
2.9 mi
Distance
1,158 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 25m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Stairway to Heaven Trail is an out-and-back trail in Sussex County, New Jersey. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 1,158 feet. The nearest town is Vernon Valley, New Jersey, about 1 mile 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 | 135 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 415 ft |
| End | 2.9 mi | 135 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Vernon Valley, NJ · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Sussex County, NJ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Tentrr Signature Site - Appalachian Trail Hilltop Hideaway - Coleman Cooking Site
0.2 mi awayVernon, NJ
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Heavens Landing
0.2 mi awayVernon, NJ
Pricing varies — check with the operator



Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2
11.5 mi awayRingwood, NJ
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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