Monday Mountaineers! Tower Trail - Stony Brook loop

Join our naturalists for a moderate / difficult trek from Stony Lake, to the steep Tower Trail, then onto the AT and back along Stony Brook trail. Bring plenty of water and snacks. We will move at a good pace and appreciate our surroundings. Depending on trail conditions, traction for your boots may be appropriate such as micro-spikes / yak-traks.

Our hike will be cancelled and you will be notified due to inclement weather or dangerous road / trail conditions.

We depart at 9:00am, so arrive with enough time to get yourself situated.

Mileage: ~5.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate-difficult, uneven / rocky / steep terrain. Tower Trail has a scrambling section that requires you lift yourself up and over rocks.

Trailhead / Parking: Stony Lake parking lot

Please read the directions and details below, and if you have further questions, call (973) 948-3820.

Leave No Trace and Happy Trails!

Do not rely on GPS. Stony Lake parking lot.

> From Route 206, turn onto Coursen Rd.

> Follow Coursen Rd. for ~2 miles.

> Turn right at the fork in the road

Pre-registration only, accepted on a first-come basis. Accepting 20 people per hike. Registration is free. Please cancel your registration ASAP if you’re unable to attend.

Here's how to cancel:

Website: Log into Eventbrite > Select Top Right Menu with your email account > Click ‘Tickets’ > Click ‘Event’ > Click ‘Cancel Order’ > Click ‘Yes, Cancel My Order.’

Email: In your confirmation email, Click ‘View Ticket Information’ > Event Webpage > Click ‘Cancel Order’ > Click ‘Yes, Cancel My Order.’

> Hiking boots or trail runners

> Hiking poles

> Water (at least 1-2 liters)

> Snacks

> Bug/tick spray

> Appropriate, layered clothing for variable weather

You agree when you sign up for this group or register for its events that you have read and understand the following:

You are responsible for researching the event; bringing the proper gear (see "The Ten Essentials" below); carrying a trail map and cell phone; reading the meeting directions; and adhering to the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

> Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots or trail runners

> Hiking poles

> Trail map + cell phone

> The Ten Essentials

You are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. You agree not to hold the organizer, its employees, or any other members responsible for personal injuries, mishaps, or unforeseen circumstances that may occur at a planned event. This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.

Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and you accept the terms of this liability waiver. By signing up for this group or event you understand that you are attending all events at your own risk.

Host or Publisher Stokes State Forest