Hiking National Trails Day in NJ

Chris Casciano — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:26:34 +0000

This Saturday June 5th, 2010 marks National Trails Day — a day in which the American Hiking Society says:

[...] inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects.

I encourage everyone across the state to find a local trail [or not so local trail] and enjoy the parkland, and maybe see something new, or find a work crew and help give back a little. If you’re looking for a local event to meet other people, or maybe find a guide for a trail you’re unfamiliar with here are a few of note:

Parsippany: guided hikes, bike rides & trail maintenance opportunities at Central Park
Millbrook Village: Hike to Save The Delaware Water Gap sponsored by the NJ Sierra Club
Oaklyn: REI Marlton sponsored trail cleanup in Saddler’s Woods
Morris County: I previously posted about the film festival Friday: Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Ocean County: 3mile hike in Cattus Island County Park
Bear Mountain, NY: Celebrate the reconstruction of the
original section of the Appalachian Trail!, NY-NJ Trail Conference’s event with activities, guest speakers, music and more
More at: AHS National Trails Day New Jersey Listing

If you’re hosting or know of an event this weekend that I didn’t mention please leave some information and a link in the comments section of this post.

And if you’re looking for more to do outdoors this summe check out the article The great Morris outdoors: 10 local activities you need to try this summer in the Daily Record for some ideas.

New Jersey Monthly does the Appalachian Trail

Chris Casciano — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:38:10 +0000

Just in time for fall where the trail may be a bit less congested and the views of foliage near peak New Jersey Monthly carried quite a nice writeup of a typical day on the Appalachian Trail as it winds through New Jersey from the Delaware Water Gap to the New York border. In it the author, David Caldwell, catches up with a few hikers and trail maintainers, and describes his day hike and sites along the trail. Experienced hikers may find themselves nodding along or getting the urge to go out themselves, but its also a good intro for what to expect if you haven’t been to the area.

The story is now a month or so old, but I saw it making the rounds again, and this site wasn’t up earlier to cover it then. And its worth a read.

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Hiking National Trails Day in NJ

New Jersey Monthly does the Appalachian Trail