Just Passing Through For 72.4 miles, the prestigious Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through New Jersey along the long-winded ridge of Kittatinny Mountain Range . Thru-hikers will also venture into Worthington State Forest , Wallkill River National Wildlife Reserve , High Point State Park and the Ramapo Mountains ’ forested chain fringing the New York/New Jersey border. THIS PAGE FROM TOP: WORTHINGTON STATE FOREST/NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; MINERALS HOTEL/CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT Action-Packed Resorts Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon offers four seasons of outdoor fun. When snow falls, skiers and boarders flock to the slopes and freestyle terrain, while warmer weather attracts adventurers to the bike park and a mountaintop zip-line course. Fish the quarry, hike wooded nature trails, test your archery skills and grab your clubs to play on the 18-hole natural grass putting course at year-round playground Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg. For winter family fun, grab your day or season passes for an alpine escape to go cross-country or downhill skiing at Campgaw Mountain Ski Center in Mahwah. Snow tubing is also always a crowd-pleaser. VisitNJ.org 25