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Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond & Mount Mohican

Columbia New Jersey Hikes

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Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond & Mount Mohican - Columbia New Jersey Hikes

Sunfish Pond is one of the most popular hiking destinations in New Jersey, with good reason. The rocky shores of this crystal clear glacial lake are postcard perfect. Get an early start for this hike, or go on a weekday or in winter. You will miss the crowds and improve your chances of spotting the plentiful but shy wildlife. Before starting out, stop at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Information Center at Kittatinny Point. Its rangers and books on local flora, fauna, history, and geology will enrich your hike. Behind the visitor center is a spectacular view of the Water Gap. The river flows by in a graceful curve, while the towering heights of Pennsylvania's Mt. Minsi and New Jersey's Mount Tammany rise 1200 feet above. Exposed rock strata display millions of years of geological history. Natural history features; Dunnfield Hollow hemlock ravine; Sunfish Pond (glacial lake); Mt. Mohican vistas.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Columbia
Length: 8.8 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Skill Level: Strenuous
Duration: 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation: 350 feet
Top Elevation: 1,500 feet
Local Contacts: Appalachian Mountain Club, 617-523-0636
Local Maps: ATC NY & NJ Map 6; NY-NJTC Kittatinny Trails S Map 15
Topo Map: Appalachian Trail: Sunfish Pond & Mount Mohican Topographic Map
Guide Book: Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

mikemcg427 Rating:
Date of Trip: 1/4/2009
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Only made it as far as Sunfish pond and than took the green Dunfield creek…
abszero_2000 Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/18/2008
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A wonderful hike, not very hard. Watch for the frogs when you get close to…

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About This Trail Guide

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States
Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States

by Glen Scherer & Don Hopey (Stackpole Books)

This AT guide is part of a 5-book series covering all the segments of the Appalachian Trail. This vo…

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