Then we headed to the Dunnfield Area parking lot in New Jersey to hike to see the great view of the Delaware Water Gap. It has a lookout area that is used for many of their brochures. The 1st 1/2 mile was on the Appalachian Trail and then we got on the Blue blazed Trail that goes up the mountain for 2 1/2 miles with a climb of 1250 feet. The 1st 1/2 mile was easy and so picturesque following the stream and lots of small waterfalls. Then the rocky hike began. It was up and up and up and both of us were huffing and puffing, but the view was so worth it! We planned to come back on the red trail, but 3 different parties who had come up that path said it was so steep and lots of boulders and loose stones. They all recommended we go back the way we had come! So, that is what we did! We hiked at least 5 1/2 miles and were happy when we got back!
Ken built a fire for cooking our meat and we spent time sitting around the fire after dinner. Got a call from the Martins and they are on their way back hoping to arrive around 9. And the fun continues!!!
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| Saw this beautiful bluebird from the window of Willie while eating breakfast! |
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| The leaves are really starting to change colors! |
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| Shelly, our granddaughters friend, went on our hike today! He loved sitting on the bridge overlooking the waterfalls! |
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| The mountain climber standing between the 2 waterfalls! |
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| Isn't it a beautiful trail! |
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| It doesn't look that steep on this photo, but it really was quite a hike! |
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| Quite a sight to behold! |
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| We finally reached the top of the mountain! |
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| What a view of the Delaware Water Gap from high above!! |
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