Today we hiked the Coppermine Trail in the Delaware Water Gap. We’ve done this hike several times and usually combine it with other trails to make a loop and extend the mileage. Today we did an out and back. The trail climbs up fairly steeply through a ravine toward the Kittatinny Ridge. Within the first mile, we passed one of the mines which is closed off to protect bat habitat. There’s also a bridge within this first mile where you can stop and enjoy views of the water cascading down off the mountain. After crossing the bridge the trail narrows and continues to climb with nice views down into the ravine. After reaching the top of this steep section of trail there’s a short spur to another cascade. From here the trail levels out and becomes mostly hardwood with a few small stream crossings. It continues through the forest until terminating at the AT south of the Mohican Outdoor Center. We walked up the road to grab a bite at MOC before returning the way we came. This was the first time we hiked the Coppermine Trail in the opposite direction. I enjoyed the views going down just as much as going up.

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