INDEX TO HIKES

AT Firetower Long Loop. This is an 8 mile loop hike of low difficulty, starting, after a walk down Camp Road, with a climb north on the AT, followed by a mostly level hike along the ridge. Enjoy awesome views of the Paulinskill Valley. A stop at Catfish Fire Tower (elev.1565’) occurs at midpoint. Return is by Rattlesnake Swamp Trail through rhododendron groves, which can be wet and muddy (check with Mohican staff). If Rattlesnake Swamp Trail is too wet, you can modify this to an outandback to the fire tower, of about the same distance. Start and end at Mohican.

AT Firetower Short Loop. This is a shortened 6mile version of the long loop and of low difficulty. Start with a climb north to the AT via a connector from Rattlesnake Swamp Trail at the north end of camp, followed by a mostly level hike along the ridge to Catfish Fire Tower, with beautiful views from the ridge. Return is by Rattlesnake Swamp Trail through rhododendron groves, which can be wet and muddy (check with Mohican staff). If Rattlesnake Swamp Trail is too wet, you can modify this to an outandback to the fire tower, of about the same distance. Start and end at Mohican.

AT Section Hike Mohican to Delaware Water Gap. This is a moderately difficult 9 mile hike on the AT from Mohican south to the Delaware Water Gap. Hike along Raccoon Ridge with views both directions. You will also skirt Sunfish Pond, a glacial lake, and enjoy Dunnfield Creek Falls. Can be hiked either direction. Start or end at Mohican. Drive 18 miles to post a car shuttle at Dunnfield Creek Natural Area parking lot.

AT Section Hike Mohican to Blue Mountain Lake Road. This is an approximately 7.4 mile pointtopoint hike of low difficulty. Enjoy awesome views of the Paulinskill Valley. Climb the Catfish Fire Tower and enjoy panoramic views southeast from the ridge. Start or end at Mohican. Drive 10 miles to post car shuttle at the AT trailhead parking lot on Blue Mountain Lake Road.

AT Millbrook Road to Blue Mountain Lake Road. This is a 7.5 mile outandback hike with little elevation gain or loss, of low difficulty. It is a shorter variant the second half of the AT section hike to Blue Mountain Lake Road if you do not want to post a car shuttle. Hike around a beaver pond. See great views of PA and NJ on both sides of the ridge. Drive 5.1 miles to AT trailhead parking on BlairstownMillbrook Road.

Beulahland (Farview) AT Loop. This is a 4.3 mile loop hike of moderate difficulty, but not for beginners because part of the loop is on an unblazed, unmaintained trail. Enjoy a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, Dunnfield Creek Falls, and trailfinding through the Worthington State Forest. Wear orange during hunting season because parts are open to hunters. A few sticker bushes along one stretch of the unmarked, unmaintained portion (long pants recommended). Drive 20 miles to the trailhead at Farview parking lot on Old Mine Road.

Buttermilk Falls AT Hemlock Pond Loop. This is a 5.3 mile lollipop hike of moderate difficulty, with steep trail at the beginning and end of the hike. Start at Buttermilk Falls, the highest waterfall in NJ. Hike up to the AT, about 1 mile along the AT, and down to Hemlock Pond for lunch. Visit a beaver pond. Drive 12 miles to the trailhead at Buttermilk Falls parking lot.

Alternate Longer Hikes for More Experience Hikers:

• Buttermilk Falls #2 to Walpack Cemetery (Point to Point)
  
• Buttermilk Falls #3 – Tillman Ravine
  
• Buttermilk Falls #4

Coppermine-Kaiser-AT Loop. This is a 7.2 mile loop (5 mile shorter loop alternative) of moderate difficulty, but with some uphills ad downhills. Hike either direction from MOC. Includes pretty falls, an old copper mine, a stream hike and good views of Yards Creek Reservoir on the AT. The shorter version misses the waterfall and copper mine side trail. Start and end at Mohican.

Coppermine Trail. This is a 4.5 mile outandback hike of moderate difficulty. It is a possible kids hike, but does involve sustained downhills out and uphills back. See two waterfalls. Peek into an old mine on a spur trail at the bottom. Cross Old Mine Road to the parking lot and follow a small trail to the shore of the Delaware River. Start and end at Mohican.

