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Ranger-Led Hike To Sunfish Pond At Delaware Water Gap NRA This Sunday

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July 21, 2015

This coming Sunday at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey you can retrace the footsteps a U.S. Supreme Court justice made in the relatively early days of the environmental movement. 

It was back in 1967 when Justice William O. Douglas, accompanied by more than a thousand people, hiked to Sunfish Pond at the top of Kittatinny Ridge to protest the expansion of the natural glacial pond for water storage as part of the Kittatinny Mountain Pumped Storage Project.

In 1969, Sunfish Pond was acquired by the state of New Jersey. Today this outstanding natural feature is part of a Worthington State Forest and is a popular destination for hikers. The forest lies within the NRA's boundaries.

On Sunday a ranger will lead hikers back to Sunfish Pond.

"This event is an opportunity to enjoy local history while looking toward the future of public lands during the 50th anniversary year of the outstanding Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area” said NRA Superintendent John Donahue.

If you're interested, meet at the Douglas Trail parking area in Worthington State Forest at 9:30 am. This is a strenuous, 3.2-mile round trip hike. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

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Submitted by ecbuck on July 21, 2015 - 8:40am.

Bring bear spray. One of the highest density bear areas on the east coast.


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