Near Dunnfield Creek Trail
You'll pass by this scenic waterfall on the way to the summit of Mt. Tam.
Near Dunnfield Creek Trail
waterfall
Near Dunnfield Creek Trail
Dunnfield Creek often slows to a trickle in late summer
Near Dunnfield Creek Trail
A lone ray of sunshine finally break through the morning fog on Dunnfield Creek Trail in the Delaware Water Gap NRA
Near Dunnfield Creek Trail
Enjoy a small waterfall on the Dunnfield Creek Trail.

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Dunnfield Creek Trail

3.7 (10 Ratings)
A nice trail that follows Dunnfield Creek up a gully to Sunfish Pond.
3.3
mi
Distance
918
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.32mi
Distance
918ft
Elevation Gain
99ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,456ft
High Point
543ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Dunnfield Creek Trail begins a short distance from the trailhead at Dunnfield Creek Parking Area. To access the trail, you can begin along the AT with its famous white blazes for half a mile. Then take the Blue Blaze Trail on the right for 0.2 miles. Look for the three greenish trail start blazes. The blazes are a little infrequent along the trail but it is easy enough to follow northeast along the scenic Dunnfield Creek. The trail crosses over the creek a few times, but there are high water bypasses to allow you to pass the crossings. However, they should be manageable due to numerous boulders and fallen trees. After 1.1 miles, the red-blazed Holly Springs Trail appears on the right - it would take you up to the AT if you fancy. After another perhaps 1.5 miles and a few more stream crossings the trail will turn north, leaving the stream, and gain elevation a little steeper before dropping down to an intersection with the Sunfish Pond Fire Road and the AT.

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Contributors
Karl W