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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 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
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!
Reviewed by Lk on 9/23/2004 Great hike with fantastic veiws. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||