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Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel Vista via Appalachian Trail in Wawayanda State Park

The Stairway to Heaven Trail in Wawayanda State Park offers a rewarding hike through woodlands and open fields, culminating at the Pinwheel Vista, where expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys await. #Hiking #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 258 m
  • Maximum elevation: 388 m
  • Elevation loss: 258 m
  • Minimum elevation: 134 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 22 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 5 m
  • Global speed: 1.2 mph

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  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 258 m
  • Maximum elevation: 388 m
  • Elevation loss: 258 m
  • Minimum elevation: 134 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 22 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 5 m
  • Global speed: 1.2 mph

About this trail

Name: Stairway to Heaven Trail to Pinwheel Vista via Appalachian Trail in Wawayanda State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Prices Switch Road, Vernon Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 07418, United States (41.21932 -74.45511)

End: Prices Switch Road, Vernon Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, 07418, United States (41.21940 -74.45511)

Coordinates: 41.21143 -74.45515 41.21940 -74.44501

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Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 271 m • Maximum elevation: 408 m

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Wawayanda State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

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