Mount Tammany Loop

Delaware Water Gap,
Worthington State Forest
Warren Co, NJ

Hiking Trails:
Red Dot Trail: Red blaze
Pahaquarry Trail: Blue blaze
Blue Dot Trail: Blue blaze
Dunnfield Creek Trail: Green blaze
Appalachian Trail: White blaze

Total Time: 2:50 hour
Estimated Distance: 3.4 Miles

Pros: Excellent climb and view
Cons: Very busy area with many people
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qiStZYXzV2sfGL8P9

Mt. Tammany had been on my bucket list. I've been there in the past, but had not had a chance to do the full loop. On this trip I had the time for the full loop. One of the biggest challenges of this hike, is the limited parking on weekends as well as how busy the hike is. I was lucky to find a spot. The weather was hot and very humid, making this steep hike difficult. We parked at the Appalachian Trail Parking at the Dunnfield Creek area. I hiked to the Red Dot Trail up the steep climb to the first view.

I then continued up the ridge the main summit view, passing many people along the way. The summit was very busy but afforded a great view. I continued along the Pahaquarry Trail after the view, which was much quitter after the summit. At the intersection of the Blue Dot Trail there is another view, and I took that trail down the mountain. At the intersection with the Dunnfield Creek Trail I continued along the scenic creek, to the Appalachian Trail, and then back to my car.

Map of the Route

Trailhead Signs

First View

Ascending Up the Scramble

View Nearing the Summit

Summit View, Looking Towards Mt. Minsi in PA

Pahaquarry and Blue Dot Trail Quarry Intersection

View at the Pahaquarry and Blue Dot Trail Quarry Intersection

Waterfalls at Dunnfield Creek

Dunnfield Creek

Mt. Tammany Delaware Water Gap Lower View

Worthington State Forest
Warren Co.,
New Jersey

Hiking Trails:
Red Dot Trail: Red blaze

Total Time: 0:40 hour
Estimated Distance: 0.9 Miles
Hike Type: In and out

Pros: Good climb and very scenic view
Cons: None, except for limited parking on weekends

Google Map of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/31Jj43adpFwqincu7

I had a wedding in Bushkills Falls, Pennsylvania. The route is beautiful where Route 80 passes through the Delaware Water Gap, with steep cliffs on each side as Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi drop sharply into the water for the Delaware River to pass through. Route 80 winds its way through this narrow gap, with a parking area and trailhead and some very popular hiking.

I figured once I was driving through, I would do a short, quick hike in the area. How could I drive through the area without stopping there? I parked in the first parking area at the Red Dot Trail trailhead, and took the Red Dot Trail up the mountain to the first view. This is a short but steep climb with some rocky areas. The view faces east towards the top of Mt. Tammany and the Delaware River and Route 80 below. I then turned around and went back the same way, changing from my hiking clothing into wedding clothing in the parking area.

Map of the Route

Parking Area and Steep Cliffs

Signs at the Beginning of the Hike

Rocky Climb Ascending on the Red Dot Trail

Steep Rock Face on the Trail on the Ascent

Approaching the View

First View at Mt. Tammy Overlooking the Delaware River and Route 80.

Summit of Mt. Tammany in the Distance from the Lower View

Mt. Minsi on the Pennsylvania Side of the Delaware River

Late Afternoon Sun Above Mt. Minsi

Another Late Afternoon View with the Sun Descending Towards the Horizon

Me at the Mt. Tammany Lower View

Me Overlooking Mt. Minsi Across the River

Final View on Mt. Tammany Prior to my Descent