At just 1,000 feet in elevation and 200 feet of prominence, the Tornfell just barely qualifies as a New Jersey high peak. But do not be fooled by its meager size, for this godforsaken mound of rock is shrouded in impenetrable blowdown and capped with bloodthirsty pricker bushes. Even some of the most dedicated NJ1K hikers have cursed this hill, wishing it were never discovered.
| Elevation | 1000 |
| Decimal degrees | 40.9052, -74.9468 |
| County | Warren |
| Ownership | public |
| Owner | Jenny Jump State Forest |
| Topo map | Acme Mapper |
| Nearest higher neighbor | Jenny Jump Mountain 2 |
Trip Reports
Mike Merunka on 04/10/2019
From JJ4 to here about 90 min. Summit at 19:25. Rt 80 is roaring. Photo from lookout to the SW
Mike Merunka on 04/10/2019
JohnVC on 03/12/2017
Bill VS on 09/11/2016
Allen R. on 11/30/2014
Fifth of five peaks for the day. After Jenny Jump Mountain #1 and Jenny Jump Mountain #2, followed Blue Trail most of the way and then bushwacked to reach summit of The Tornfell. Per description, lot's of thorns (multiflora rose) to get through; glad I hiked this time of year rather than in summer. Hiked a total of 6.7 miles round trip to reach three peaks: Jenny Jump #1, Jenny Jump #2, and The Tornfell.
Pictures from The Tornfell
Typical summer thicket. —Jeff Bennett
More thicket and summit cliffs. —Jeff Bennett
Delaware Water Gap from lookout (Blue Trail Spur) —William Maurer (Hoosier)
Summit carin and thorns —William Maurer (Hoosier)
Woods road near Hope-Great Meadow Road —Gregory Bubniak
Summit cairn —Gregory Bubniak
The infamous briars on The Tornfell resemble this patch. Not impenetrable, but you will feel some pain. —Gregory Bubniak
Patrick and Thomas Bubniak at the summit. —Thomas Bubniak
