There is no shortage of nature trips in New Jersey, but that does make it hard to narrow down what exactly you should do when you’re in the mood to get outside. How about seeing a mysterious rock formation, great views, and a beautiful lake in one go?
If that sounds good to you, we have the perfect New Jersey hike:
Pyramid Mountain, Tripod Rock, Bear Rock, Whale Head Rock is a fun trail that most hikers should be able to do.
Gary Felt/AllTrails The loop trail, located in Pyramid County Mountain Historic area, is a little over five and a half miles long and rated moderate on AllTrails.
One of the highlights of the trail is the beautiful lake you wander past.
Megan S/AllTrails It’s a peaceful spot to stop and take photos.
While the lake is the water highlight of the hike, you’ll also walk past a river on some portions of the trail.
AllTrails User/AllTrails It keeps it visually interesting the whole way!
You also get to see maybe the most famous rock in New Jersey.
Louise Posse-Russo/AllTrails Named Tripod Rock, this boulder precariously balances on two other small rocks.
Tripod Rock is quite the geological oddity, and you’ll definitely want to stop to take photos here.
Wel Chen/AllTrails It’s hard to fathom how it got this way, and how it stays up!
The hike’s total elevation is 780 feet. This means you get some pretty fantastic views when you reach the top.
Mr Spicy Nuggets User/AllTrails It feels like you can see for miles and miles up here.
In fact, on clear days you can see the New York City skyline.
Megan S/AllTrails It’s so fascinating to see such an iconic view contrasted with the surrounding forest.
The Pyramid Mountain, Tripod Rock, Bear Rock, Whale Head Rock Trail makes for a fun and unusual hike.
Gary Felt/AllTrails
Just be careful on the hike – it does get rocky in some portions.
Gary Felt/AllTrails
The loop trail, located in Pyramid County Mountain Historic area, is a little over five and a half miles long and rated moderate on AllTrails.
Megan S/AllTrails
It’s a peaceful spot to stop and take photos.
AllTrails User/AllTrails
It keeps it visually interesting the whole way!
Louise Posse-Russo/AllTrails
Named Tripod Rock, this boulder precariously balances on two other small rocks.
Wel Chen/AllTrails
It’s hard to fathom how it got this way, and how it stays up!
Mr Spicy Nuggets User/AllTrails
It feels like you can see for miles and miles up here.
It’s so fascinating to see such an iconic view contrasted with the surrounding forest.
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