NJ Transit Paterson railroad platform (start)> Great Falls Historical Park> High Mountain Park access (end)
Quite the ascent.
Great Falls is on the route. Well worth visiting for a quick look at the 2nd largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi by volume, especially during a wet weather pattern.
Manhattan Bagels at mile 4 on map.
Use the Trailforks app to navigate High Mountain Park.
Another link on mountain bike trails: http://paulsmaps.com/high-mountain-trail-map/
Geologically, part of the Second Watchung Mountain, the Preakness Range: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preakness_Range
The Watchungs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchung_Mountains
HS 6/24/2019