Record SL-645378 · Wikidata Q1587207
High Point
No list classifications
Elevation
551
m
1,808 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
41.3209° N,
74.6615° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaHigh Point is a mountain peak within High Point State Park on the border of Wantage Township and Montague Township, Sussex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located in the portion of the state known as the Skylands, it is the highest elevation in the state, with a peak elevation of 1,803 feet (550 m). The closest city is Port Jervis, New York, which lies to the northwest. Besides being the highest peak in New Jersey, High Point is also the highest peak of the Kittatinny Mountains. Three states – New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania – can be seen from the summit. At the peak is the High Point Monument, a 220-foot (67 m) obelisk, built in 1930 as a war memorial.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ State Long Trail | rwn | 1,405.1 km | — |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Stole Your Shoes | High Point State Park | 5b | 2.1 km |
| Chrissy's Bowl | High Point State Park | 5b | 2.1 km |
| Micky's Run | High Point State Park | 4a | 2.1 km |
| Joey Ate Lichen | High Point State Park | 5a | 2.1 km |
| High Point Face | High Point State Park | 4c | 2.1 km |
| Sergeant's Fingerline Crack | High Point State Park | 5a | 2.1 km |
| Monumental Scramble | High Point State Park | 2 | 2.1 km |