High Point State Park and High Point Monument near High Point, NJ

What to see or do

High Point Monument is the park’s defining landmark. Built through the generosity of the Kuser family in honor of all war veterans, construction began in 1928 and was completed in 1930. The monument stands at the highest elevation in New Jersey, 1,803 feet above sea level.

For time on the trails, the park has designated multi-use routes for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Its listed winter-sports activities are dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. These are the activities named for the park; check current details before planning around a particular use.

The monument and trails offer different ways to experience the park: you can take in the state’s highest elevation as a landmark, or plan around one of the listed trail activities. The park’s trail designation covers both non-winter uses and winter sports.

See High Point State Park details for park information, or browse more things to do.

Location and visit context

High Point State Park and High Point Monument are associated with Wantage and Montague in Sussex County. The monument’s elevation gives this stop a clear geographic point of interest, while the park’s designated trails add options for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, or winter sports.

The monument’s construction dates provide context for the landmark: work started in 1928 and finished in 1930. Its stated purpose is to honor all war veterans. If you are planning a visit around a particular trail activity, check current park details before setting out.

For surrounding destinations, browse the Sussex County towns guide.