Pochuck Boardwalk Section of Appalachian Trail

Pochuck Boardwalk Section of Appalachian Trail

New Jersey Boardwalk on the Appalachian Trail - Photo Moe Lemire New Jersey Boardwalk on the Appalachian Trail - Photo Moe Lemire
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The 1.5-mile Pochuck Boardwalk and its 110-foot long wooden suspension bridge elevate this section of the Appalachian Trail over what was once a prehistoric lake between the Pochuck and Wawayanda Mountains in northern New Jersey.

 

The 1.5-mile Pochuck Boardwalk and its 110-foot long wooden suspension bridge elevates this section of the Appalachian Trail over what was once a prehistoric lake between the Pochuck and Wawayanda Mountains near Vernon, New Jersey.

This beautiful walk is full of native cattails, plumed grasses, wildflowers, hemlock, firs, and five species of oak. The National Park Service has...

Know Before You Go

  • Parking is very limited, especially near the access from Route 517; be aware that vehicles parked outside of proper parking areas may be ticketed along Route 517 or nearby side streets.
  • Remain on the boardwalk to avoid disrupting the delicate wetland ecosystem that hundreds of plants and animals rely on.
  • Dogs are allowed but must remain...

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Trip Reports

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September 17, 2023
4
Spotted Lantern Fly Alert! Hard to miss them in the wooded areas of the trail, just look for tree of heaven. Stomped as many as we could. Parked at the Stairway to Heaven trailhead on 94, most hikers were headed up and we had the trail to the bridge practically to ourselves. Beautiful wildflowers and butterflies. And cows. Moo!
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erijonesie
September 23, 2019
5
Hiked the boardwalk and the stairway this past weekend, and although absolutely exhausted by 5pm, I'd do it all again. The boardwalk was wonderfully maintained and the stairway blazes were easy to locate and follow.
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just_zoshin
November 06, 2018
5
This is a super easy section of the AT that's scenic and great for those with kids or mobility concerns. You can do the whole boardwalk, continue beyond it to Pinwheel Vista, or just do sections. It's a great beginner hike too and good for those who aren't sure how long their group will want to be out.
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