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Stairway to Heaven Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

Stairway to Heaven Trail

Vernon township, New Jersey

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

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:135 ft
Max:415 ft
Gain:353 ft
Loss:353 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 135 ft and 415 ft across 2.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.135 ft228 ft322 ft415 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi135 ft
High point1.4 mi415 ft
End2.9 mi135 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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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.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

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