Appalachian Trail Camping NJ (2 days 1 night)

Dear Neverwinterers, let's prepare our backpacks as it's our last camping trip for the year.

We will stroll from Hewitt to Denville through the gorgeous Appalachian mountains.

We will visit the beautiful Garden state to enjoy its awesome lakes and ponds, rivers and creeks, multiple landmarks and old church.

We will stop for camping at Farny State Park.

Remember, this is NOT a loop hike!

October 26 to 27

We will start at 06:50 AM at Port Authority Bus Terminal.

We suggest getting train tickets in advance (from Sep 9 MTA will start selling tickets for Oct 6).

You can get the tickets at Grand Central station or through the MTA train time app.

Detailed plan:

***Saturday***

06:50 AM - Meeting at Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal (2d floor)

07:27 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Manitou train station.

09:00 AM - Arriving at Hewitt.

09:15 AM - Meeting the rest of the group and starting hiking.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/n8YVjQ1dP4DHqLTd6

12:00 PM - Lunch by Clinton Reservoir.

01:00 PM - Continue hiking.

05:00 PM - Reaching the Farny State Park.

06:00 PM - Dinner at the campground.

***Sunday***

07:30 AM - Breakfast at a trail.

08:00 AM - Start hiking.

12:00 PM - Lunch by Split Rock Furnace.

01:00 PM - Continue hiking.

05:30 PM - Reaching Denville.

06:12 PM - Departure from Denville station.

07:45 PM - Arriving at Penn Station.

We have 2 meeting points:

1st spot - 6:50 AM

Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal  (2d floor)

625 8th Ave Ste 201, New York

https://goo.gl/maps/8xYY2BExpfaMqnsM8

2d spot - 9:15 AM

Entrance to LUKOIL gas station (1910 Union Valley Rd, Hewitt, NJ).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/n8YVjQ1dP4DHqLTd6

Please don't come late as the bus and train will NOT wait for you.

*** TRANSPORTATION ***

Way to: Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hewitt (look for 7:27 Bus No. 197 to Union Valley Rd At Cooley Ln)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1pXxktN8W5nZem7x7

Way back: LIRR from Denville station to Penn Station (look for 6:12 PM train No MNE 6934).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/e42Bcb9a7dQmK6FY7

By car: ask a group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.

*** USEFUL INFO ***

Expect to walk about 12-15 miles per day (with 3 mph).

Total elevation 1300ft.

There will be no bath for the entire hike.

There is no All Trails map as it will be connected trails with short bushwalking.

Please consider your abilities to walk that long.

We will have multiple stops via our hike.

Please bring enough water and food for the whole day.

Swimming: at your own risk (organizers will never encourage you to do so).

For the walkie-talkie lovers, we will use frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4).

Map (screenshot): https://i.ibb.co/dbz9tTb/map.jpg

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TxuLYvdYEnsqvHF16

We might optimize the route based on weather and other conditions.

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145

Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d

Please apply via:

Wechat: cozmo31

IG: coz_its_mo

LINE: cozmo31

www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809

We have WhatsApp group to coordinate this event (please ask organizer)

Disclaimer of liability:

By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Host or Publisher Tri-state Hiking and Cycling