Mount Tammany and Sunfish Pond Delaware Water Gap Day Hike

Ready for an intense yet rewarding full day hike to summit Mount Tammany and visit Sunfish Pond, one of New Jersey's "Seven Natural Wonders"? Then this is the perfect hike for you!

This hike is a great mix of everything! Stunning views, a beautiful forest with peak fall foliage this October, hiking next to a babbling river for 3 miles, a tranquil alpine pond, and the potential to see some great wildlife! You won't believe you're only an hour and a half from Manhattan.

 

Included:

• Pick up and drop off at NY Penn Station

• NJ Bagel Breakfast

• Sandwich lunch and snack

• Kayla, Founder of New Journey Adventures, as your Hiking Guide- aka silly chit chat and laugh time while hiking?? priceless!

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Saturday NYC Transport Itinerary: (October 12th)

• 7:50 am meet at NY Penn Station (your booking confirmation will include exact meetup location details)

• 8:00 am leave Penn Station

• Drop off at Mt Tammany Red Dot trailhead by 9:30 am

• Debrief of hike and safety information while you eat your bagels :)

• Start hike by 9:50 am 

• Hike Red Dot Trail up to Mount Tammany

• Summit Mount Tammany around 11:15 am

• Hike to Sunfish Pond

• Lunch break at Sunfish Pond around 2:00 pm

• Return to trailhead on Appalachian trail

• Finish hike by 5:15 pm

• 5:30 pm pick up at trailhead

• Drop off at Penn Station by 7:30 pm (time can vary with traffic)

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Meet at Trailhead Itinerary: (October 27th and November 10th)

• Meet at Mt Tammany Red Dot trailhead at 8:00 am

• Debrief of hike and safety information while you eat your bagels :)

• Start hike by 8:30am 

• Hike Red Dot Trail up to Mount Tammany

• Summit Mount Tammany around 9:45 am

• Hike to Sunfish Pond

• Lunch break at Sunfish Pond around 1:00 pm

• Return to trailhead on Appalachian trail

• Finish hike by 4:30 pm

• Optional group snack and send off 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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What to Wear

• Hiking boots or very sturdy sneakers are a MUST for this hike, the trail is very rocky and involves some scrambling

• Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (wear or bring layers!)

• Wool or synthetic socks

• Sunglasses (optional)

• Hat (optional)

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What to Pack

• 3 Liters of water (think 3 large water bottles)

• Backpack that can fit everything you need to carry, including your lunch

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Trekking polls (optional)

• Any additional snacks you'd like

• Any medications or personal items you need

 

a full packing list will be sent to you after your booking is confirmed

 

This is a strenuous trail and not recommended for complete beginner hikers or someone without a basic level of fitness, as long as you either have hiking experience or workout semi-regularly you're all good! :)