Helyar Woods in the Snow
A quick leg-stretcher hike through Helyar Woods and along Weston’s Mill Pond at Rutgers Gardens, in several inches of icy slushy snow.
Trail Blogs
Trail Blogs are casual posts about a particular hike, sometimes with a seasonal focus. They don’t contain the detailed step-by-step instructions and information that our hike guides feature.
For example – the hike guide for Mt. Tammany has detailed instructions but also links to the multiple Trail Blogs about our various hikes up Mt. Tammany over the years (i.e. “Mt. Tammany and Sunfish Pond in the Fall“).
Six Mile Run from Jacques Lane in the Snow
Short hike in deep snow on the Red trail from the Jacques Lane parking area.
Merrill Creek Reservoir in the Snow
Hiking Merrill Creek Reservoir’s Perimeter Trail in the snow on a beautiful winter day.
Six Mile Run – Blue and Yellow in the Snow
Hiking Six Mile Run Reservoir’s BLUE and YELLOW trails from Canal Road in the snow.
Edwin B. Forsythe NWR – Hawks and Snowy Owls
A trip to Edwin B. Forsythe NWR looking for snowy owls.
Holmdel Park – Beech Glenn to Ridge Walk
Easy 3.2 mile hike using the Beech Glenn, Cross Country, and Ridge Walk trails.
Cheesequake – Snowy Green Trail
Hiking Cheesequake State Park’s Green Trail in about 6 to 8″ of snow.
Wells Mills County Park – New Year’s Day 2014
Hiking the White Trail at Wells Mills County Park on New Year’s Day, 2014.
Cheesequake – Green Trail in the Snow
Hiking Cheesequake State Park’s Green Trail with a few inches of snow.
Overlook Rock and Manaticut Point in the Fog
We figured the fog that loomed in the distance halfway on our drive there would burn off as the morning wore on.
Norvin Green – Wyanokie Crest, Carris Hill, High Point
Rugged loop in Norvin Green State Forest that includes a waterfall and several expansive views, including the NYC skyline on a clear day.
Biking Lehigh Gorge State Park
First time biking the Delaware & Lehigh (D&L) rail-trail from Jim Thorpe to White Haven, PA.
Biking: Columbia Trail – Ken Lockwood Gorge – 2013
A 15 mile long rail trail that runs from High Bridge to Bartley, New Jersey, through scenic Ken Lockwood Gorge and some small towns.
Pine Meadow Lake Loop and Conklin Cemetary in Spring
A popular hike in Harriman State Park around scenic Pine Meadow Lake, with a little side trip to Conklin Cemetery.
Hiking Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake and Hemlock Pond in Summer
This route packs in a lot: Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond plus a little jaunt on the famous Appalachian trail.