Iris Trail to Lake Rutherford via Appalachian Trail
Montague Township, New Jersey
6.2 mi
Distance
781 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Iris Trail to Lake Rutherford via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail in High Point State Park, managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, State Park Service, in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is 6.2 miles long and gains 781 feet. The nearest town is Matamoras, Pennsylvania, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 461 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 492 ft |
| End | 6.2 mi | 461 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, State Park Service
Source of truth
- High Point State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Matamoras, PA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Sussex County, NJ
- Jurisdiction:
- High Point State Park · New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, State Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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High Point Monument
0.0 mi away
Steeny Kill and Sawmill Lakes Trail
0.4 mi away
Blue Dot Trail, Appalachian Trail, Iris Trail Loop From Sawmill Lake
0.9 mi away
Sawmill Lake To Monument High Point
1.0 mi away
Shawangunk Ridge Trail (SRT)
1.0 mi away
Monument Trail Loop
1.0 mi away
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