The Best Scenic Drive in Northern New Jersey: 4K Hyperlapse
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Published 2021-11-04
I'm always on the hunt for great scenic drives, even in New Jersey. After doing much research I realized the back roads I know are better than any scenic drive suggestions I've found across a multitude of travel guides. This week I share that knowledge with a 4K-hyperlapse and mini-travel guide on a route from The Delaware Water Gap to High Point.
Highlights include several stops along the Delaware River, two historical villages, Stokes State Forest, and High Point State Park. Each road is wonderful - from four-lane highways to single lane dirt roads, the foliage is popping and the views are lovely.
Here is the route map from CalTopo: caltopo.com/m/5Q251
Gear Used in this Video
- Timewarp filmed on GoPro Hero 9
- B-Roll and photographs shot with Sony RX10 MIII and Sony A6600
- Lenses for Sony A6600: Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS, Sony 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS, Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN
Locations and Roads
*I-80 West
*Kittatinny Visitor Center
* Old Mine Road
*Karamac Trailhead
*Douglas Trailhead
*Coppermine Trailhead
*Millbrook Village
*Crater Lake
*Skyline Drive
*Walpack Flatbrook Road
*Kittatinny Ridge
*Tillman Ravine
*Dimon Road
*Lake Ashroe
*Struble Road
*Route 206
*Mountain House Bar and Grille
*Sunrise Mountain Road
*Sunrise Mountain
*Deckertown Turnpike
*Sawmill Pond
*Sawmill Road
*High Point Scenic Drive
*High Point Monument
Regions and State Parks
*Worthington State Forest
*Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
*Stokes State Forest
*High Point State Park
All Comments (21)
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Please be aware Old Mine Road is expected to be closed for the 2024 season for road work. The route described in the video will not be possible. Please check the park website for the latest information - www.nps.gov/dewa/index.htm
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I'm very glad i found this video while planning my motorcycle ride
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Wow beautiful drive! I’d love to go for a drive there 😊
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I’m a New Jersey transplant from PA, have been searching high and low for new roads to explore in North New Jersey and this video opened my eyes! I’ve been to High Point but definitely missed that Scenic Route, will go back, especially for the fall! Amazing video!
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Just came across your channel today, loving the way you did this video! NJ native, haven't been up to this area. Really enjoy how you show pics in other seasons. Can't wait to do this drive myself!
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Thank You. From heart, this video was so beautiful. I didn't skip once. I can't wait to finish with my stuff and take this drive.
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Grew up in Newton - so practically lived in that area of the state. Gorgeous - and remember that area all these years later and 3000 miles away.
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It was a trip down memory lane for me. I hope more people find the goodness of places that are just not propagandized in a great way. New Jersey does have some great places if you love beauty. Seek and you will find what you are looking for.
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9W from Englewood NJ to upstate New York is also marvelous
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amazing work! the reason i came here is because i wanted to find the best driving roads in new jersey, all i wanted was curvy roads! your video helped me find some and i think many other car guys would have appreciated this too, next time when you do similar videos make sure to add hashtags like drivingroutes bestbest routes etc. good work thanks for sharing this with us!
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Thanks Lou. I am only searching for some beautiful scenic New Jersey driving routes being a New Jersey native myself 😊 If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have this beautiful video.Thanks again buddy 👍🏽
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You sir, are a life saver!!!!!! Thank you for this
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Lou, looks like we share the same love for these back roads, especially in the fall. I saw some new spots you mentioned that I definitely want to check out. Great video. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
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Awesome vid. My wife and I did scenic drives back in the 80's. Good years. Thanks for the cruise.
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Going to do this on gravel bikes this coming Sunday. Great video thanks!
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This is excellent! I love driving through these roads and yes mountain house tavern grill is our go to stop for lunch or early dinner. One of my best drives was a couple of years ago during one of the most beautiful fall day . Got some really great photos on that day.
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The back roads of NJ are journey jewels for unplanned trip. I love the way how you present the background of the scenic points. The 80’s music, wow, they complement. A little bit slower perhaps on the video…
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love this video, missing my Jersey Sunday drives. So I searched and found yours. However it is very fast. So I set it to 0.5 speed. Slowed it up a bit, but the audio and it sounds like you are very high or had a stroke...it is very funny...thankyou so much for the drive it was just what I needed for my Jersey heart missing fall so much.
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Great stuff thanks
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Do you know how to drive Old Mine Road? I know the road changes names so we are not sure how to complete the 104 miles. We started at exit one on 80 w but it was closed by Turtle Beach
