Basking Ridge Diver
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First of all I figured this needed a separate thread and I want to apologize for not getting this right.
There is a SunFish Pond in PA - County Parks - Bradford County, PA - - I had no idea - but that is who I called and they said no... But Tridacna kept saying how are we going to get the gear up there and I could not quite figure out why he was so concerned. And I kept thinking - hmmmnnn there are roads and camping right on site - but I never mentioned that and oh by the way it is close to the Appalachian Trail - so I thought just go ask if they will let us dive... Nope - no way can not dive in Sunfish pond in PA is what they told me....
Then Rich said something that until now did not ring a bell... Well...
There is a Sunfish Pond in NJ - Sunfish Pond | njHiking.com - I had no idea so I called today...
Yes you can Scuba dive in Sunfish pond - but you can not spear and you can not take and you need a dive flag... But she did not even hesitate to say could we dive - why of course as long as you have a flag and do not take...
Feel like a dope - but hey - I am fessing up to my mistake...
But now I think we can add an additional dive to the future list for those that want a heart attack hauling gear up the mountain... This might be more than I can handle on Saturday so I am proposing we set a schedule for this dive and think through it - like maybe diving 40 cu feet rather than hauling 80's or bigger?
So in the end - we can dive Sunfish Pond in NJ but just make sure this is the correct site...
from the website -
Our two cents: Sunfish Pond is a popular destination, but rightly so. For newer hikers, this is hike is manageable… but it’s also not a “walk in the park” and 7.6+ miles may be longer than you realize or can comfortably do.
While on our way back, we’ve passed many weary hikers asking “how much farther to the pond?” Please bring water, have appropriate footwear, and honestly assess your fitness level. This is not a good choice for your first hike.
Old Mine Road - Garvey Springs Trail is steeper but shorter - may be a better option to get to Sunfish...
Yards Creek Road - next to Upper Yards Creek Reservoir may also be an option looks to be close to Sunfish...
There is a SunFish Pond in PA - County Parks - Bradford County, PA - - I had no idea - but that is who I called and they said no... But Tridacna kept saying how are we going to get the gear up there and I could not quite figure out why he was so concerned. And I kept thinking - hmmmnnn there are roads and camping right on site - but I never mentioned that and oh by the way it is close to the Appalachian Trail - so I thought just go ask if they will let us dive... Nope - no way can not dive in Sunfish pond in PA is what they told me....
Then Rich said something that until now did not ring a bell... Well...
There is a Sunfish Pond in NJ - Sunfish Pond | njHiking.com - I had no idea so I called today...
Yes you can Scuba dive in Sunfish pond - but you can not spear and you can not take and you need a dive flag... But she did not even hesitate to say could we dive - why of course as long as you have a flag and do not take...
Feel like a dope - but hey - I am fessing up to my mistake...
But now I think we can add an additional dive to the future list for those that want a heart attack hauling gear up the mountain... This might be more than I can handle on Saturday so I am proposing we set a schedule for this dive and think through it - like maybe diving 40 cu feet rather than hauling 80's or bigger?
So in the end - we can dive Sunfish Pond in NJ but just make sure this is the correct site...
from the website -
Our two cents: Sunfish Pond is a popular destination, but rightly so. For newer hikers, this is hike is manageable… but it’s also not a “walk in the park” and 7.6+ miles may be longer than you realize or can comfortably do.
While on our way back, we’ve passed many weary hikers asking “how much farther to the pond?” Please bring water, have appropriate footwear, and honestly assess your fitness level. This is not a good choice for your first hike.
Old Mine Road - Garvey Springs Trail is steeper but shorter - may be a better option to get to Sunfish...
Yards Creek Road - next to Upper Yards Creek Reservoir may also be an option looks to be close to Sunfish...
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