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See also - Point Mountain Reservation - North Section

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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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PRINTABLE BROCHURE - pdf

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LOCATION

Point Mountain is located at the northernmost tip of Hunterdon County. There are two parking areas available for the public. The park is open sunrise to sunset. Please note that there are no restroom facilities at this park.

Directions from the Junction of I-78 and Route 31:

To Mountain Top Road Parking Area:

From I-78 travel north for about 7 miles on Route 31 to the traffic light before the Musconetcong River. Turn right onto Musconetcong River Road and proceed for about 5.5 miles. Mountain Top Road will be a right turn. Drive carefully up this road. The parking area will be on the left in about 3/4 of a mile.

To Point Mountain Road Parking Area:

From I-78 travel north for about 7 miles on Route 31 to the traffic light before the Musconetcong River. Turn right onto Musconetcong River Road and proceed to the end of the road. Turn left onto Point Mountain Road, the parking area is on the right.

To Penwell Road Parking Area:

From I-78 travel north for 8 miles on Route 31 to the traffic light at Rte. 632. Turn right onto Rte. 632. Four miles after turning onto Rte. 632, you will come to a stop sign at the junction with Rte. 57. Turn right onto Rte. 57. Proceed straight for 0.2 miles and turn right onto Penwell Road. In approximately 1/2 mile, you will cross a one-lane bridge. The park entrance is the second driveway on the right.

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ABOUT POINT MOUNTAIN

Point Mountain , as well as, the Musconetcong Gorge, is part of the Musconetcong Mountain Range. Point Mountain, at 935 feet above sea level is the third highest point in the county. The name Point Mountain refers to the prominent crest that this property displays. The County Parks Department acquired the first tract of land in 1995. Today, the park contains over 1082 acres of prime forest, fields, streams and geological wonders.

Penwell Mill was named after Judge David P. Shrope’s Mother, a descendant of the Penns of Pennsylvania. Judge Shrope constructed a stone house and barn in the 1830’s. The barn was constructed with fine rubble and masonry. Brick “loop” ventilators were incorporated into the structure that permitted air flow for drying hay and other products. Both the barn and the house can be seen from the parking area. The barn is located on park property. The house is a private residence.

Additional Information:

The Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations.

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TRAIL MAPS & GUIDES
NOTES: All links below are to PDF files - Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Trail Guides are set up as foldable brochures. Please print and fold in half vertically to view in proper order. Additionally, you may have to rearrange pages. Maps should be printed on Legal Size Paper.

• Trail Map
• Cross Country Skiing Reference Guide
• Download Park Brochure/Guide

	Overlook Trail: This trail provides a connection between the White and Ridge trail that delivers one straight to the overlook site. It drops down into a small ravine before climbing back up to the ridge and is rated a moderate to difficult trail. The trail crosses over Point Mountain Road.	(View from Overlook - Photo: Courtesy of Tom Drake)
	Riverwalk Trail: The Riverwalk Trail is a circular trail that is divided by Point Mountain Road. The downstream portion of the trail winds through forest and a small open field. There are many access points to the river. Along the upstream portion, large boulders and Sycamore trees line the edge of the river.
	RidgeTrail : The Ridge Trail cuts through the forests and a mountain stream. A scenic overlook is along this trail and provides a view of distant mountains and farmland in Warren County. The trail is diverse and challenging at times. The section from the Point Mountain Road Parking Area to the Overlook contains a steep and rocky incline.
	White Trail: This is an easy to moderate trail that traverses through a large grassland field and the forest of the park. Several small mountain streams are crossed. The trail connects Mountain Top Road to the Ridge Trail. This trail crosses over Point Mountain Road.
	Field Trails: Mowed path areas are maintained around the fields. Be aware that the trails along eastern field are steep. Horses are permitted on these trails.

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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Point Mountain offers many forms of recreational activities. Visitors can hike on over four miles of trails. Horseback riding, cross-country skiing and mountain biking can be conducted on most of the trail system. Rock climbing is prohibited in the park. Trout fishing in the Musconetcong River is also very popular. The river is stocked seasonally and is a good fly fishing area. The section between Penwell and Point Mountain Roads is a Trout Conservation Area - Special Regulations apply.

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WILDLIFE

Over 90 species of birds have been reported nesting in the park and over 160 species of birds have been observed. The overlook makes a great location to observe hawks as they migrate along the mountains. The rocky terrain provides perfect habitat for reptiles. The mountain streams and the Musconetcong River provide habitat for amphibians. Evidence from elusive mammals such as fox, coyote, and black bear have also been recorded.

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