About Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail is a hard hiking trail near Greenwood Lake in Orange County, New Jersey.. The surface is ground. Managed by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Appalachian Trail
Greenwood Lake, New Jersey · Orange County · New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Appalachian Trail is a hard hiking trail near Greenwood Lake in Orange County, New Jersey.. The surface is ground. Managed by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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41.21826, -74.31488
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Weather at Appalachian Trail
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
Today
Overcast
80°/55°
🌬 6mph
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Mon
Rain Showers
83°/63°
💧 9%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:48 AM ↓ 8:19 PM
Tue
Thunderstorm
76°/63°
💧 54%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:49 AM ↓ 8:18 PM
Wed
Violent Rain
79°/60°
💧 81%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:50 AM ↓ 8:17 PM
Thu
Rain Showers
68°/60°
💧 39%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:16 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
What “Hard” Means
Steep, technical, or long. Requires good fitness and experience.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
What to Pack & Wear
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell81% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 7)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- Headlamp + spare batteriesLong days can run late — never rely on phone flashlight alone.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail Safety in New Jersey
Trail conditions in New Jersey change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
- Check with the land manager for current conditions and closures
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time
- Know your turn-around limits — conditions can change fast
- Carry the 10 essentials: water, food, navigation, first aid, light, fire, shelter, knife, sun protection, extra clothes
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