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Hiking the Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center to Waterfalls and Ruins

Located next to the incredibly popular Hacklebarney State Park is the comparatively unknown Elizabeth D. Kay Environmental Center. This lack of recognition is surprising once you visit, as the Kay Center is just as good as, and arguably better than, Hacklebarney. A relatively easy 3-mile hike takes visitors to a variety of sights, including cottage…

Hiking the Coppermine Trail: Waterfalls and Mines

The Coppermine Trail is one of the most overlooked and underrated routes in the popular Delaware Water Gap. This moderately difficult trail takes visitors past two fascinating, abandoned copper mine entrances and multiple scenic yet virtually unknown waterfalls. Continue reading to learn more about this hidden trail, including information on the difficult parking situation and…

Exploring the Ruins at Back Beach Park

Back Beach Park is a small park located in Wanaque, New Jersey. While well known to local residents, this property is virtually unheard of outside the immediate area. Although it does not have an official trail network, there are miles of unmarked trails snaking through the property, plus a connection to Ramapo State Forest for…