Things are going really great with all of the hikes, and we have some more good stuff coming up too!
Coming up this Sunday we have a really great local hike that I think everyone will enjoy in Hunterdon County.
Note that this meetup is FREE, however, the event will say $25 on it. This is not necessary to attend the hike, but a donation of that amount will get you a tee shirt and free lunch, which is pretty substantial amount of hot dogs, burgers, and more, as well as drinks, and a tee shirt.
The walk we are doing for the fundraiser as part of the hike is to benefit Common Sense for Animals in Warren County.
In addition to this, the hike will showcase other trails including the Highlands Trail, which was completed across Hunterdon County five years ago, meeting it's goal of connecting the Hudson and Delaware Rivers.
We will also honor the Columbia Trail, which is this year celebrating it's 20th anniversary as a trail. Then, we'll celebrate the five year anniversary of the completion of the Taylor Steelworkers Historic Greenway in High Bridge as well as the Riverfield Preserve. Metrotrails has been involved with the development of three of these four trails, and I used to maintain the Columbia Trail through my former job.
The hike will have many historic sites and some swimming spots, so please do come join us!
Here's what else is coming up:
7/2: Hackettstown area night hike on Morris Canal and more
7/5: Ringwood area loop hike with views and more! More difficult terrain
7/8: Rieglesville/Carpentersville/Phillipsburg area night hike
7/12: Bay Point inland on Delaware Bay, NOW WITH CRUISE! This hike will now begin with an outstanding cruise around the Delaware Bay out of a nearby marina. There will be a small fee for the boat ride at the beginning, and the boat will drop us off at the start of our hike! More details to come.
7/19: Catskill Mountain Railroad train ride and hike! More details to come, but we're going to show Ulster County how excursion lines and hikers can work together for a better future.
7/26: Stow Neck to Alloway Creek; the last full day hike remaining on Delaware Bay. The rest are segments in that area! This is quite a milestone!
Note ahead of time, Sunday November 8th will be the LAST hike in the Jersey Perimeter series! Hope everyone can attend what is sure to be one of the largest events we've ever had!
Talk to you soon!
M'ke H
