Wawayanda Mountain

  • Elevation: 1460 feet
  • : 41.1977, -74.4575
  • County: Sussex
  • Ownership: public
  • Owner: Wawayanda State Park
  • Trail Map: NYNJTC North Jersey Trails #116
  • Topo Map: Acme Mapper
  • Nearest Higher Neighbor: Hamburg Mountain High Point, 4.29 miles.
Other Members Who Have Climbed Wawayanda Mountain
Description: Wawayanda Mountain is a plateau making up the Eastern edge of the Vernon Valley. It is most famous for its section of the AT, known as the "Stairway to Heaven" and its Pinwheel Vista, which provides magnificent Westward views. The actual summit of Wawayanda Mountain is trailless but the easiest access to the top is via an old woods road, which skirts the summit rise. Those seeking an advanced challenge may bushwhack to the summit from the Pinwheel Vista using a map and compass or a GPS.

Summit Routes

Pictures Posted by Members
Stairway to Heaven. -by- Eric Koppel View from the Pinwheel Vista. -by- Eric Koppel Wawayanda Mountain as seen from the AT. -by- Eric Koppel -by- Mike Williams
Icy view-Pinwheel vista -by- William Maurer (Hoosier) Old AT junction -by- William Maurer (Hoosier) Iced trees -by- William Maurer (Hoosier) Wawayanda's summit -by- William Maurer (Hoosier)
view of wawayanda mt from AT -by- JD At Top -by- John Kopp -by- Jim F -by- Jim F