New Jersey · Rock climbing · Kinnelon · Near Hackettstown

b. North Central

3 routes
5.5 – 5.6
Top Rope · Sport
Apr–Oct
best months

North Central is a climbing area in New Jersey, about a mile from the community of Smoke Rise. It sits close to several other trails and climbing spots, making it an easy base for a day of hiking, biking or bouldering. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with July peaking near 83°F. The Yellow Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, and the Blue Trail Connector to Indian Cliffs Outlook is about 0.6 miles off. Mountain bikers can head to the Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated route, roughly 0.7 miles away. For more climbing, Lower Boulders lies about 3 miles from the area.

Around this trail

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    Camp Winnebago

    Campground

    Campground · 1.5 mi from the trail
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    Montville Township Museum

    Museum

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