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Rutherford Shelter Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NJ
  3. …Northern New Jersey
  4. …Wantage
  5. High Point State Park
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“This trail offers access to Rutherford Shelter. ”

John Maurizi
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0.7

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Point to Point

1,415' 431 m

High

1,384' 422 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

34' 10 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

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Yield the shelter to through-hikers of the AT.

Description

The trail is well-marked from the Appalachian Trail. It is a narrow and rocky trail that in fall can be a little difficult to follow due to leaves on the ground. The shelter is one of the better ones I've come across, plus there is a picnic table, outhouse, and bear box.

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Local Club: New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Land Manager: NJ DEP - High Point State Park

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in High Point State Park

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in High Point State Park

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in New Jersey

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Trail to Rutherford shelter
Apr 26, 2018 near Sussex, NJ
Rutherford sheleter
Apr 26, 2018 near Sussex, NJ
Outhouse and bear box at shelter
Apr 26, 2018 near Sussex, NJ

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