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Mt Tammany - Red DotUpper, NJ
Mt Tammany - Red Dot
Upper, NJ
Hiking avatar Apr 24 2026
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking9.22 Miles 2,588 AEG
Hiking9.22 Miles   6 Hrs   26 Mns   1.64 mph
2,588 ft AEG      49 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Mount Tammany
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First real hike in over a month. Up and down on the usual easy to access trails with a shorter hike out to a familiar boulder off the fire road. The loop using the Buckwood Trail as a connector will have to wait until fall, as ticks are out and the best conditions are now past.

The weather ended up being substantially better than I had hoped. Mostly sunny and the air was pleasant and dry. Not too many more days with lower dewpoints as that seems to fade as spring gets closer to summer. The trail was nice and dry, although the forecast rain will change this. Trees are leafing out, so it will be shady soon.

Few song birds compared to what I expected, but I did see a porcupine walking a well worn animal trail, a large black snake, and a pileated woodpecker. A deer, too, but those are like rats in the east. The porcupine was rather funny as it seemed totally unaware I was near until I started to call to it. I guess the quills allow for poor eye sight.

Descending along Dunnfield Creek was nicer than expected. Being a weekday few people were there and it was nice and quiet.

Regarding RS and syncing: I lost almost 500 feet of AEG after my raw route scout data was synced, and that is fine. However, what I don't understand is why my synced GPS route in the editor said 2588' of AEG, but my updated triplog was telling me 2768' of AEG. I repeated the process several time before I manually updated my log to reflect the lower AEG stat I assume to be accurate. FYI, my phone was on airplane mode 100% of the time.

Oh, the sound of bees swarming for one of the stat updates was disturbing for the 2 seconds before I realized it was the phone. Good thing Africanized bees aren't in NJ...yet.
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Red columbines on the same boulder as last April. Fragrant exotic barberry, and other small white flowers on the fire road.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Dunnfield Creek Medium flow Medium flow
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Mt Tammany - Red DotUpper, NJ
Mt Tammany - Red Dot
Upper, NJ
Hiking avatar Mar 21 2026
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.23 Miles 2,925 AEG
Hiking6.23 Miles   4 Hrs   58 Mns   1.45 mph
2,925 ft AEG      41 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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I figured that with a colder day in the low 50s there wouldn't be many people out. I was wrong. It was busy and the lot was full on arrival. It was the normal weekend hikers, but it was also a trail event that had a lot of ultra types doing 10 laps on the trail for the Mount Tammany 10. I doubt I would have found that fun 2 years ago, and today that would be brutal. Hope they enjoyed it.

I opted for a boring standard of laps. I thought about heading out on the Fire Road for the longer loop, but I got up here too late, today. Maybe next time when I am here in April or May? I would like to visit the Lehigh Gap, first. At least I did over 2900' and didn't quit at 2300'. Laps are already dull and I need to see more than the same area, again. Strangely, there were not really any birds.
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Mt Tammany - Red DotUpper, NJ
Mt Tammany - Red Dot
Upper, NJ
Hiking avatar Mar 09 2026
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.40 Miles 2,950 AEG
Hiking6.40 Miles   5 Hrs   16 Mns   1.40 mph
2,950 ft AEG      42 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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First hike of the year. Did a little better than I feared I might with over 2 months of no AEG. A little over 2900' was hard, but manageable if I went slower. Not sure I would bother to do 3500' unless my fitness and time improve. Even when "training" to do a stretch of hikes in the Catskills, I probably don't need to be able to do more than 3000'. I thought I would want to do a 3500' day this spring, and maybe I will, but this hike feels more urban this spring than last year at the same time, and I would rather get away from those hikers. Perhaps if it cools back off into the 50s?

Surprisingly crowded with a lot of young people, possibly from spring break. It was in the middle 60s, which is going to bring out the crowds. I suppose I was used to hiking like this in Phoenix, but lost my taste for urban hiking in Marana.

Trail was basically dry except for the waterfall and boulder area in the middle. Lots of running water there and it was muddy, too.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Dunnfield Creek Heavy flow Heavy flow
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Jan 04 2026
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Apple Pie Hill Fire TowerWestern, NJ
Apple Pie Hill Fire Tower
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2026
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking7.88 Miles 324 AEG
Hiking7.88 Miles   2 Hrs   43 Mns   2.92 mph
324 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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presumably took memories and left without a trace...
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Dec 24 2025
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46 male
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Batona trail southwest of Caranza, NJ 
Batona trail southwest of Caranza, NJ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 24 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking8.13 Miles 144 AEG
Hiking8.13 Miles   2 Hrs   53 Mns   2.84 mph
144 ft AEG      1 Min Break10 LBS Pack
 