Crater Lake – Hemlock Pond. This is a 3.5mile lollipop loop of low difficulty, suitable for kids, but with moderate uphill and downhill. See the views and explore the old foundations around Crater Lake, then climb up to cross the AT and downhill on a rocky footpath to Hemlock Pond. Enjoy a view of Hemlock Pond (and maybe spot the resident eagle) from a rock outcropping at the far end of the pond. Drive 13 miles to the trailhead at Crater Lake parking.

Creek, Pond and River. This is a 10mile, moderately strenuous loop hike exploring the outstanding water features of the Delaware Water Gap (a cascading mountain stream, a pristine glacial lake, and the mighty Delaware River. There are several stream crossings and a fairly steep uphill. Elevation gain is 1436 feet. Drive 18 miles to the beginning of the hike at the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center parking lot.

Culvers Gap Loop. This is an 11.3 mile loop hike, moderately difficult with lots of ups and downs and rocks but many rewarding views and scenery. Only experienced hikers should attempt this, as there are a number of potentially confusing trail junctions and a short bushwhack. Explore the highlands and lowlands of Stokes State Forest. See Normanook Fire Lookout Tower. Views of Culvers Lake, Kittatinny Lake and Lake Owassa. Hike around and lunch at Stony Lake. Great variety of terrain and flora.

Dunnfield Creek Falls. This is a 1.5 mile outandback hike. GREAT KIDS HIKE. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Dunnfield Creek Falls and explore part of the Appalachian Trail. Drive 18 miles to the trailhead at Dunnfield Creek Natural Area parking lot.

Jenny Jump State Forest. This is a loop hike, of moderate difficulty, and the length can be adjusted by route from 57 miles. A shorter 3mile outandback to Ghost Lake is also possible. GREAT KIDS HIKE, but the Ghost Lake Trail has steep sections. Enjoy a a beautiful stop at Ghost Lake. Good views along the Summit Trail. Drive 14 miles to the Jenny Jump State Forest parking lot.

Kittatinny Short Hike. This is a short, 3mile, outandback hike of low difficulty to the AT ridge via the Rattlesnake Swamp Connector Trail. GREAT KIDS HIKE. Start and end at Mohican.

Millbrook Village and Coventry Pond. This is a short, easy walk and tour of a recreated 19th Century village. GREAT KIDS HIKE. On weekends you can often find historical reenactors providing illustrations and explanations of village activities. Drive 6.4 miles to Millbrook Village parking lot. Maps of the village are available in the village or online at http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/upload/sb2MV.pdf. If you have time, take an easy 1.5mile walk to nearby Coventry Pond.

Millbrook Village to Van Campens Glen. This is a 3.5 mile pointtopoint hike (with a car shuttle) or a 7 mile outandback hike. Millbrook Village is a recreated community of the 1800’s, where you can tour some of the historic buildings on site. Then hike to Van Campens Glen at a leisurely pace, enjoying the lovely waterfalls and hemlock groves en route. Drive 6.4 miles to Millbrook Village and, if needed, post a car shuttle at the Van Campens Glen parking lot, 2 miles further West on Old Mine Road.

Millbrook Village Loop. This is a loop hike of low difficulty. Hamilton Ridge Trail variant is approx. 6.4 miles; Pioneer Trail variant is approx 7.5 miles. Enjoy some of the widest variety of topography and flora in the area, including waterfalls, stream walks, an historic village, a recently overgrown hillside orchard, a stroll and views along the Delaware River, and upclose and personal views of abandoned mansions. You can start this hike at any of three trailheads along the way. Drive 8.4 miles to trailhead at Van Campens Glen or 6.4 miles to trailhead at Millbrook Village parking lot.

Alternate Longer Hike for More Experienced Hikers: Extended Van Campens Glen Loop (including Donkey Hollow)

Mount Minsi Loop. This is a 5 mile loop hike, of moderate difficulty with some steep sections. Climb Mount Minsi on a well marked path. Take a look at the Delaware Water Gap from the Pennsylvania side. Enjoy striking views in all directions. Drive 18 miles to the trailhead at Lake Lenape parking area on Mountain Road in Delaware Water Gap, PA.

