Paterson, New Jersey
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Paterson
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Columbia, New Jersey
Hike Mt. Tammany via Red Dot Trail
4.62.3 mi / 1115 ft gainThis is a short but strenuous hike to a bluff overlooking the Delaware River and surrounding mountains and hills. The summit makes a good spot for a picnic or just for relaxing and watching the sunset. The entire hike also has plenty of beautiful photo ops, especially in the Fall. Find the trailh...Read more -
Columbia, New Jersey
Hike to Sunfish Pond
4.57.9 mi / 1150 ft gainAt the end of the parking lot, cross over the bridge and follow the Appalachian Trail (AT, white blazes) to a V-intersection. Turn right onto Dunnfield Creek Trail (green blazes), which will take you past a few cascades and up to Sunfish Pond. Relax and eat lunch at the pond. When you're ready, t...Read more -
Hardwick Township, New Jersey
Sunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail
5.010.54 mi / 1434 ft gainSunfish Pond via Red Dot, Tammany Fire Road, Turquoise and Dunnfield Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pahaquarry, New Jersey.Read more