are rewarded at Pinwheel’s Vista with panoramic views stretching across New Jersey’s rolling landscape—a challenging yet rewarding climb for nature lovers and seasoned hikers alike. #Hike #Mountain #Overlook #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 7.2 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,093 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,270 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,096 ft
- Minimum elevation: 384 ft
- Moving time: 3 h 4 m
- Moving speed: 2.3 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
- Total time: 3 h 54 m
- Global speed: 1.8 mph
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Name: Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel's Vista via Pochuck Valley, Suspension Bridge and Annie's Bluff GPS track, route, trail
Coordinates: 41.21140 -74.48039 41.23732 -74.44487
Topography: Sussex County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel Vista in Wawayanda State Park
United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Vernon Township
The Stairway to Heaven Trail offers a compelling hiking experience characterized by its rocky terrain and stunning vistas. As you ascend, you'll traverse through lush forests and navigate sections that require careful footing, particularly as you near the top. The breathtaking views of the Kittatinny Mountains…
Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 889 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,339 ft