Hiked some of it last spring, not difficult at all. I want to hike the whole trail while doing some disperse camping, make a long weekend out of it.
OT: NJ Hiking Trails
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Nope, sorry. You might see the Jersey Devil though. He's been spotted there. Lol
Ha. So in addition to a 33 mile and 55 mile race, they have a 100 mile race (out and back on the entire Batona trail).
It's actually named NJ Devil 100.
https://beastcoastpro.com/batona-trail-races
https://beastcoastpro.com/nj-devil-100-miler
While looking for Lundrie search crews found nine bodies. I think too many criminals and mental people have been gravitating to popular trails. Occupy and other "protests" devolved becaause of them. Locally (in Harriman) the lean-tos get full of whack-jobs doing drugs, feeding bears, leaving trash/graffiti, unleashing their battle dogs etc. I avoid all the popular spots until its winter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- During the nationwide manhunts for Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, search crews found nine bodies.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- During the nationwide manhunts for Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, search crews found nine bodies. Josue Calderon of Providence was one of them. In October, Calderon, was discovered brutally stabbed in an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway along the Appalachian Trail in...
All sorts of folks out there, yes. But that's always been the case. They tend to be opportunists, not hiking much, and hang around less popular trailheads and nearby shelters. Best to plan for it. Although I typically hike alone, I always recommend folks hike with a buddy or two.While looking for Lundrie search crews found nine bodies. I think too many criminals and mental people have been gravitating to popular trails. Occupy and other "protests" devolved becaause of them. Locally (in Harriman) the lean-tos get full of whack-jobs doing drugs, feeding bears, leaving trash/graffiti, unleashing their battle dogs etc. I avoid all the popular spots until its winter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- During the nationwide manhunts for Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, search crews found nine bodies.
ABC6 EXCLUSIVE: Family of Providence man found brutally stabbed in North Carolina during Brian Laundrie manhunt speaks for the first time | ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- During the nationwide manhunts for Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, search crews found nine bodies. Josue Calderon of Providence was one of them. In October, Calderon, was discovered brutally stabbed in an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway along the Appalachian Trail in...www.abc6.com
Hiked up The Timp and Bald Mountain yesterday, 8.3 miles altogether with great views of the Hudson River area. Only negative was coming down Bald Mountain at the end, the trail (Doodletown I think) was nothing but huge chunks of rock hidden by leaves which made every possible step an ankle breaker, it was easier to actually climb as we did start on it at the beginning before we broke off on the Timp trail. Came across a cool cave.
Here is a view from top of Bald Mountain at the Hudson and the Bear Mountain bridge crossing it:
Here is a view from top of Bald Mountain at the Hudson and the Bear Mountain bridge crossing it:
LOL. Rocks hidden by leaves is pretty much SOP in NJ-NY. I completed the 74-miles of the AT in NJ the week after the Wisc game. The rock-covered leaves made for slow going at times. No way around it. We did have a spectacular week of weather. Did it in five days, from the State Line Trail off Greenwood Lake, NY, to the Town of Delaware Water Gap, PA. Even did a side trail to the site of the old family cabin, which was taken away for the Tocks Island Dam project that never happened.Hiked up The Timp and Bald Mountain yesterday, 8.3 miles altogether with great views of the Hudson River area. Only negative was coming down Bald Mountain at the end, the trail (Doodletown I think) was nothing but huge chunks of rock hidden by leaves which made every possible step an ankle breaker, it was easier to actually climb as we did start on it at the beginning before we broke off on the Timp trail. Came across a cool cave.
Here is a view from top of Bald Mountain at the Hudson and the Bear Mountain bridge crossing it:
I know the trails of NJ-NY and I'm not talking about a few rocks, these are rocks topped on top of other rocks, and not securely at all and for a good distance, it took forever.
Forgot how rocky eastern trails are. Was in NJ last week and decided to do a run on the trails I grew up biking. Much more jagged rock than I remembered, hard on the knees. Made my usual trails in the Rockies seem downright cushy.
Think I'd buy those Hoka moon shoes if I were running regularly out there.
I wear Hoka Speed Goats. They wear out after 400 miles, but super comfy.
Hiked up The Timp and Bald Mountain yesterday, 8.3 miles altogether with great views of the Hudson River area. Only negative was coming down Bald Mountain at the end, the trail (Doodletown I think) was nothing but huge chunks of rock hidden by leaves which made every possible step an ankle breaker, it was easier to actually climb as we did start on it at the beginning before we broke off on the Timp trail. Came across a cool cave.
Here is a view from top of Bald Mountain at the Hudson and the Bear Mountain bridge crossing it:
Lots of timber rattlers over that way
Rocks might not be the worst thing under those leaves lol
Nice pic
This showed up in my IG feed. Thought followers of this thread may be interested:. https://www.njhiking.com/top-10-hikes-nj/
Same as miles of trails and paths out past the beaches on Sandy Hook. Was building out a coffee shop out there last year. Most would never know its there.
If you go out there. Check out the lighthouse and stop by to see my man Barney and buy a coffee.
#5 on that list, the Giant Stairs, is brutal. "Challenging" is an understatement. But starting at the Stateline parking area off the Palisades Interstate you can hike a lot of other trails that are more reasonable and taylor your hike. You can also visit the Women's Federation Monument as part of a trek.
Elevation is not the issue. Look at the picture. There's about a mile of that terrain.
Interesting. Like I said, I'll give it a shot when I free up some time. I am currently working my way through the Whites so maybe late summer.
A way to celebrate the New Year and Rutgers Gator Bowl victory:
https://www.njhiking.com/first-day-hikes/
https://www.njhiking.com/first-day-hikes/
You'll also be right by the Women's Federation Monument, which is reachable by the same trail network that gets you to the Giant Stairs. About 20 yards from the edge of the Palisades. No as demanding but fun.
https://www.njpalisades.org/womens.html
Granted, it’s a bit north, but I hiked Hunter Mountain yesterday. It was pretty much an elevator up/down, and you needed micro spikes the last 1/2 because pure ice. But, still a good way to start the new year. Hope others got a chance to get outside.
For you hiking fans, my wife and I just got back from hiking the Scottish Highlands, specifically the 96-mile West Highland Way, from Milngavie (just outside of Glasgow) north to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest point in the UK. Terrific time, hiking "The Way" over 8 days, so averaging 12-miles per day. That trek starts out in town, quickly transitioning to farmland, then loch-side (Loch Lomond) and then on to the iconic, rugged Highlands. While traditionalists opt for "wild camping" (backpacking with equipment for tenting out), we took the cushy approach: inn-to-inn overnight lodging, carrying only daypacks. Luckily, weather-wise, only had to hike one half-day in the rain, the final day, descending into Fort William. If you're interested in details, post a reply. I'd be happy to share.
That sounds like something I would like to do.... I have done Grand Canyon Rim ro Rim with a guide... Mount Whitney(2 days and Half Dome (1 day)
I would do the cushy. Did you plan it out yourself or a website suggestion.
I started to plan it myself in November for a May hike. But found many properties along the Way were "unavailable." So I engaged a few companies that offer booking/logistics support for securing lodging and luggage transfers, which pick up and drop off your luggage from lodging to lodging. I suspect many of these companies are "aligned" with the lodging management, which seems to set aside blocks of rooms for tour company clients. We went with EasyWays, which worked out well. Based in Glasgow. Another popular option is Macs Adventures. FYI, lots of Germans hiking. Some French. Some Americans. Many Scots and English. You get to know folks who are on the same pace as you, and who stay at the same lodging, eat at the same pubs and so on.
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