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Highway 23 over High Point, Kittatinny Mountains, New Jersey
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Highway 23 over High Point

NJ 23, CR 15 · Sussex → Port Jervis

Sweeping11.6 mi20 min1,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,500 ftOne way
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The drive

New Jersey Route 23 runs from Sussex up and over the Kittatinny Ridge and on to the New York line at Port Jervis. Along the way it passes High Point State Park, which Route 23 runs alongside.

High Point, at 1,803 feet, is the highest point in New Jersey and the highest peak of the Kittatinny Mountains. The High Point Monument there is a 220-foot obelisk built in 1930 as a war memorial. It has 291 steps to its highest viewing platform, and New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania can be seen from the top.

Along the way

  1. Sussex
  2. High Point State Park
  3. Port Jervis (New York line)
Elevation
1,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,500 ft
SussexPort Jervis
Curves
Mostly moderate, with three twisty stretches
SussexPort Jervis
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The Appalachian Trail runs along a ridge in the south of the park.
  • Check NJ 511 for closures and roadwork before you go.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511NJ.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 23 over High Point take?

Sussex to Port Jervis on NJ 23 is 11.6 miles and takes about 20 min without stops.

How high is High Point, New Jersey?

High Point is 1,803 feet, the highest elevation in New Jersey. The monument on top is a 220-foot obelisk.

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Map of Highway 23 over High Point, from Sussex to Port Jervis