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Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel Vista in Wawayanda State Park

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 and surrounding valleys from Pinwheel Vista reward your efforts, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and photographers alike. #Hiking #Mountain #Overlook #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 271 m
  • Maximum elevation: 408 m
  • Elevation loss: 278 m
  • Minimum elevation: 135 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 49 m
  • Moving speed: 2.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 8.7 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 57 m
  • Global speed: 2.3 Km/h

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Name: Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel Vista in Wawayanda State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Appalachian Trail, Vernon Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 07422, United States (41.21847 -74.45435)

End: Prices Switch Road, Vernon Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 07418, United States (41.21931 -74.45511)

Coordinates: 41.21139 -74.45511 41.21931 -74.44353

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United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Vernon Township

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Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 258 m • Maximum elevation: 388 m

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United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Vernon Township > Vernon Valley

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…

Distance: 11.5 Km • Elevation gain: 333 m • Maximum elevation: 387 m

Appalachian Trail

United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Vernon Township

Wawayanda State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 4.2 Km • Elevation gain: 273 m • Maximum elevation: 408 m