SMC Hiking Guidelines
As a current member you can pre-register for any of these hikes. Password: xxxxxxx on!
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Notes
- Registration is required.
- Read all Guidelines and Liability Waiver information before registering for a hike.
- You may only register yourself. Liability waiver is part of registration process. Guests can access registration 1 week in advance through Meetup, Facebook, or Eventbrite.
- Should you need to cancel, do so online through Eventbrite. Contact hike leader with day of cancellations. Repeated no shows without prior cancellation will be removed from list.
- Dogs are not permitted unless specified.
Prepare
- Arrive to the starting point 10 minutes ahead of time so the hike can start promptly.
- Bring water. Wear hiking boots, preferably waterproof, with good traction devices and poles when the temperature is or has recently been below freezing to navigate possible slippery areas.
- Times are our best estimates, but can vary depending on conditions, and the size or pace of a group.
- For directions to starting locations, go to www.somocon.org/about-the-reservation.
FAQ
- How do I cancel my registration?
- How do I know when a hike is cancelled? Steady rain or snow cancels, but intermittent drizzle or flurries do not. You will not be notified. If you are unsure, contact hike leader (day of only).
- How can I contact the hike leader? Hike leader contact info can be found in event reminder emails.
- What is the participant capacity? 25
Questions: hikes@somocon.org
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Circular from the Summit.
Saturday, March 5, 10:00-12:30pm
About 4 miles at a modest pace over rocky trails with a long climb from the Rahway River back to the summit. Be prepared for ice and mud. Hazardous road cancels. Meet at: The dog statue at the dog park along Crest Drive in Maplewood. Cosponsored by the Rahway River Watershed Association.
Leader: Kirk Barrett
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Three Loops.
Saturday, March 12, 8:00-12pm
About 7.5 miles on several trails in the turtle back area. Moderate pace and difficulty. Option to do 1, 2 or all 3 loops. Meet at: Oakdale parking lot, Cherry Lane
Leader: Sharon Salmon
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Locust Grove.
Tuesday, March 15, 9:30-11:30am
Combination of Lenape Trail, Woods Roads and Rahway Trail. 3 + miles at a moderate to brisk pace with some steep climbs and some rough ground. Meet at: Locust Grove top of the parking lot (there is additional parking at the library across the street).
Leader: Linda Silver
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Mayapple Loop.
Saturday, March 19, 9:30-12:30pm
Rolling hills, brisk pace, moderate difficulty. 5-6 miles. Meet at: Mayapple Hill Parking Leader’s choice of trails depending on trails conditions. Please bring traction devices if there is snow and ice. Poles recommended.
Leader: Bijoy Mechery
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Turtleback Loop.
Sunday, March 20, 10:00-12:30pm
Hike the TurtleBack Trail in its entirety. About 4 miles at a moderate pace. Meet at the Turtle Back Rock picnic grove.
Leader: Lou Nocito
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