{"title":"New Jersey Highlands","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheck out our selection of maps and books that cover trails and hikes throughout the Highlands Region of New Jersey!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"50-hikes-in-new-jersey","title":"50 Hikes in New Jersey","description":"\u003ch2\u003e50 Hikes in New Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2020 - 5th edition\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Chazin (author)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 Hikes in New Jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a guide to 50 fascinating hikes in New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown more for its urban areas than its green spaces, the Garden State is actually a crossroads for major long-distance trails including the Maine-to-Georgia Appalachian Trail, the 150-mile Highlands Trail, and the 60-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail.  Hike along the Appalachian ridge or over the ragged Wyanokies, pass into pine barrens or through marshes and dunes on the coast, and you'll see that New Jersey has so much more to offer than just cities.  These 50 routes cover walks, hikes, and backpacking trips from the Kittatinnies to Cape May County.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith excursions from 1.5 to 12 miles in length, accompanied by driving directions, trailhead information, difficulty ratings, and detailed maps, this roster of hikes will suit everyone from families out for a nature walk to adventurous hikers up for a challenge.  Hikes include Mount Tammany, Appalachian Trail - Stairway to Heaven, Palisades, Cheesequake State Park, and Mullica River Wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis latest edition by Trail Conference volunteer Daniel Chazin, author and editor of several other popular guidebooks, includes the latest trail updates and changes.  Three completely new hikes have been added, many other hikes have been significantly revised and updated, and many new photos have been included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Countryman Press.  272 pages.  Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Countryman Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50273930412335,"sku":"978-1-68268-444-3","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/50HikesNJ_2020_FrontCover.jpg?v=1726157437"},{"product_id":"morris-county-highlands-trails-map","title":"Morris County Highlands Trails Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMorris County Highlands Trails Map\u003cbr\u003e2023 - 3rd edition\u003cbr\u003eTwo-map set, map #s 125 \u0026amp; 126\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorris County Highlands Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e map (formerly titled Jersey Highlands Trails: Central North Region) is a two-map set featuring trails in the New Jersey Highlands of northern Morris County and nearby Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties.  The maps are printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tear-resistant Tyvek, and are a must-have for exploring the many parks and trails throughout this region of the New Jersey Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChanges \u0026amp; Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 update includes significant trail changes, including new trails and blazing changes in several parks including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramid Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountainside Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourne County Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJonathan's Woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarny State Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahlon Dickerson Reservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Mountain Park Preserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Hope Historical Park\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMap Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 230 miles of marked trails within more than 30 parks in northern Morris County and adjacent portions of Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParklands including Pyramid Mountain, High Mountain Park Preserve, Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, and the Farny Highlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 45 miles of the Highlands Trail and the nearly 20-mile-long Four Birds Trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-foot elevation contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:40,000 scale (1 inch = 0.63 mile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient map sizes to carry and use on the trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParkland boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmaintained trails and woods roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewpoints, waterfalls, mines, and other points of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark contact information, history, and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUTM coordinate grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGet the Maps on your Phone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AvenzaMaps_2026_TCMapExample-NoTCLogo_480x480.jpg?v=1781534931\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorris County Highlands Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e map is also available on Apple and Android mobile devices through the Avenza Maps app, including as a bundle of the 4 maps. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 0, 47);\"\u003ePlease be aware that this app is undergoing significant changes that impact trail users throughout our region\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nynjtc.org\/news\/avenza-maps-changes-impact-trail-conference-digital-maps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick to learn more\u003c\/a\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/morris-county-highlands-4-map-bundle-2023-trail-conference-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-map?utm_source=vendor_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Morris County Highlands (4-Map Bundle)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/morris-county-highlands-east-map-125-2023-trail-conference-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-map?utm_source=vendor_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 125 (East)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/morris-county-highlands-west-map-126-2023-trail-conference-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-map?utm_source=vendor_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 126 (West)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/morris-county-highlands-allamuchystephens-map-127-2023-trail-conference-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-map?utm_source=vendor_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 127 (Allamuchy\/Stephens)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/morris-county-highlands-high-mountain-map-128-2023-trail-conference-new-york-new-jersey-trail-conference-map?utm_source=vendor_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 128 (High Mountain)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThank You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to volunteer project manager Daniel Chazin and all the volunteers and park partners who helped produce this map revision!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stormkingadventuretours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/Sponsor_MorrisCountyHighlandsMap_2023.svg?v=1726064003\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map was also produced with support from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stormkingadventuretours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStorm King Adventure Tours\u003c\/a\u003e, a proud supporter of our volunteers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperience You Can Trust\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail Conference maps are built on more than 90 years of mapping experience.  