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Summary: The fall Foliage is near peak. Wawayanda SP sits on top of the Wawayanda plateau. Wawayanda is the Indian word for Winding, Winding Water. The Terrain in the park is mainly rolling with some cliffs in areas. Most of the hike goes through the Wawayanda Natural area. The forest in the area is a transition forest off southern and Northern species. The Northern species are Beach, Yellow Birch and Hemlock trees with an understory of Rhododendrons. The Rhododendrons are so thick you cant even step off the trail and they form dark tunnels. This is the reason Wawyanda is called a Jungle. Eventually you go through a large Rare White Atlantic Cedar Swamp. This is a species found along the shore region, not common in the higher elevations. Throughout the hike you will pass three lakes. Laurel pond, Lake Lookout and Wawayanda Lake. The park is also a great place for Cross Country Skiing and snowshoeing. Trailhead: To get to back gate: From Hamburg NJ take rt. 94 Toward Vernon/Mt Creek. Go to town of Vernon. At light make right onto 515. Go less than half mile and make left onto Breakneck Rd. Hang a right onto Wawayanda Rd. Take to gate and park. Main Entrance: From West Milford take Warwick Tpk toward Upper Greenwood Lake. Go past lake and eventually you come to Wawayanda SP main entrance. Make left and take Rd all the way to boat launch and park. (Lat:41.19104 Lon:-74.4304) Trail Guides for Wawayanda Jungle, Wawayanda SP NJ: North Jersey Trails map by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ trail conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Wawayanda: 973-853-4462 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 Josh K on 12/14/2007 Nice hike, not over strenuous as I prefer but good enough to get the blood flowing. The best part was my encounter with a juvenile black bear. I must have startled him from behind bc he growled viciously and then scrambled up a nearby tree. Next time I go I'm wearing snowshoes!
Reviewed by COZ&SUE on 7/11/2005 We had a beary beary good day. After about ten hikes through the park and only one bear sighting, we had four different bear sightings. WOW -1st one was at a trail intersection in the southeast section of the park near Clinton road. A beary big 500lb male. 2nd was a female who was on the trail in front of us and wouldn't move- we turned around and changed our plans. I fumbled with the camera and never got off a good photo :( 
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/13/2005 this is the best hike..but i still think thta Mt. Tammany is better because there are more things that you can see..and like hawks..egales..andturkey valtuers are mad cooooollll!!! plzz dont take this as rudeness because like i like lake wawayanda..and i love it alot..i like the water...and the beach!! we had a blast there!!!!
Reviewed by Brian S on 10/25/2004 Did this hike over the weekend. With the fall colors near peak, it was a scenic walk and I really enjoyed it. So much so, that I came here and planned on adding the hike to Localhikes and saw the exact route I took was already posted here. It's particularly nice in the fall, but I'm sure its a pleasant walk any time of the year. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
