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Vernon Township's destiny has always been shaped by its geography. On the east are rough and rugged Wawayanda and Hamburg Mountains. To the west is Pochuck Mountain and beyond lie the Wallkill River and meadowlands. Between the two lies narrow but fertile Vernon Valley.
This geography is a product of the last ice age when a mile-thick glacier plowed over Vernon. When the glacier retreated, it left behind mountains which were nearly stripped of soil at their summits, but valleys which were well watered and fertile. In this post-glacier environment, herds of mastodons still roamed the hills, browsing on the rich undergrowth. The skeleton of one such mastodon was found in a swamp near Highland Lakes in the 1950's, a young female which had become mired in the swamp and perished around 8000 BC. More>>
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Situated in the beautiful Vernon Valley of Northern New Jersey, Mt. Creek resort is right in the middle of great family outdoor and indoor activities throughout the year. Of course, in the winter, we're a full-on ski, snowboard and snow tubing resort, with 46 trails, 11 lifts, 7 snow tubing lanes on a dedicated hill, a huge network of terrain parks and the regions only Superpipe; but that's just the beginning of what Northern New Jersey has to offer!
If you like sledding, you'll love snow tubing at Mountain Creek! It's one of the fastest growing winter activities in America because nearly anyone can do it! Tube down one of our 4 lanes at thrilling speeds, and then hop on our Magic Carpet people mover for the ride back to the top. More>>
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I meet Larry Wheelock, New York/New Jersey Trail Conference trails director, at the Pochuck Quagmire Bridge and boardwalk in Vernon Township. The boardwalk is a recently built section of the Appalachian Trail (AT) that provides a safe alternative to dodging road traffic on Rt. 517, once the only way to get from Pochuck Mountain to the trail on Wawayanda Mountain. And for those out for a fun stroll, it's a great opportunity to enjoy a walk over wetland and streams in the northernmost reaches of Sussex County.
The serpentine walk is low and narrow through the floodplain. The trail is skinny and unobtrusive with scattered benches good for watching hawks and herons. It slinks through cattails, above grasses and wildflowers dotted with shrubs and edged in woods. More>>
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Mountain Creek Waterpark is where winter’s white snow turns to summer’s white water. Thrilling rides, roaring rapids and relaxing pools are your best choice for summer fun!
Choose your fun destination: Extreme Thrills, Wild Rides, or Just for Kids. The most incredible summer destination you'll ever experience. Fun for friends, family, or groups. More>> |