Best hiking in NJ. I always seem to get here on a random weekday in the off-season so I can't speak to warm weather weekend crowds, but this place is awesome. Depending on your fitness level, the loop might be a bit hard but not super challenging or anything. The terrain is varied and interesting the entire time and the views up top are great. Would highly recommend.

Red dot is not your average trail and it gets steep very fast. It's 1.2 miles up the summit but worth the hike. We took the longer blue trail (3.5 miles) while descending. The blue trail has a small waterfall and a stream which runs with it towards last mile or so and it was very relaxing to sit by the waters. The trail is very rocky and rugged and you will be better off with hiking boots, weekends get busier and it's hard to find parking spots, you can try the adjacent blue trail parking or a bigger parking lot by the river.

Bring your lungs and calves! I hiked the red dot trail up and took the blue blaze down. This place is such a beautiful hike with a jaw dropping view at the top! The first half going up red dot is a fairly steep climb, so be prepared to work those calf muscles! Blue blaze down is simpler, but steep at some points. When entering the lot, you can go up Red Trail or Blue Trail. Blue trail has multiple water features and will bring you peace and relaxation. It is recommended to go up red and down blue, but if you can't fair steep climbing, up blue and down blue will be your route! The mountain is about 1200 foot elevation and took me about 2.5 hrs to do the loop, thats with stopping for the view and spending a good 20 min by the water features! Wear proper hiking shoes, bring water and a snack. Also - earlier the better because the limited parking lot fills fast and I went in early March! Enjoy nature's beauty!

The climb was a bit challenging for someone like me who's not very physically active. But the reward in the end of it is so worth it. There was a time when I wanted to quit, but I pushed forward and I am glad I did. Mt. Tammany has a beautiful view at the top and our descend was unexpected as we were greeted by the serene flow of the river.

We had great experience climbing this train few years back. You can do it in Fall/Spring/summer. If you are going in Summer better to go early mornings. Its away from highways and you might lose signal so better keep a map and do not enter any Private property !! Take enough food and water with you.

Nice moderately difficult rocky trail, but it comes by a beautiful viewpoint. It's a great cardio workout, going up the mountain switchback style. We didn't go the entire length of the trail. We switched over to the blue blaze trail to head back to our parking area. It was a mostly shaded hike, which made it cooler and easier to go the distance.

Took the Red trail up- very steep and rocky- you have to watch your footing at all times. The blue trail down still steep rocky but a little bit easier to maneuver. A beautiful creek near the end - relaxing. Stop and enjoy the views along the way as when your hiking you really can’t ( uneven terrain) apx 5 mile loop. You’ll get a workout.

My favorite hike in the area. The views are spectacular. The trail is sometimes difficult to locate if you're on your own. The red trail is very steep climb but a great workout. The blue trail down is also very difficult but great for the seasoned hiker.