Mount Mohican – Raccoon Ridge. This is a 5.5mile outandback hike. Hike a short section of the AT south from Mohican Outdoor Center. Enjoy great ridge views both directions along the Appalachian Trail. Plenty of places to stop for lunch or a short break, including the summit of Mount Mohican, which is marked with a large rock cairn. You might even see a raccoon! Start and end at Mohican.

Mount Tammany Loop. This is a 3.5mile loop hike of moderate difficulty but with some steep rocky sections. Though short and thus a candidate for kids, this is a difficult hike with substantive climbing which may not be appropriate for some children or inexperienced hikers. Almost 1100 feet elevation gain in 1.2 miles. It includes great views of Delaware Water Gap across to Pennsylvania and Mount Minsi, waterfalls, and a verdant glen. Drive 18 miles to the trailhead at Dunnfield Creek Natural Area parking lot.

Alternate Longer Hike for More Experienced Hikers: Alternate Sunfish Pond Loop (Dunnfield Creek Trail and Mount Tammany Fire Road)

Paulinskill Valley Trail. Hike as far as you want either direction on this flat trail along picturesque Paulinskill River. Easy hiking. GREAT KIDS HIKE. Drive 6 miles to a trail parking lot at Footbridge Park in Blairstown.

Rattlesnake Swamp Trail Short West Loop. This is a short, 3.3mile, loop hike of low difficulty along the Appalachian Trail to the ridge, and back via the Rattlesnake Swamp connector trail. GREAT KIDS HIKE. Enjoy the great views from the ridge. Start and end at Mohican.

Ridge and Valley Trail (White Lake Natural Resource and Wildlife Management Areas). The lower section of this trail is a 5 mile outandback hike of low difficulty and can be a GREAT KIDS HIKE with ruins of an icehouse and marl factory, lime kilns and an old cabin. The Ridge and Valley trail is a relatively new trail that will eventually connect the AT with the Paulinskill Valley Trail. Drive 89 miles to one of the two available trailheads.

Alternate Hike for More Experienced Hikers:
Upper Section of White Lake Natural Resource and Wildlife Management Area. The upper section of this trail is a 4.4 mile outandback of significant difficulty due to primitive conditions. It runs between Stillwater Road (Route 521) on the south and Sunset Lake Road on the north. It is not a fully developed trail. Blazes are inconsistent and sometimes confusing. The footpath is often indistinct or nonexistent, and beset with deadfall, brambles and deer ticks. However, with persistence, the blazes can be followed and the trail is rewarding, with large wild turkey and other wildlife, a beautiful pond and varied terrain.

Sunfish Pond Hike. This is a 12mile outandback hike of moderate difficulty, which can be shortened to 10.5 miles if you do not walk around Sunfish Pond. The beginning offers beautiful ridge views along the AT, followed by descent through rolling topography to a beautiful lake. Have lunch at a scenic vantage point beside this special pond. Find and photograph the rock sculptures. Locate the historic marker at the southwestern end of the pond. Start and end at Mohican.

Sunfish Pond from Dunnfield Creek Natural Area Parking. This is an 8.3mile outandback along the AT, of moderate difficulty. Return by the Dunnfield Hollow Trail is 0.7 miles longer and more rugged, with a 1,000 foot descent in 1 mile, but more picturesque. Journey up Dunnfield Creek past Dunnfield Creek Falls to a scenic vantage point beside this special pond for lunch and then return. Lots of chances to see wildlife. Examine the rock sculptures on the north side of the pond. Drive 18 miles to the trailhead at Dunnfield Creek Natural Area parking lot.

Three Lakes Loop (Blue Mountain Lake, Hemlock Pond and Crater Lake). This is a 7.5mile loop hike of easytomoderate difficulty. Get beautiful views and photo opportunities at three picturesque Kittatinny ponds. Climb to and cross the AT. Explore cabin ruins on the shore of Crater Lake. If it's warm, skinnydip if you dare. Have lunch at lovely Crater Lake . Drive 9.5 miles to the trailhead at Blue Mountain Lake parking lot.

Van Campens Glen. This is a 2.5 mile outandback hike of low difficulty. GREAT KIDS HIKE. Hike through beautiful Van Campens Glen with numerous waterfalls, ravines and dramatic rock faces in a primeval woods. Drive 8.4 miles to the trailhead at Van Campens Glen parking lot.