Coppermines and Kaiser Loop in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ

Hike Coppermines and Kaiser Loop Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ

Class 1 6.5 miles 1300 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Jun 26, 2018
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A short detour leads up a creek to a barred-up mine shaft. Go back to the trailhead after visiting this and start the loop – I went up the Coppermines Trail first, returning on the Kaiser Trail. Coppermines Trail follows a pretty creek for a bit, and then stays a bit higher, offering some nice views down the gully. Walk through the woods for a bit to the junction with the Appalachian Trail before continuing to the jucntion with the Kaiser Trail. Choose the latter of the two spur trails from the Kaiser Trail to get some more nice views before rejoining with the Coppermines Trail.

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Starting along the Coppermines Trail.
Starting along the Coppermines Trail.
Left goes to the mine shaft, right goes into the main loop.
Left goes to the mine shaft, right goes into the main loop.
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Mine shaft.
Mine shaft.
Back at the junction, heading past some historic rock wall ruins.
Back at the junction, heading past some historic rock wall ruins.
Along the Coppermines Trail.
Along the Coppermines Trail.
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Coppermines Trail leaves the creekside and continues through the woods.
Coppermines Trail leaves the creekside and continues through the woods.
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Junction with the Appalachian Trail.
Junction with the Appalachian Trail.
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Viewpoint slightly off the trail.
Viewpoint slightly off the trail.
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Clearing along the Appalachian Trail.
Clearing along the Appalachian Trail.
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Heading down the Kaiser Trail.
Heading down the Kaiser Trail.
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Junction with the spur leading from Kaiser Trail back to the Coppermines Trail.
Junction with the spur leading from Kaiser Trail back to the Coppermines Trail.
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