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Great half-day hike south of the Mohican Outdoor Center.


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6.5

Miles

10.4

KM

Loop

1,554' 474 m

High

964' 294 m

Low

786' 240 m

Up

786' 240 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Wildlife

Overview

A nice loop utilizing a New York-New Jersey stretch of the Appalachian Trail.

Description

This hike started at the parking lot of the Mohican Outdoor Center. Follow the dirt road to where the AT crosses it and go right. The trail first leads through the forest, crossing a creek. Before too long, it will ascend. After a couple of miles, you'll get to the ridge and you'll be rewarded with great views.

The highest point is recognizable by a big heap of stones. On the way back, veer left at the Kaiser Trail. This will descend towards the Delaware, but you can take a shortcut to the Coppermine Trail. On the Coppermine Trail, take a right. This will bring you back to where the AT crosses the road.

It's a beautiful half day hike. Watch out for rattle snakes.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, turkey vultures, ravens, rattle snakes (they say there are many rattlers, but I didn't see them).

Contacts

Shared By:

Mark Butje

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Photos

Racoon Ridge is a premier location for Birds of Prey photographers - here is a Sharp-Shinned Hawk migrating south for the winter.
Oct 10, 2020 near Hardwick, NJ
On the highest point - from here we headed back
Jul 4, 2019 near Hardwick, NJ
On the ridge you'll have great views
Jul 4, 2019 near Hardwick, NJ
Lowest point, where the AT crosses the dirt road
Jul 4, 2019 near Hardwick, NJ
Look out for the shortcut to the copper mine trail
Jul 4, 2019 near Hardwick, NJ
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