Near Blue Dot Trail
The summit of Mount Tammany looks out at Mt. Minsi across the Delaware River.
Near Blue Dot Trail
You'll pass by this scenic waterfall on the way to the summit of Mt. Tam.
Near Blue Dot Trail
View from Tammany (Red Dot) Trail with permission from hikePA https://www.flickr.com/photos/hikepa/
Near Blue Dot Trail
waterfall
Near Blue Dot Trail
View to southeast from top of Blue Blaze (Blue Dot) Trail

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Blue Dot Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A longer, fairly strenuous trail from the summit of Mt. Tammany.
1.7
mi
Distance
63
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.71mi
Distance
63ft
Elevation Gain
1,048ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,513ft
High Point
465ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
While the Blue Blaze Trail is one of the more arduous trails in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the opportunities for striking views along the way make it all worthwhile. Starting at the summit of Mount Tammany, near the end of the Red Dot Trail, wander along the forested bluffs of Mount Tammany for a half-mile, before turning northwest and beginning a considerable descent through beautiful hardwood forests. During the fall and winter, watch your step as the descent can often be covered in slippery, wet leaves. After a mile of descending, the trail grades soften, allowing visitors to fully enjoy nearby Dunnfield Creek. At the junction with the Appalachian Trail (AT), continue south, following the trail downhill toward the parking area.

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