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apparently this member prefers to keep an air of mystery...
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228305
Dec 21 2025
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46 male
 Joined Sep 08 2006
 
Baldpate Mountain Summit TrailWestern, NJ
Baldpate Mountain Summit Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Dec 21 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking5.32 Miles 1,061 AEG
Hiking5.32 Miles   2 Hrs   39 Mns   2.19 mph
1,061 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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presumably took memories and left without a trace...
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Dec 21 2025
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46 male
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Washington Crossing State Park TrailsWestern, NJ
Washington Crossing State Park Trails
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Dec 21 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking2.60 Miles 352 AEG
Hiking2.60 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   1.97 mph
352 ft AEG      10 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Was planning to watch a sunset on the winter solstice, but opted not to due to the cold wind.
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Dec 21 2025
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Switchback Trail - Yellow TrailWestern, NJ
Switchback Trail - Yellow Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Dec 21 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking0.38 Miles 74 AEG
Hiking0.38 Miles      12 Mns   2.07 mph
74 ft AEG      1 Min Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Turned back a short distance in due to poison ivy vine covered trees over the trail. Went to a different TH. When hiking down this trail later, there were several other down trees, one stopped me before the poison ivy tree.
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Dec 06 2025
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Sourland Mountain Preserve TrailsNorth, NJ
Sourland Mountain Preserve Trails
North, NJ
Hiking avatar Dec 06 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking9.71 Miles 1,787 AEG
Hiking9.71 Miles   4 Hrs   26 Mns   2.35 mph
1,787 ft AEG      18 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Observed at least two pileated woodpeckers in the same area as last November. Saw 2 flying over the gas line r-o-w. During the final lap and as I was making my way back to the TH I heard one of them drumming. No doubt it was the pileated, as there were also several making their clucking like sounds in that area, and it was where I saw them earlier, just into the forest.

Otherwise, cold and wintry. Not as nice as last year, but it was stormy overnight and last year was all bluebird days. Plus, winter is not novel, now.
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Nov 29 2025
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Kuser Trail, NJ 
Kuser Trail, NJ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 29 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking9.72 Miles 1,645 AEG
Hiking9.72 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   2.47 mph
1,645 ft AEG      19 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Parked at the trailhead for the Kuser trail, which I might not do again as space is limited to about 3 cars. Also, while the forest was nice and is in much better shape on the east side of the hill, there are no open areas and no views to speak of. Time will tell if I repeat this, or a modified version of it.

I did a series of ups and downs and across the park and have now been to all 4 major trailheads, even if only starting from 3 of them. I finally understand how I could see so many people in the park when the Fiddlers Creek and SR 29 parking lots were empty. The lot at the east end of the Ridge Trail is huge and probably gets a lot of visitors.

Cold, clear and sunny, but a decent number of winter birds are around. Wrens, robins, nuthatches, chickadees, and titmice all heard, and some sparrows and woodpeckers seen, too. All fairly common, actually. Still enjoyable.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Fiddlers Creek Light flow Light flow
Seemed light, but this could be hard to cross in medium or heavy flow if it was light.
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Nov 24 2025
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Mt Tammany - Red DotUpper, NJ
Mt Tammany - Red Dot
Upper, NJ
Hiking avatar Nov 24 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.50 Miles 3,130 AEG
Hiking6.50 Miles   5 Hrs   16 Mns   1.42 mph
3,130 ft AEG      42 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Set out to hike, and achieved, over 3,000' of AEG for the day. Possibly the last time until late winter or early spring. I did laps using the upper half of the trail and found that more enjoyable than the laps from the TH. It's the steepest part of the trail which is nice. I think, if still in decent shape, I could do another lap and around 3500' in a hike, which would be great. I had to tack on some filler to get over around 2950'.

No telling how weekends are now, as weather has sucked recently, but today was great sunny conditions and yet parking wasn't crowded for the first time since April. Trail was busier than expected, but way better than last time. Leaves are off the trees.

Heard a pileated woodpecker calling near sunset at the bottom. Possibly two, one nearby that I saw after it took flight, and another across the valley other side of Dunnfield Creek.
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Nov 08 2025
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Switchback Trail - Yellow TrailWestern, NJ
Switchback Trail - Yellow Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Nov 08 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.86 Miles 1,405 AEG
Hiking6.86 Miles   3 Hrs   49 Mns   2.30 mph
1,405 ft AEG      50 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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The usual. Went a little further out on the ridge and that might be nice to hike when it is dry. Maybe out to one of the other THs.
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Nov 02 2025
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Kittatinny Loop, NJ 
Kittatinny Loop, NJ
 
Hiking avatar Nov 02 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking11.53 Miles 2,324 AEG
Hiking11.53 Miles   6 Hrs   16 Mns   2.04 mph
2,324 ft AEG      37 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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I waited to return until after leaf peeping season ended. It was still busy and the parking lot was full when I arrived, but I was able to get a space right away. Someone pulled out just as I came in.

