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Summary: What a day despite the high humidity. I started at the Flat brook and took Mountain Rd through the Flat Brook Valley. The only relief from the heat. Along the sides of the path there were many clear streams running down off of the ridge above. After a few miles I decided to bushwhack up to the top of the Kittatinny ridge. I took a 290 degree East baring. This then took me to an unmarked trail in the Blue Mt lakes area. The area was suppose to be a second home development but the Park service took it over. This is the reason for the many unmarked paths in the area. It was in this area that I encounter a famous NJ Black Bear. I took a short reroute to avoid him. This proved to be a mistake because I almost stepped on a Rattlesnake. Good thing he rattled when I got too close. I went around the snake and continued along the ridge to Hemlock Pond. Then I bushwhacked the outlet stream through a very steep ravine back down into the Valley and to the car. Trailhead: From town of Branchville take rt. 206 west. Go past Stokes State forest office. Make left onto Strubble Rd. Take Strubble past Tillmans Ravine. Come to intersection with cemetery in front. Make left onto mountain rd (No signs). Follow dirt road past Buttermilk Falls. Come to another dirt rd on left, this will be the rd to take on hike. Continue past this. Just before bridge over Flat Brook pull in dirt lot on left. (Lat:41.12842 Lon:-74.91049) Trail Guides for Flat Brook Loop, Delaware Water Gap NP, NJ: Kittatinny trails map by Ny-NJ trail conference () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Delaware Water Gap: 570-588-2451 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by WS on 11/13/2010 The Walpack Wildlife Management Area and the Kittatiny ridge above it including the ravines that go below the hemlock pond area are about as wild and pretty as it gets in New Jersey. The bears are very active in this country. 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, Sussex County Hiking, Sussex County Trails, Sussex County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
