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Summary: From trailhead, hike a tenth of a mile north. On the right hand side of the road, you will see a gate, and a trail going up. Climb the trail. The first area will be grassy, quickly followed by a young forest. This part of the trail will be marked by a green dot on a white rectangle mark on tree trunks. When you intersect with the orange rectangle marked trail, turn left onto it, until you climb to the Appalachian Trail intersection (AT is marked white rectangles). On the AT turn south (right), and on the next intersection, turn left into a trail that will border the pond, and will start to amaze you with how beautiful this area is. Keep walking. You will find a wood road where you turn right, and walk for a while until you join the Appalachian trail again, this time traveling north (right). Here is where you will truly enjoy the pond. There are several rocky overlooks to the left, where you might want to lunch. Reach orange trail, and retrace to car. Trailhead: Old Mine Road, on the NJ side of the Delaware Water Gap. Parking spot on the river side of the road, just south of the trailhead. PK Coordinates: 41.01748N, 75.07010W. Most direct route is on I80, just on the New Jersey side, there will be an exit to the recreation area. Take Old Mine Road North for 4.5 miles. Trailhead will be on your left. Alternatively, if you come from the north, it is 7 miles south of Millbrook.Trailhead is about a tenth of a mile north of the parking area. There is a metal gate in front of the trailhead. (Lat:41.01748 Lon:-75.0701) Trail Guides for Sunfish Pond - Delaware Water Gap: Appalachian Trail Guide to New York - New Jersey by Daniel Chazin (Appalachian Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Worthington state forest 973-841-9575, NPS DWGap - (570) 588-2435 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by schoodicmd on 11/8/2006 we hicked it in a fine rain.It was mistical,a sense of primal spiritualsm washes an alkiline lense over a cathedral like ambiance. Do it for the love of God. gpm 
Reviewed by Viewer on 5/10/2006 I found this hike to be difficult, as it is very steep. Worth the effort, but be prepared with plenty of water.
Reviewed by pitdog on 4/19/2006 me too next year again 07
Reviewed by HALEY on 3/11/2006 I LOVE TO HIKE THERE AGAIN
Reviewed by Jereme on 5/14/2005 I am a New Jersey resident and I always knew that New Jersey possessed an unappreciated natural beauty, but I was more than pleasantly surprised by Sunfish Pond which essentially sits like a glacial water meadow at the top of a mountain. The path is surprisingly challenging on the pond's (more like a lake) shore as it is quite rocky. There are plenty of spots to just sit on a boulder and capture a clear view of the sky, listen to a melange of bird songs or just listen to the leaves blow in the wind. I went in mid May and it was absolutely beautiful, it was a perfect hiking day, 77 degrees and not a cloud in the sky with low humidity. I would suggest this one to anybody. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Jersey Hiking, New Jersey Trails, New Jersey Hikes, Bergen County Hiking, Bergen County Trails, Bergen County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||