They are the trusted source for reliable trail information in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region.  These maps are \"Made By the People Who Build the Trails\" and are regularly updated with changes to the trails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New York-New Jersey Trail Conference","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50275211084079,"sku":"978-1-944450-22-9","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/MorrisCountyHighlandsMap_2023_MapCover.jpg?v=1746042891"},{"product_id":"northern-new-jersey-highlands-trails-map","title":"Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorthern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map\u003cbr\u003e2021 - 13th edition\u003cbr\u003eFour-map set, map #s 150, 151, 152 \u0026amp; 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float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern New Jersey Highlands Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e map is also available on Apple and Android mobile devices through the Avenza Maps app, including as a \"Combined\" map that combines the four individual section maps. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 0, 47);\"\u003ePlease be aware that this app is undergoing significant changes that impact trail users throughout our region\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nynjtc.org\/news\/avenza-maps-changes-impact-trail-conference-digital-maps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick to learn more\u003c\/a\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/a\/qvalgh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Northern New Jersey Highlands (Combined Map)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/a\/1uitbpd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 150 (Ramapos)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/a\/3cdcsvc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 151 (Wyanokies)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/a\/xvkaatc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvenza Maps - Map 152 (Wawayanda \u0026amp; 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More than 400 miles of trails traverse the wide variety of federal, state, county, and local parks and preserves in this New Jersey county, all of which are rich in natural and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfoot in Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a brand-new guidebook by authors Daniel Chazin and Jim Simpson, published by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. It features in-depth descriptions of the trails and parks throughout Morris County, highlighting more than 50 parks, preserves, sanctuaries and other protected open space. Historical notes, sidebars on interesting facts and lore, recommended hikes, driving directions with GPS coordinates, and public transportation information are also provided. Nearly 100 detailed topographic color maps accompany the park descriptions, and full-color images throughout the book offer a glimpse of what you might expect to see out on the trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a county park system that forms the core of outstanding trail experiences, to engineering marvels like the Morris Canal and historic treasures like Jockey Hollow, to a varied terrain shaped by unique geologic forces, this guidebook highlights an array of walking and hiking opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you choose to visit a federal, state, county or local park, Morris County is the perfect place for a day of adventure or a quiet retreat into nature. Whether you want to climb a mountain and scramble over some ancient rocks in the Highlands, or prefer a level run along a flat course—whether you seek postcard vistas or prefer a walk through a deep forest, a wild meadow or a formal garden—Morris County is the place for you. Grab this new \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfoot in Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e guidebook today and pick a park to explore, or better yet, plan on hiking them all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth descriptions of more than 400 miles of trails in more than 50 parks, preserves, sanctuaries and other protected open space in Morris County, New Jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed topographic color maps and full-color images accompany the park descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical notes, sidebars on interesting facts and lore, recommended hikes, driving directions with GPS coordinates, and public transportation information are also provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapters are roughly organized by geographic area in the county: the Northeast, the Morristown area, the Southeast and Great Swamp, the Southwest, and the Northwest. A final chapter features long-distance trails like the Patriots’ Path.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.nynjtc.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/AfootInMorris_IndexMap.jpg?v=1744044664\u0026amp;width=1946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCounty locator map (county map is split into east and west sections on the book's inside covers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.nynjtc.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/AfootInMorris_TableOfContents_Web.jpg?v=1744134919\u0026amp;width=1946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.nynjtc.org\/cdn\/shop\/files\/AfootInMorris_ExampleParkIntro_Map_Web.jpg?v=1744134919\u0026amp;width=1946\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExample chapter intro with example map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, April 2025. 500 pages. Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Chazin\u003c\/strong\u003e has been an active volunteer with the Trail Conference since 1982. He served on its Board for over 30 years and has authored or edited several other hiking guidebooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJim Simpson\u003c\/strong\u003e retired after a long career in journalism with a daily newspaper. Although an urbanite, he is an avid trekker with an unquenchable interest in local history, parkland, and its lore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarketing\/Promo Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp us get the word out about this new book!  Share with friends and family, post on your social accounts, or even bring a flyer into a store you think should carry the books!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AfootInMorris_PromoFlyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePromotional flyer (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AfootInMorris_PromoBlurbs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePromotional text\/blurbs (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AfootInMorris_FrontCover.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHigh-resolution cover image (JPG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AfootInMorris_NewBook-Square.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnnouncement image (JPG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to also check out our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.nynjtc.org\/products\/morris-county-book-map-combo\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMorris County Book \u0026amp; Map Combo\u003c\/a\u003e\" to save on a combo package of this brand-new \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfoot in Morris \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebook and our \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorris County Highlands Trails \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New York-New Jersey Trail Conference","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908933849391,"sku":"978-1-944450-04-5","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/files\/AfootInMorris_2025_FrontCover_Final.jpg?v=1746042891"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/6801\/1823\/collections\/Combo_JerseyHighlandsMaps.jpg?v=1787750148","url":"https:\/\/store.nynjtc.org\/collections\/nj-highlands.oembed","provider":"New York-New Jersey Trail Conference","version":"1.0","type":"link"}