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Recommended gear for this trail
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Elixir Tour Mid WP
Waterproof mid-height boot ideal for rocky terrain
203.38 $
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Ready to go?
Everything you need to know before you goWhen?
Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
Weather (next days)
Loading
How much?
Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
41.152327, -74.513949
Center
Not available
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to knowHard
465.00 M
1270.00 M
4h00
No
No
Hamburg Mountains High Point reaches 1,495 feet (455 meters) of elevation.
The round trip distance is 2.63 miles (4.23 km) with 604 feet (184 meters) of elevation gain.
From Hamburg, NJ take Route 23 South. Turn left/east on Rt 517 Rudemann Road. Watch for Sand Pond Road on the right. Turn right and drive to the end near the gate marked PRIVATE PROPERTY. Park in the pulloff at the end of Sand Pond Road.
No. This hike is best suited for experienced hikers comfortable with uneven terrain, rocky sections, roots, loose stone, and scrambling. The trails are not heavily manicured and may have blowdowns, seasonal mud, and unmarked side paths.
Bring sturdy hiking boots with ankle support, a downloaded offline map or GPS track, trekking poles, plenty of water, and navigation tools. Cell service is unreliable in this area.
Fall is the prime season with cooler temperatures and drier trails. Summer is lush but hot and humid. Spring brings mud and possible icy patches into April. Winter is possible with proper gear but rocky sections become hazardous when iced.
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