high mountain park Preserve
Wayne Township, Passaic County
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  • Acres:
    1260
  • Deer Hunting:
    Not Permitted
  • Map:
    Open PDF

Preserve Info

High Mountain Park Preserve is owned by Wayne Township, The Nature Conservancy and State of New Jersey, and was established in 1993. It is the largest tract of forested land east of the Highlands, encompassing woodlands and wetlands. Along with its open space value, it harbors rare and threatened plants and wildlife. Its rolling and often steep terrain provides 11.5 miles of often-challenging hiking trails. Panoramic vistas include stunning views from High Mountain's summit, where you can see New York City and much of northern New Jersey. Several rock shelters in the Franklin Clove section of the nature preserve have been determined to be sites of prehistoric human habitation. Native Americans of the Lenape tribe wintered in the Clove during the 1600s.

Public Access and Uses

Please visit The Nature Conservancy's website for visiting information.

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