High Point, New Jersey

(2004 Calendar of Events)

Location:  60 miles, Northwest of New York City.

Even though it is surrounded by dairy farms, High Point is definitely in the metro New York area.  The Metro North commuter rail line ends in Port Jervis.  Signs just below the summit note that it is 58 miles from Newark.  In the winter, the biggest snows in the metro area fall on the summit.  New York weather forecasts regularly include the number of feet that have fallen on the summit in their forecasts.  High Point has its own cross country skiing trails.  Ski resorts also are nearby in Vernon.

The 220 foot tower that signifies High Point was built in 1930 to commemorate the war dead.  Colonel Anthony R. Kuser who owned the land and operated the High Point Inn there had it built out of New Hampshire granite and quartzite. 

Even though High Point had fallen on hard times because of Jersey neglect it is very much a beloved summit.  A local phone directory lists more than 40 area businesses with "High Point" in their names ranging from a Wheat Beer company to a car dealer. 

The Appalachian Trail passes through the park along with nine other trails. The Park is a year round fun spot with cabins, camping, snowmobiling, dog-sledding and cross country skiing.

The biggest attraction in the area is the Delaware Water Gap.

Visit High Point Summit soon and be sure to bring your camera.

Contact:
High Point State Park
1480 State Route 23
Sussex, NJ   07461
(973) 875-4800