AFW Hike: Blue Mt Lakes, Northwest, NJ near Delaware Water Gap on Sunday 11/12/2023

Hike: Blue Mountain Lakes, Northwest, NJ near Delaware Water Gap on Sunday 11/12/2023 

6-7 mile loop hike around 2 to 4 lakes depending on seasonal road blockades.

Difficulty/Pace:  Moderate/Moderate

Hike Coordinator:  Nancy

Location/Directions:

Blue Mountain Lakes parking area

GPS coordinates: N41.09777° W074.93610°

I-80, Exit 12, Take Rt. 521 North to Blairstown. Turn left at “T” (Rt 94 junction). Turn right at first traffic light (leaving Rts. 94 and 521).  Take County Road 602 which bends around and makes hairpin turn uphill.  Bear left and continue for about 7 miles to Millbrook (not Stillwater).  Turn right at Millbrook Village and go about 1.5 miles to the Crater Lake sign (large general store, Delaware View House - which is closed now). Make right and watch for Blue Mt. Lakes parking area.