One of the goals I set for myself when I started the 52 Hike Challenge was to complete 52 unique hikes. I’ve been able to accomplish that task so far, but have had to change plans a few times based on my schedule or (as with hike 12) the weather. Continue reading
The last time I hiked Point Mountain was July of 2014; I really enjoyed the hike and have wondered if the views from the ridge would be any better when the trees were barren and leafless. I decided to make my way back last weekend to hit the ridge before spring really set in. Continue reading
The last two months have been extremely busy, and I’ve sadly fallen a bit behind on my 52 Hike Challenge. I took advantage of a beautify day off of work to get in Hike 10 at the Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough, NJ. Continue reading
About five years ago I tweaked my sciatic nerve in my back while mountain biking. Every now and then I’ll turn a weird way and be out of commission for a few days. I’m usually very careful while hiking and typically re-injur myself doing day to day tasks; like washing dishes, which is what caused the flare up last Friday night. Continue reading
My brother in law texted me a few weeks ago to see if I was free to go for a hike last Sunday. Chris normally works 7 days a week, so I jumped at the chance for some bro-bonding in the woods, as well as, some company on hike eight of my 52 Hike Challenge! Continue reading
I’ve seen Mount Minsi many times while hiking to the summit of Mount Tammany on the NJ side of the Delaware Water Gap, but had never explored the other side of the border. I decided to summit Mount Minsi via the Appalachian Trail for hike seven of my 52 hike Challenge. It was barely 10° outside when I parked in the Lake Lenape parking lot. It was about 10am, and I had the lot to myself. As it turned out, I would have the trail to myself as well. Continue reading
I’m incredibly lucky to have an amazing place to hike within a few miles of my house. On days like today when I don’t have a lot of time, but want to get a quick hike in, I head to the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Continue reading
Hike five of my 52 Hike Challenge brought me to a location that I initially found when I changed the route I take home from work. I stopped one day to check out what looked like a trailhead sign next to a farm field, and found a promising spot for a hike. After doing some research on the area; the Round Mountain trail system and Bouman-Stickney Farmstead were officially on my list. Continue reading
Much like The Sourland Mountain Preserve, Washington Valley Park is another great hiking and mountain biking location in Somerset County, NJ. Hike number four of my 52 Hike Challenge was a 3.63 mile journey around the reservoir. Continue reading
The Devil’s Half Acre section of the Sourland Mountain Preserve in Somerset County, NJ has been one of my go to hiking spots for the last few years. The rocks are a popular spot for rock climbers and boulder-ers, as well as mountain bikers and hikers. Continue reading
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