Hike thirty two brought me back to the Sourland Mountain Preserve – the roaring rocks trail is one of my favorite trails in the park and the only piece I haven’t hiked since starting the 52 Hike Challenge in November.
Hike 32 stats:
Date: August 20, 2016
Weather: 90°F, sunny
Distance: 5.03 miles
Time: 2:15
Total Ascent: 577′
Highest Elevation: 520′
Highlights: Roaring Rocks, tulip trees, raccoon tracks
The boulders are my favorite part of this area – and its crazy to think that they were formed so long ago by volcanic activity!
kevinspocket 
That is crazy to think about! I took a geology class a long time ago, but I’d love to get some books on it again. I think a lot of time it’s easy to notice plants and wildlife, but we overlook the rocks and environment more easily. But those things are pretty cool too!
I used to think the rocks were glacial erratics, but recently learned that they were formed from volcanic matter! So cool to think of volcanos in New Jersey!
I totally thought that as well until I saw your post! It is really cool. How did you find out? Anything I can read?
check out http://sourland.org/about-spc/geology/ 👍