Monthly Archives: August 2018

Crater Lake Trail (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ)

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Crater Lake Trail (no, not that Crater Lake) is a pleasant—although not particularly inspiring—loop hike in a remote section of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the New Jersey side. Access to Crater Lake requires a lengthy drive … Continue reading →

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Raymondskill Falls Trail (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, PA)

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 150-foot Raymondskill Falls, when at full strength, is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Mid-Atlantic and the tallest in the state of Pennsylvania. Nestled in a shaded valley in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the three-tiered … Continue reading →

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Billy Goat Trail – Section C (Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, MD)

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Billy Goat Trail is well-known to DC-area hikers, but most hike only one of the trail’s three sections. While Section A is swamped with visitors on any given weekend, Sections B and C are usually quiet and serene. Section … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield Gorge Trail (Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area, NH)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area in southwest New Hampshire—not to be confused with another Chesterfield Gorge in Massachusetts—features a short, 0.7-mile walking trail that follows Wilde Brook as it tumbles over a series of cascades. While the park is a mere … Continue reading →

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Mount Monadnock via White Dot Trail (Monadnock State Park, NH)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Derived from an Abenaki word, “monadnock” is used by geologists to describe a mountain that stands alone, rising abruptly from a plain and separate from a broader mountain range. Mount Monadnock (3,165’) in southern New Hampshire aptly fits the description: … Continue reading →

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