The High Point Memorial in High Point State Park in Sussex, NJ marks the highest elevation in New Jersey. The Memorial was completed in 1930 and is dedicated to soldiers of all wars. The hike to the Memorial is worth it. Although windy and cold this time of year, the views are spectacular. You can see the New York Catskills to the north, the Pennsylvania Poconos to the west, and the rest of New Jersey spreading beneath you to the south and east.
Admission to the park is $5.00 per car during the summer ($10.00 on the weekend), but free after Labor Day. We visited this weekend, and there were lots of people braving the cooler weather to picnic, frolic on the playgrounds, and skip rocks across the lakes. There are several trails to hike, including the famed Appalachian Trail, and cross-country skiing is available in the winter. There are over 15,000 acres available for boating, swimming, fishing, camping, and hiking. Take advantage of this beautiful natural resource in Sussex County’s backyard.
