Appalachian trail & Turquoise trail junction, North Jersey Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the nearest major area, take Interstate 80 East towards New Jersey. Exit at 12 toward US-46 West. Merge onto US-46 West and continue for about 12 miles. Turn right onto NJ-94 North and follow it for approximately 7 miles. Then, turn right onto County Route 519. After about 1 mile, you will see signs for the Appalachian Trail. Follow those signs until you reach the Turquoise Trail junction, which is located at coordinates 41.005109, -75.068450. There is no direct parking at the junction, so park at the nearest safe spot along the road.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Appalachian Trail & Turquoise Trail junction using public transportation, start by taking a NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Dover Station. From Dover Station, transfer to NJ Transit bus # 72 towards Newton. Get off at the stop near NJ-94 North. You will need to walk approximately 1 mile to reach the junction. The walk will take you along County Route 519 where you can follow the signs for the Appalachian Trail. Note that bus fares will vary, so check the NJ Transit website for current pricing.

• Ride-Sharing Service

  For an easier option, consider using a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input the destination as '2W4J+2J, Hardwick Township, NJ 07825' in the app. This will guide your driver directly to the Appalachian Trail & Turquoise Trail junction. Depending on your starting location, this option may incur variable costs based on distance and demand.