Autumn at Wawayanda

Into the woods we go seeking vestiges of Autumn, alongside Wawayanda lake with lots of history!
Check it out: http://www.njskylands.com/pkwawayanda for a little history of the park.

Wawayanda by one source is phonetically the Lenape Indian term for "water on the mountain" and another explanation is from the Munsee Indians who defined it as "winding, winding water".

We will walk by Wawayanda Lake to the Historical Furnace, Double Pond to Laurel and the scenic bridge then back and up Wingdam to the Waterfall(upper dam) and back. I revised this hike to eliminate a steeper climb.

This will be about a 2-3 hour fairly easy hike, covering approx. 4 miles on woods trails, with crushed gravel with one or two moderate ups and downs to two of the most scenic spots in the park. We will be moving at a slow/moderate pace stopping at several spots along the way.

Hiking boots are recommended , hiking poles may come in handy for the ups and downs, sun protection, bug spray and protein snacks are recommended. WATER is MANDATORY. Water with Electrolytes during the warmer mos. will help prevent dehydration.

PARKING IS FREE

Optional dinner at Sams B & G, Mahwah B & G, etc depending upon interest and availability.

As with all of our events you are responsible for your own safety . Hiking can be dangerous and injuries can occur, sometimes fatal. Trail blazes can sometimes be missing so there is always the possibility of getting off trail and possibly lost. Knowing this you agree to hike at your own risk and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries you or your guests may incur. Time is an estimate and can vary a bit depending upon the group and conditions.

Directions: Map pin will bring you the to parking area, see more directions below:

DIRECTIONS: IF USING A GPS UNIT YOU MAY NEED TO USE # 845 WARWICK TRNPK. IN HIGHLAND LAKES OR HEWITT, New Jersey AND THE PARK ENTRANCE WILL COME UP SHORTLY ON YOUR LEFT AFTER THIS location. LOOK FOR APPROACHING PARK SIGN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD.

FROM ROCKLAND: Take either 287W/87N to 87 N. to Exit 15A for NY17, stay in left lane and turn left onto 17N.

Go 1.4 miles to Exit on the right for Ringwood/ Sterling Forest/17S or Take the Orange Trnpk. turning right from Rt 59 or Rt 202 for approx. 2.6 miles to the Exit for Ringwood/Sterling Forest/ 17S.

Cont. onto Sterling Mine Rd. which becomes Sloatsburg/Mill pond Rd. for approx. 5 miles.

Turn right on Margaret King Ave. and go approx. 2.3 miles (bearing right) to the Greenwood Lake Turnpike (aka County 511 and later becomes the Warwick Trnpk).

Take this road (bearing right to stay on the Warwick Turnpike) at the fork approx. 8.9 miles and turn LEFT into the park entrance when you see the sign for the park on your right.

Drive about 2 miles to the Wawayanda lake and boathouse parking lots.

MEET IN THE first main Lake PARKING LOT. see photo of parking lot sign
ALWAYS CHECK THE DAY OF AN EVENT FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS.