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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…

Hiking Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond

Located in Worthington State Forest in the Delaware Water Gap, the hike from Dunnfield Creek to Sunfish Pond is one of New Jersey’s most scenic trails. This hike follows the Green Dunnfield Creek Trail up the creek of the same name, past numerous cascades, including the notable Dunnfield Falls. The climb up concludes at the…