NJ Hiking: Connect2024-03-29T02:04:56ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarveyhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2208001888?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://njhiking.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1ic9cujzd1y27&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLenape Trailtag:njhiking.ning.com,2017-02-15:4079177:Topic:464032017-02-15T20:27:07.042ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
Does anyone know where I would be able to get a physical map of this trail? The Essex County Parks and Recreation office in Newark seems to be closed the two times I've driven there (from rockaway, which is a bit of a drive for a map) and they never answer their phones, nor do they have a contact email. Where else might I be able to find this map?
Does anyone know where I would be able to get a physical map of this trail? The Essex County Parks and Recreation office in Newark seems to be closed the two times I've driven there (from rockaway, which is a bit of a drive for a map) and they never answer their phones, nor do they have a contact email. Where else might I be able to find this map? New to the State, Hey - Best Dog-Friendly Trails?tag:njhiking.ning.com,2016-07-31:4079177:Topic:454082016-07-31T21:26:47.544ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>Afternoon, folks.</p>
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<p>My girlfriend and I just moved to Princeton a few weeks ago with our dog. We were living in Portland, OR before those, so were a bit spoiled with accessible wilderness, but I know New Jersey is a beautiful state and I'm looking forward to exploring it and experiencing new terrain (life-long West Coaster until now).</p>
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<p>Just doing a preliminary google search wasn't super helpful, so I figured I might drop in here and ask some people who would know:…</p>
<p>Afternoon, folks.</p>
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<p>My girlfriend and I just moved to Princeton a few weeks ago with our dog. We were living in Portland, OR before those, so were a bit spoiled with accessible wilderness, but I know New Jersey is a beautiful state and I'm looking forward to exploring it and experiencing new terrain (life-long West Coaster until now).</p>
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<p>Just doing a preliminary google search wasn't super helpful, so I figured I might drop in here and ask some people who would know: what are some great hikes/hiking areas that allow dogs off leash?</p>
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<p>We love taking our dog on hikes with us, and it'd be much less enjoyable for all of us if we had to leash her the whole time.</p>
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<p>Any terrain, any length, anywhere from 0 to 5 hours drive from Princeton, all totally welcome (although nearby in Central NJ would be especially appreciated).</p>
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<p>Thanks in advance. Looking forward to learning from all of you and hopefully someday contributing advice of my own.</p>
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<p>-Garret</p> Fall Foliage in New Jersey - 2015tag:njhiking.ning.com,2015-08-25:4079177:Topic:428232015-08-25T20:13:03.583ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
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<p><strong><strong><span class="font-size-5">For foliage resources & reports, update your bookmarks to "<a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage">NJ Fall Foliage</a>".</span></strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2061696403?profile=original" width="125"></img></a> <span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong>2015 NJ Fall Foliage Reports</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">Autumn color can be fleeting and elusive, so to help others in search of where the color is…</span></p>
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<p><strong><strong><span class="font-size-5">For foliage resources & reports, update your bookmarks to "<a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage">NJ Fall Foliage</a>".</span></strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2061696403?profile=original" width="125"/></a><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong>2015 NJ Fall Foliage Reports</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">Autumn color can be fleeting and elusive, so to help others in search of where the color is around New Jersey (as well as nearby areas in PA/NY), you can post Fall Foliage updates in this forum.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">(If you have foliage resources we don't have listed there - web sites, twitter feeds, or whatnot - post them here and we'll add to our foliage page)</span><br/> <br/> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #c0c0c0;">Post the park or area, the amount of color (ie, unchanged, low, medium, peak color), and the date, and we'll add the report to the "<strong><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">NJ Fall Foliage</span></a></strong>" page. Include a photo if you have one!</span></p> My First Rattle Snaketag:njhiking.ning.com,2015-05-27:4079177:Topic:422092015-05-27T18:03:35.078ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>Hi, just joined, I love the site, I often use it to find new trails. I've been hiking the Pines for many years, yesterday my dog and I came across our first rattle snake, definitely made it the most exciting hike ever. My dog was on point, about 10 yds in front of me when I heard the rattle, it's an unmistakable sound. It was basking on the trail and not happy about my dog getting near. It was aggressive, moving toward the dog repeatedly and rattling like crazy. Luckily the dog kept backing…</p>
<p>Hi, just joined, I love the site, I often use it to find new trails. I've been hiking the Pines for many years, yesterday my dog and I came across our first rattle snake, definitely made it the most exciting hike ever. My dog was on point, about 10 yds in front of me when I heard the rattle, it's an unmistakable sound. It was basking on the trail and not happy about my dog getting near. It was aggressive, moving toward the dog repeatedly and rattling like crazy. Luckily the dog kept backing up and I got her away to a safe distance. It was big, about 5 feet and remained coiled until we left. I won't say exactly where because of the poachers and snake haters, but it was in the Batsto area. I hike this trail often and don't plan on stopping, but will be a little more wary and put my dog on leash where i saw it. Hope you like the pic, I was about 30 feet away.</p> GPX for Bass River Batona Reroute?tag:njhiking.ning.com,2015-05-03:4079177:Topic:421222015-05-03T01:56:10.168ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>I need help updating the map of the Batona Trail. I do not have a GPX of the Bass River Reroute starting from the South Trail Head.</p>
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<p>If anyone can supply, you will get credit on the map files. This is the most current map of the Batona Trail. It is hosted on the maps page right here on NJHIKING.COM</p>
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<p>If you have a GPX of the trail please let me know.</p>
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<p>Regards,</p>
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<p>Topher</p>
<p>I need help updating the map of the Batona Trail. I do not have a GPX of the Bass River Reroute starting from the South Trail Head.</p>
