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.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Parking Area and Steep Cliffs |
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| Signs at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| Rocky Climb Ascending on the Red Dot Trail |
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| Steep Rock Face on the Trail on the Ascent |
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| Approaching the View |
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| First View at Mt. Tammy Overlooking the Delaware River and Route 80. |
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| Summit of Mt. Tammany in the Distance from the Lower View |
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| Mt. Minsi on the Pennsylvania Side of the Delaware River |
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| Late Afternoon Sun Above Mt. Minsi |
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| Me at the Mt. Tammany Lower View |
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| Me Overlooking Mt. Minsi Across the River |
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| Final View on Mt. Tammany Prior to my Descent |
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