Sussex County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York
Visiting Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge near High Point, NJ
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge offers several ways to spend time outdoors, from a nature trail with wildlife-viewing opportunities to a dock for fishing or launching a kayak or canoe. Its location in Sussex County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York, makes it a regional option to consider when planning a High Point-area outing.
What to see or do
For a walk and wildlife observation, consider the Liberty Loop Trail. It is a 2.5-mile nature trail known for opportunities to watch wildlife and take photographs. The trail is seven miles north of the refuge headquarters, so use the refuge's visit information to identify the location that fits your plans.
The Wood Duck Nature Trail follows an abandoned railroad bed and runs 1.6 miles. Its first 0.6 mile is wheelchair accessible. Owens Station Crossing has an accessible dock for fishing and launching kayaks or canoes. The site also has a pavilion with picnic tables and a public restroom.
To compare these locations and plan around the details provided for each, check the refuge visit information.
Location and visit context
The refuge is in Sussex County, New Jersey, and Orange County, New York. The Liberty Loop's stated position north of the headquarters is one useful detail when choosing which refuge location to visit; the trail, dock, and picnic facilities described here are at different named sites.
If you are building a broader itinerary around High Point, browse more things to do in the area. Check the refuge's visit information before setting out for current details about locations and available visitor facilities.