Pyramid Mountain Hike
Details
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Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area is full of hiking trails. The area boast 1530 acres of rugged trails, fields, Forrest, rock outcroppings and wetlands. The highest point in he park is 934 feet with a beautiful view of the New York City Skyline. Pyramid Mountain is home to Tripod Rock, a 180 ton boulder balanced on 3 smaller boulders. Bear Rock is also nearby.
We'll hike about 6 1/2 miles but some pretty rough terrain at times. Please know your hiking limits. Some steep climbs involved in this hike, but the sights are worth it.
We'll meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot. This is a popular spot to hike, parking may be difficult. Look for me in a big red truck and I'll be wearing a bright orange or yellow shirt. Wear hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended (but not necessary). Bring lunch and plenty of water.
Guest allowed with leader approval. Please message me with the details
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DIRECTIONS:
A GPS may not take you to the parking area for this hike. Read the directions and follow this map here on Meet Up for exact location
NJ Turnpike North to exit 11. This is the Garden State Parkway exit. Continue on Parkway north to exit 142B for Interstate 78 W toward Springfield. Take exit 48 for NJ-24 W toward I-87/Springfield/Morristown. Follow to 287 north. Take 287 N. to exit 45. Go to bottom of the ramp and make a left on to Wootton Street. Wootton St to Boonton Ave and make a right. Go to the end of that road and Turn right onto Rockaway Valley Rd. Make an IMMEDIATE LEFT (100 FEET TOPS) onto Boonton Ave again. The Pyramid Mountain parking area is about .75 miles up on the left. This ride is about a 2 hour ride or so from rt 73 & the NJ Turnpike.
Leader - Doug Hillebrecht, 856-816-8824