Allamuchy Mountain
Using snow machine tracks got right up from the start of the white trail. Perfect winter conditions.
Drag Hill
My co-pilot clearly thinks this peak lives up to its name – What a Drag. She couldn’t bear to stay awake, even with all the heavy panting and sweating her out of shape daddy was doing.
Up the Yellow, to white, to the pipeline we went from the parking lot on 202.
Most of the trails were well packed single tracks in the snow. Microspikes worked perfectly. Though the last bit up to the top may have warranted snowshoes.
Mount Tammany
Parked in upper lot. Hiked up and hung out on top for a bit then hit blue down to green and up to sunfish pond for lunch and back out through green to the lower lot.
10.75miles
Mount Defiance
Parked at Ramapo Valley County Park -Trail Run - took Vista loop (yellow) to Halifax (green) - trail blazes turned PINK despite the map showing Green blazes. On Mount Defiance saw all three scenic views and climbed the highest rock pile on the Mt.
Mount Defiance
Parked at Ramapo Valley County Park -Trail Run - took Vista loop (yellow) to Halifax (green) - trail blazes turned PINK despite the map showing Green blazes. On Mount Defiance saw all three scenic views and climbed the highest rock pile on the Mt. After summit, turned around and headed back to the car via the pipe line and Blue, White, Red/Silver & Blue to lot.
Windbeam Mountain
Plenty of parking in the lot. Easy access to the trail right across the street. Wet in spots due to rain last night. This is a great up and down hike. Keeps the heart pumping for a good workout. Had the summit to ourselves and enjoyed the views of NYC on the way up. Great day on the trail!!
Windbeam Mountain
Trail was wet due to the rain last evening so it was a little slippery in spots. A lot of cars in the lot but only saw one other hiker. Having the trail to ourselves was wonderful. Great views of NYC skyline in distance. This hike is a great aerobic workout. It does not disappoint. Overall another great NJ hike that is less than 10 minutes from my house. Everyday on the a trail is a gift!