Water in New Jersey in August

[LucyInColor]

I'm planning a section hike across NJ in August & wonder what you know about the reliability of NJ water then? Our goal is to start at the Delaware Water Gap & walk to NY over 6 days, so about 12 miles a day. Do you think we will have reliable water sources at least once every 12 miles? Should I plan on multi days without a fresh source of water, and if so where along the trail is it likely to be driest? I'm putting my gear list together & am trying to figure out how many containers to carry, and how much I should plan on them weighing when full. Thanks for your opinions!

[sfdoc]

I, too, am planning, along with some others, a mid August hike from Greenwood lake to the Mohican AMC center 10 miles north of the DWG. Water weighs about 2lbs/qt. Water accesability is good between Greenwood Lake and High Point. Water can be acquired at Culver's Gap, Mohican Outdoor Center, Sunfish Pond, Crater Lake. The National Geographic "Appalachian Trail: DWG to Schaghticoke Topical Guide Map" provides lots of info. Up on Kittatinny Ridge, water may be a problem, but prep in advance so you can get to Rt 206 where water is available. Mountain streams may be running a little dry in Aug. Depending on how you handle the heat, and just what temps will be, 2ltr. is probably enough. Good luck. Maybe I'll see you out there.

[LucyInColor]

Thank you! You sound like a wealth of information. I will buy the National Geographic map you mentioned. :sun

[ChrisMek]

I hiked from Greenwood Lake to DWG in September. Everything sfdoc said is all correct. In Addition, a lot of the road crossings you come to will have jugs of water. I just always topped off my water every time the opportunity presented itself. At Mashipacong shelter, there is a trail angel that puts water in the bear box.

[sfdoc]

Thanks for that info, ChrisMex. I'll share that with the others in my group.

[LucyInColor]

Thanks for this info, ChrisMek!