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Summary: This is a long hike so be prepared to be out for a full day.You will start out with an uphill climb to the top of a ridge with great views and a fire tower. Then you get a great ridge walk to Sunrise Mt overlook were you will get more great views of the landscape. Then you will descend off the ridge into the flatbrook valley were you will cross many streams and wet areas. You will end your hike by going up again. But this time you will pass some waterfalls along the way. These are the trails and colors to take: Green Tower, left on white AT, Left on Brown/Red cartwright, left on red Swenson, Right on yellow Tinsley, left on paved Rd to campsites, left on brown/green Blue Mt, left to old barn, follow unmarked tr. along stony brook, right on Parking lot to end, left onto green tower to PA. Use the Kittatinny Trails map by the NY-NJ trail conference Trailhead: From town of Branchville, take rt. 206 North toward Milford PA. Pass Culvers lake. Just past lake make a right onto 636. There will be a sign saying Appalachian Tr. and Sunrise Mt. Make that right. Go about 200yards and make first left. This is Sunrise Mt Rd. Take Sunrise Mt Rd to tower Tr. crossing. Park in small spot on right. This is the start point. (Lat:41.19213 Lon:-74.7682) Trail Guides for Stokes Forest Loop, NJ: Kittatinny trails map by Ny-NJ trail conference () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Stokes State Forest 973-948-3820 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Greg on 10/12/2009 This is a great hike. It took my wife and I about 6 hours with a lunch break. There are a couple of things we learned. First, Sunrise Mt. Road is a a one-way loop through the park. Second, the junction between the green trail and the white AT is before the fire tower. If you get to the tower, turn around and head back to find the turn. But do head up to the tower for a nice view. Third, Sunrise Mountain has a great view, but its really crowded on a nice day since its next to a parking lot. If you want a more secluded lookout, keep going onto the brown/red trail and you'll find a good one in less than 15 min. Third, when you reach the barns, take the brown trail between the barns SE. 
Reviewed by VA on 7/17/2006 It'a absolutely beautiful! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Sussex County Hiking, Sussex County Trails, Sussex County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||