Spring Trail Spring

## Overview Spring Trail Spring is a small, undeveloped natural spring that flows from a mountainside along the Appalachian Trail corridor in Blairstown, Warren County, New Jersey. Nestled in the rugged terrain of the Kittatinny Ridge, the spring sits just off a trail spur that bears its name — Spring Trail — which connects westward to the lodges and camps of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Mohican Outdoor Center on Catfish Pond. The area is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces that pushed water through layers of Paleozoic-era rock, feeding countless seeps and springs along the ridge. The spring has long served as a water source for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and day hikers traversing this section of northwestern New Jersey. While the water has historically been used by trail users, it flows from an undeveloped, unprotected source and has not been tested or treated — visitors should consider it untreated backcountry water. ## Directions 1. From Blairstown, NJ, head northwest on **Millbrook Road** (County Route 602). 2. Continue on Millbrook Road as it winds into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 3. Look for the **Appalachian Trail** crossing near the area around GPS coordinates **41.0545, -74.9640**. 4. From the Appalachian Trail, take the short spur trail marked as **Spring Trail** heading off the main AT corridor. 5. The spring is located a short distance down the Spring Trail spur, flowing from the mountainside. *Note: Parking may be available at nearby Appalachian Trail trailhead pulloffs along Millbrook Road. The trail spur heading west from the spring leads to the AMC Mohican Outdoor Center, which can also serve as an alternate access point.* ## What to Expect Spring Trail Spring is a true backcountry water source — small, natural, and undeveloped. The water emerges from the mountainside as a modest but steady flow, typical of the many seeps found along the Kittatinny Ridge. There is no pipe, basin, or other infrastructure; the spring is in its natural state. The surrounding forest is dense and scenic, characteristic of the mixed hardwood and hemlock woodlands that blanket this section of the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey. The terrain is moderately rugged, so sturdy footwear is recommended. The Spring Trail spur that leads to the spring continues westward, connecting to the **AMC Mohican Outdoor Center**, where hikers can find lodges, campsites, and additional amenities. Seasonal flow may vary — the spring is generally more robust in spring and after periods of rain, and may diminish during dry summer months. As an undeveloped, untreated backcountry source, the water has been used by hikers but should be considered unverified for potability. The area is a popular section of the AT, so expect to encounter other hikers, especially during peak season from late spring through fall.