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Summary: The starting temps today was around 5 degrees, warm compared to the -4 yesterday. This hike takes you through some rugged areas of NJ. You begin with a steep climb up the Gap. The Gap is were the Delaware River cut through the Kittatinny Ridge forming a huge cut through the ridge. The Gap is also very popular with ice and rock climbing. Once ontop of1549ft Mt Tammany you get great views of the Gap and the Surrounding area. Then we took the Fire Road along the spine of the Kittatinny Ridge. If you are lucky and quite you can hear the wolves howling form the Lakota Wolf Preserve, down in the valley. After hiking along the Fire Road I took the Turquoise tr. through a heavily burned area (From a forest fire years ago) The I took the Sunfish Pond trail around the pond which is a Glacial Lake sitting on top of the Ridge. From there I finished up on the Dunnfield Creek Tr through a steep and rugged Hemlock ravine. Today was especially nice due to the frozen water Trailhead: From anywhere in NJ take I 80 West to the last exit. There will be a sign for Worthington SF and Kittatinny Point Visitor Center. Once off I80 hang left going toward Visitor center. Stop in Visitor Center for trail maps. Pass the visitor center and just before you get back onto I80 East make left and go under I80. Make left and then a Just before going back onto I80 West make right into Appalachian trail and Dunnfield Creek parking. Another and easier way is to take the 2nd to last exit for Rest area (I forget the exit #) and then just past rest area make the right into the Appalachian trail parking. (Lat:40.97163 Lon:-75.12211) Trail Guides for Dunnfield Creek Loop Worthing SF, NJ: Kittatinny trails map by Ny-NJ trail conference () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Worthington SF:908-841-9575 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Andrea on 6/2/2008 My boyfriend and I just did a variation on this hike yesterday. Took the Blue trail up Mt. Tammany to the fire road on top of Kittatiny. Followed that to the Turquoise trail and to Sunfish pond. From the pond we took the AT back to the parking lot. Took us longer than we expected, but it was also our first time out and we stopped alot to admire the spectaculr views from atop the ridge.
Reviewed by Clark on 5/16/2007 Just got home from this hike. Hiked AT to Backpacker site, stayed two nights. Approx. 1.5 hours from trailhead to campsites. From the BP site it is easy to reach Sunfish pond, etc. The campsite features latrines and bear boxes, as well as plenty of field space for tents. If you go during the warm months, BEWARE OF THE TICKS. They are everywhere! In three days we easily found 20-30 of these bloodsuckers. Other than that, this was a perfectly nice outing.
Reviewed by Joe R. on 10/10/2006 I've done two variations of this hike. Start on AT from parking lot to Sunfish pond. Leave pond on green trail down along Dunfield Creek to blue trail back to AT to parking lot. Enjoyed second hike better by climbing Mt. Tammany, picking up the fire road to the turquoise trail to the pond. Leave the pond back to the parking lot via the AT. Highly recommend this hike and its variations.
Reviewed by sbs & bgs on 9/10/2006 Wonderful hike but the Dunnfield Trail portion (Green Trail) has several areas that are difficult to determine trail because of fallen trees, erosion and lack of blazes. 
Reviewed by 1ADAM12 on 10/20/2005 Did this trail in late August. Awesome hiked with varied terrain and views. Many blowdowns on the Dunnfield Trail and what seemed like massive erosion or landslide both made following the trail tricky but still one of my favorite Jersey hikes. Lets get some trail maintainers out there.
Reviewed by Viewer on 10/16/2005 If you hike this in the spring or early summer take the time when your on top of Mt Tammany, just before the Rt 80 overlook, to sit and watch the Bluebirds nesting. You'll see them if you can be still and quiet for a little while. I've been hiking this trail for 40 years, it never gets old.
Reviewed by Brian on 4/11/2005 Very nice hike. Moderately strenuous, mainly because of distance and not elevation. The uphills are not that steep. I recommend hiking to sunfish pond on the appalachian trail, then taking the dunnfield creek trail back. About 8 miles total. At the end of the trail, you'll hit a mountain spring waterfall, and it feels awesome to soak your head in it! The best is saved for last on this one. You'll cross over the creek several times, and its challenging and fun finding stable footholds in the creek.
Reviewed by Hart Coven on 2/21/2005 This is a beautiful hike - especially in winter. Definitely bring snowshoes or crampons if it's icy. Great hike for children - it's a fairly strenuous hike up, but there are frequent good locations to stop and rest and plenty of varied scenery. There are also options to shorten the loop hike if you're not up for a full day. The only downside is the traffic noise from Rt80, but it fades quickly and is replaced with the sound of running water from Dunfield Creek's waterfalls! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Warren County Hiking, Warren County Trails, Warren County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||