I did a longer hike than the normal laps that I typically do at the western edge of the Kittatinny Mountains, although I also did a little extra on the red dot. I went out to another trail on the fire road and took that over to sunfish pond. I returned on the Appalachian trail.

I was optimistic about maybe seeing a bear or two, as I've seen lots of reports of bears out here and recent photos, but I did not see much other than squirrels, chipmunks, and white-tailed deer. Still, it was a very nice hike. I would likely repeat it this year, but may have to wait until next year depending on when I come back. The Sun is setting very early now and in a month it'll be before 4:30 p.m.

The leaves are 90% off the trees on the ridge and it has much more open feeling. Much of this hike is through very pleasant Forest that is a lot less pleasant when it's warm and humid in summer. It's probably at it's nicest in spring on a warm sunny dry day. Today was perfect early winter conditions, or late fall. The high was 58°. Maybe that isn't winter?

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Dunnfield Creek Light flow Light flow
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Oct 26 2025
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Switchback Trail - Yellow TrailWestern, NJ
Switchback Trail - Yellow Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 26 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.61 Miles 1,394 AEG
Hiking6.61 Miles   3 Hrs   10 Mns   2.35 mph
1,394 ft AEG      21 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Nice weather, cool and mostly sunny with some clouds. Bathrooms were locked, possibly for the season. Had to wash my hands off at a hose tap after eating quite a few persimmons. Frost is ripening them up, which was good for me. Not so for the bears, but they can come another time.

Not too crowded.
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Oct 26 2025
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Washington Crossing State Park TrailsWestern, NJ
Washington Crossing State Park Trails
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 26 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking2.59 Miles 388 AEG
Hiking2.59 Miles   1 Hour   31 Mns   1.85 mph
388 ft AEG      7 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Back at the Goat Hill Overlook. Far more people than expected, possibly due to the fall color. Very much city people, but this isn't really a hike hard hike. I just like the forest and vistas.
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Washington Crossing State Park TrailsWestern, NJ
Washington Crossing State Park Trails
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 26 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking1.20 Miles 77 AEG
Hiking1.20 Miles      35 Mns   2.06 mph
77 ft AEG
 
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Short walk at the actual park. Walked the road from the parking lot to the ferry house built in 1740. Nice garden.
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Oct 16 2025
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46 male
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Washington-Hawkins Bridge Loop, NJ 
Washington-Hawkins Bridge Loop, NJ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 16 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.98 Miles 105 AEG
Hiking6.98 Miles   2 Hrs   43 Mns   2.57 mph
105 ft AEG10 LBS Pack
 
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A little loop hike on a cool fall afternoon with dry air and highs near 60. Pleasant, and enjoyable. Cut some logs for BBQ back home and loaded them into my vehicle before the loop.

I intended to make it longer continuing south from Godffrey Bridge down to 563 before heading back to my vehicle on the Tuckerton Rd, but it was getting late and I realized hunters were out. It was nearing sunset, so I didn't opt to finish by lamp. Just as well, as I did 7 miles and that is my upper limit for finding a flat hike enjoyable. I'm usually well past my desired end point when I do the 8 and 9 mile walks/ hikes.
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Oct 10 2025
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Switchback Trail - Yellow TrailWestern, NJ
Switchback Trail - Yellow Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 10 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking6.01 Miles 1,368 AEG
Hiking6.01 Miles   2 Hrs   45 Mns   2.40 mph
1,368 ft AEG      15 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Cool October weather was nice hiking weather.
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Oct 10 2025
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46 male
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Washington Crossing State Park TrailsWestern, NJ
Washington Crossing State Park Trails
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 10 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking2.41 Miles 333 AEG
Hiking2.41 Miles   1 Hour   17 Mns   1.93 mph
333 ft AEG      2 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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A hike to several of the overlooks at the Goat Hill Overlook (no cocktus) which is technically part of the Washington Crossing State Park, even if a separate area. It was bought relatively recently to preserve it and keep the historic scenic views open to the public. These scenic views were used in the old war by both Americans and British to observe troop movements, and probably sunsets, too.
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Oct 04 2025
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Switchback Trail - Yellow TrailWestern, NJ
Switchback Trail - Yellow Trail
Western, NJ
Hiking avatar Oct 04 2025
Jim • Triplogs 2,351
Hiking8.46 Miles 1,940 AEG
Hiking8.46 Miles   4 Hrs   29 Mns   2.20 mph
1,940 ft AEG      38 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Warm. Humid, too. Not terrible, but it was a little hard to deal with after the last few days of high 60s and dry.
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