Parks and Nature

High Mountain Park Preserve

About 1,200 acres of forest and ridgeline in Wayne, with a summit meadow that looks out to the New York City skyline.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free
Best time to visit Year Round

High Mountain Park Preserve packs more than eleven miles of marked trails into the hills above Wayne. The climb to the summit is roughly two miles from the university trailhead and ends in an open field with wide views of northern New Jersey and Manhattan.

Along the way the trails pass streams, a waterfall, and rocky ridges. Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Plan your visit

Address
University Drive trailhead, William Paterson University
Wayne NJ 07470
Hours
Daylight Hours
Phone
(973) 694-1800
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Dogs must be leashed, and owners must pick up after them
  • Black bears live here; keep dogs close and make noise on the trail
  • Trails are rocky and hold water and mud after rain
  • The lot is small, with only a portable toilet

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