It only took three and a half miles in my new MICROspikes to become completely transformed into a mountain goat! Seriously, I felt like some kind of super hero with these things on my feet. Continue reading
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Hike 06: Sourland Scramble
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
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Hike 04: Washington Valley Reservoir
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
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Hike 03: Devil’s Half Acre Boulders
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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Hike 02: Mount Beacon Fire Tower & Scofield Ridge
Hike number two of my 52 Hike Challenge got a bit nostalgic as I viewed my college alma mater across the Hudson River from the top of Mount Beacon, NY. Continue reading
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Hike 01: Glenn Onoku Falls & Broad Mtn
Hike number one of my 52 hike challenge was a beautiful five plus mile jaunt through Lehigh Gorge State Park on Black Friday. I was excited to start the challenge with a hike I’ve never done, in an area I’ve never been before. Continue reading
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52 Hike Challenge: Accepted
I like making lists. Some are just lists for list’s sake, but others are full of goals or ideas that I really want to see through. My 30 for 30 was a great list, but as I pass my 32nd birthday; it’s only about half done. I decided to try something a little different this year: complete the 52 Hike Challenge! (52 hikes in 52 weeks) Continue reading
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Hiking Mount Willard – Crawford Notch State Park, NH
I’m still on a bit of a high from my recent trip to New Hampshire. The highlight of the trip for me was hiking to the summit of Mt. Willard. It’s not the tallest mountain in the Whites, and it’s not even one of the coveted 4,000 footers, but Willard is by far the best bang for your buck hike I’ve done in years. Continue reading
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Norvin Green State Forest: Otter Hole to Carris Hill Hike
I was pumped. The Otter Hole to Carris Hill loop was one of my favorite hikes from last summer, and despite the blistering heat, I was excited for the challenges ahead! The 4 mile hike takes you past creeks, rock slab summits, waterfalls, rock scrambles, and dense forest. The difficulty and beauty of the Norvin Green State Forrest captured a piece of my heart last summer, which is why I couldn’t wait to get back here. Continue reading
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High Point State Park | Hiking the Appalachian and Monument trails
Hiking High Point in the rain! I was set for a great day of gear testing on an awesomely muddy trail to the highest elevation in NJ. When I got to the trail head I saw a text from my wife that said “call me.” Continue reading
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