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<p>If anyone can supply, you will get credit on the map files. This is the most current map of the Batona Trail. It is hosted on the maps page right here on NJHIKING.COM</p>
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<p>If you have a GPX of the trail please let me know.</p>
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<p>Regards,</p>
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<p>Topher</p> Trail Conditions - Winter 2014/2015tag:njhiking.ning.com,2014-11-14:4079177:Topic:402142014-11-14T17:27:11.517ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p><strong>Post trail/park conditions for New Jersey (as well as PA/NY) here.</strong><br></br> <br></br> Include the date, park, conditions (how much snow/ice, is it slushy, melted away...) and a trail photo if you have one.<br></br>
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Sharing this info helps other hikers decide if they should make the sometimes long drive to a trailhead, as winter conditions can vary greatly between different areas.<br></br>
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Winter hiking tips and snowfall depth resources can be found on our…</p>
<p><strong>Post trail/park conditions for New Jersey (as well as PA/NY) here.</strong><br/> <br/>
Include the date, park, conditions (how much snow/ice, is it slushy, melted away...) and a trail photo if you have one.<br/>
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Sharing this info helps other hikers decide if they should make the sometimes long drive to a trailhead, as winter conditions can vary greatly between different areas.<br/>
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Winter hiking tips and snowfall depth resources can be found on our <strong><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/winter-hiking-tips" target="_self">Winter Hiking</a></strong> page.</p>
<p>Check <strong><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-hiking-trail-conditions" target="_self">NJ Hiking Trail Conditions and Closures</a></strong> for year-round conditions.</p> Bearstag:njhiking.ning.com,2014-09-25:4079177:Topic:400432014-09-25T19:33:57.690ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>Given the shocking (and unprecedented) fatal bear attack in Apshawa Preserve, I'm wondering if hikers intend to change their hiking plans (at least for the next few weeks). It does seem the hikers in that case made a lot of mistakes, but it's still shocking. Most NJ bears I've seen run away as fast as they can. </p>
<p>Also, do most NJ hikers carry bear spray ? I've carried it before in some of the Western Parks with grizzlies, but its large and unwieldy (and I was concerned then about it's…</p>
<p>Given the shocking (and unprecedented) fatal bear attack in Apshawa Preserve, I'm wondering if hikers intend to change their hiking plans (at least for the next few weeks). It does seem the hikers in that case made a lot of mistakes, but it's still shocking. Most NJ bears I've seen run away as fast as they can. </p>
<p>Also, do most NJ hikers carry bear spray ? I've carried it before in some of the Western Parks with grizzlies, but its large and unwieldy (and I was concerned then about it's going off by accident). </p>
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<p>Thanks !</p> Cannonball trailhead to be closedtag:njhiking.ning.com,2014-08-24:4079177:Topic:398102014-08-24T01:57:50.400ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>One of my favorite stretches of trail is now gone</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/dupont-to-shut-down-trail-access">http://www.examiner.com/article/dupont-to-shut-down-trail-access</a></p>
<p>One of my favorite stretches of trail is now gone</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/dupont-to-shut-down-trail-access">http://www.examiner.com/article/dupont-to-shut-down-trail-access</a></p> Fall Foliage in New Jersey - 2014tag:njhiking.ning.com,2014-08-22:4079177:Topic:398072014-08-22T17:38:46.008ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p><strong><strong><strong><span class="font-size-5">For foliage resources & reports, update your bookmarks to "<a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage">NJ Fall Foliage</a>".</span></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2061696403?profile=original" width="125"></img></a> <span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong>2014 NJ Fall Foliage Reports</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">Autumn color can be fleeting and elusive, so to help others in search of where the…</span></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong><span class="font-size-5">For foliage resources & reports, update your bookmarks to "<a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage">NJ Fall Foliage</a>".</span></strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2061696403?profile=original" width="125"/></a><span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong>2014 NJ Fall Foliage Reports</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">Autumn color can be fleeting and elusive, so to help others in search of where the color is around New Jersey (as well as nearby areas in PA/NY), you can post Fall Foliage updates in this forum.</span><br/> <br/> <span style="color: #c0c0c0;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">For a list of foliage resources, check out our "<a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">NJ Fall Foliage</span></a>" page.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">(If you have foliage resources we don't have listed there - web sites, twitter feeds, or whatnot - post them here and we'll add to our foliage page)</span><br/> <br/> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: #c0c0c0;">Post the park or area, the amount of color (ie, unchanged, low, medium, peak color), and the date, and we'll add the report to the "<strong><a href="http://www.njhiking.com/nj-fall-foliage"><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">NJ Fall Foliage</span></a></strong>" page. Include a photo if you have one!</span></p> Recommendations for an AT loop with an overnight at Hemlock Pond?tag:njhiking.ning.com,2014-08-07:4079177:Topic:391522014-08-07T16:23:31.395ZTrail Blazerhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/PatHarvey
<p>Last spring some buddies and I did fun trip to the DWG and camped at Bear Creek. The accommodations were pretty much primitive, but its still a campground with people nearby, etc... Next year I'd like to go up there, park somewhere, and do a loop on the Appalachian, overnighting at Hemlock Pond, and returning to the cars the next day. Does anyone know if overnight parking is permitted at Blue Mountain Lakes or Crater Lake if you're hiking the AT? I know that the areas are closed from…</p>
<p>Last spring some buddies and I did fun trip to the DWG and camped at Bear Creek. The accommodations were pretty much primitive, but its still a campground with people nearby, etc... Next year I'd like to go up there, park somewhere, and do a loop on the Appalachian, overnighting at Hemlock Pond, and returning to the cars the next day. Does anyone know if overnight parking is permitted at Blue Mountain Lakes or Crater Lake if you're hiking the AT? I know that the areas are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., but I'm not sure that means no parking too. I don't want to come back from a night on the trail to find that our cars have been towed/tickets issued!</p>