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Hacklebarney State Park
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Hacklebarney State Park © Michael Perna
Hacklebarney State Park Lonley © JILL M. BEDNAR
The last sign of fall in Hackelbarney State Par, 2008
Hacklebarney State Park Water Fall © JILL M. BEDNAR
One of the many water falls at Hackelbarney State Park
Hacklebarney State Park Waterfalls - Closeup © Jaganadha R Sastry Karra
This is the closest possible to enjoy the waterfalls.
Hacklebarney State Park HSP Water and Bridge © david seaman
Hacklebarney State Park © david seaman
Hacklebarney State Park Hacklebarney Bench © Robert Pilkington
This bench is located in a peaceful area looking down at the Black river.
Hacklebarney State Park Rhienhart Brook © JILL M. BEDNAR
Rhienhart Brook water fall after a rainy week in Hackelbarney State Park
Hacklebarney State Park Fall at Hacklebarney © Robert Pilkington
This a small brook that empties into the Black river.
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park Rocks and Water © Tim Long
Hacklebarney State Park Fall Preperation © Jaganadha R Sastry Karra
Its Oct and the Fall season is about to begin. The stream and its surroundings are filled with various colored leaves.
Hacklebarney State Park Waterfalls - Long shot © Jaganadha R Sastry Karra
This is the longest shot possible
Hacklebarney State Park Waterfalls - Longshot © Jaganadha R Sastry Karra
This is the view of the waterfalls before going down
Hacklebarney State Park Hacklebarney SP © William Bannan
some of the waterfalls along the trail.
Hacklebarney State Park Hacklebarney SP © William Bannan
Park sign
Hacklebarney State Park Hacklebarney SP © William Bannan
Park office
Hacklebarney State Park Hacklebarney SP © William Bannan
The Black River runs through the park.
Hacklebarney State Park © Michael Perna
Hacklebarney State Park Stream In Winter © Tim Long
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park © Richard Koch
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park HSP Fall Stream © david seaman
Hacklebarney State Park, Rhinehart Brook
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
Hacklebarney State Park © Melissa Ferris
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HACKLEBARNEY STATE PARK
HACKLEBARNEY STATE PARK
119 Hacklebarney Road
Long Valley, New Jersey   07853
(lat:40.7511 lon:-74.7364) map location

Phone: 908-638-8572
Email: park email button icon
The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through rocky Hacklebarney State Park, cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also course their way through this glacial valley, feeding the Black River. Even in the heat of midsummer, the temperature of Black River gorge is cool and refreshing.

Today Hacklebarney is a favorite place for avid anglers, hikers and picnickers, yet in the 19th century the park was a mined iron ore site. The gushing river against the grey boulders and dark green hemlocks creates a majestic beauty in any season.

Three rare and endangered plant species exist within the park: American ginseng, leatherwood and Virginia pennywort. Over a hundred bird species and wildlife such as black bear, woodchuck, deer and fox live in the park.
Nearby Accommodations
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Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
BBs / Inns
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted Top Ten BB in US by Inn Traveler Magazine
12.3 miles from park*
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy trout fishing in the Black River. The river is stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout. Other species include smallmouth bass and sunfish. Fishing licenses are required for those above 16 years old.



Picnicking
Picnic tables and charcoal grills are placed in scenic locations along the ravine with a playground nearby on the hillside. Charcoal fires must be confined to the metal grills provided or to grills brought by the picnicker. Wood fires are prohibited.
Trails
Hacklebarney State Park has a total of 5 miles of hiking trails. The hiking trails vary in difficulty; the trails along the Black River are narrow and rocky, while the majority of the trails are gravel.
Birding
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting a variety of species, including woodpeckers and warblers. The park's diverse habitats attract many birds year-round.
Area Attractions
Hacklebarney Natural Area (465 acres)

Eastern hemlock dominates the cool shady slopes of this ravine and several trails provide access to this forest and the Black River. Steep ravines along the Black River and surrounding areas of mixed oak-hardwood forest and young woodlands comprise this area, which supports a variety of state endangered and threatened species.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
October 8 Beautiful Park by Anne
park review stars; one to five Bill and I visited Hacklebarney Park on a warm September day. Loved this beauitiful park and the sound of the rushing water from the Black River. We walked along the paths, climbed the rocks and sat and admired the beautiful surroundings. We will definitely go back in the summer.
September 7 do not feed the bears by jonnyd33
park review stars; one to five awesome park
September 6 Awesome!!! by scouter 13 yrs.
park review stars; one to five I just went there today and my favorite part of it was probably climing all of the rocks and boulders!!!
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Directions
Route 206 to Chester. Follow Route 24/513 west for one mile to State Park Road for two miles. Turn right onto Hacklebarney Road and travel 1/2 mile. The entrance is on the left.

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