From my original planning my 2015-2016 52Hike Challenge I knew where I wanted to end it; my 52nd Hike was always going to be a summit of NJ’s highest elevation – High Point State Park. Continue reading
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Hike 49: D&R Canal – Kingston Lock
As time dwindled down and my deadline closed in on me – I took advantage of the longest State Park in New Jersey for the 5th time and headed out to hike along a section of the canal that I hadn’t been to in years – the Kingston Lock. Continue reading
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Hike 47: Abram S. Hewitt State Forest, Appalachian Trail
Crossing state lines isn’t something that far out of the ordinary for many hikers, but hike 47 was the first time I hiked from one state into another. I headed to Abram S. Hewitt State Park on the suggestion of my wife after she randomly pointed to the Bearfort Ridge on my map. 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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Jockey Hollow Hike – Morristown National Historical Park
Many people are unaware of the amount of Revolutionary War history that exists in New Jersey. George Washington actually spent more time in the state than any other during our country’s battle for freedom. Some historic sights are identified by roadside markers or large stone monuments, while others have been preserved as part of the National Park System – in 1933 Morristown became the country’s first National Historical Park; protecting the site used as a winter came for Washington and his troops. Continue reading
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escape to point mountain
New Jersey’s highlands are packed with great hikes of all difficulty levels. Today, Mojo (my Australian Cattle dog) and I completed a hike on Point Mountain in Warren County, a new spot for both of us. The 3 mile trek covered an elevation gain and drop of about 1000ft and took about an hour and a half to cover. Continue reading
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