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Jenny Jump State Forest is well known for its many geological features. Much of the park's topography was formed during an intercontinental collision which raised this mountain range. Much later, about 21,000 years ago, near the end of the Wisconsin Ice Age, when glaciers receded from the Jenny Jump Mountain Range they left behind various moraines, kettle holes, and erratics. Located twelve mile southeast of the Delaware Water Gap, the park is actually two noncontinous areas.
The state forest's 4234 acres have 11 miles of hiking trails and three miles of combined hiking/ mountain bike trails, from which you can view Delaware Water Gap and the Pequest Valley. Many of the roads and trails were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps, who worked here in the 1930's.
How to get there: View Kittantinies in a larger map There is no entrance fee however, if planning to stay overnight 22 campsites are available April 1 through October 31, as well as cabins which are available year round. The park also features Greenwood Observatory which opened in 1995, maintained by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey. Every Saturday from April through October, rain or shine, there is a new public presentation by the club. Weather permitting, this is followed by an outdoor observing session. Legends abound about the naming of the park, Jenny Jump as well as Ghost Lake and Shades of Death Road. Other New Jersey loactions: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Take Route 80 to exit 12 to Hope.
Turn onto Route 519 north at blinking light.
At third right, turn onto Shiloh Road.
Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto State Park Road.
There are frequent bear sightings here, you may want to refresh your bear knowledge. Backpacking in bear country.
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