Tripod Rock via Mennen Trail Loop in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, NJ

Hike Tripod Rock via Mennen Trail Loop Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, NJ

Class 1 4.2 miles 900 gain 1-2 hr Loop Jun 21, 2016
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Reaching Tripod Rock, a very cool feature where a massive boulder sits atop three smaller ones, can be achieved via quite a few trails using the very good trail system in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area. I chose to ascend via the Mennen Trail, got a nice view at Lucy's Overlook, and proceeded to Tripod Rock. On the way back I opted to make the hike into a loop and followed the Orange Blaze Trail. You can form any number of loops using the well-marked trails to explore this great little park in New Jersey.

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Along the Mennen Trail.
Along the Mennen Trail.
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Passing a clearing made for power lines.
Passing a clearing made for power lines.
Ascending on the Mennen Trail.
Ascending on the Mennen Trail.
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View east at a nice viewpoint.
View east at a nice viewpoint.
Side trip to Lucy's Overlook.
Side trip to Lucy's Overlook.
Lucy's Overlook.
Lucy's Overlook.
Past Lucy's Overlook, approaching Tripod Rock.
Past Lucy's Overlook, approaching Tripod Rock.
Tripod Rock.
Tripod Rock.
It's very cool.
It's very cool.
I created a loop from Tripod Rock, and headed back through the forest to the trailhead.
I created a loop from Tripod Rock, and headed back through the forest to the trailhead.
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