Thundergust Lake (Yellow) Trail

Thundergust Lake (Yellow) Trail is a 1-mile loop in Parvin State Park in New Jersey, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is rated easy, and it gains no elevation, so it is a flat walk that starts and ends at nearly the same level. The route is a loop, and the elevation change is minimal, with the high point at 75 feet and the low at 65 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.08 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. The trail is short and low-impact, making it a simple addition to a day spent exploring the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 69°F, while July averages about 89°F. Several other trails sit close by. Black Oak (Brown) Trail is half a mile away, Lost (Yellow) Trail is 0.6 miles off, and Parvin Lake (Green) Trail is about a mile away. Paddlers can reach the Maurice River, roughly 5 miles from the trail.