Seniors in Sussex County
Sussex County is New Jersey's northwestern corner, a rural county of lakes, farms and mountains bordering New York and Pennsylvania. Public transit is limited, so the county's Skylands Ride is an important option for residents who do not drive. High Point, the highest elevation in the state, is here.
Newton, Sparta, Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin, Hardyston, Andover, Byram
Good places to go
Day trips statewideThe highest point in New Jersey, with a monument and wide views.
A lake with picnic areas and easy shoreline paths.
Flat rail trails good for gentle walks.
Guided tours of a historic zinc mine in Ogdensburg.
Statewide help that works in Sussex
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