SMC Hiking Guidelines
As a current member, you can pre-register for any of these hikes.
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Thank you for supporting SMC!
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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 (optional) to navigate possible slippery areas.
- Times are our best estimates, but can vary depending on conditions, and the size or pace of a group.
FAQ
- How do I cancel my registration?
- How do I know when a hike is cancelled? Steady rain cancels, but intermittent drizzle does 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 confirmation & reminder emails.
- What is the participant capacity? 25
Questions: hikes@somocon.org
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Sujata Vaidyanathan is a long-time resident of West Orange and has become an avid hiker over the past 4 years as she found it to be a way to escape from the daily Zoom/Teams meetings during the early days of the pandemic. During that period she hiked a distance of 2100 miles (east coast to west coast) in 588 days!
Find Sujata's first SMC hike on April 1st!
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Lenape and Swampy Trails
Saturday, April 1, 8:00 - 11:00 am
Approx. 6 miles. We will take the historic Lenape Trail up and the red Swampy-Summit trail back. Moderate pace and difficulty. Multiple up-hills.
Leader: Sujata Vaidyanathan
***NEW HIKE LEADER!***
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Trail Mix!
Friday, April 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
4ish miles a mix of trails with some ups and downs at a moderate pace. Sturdy foot wear and water a must!
Leader: Gail Waimon
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Both Sides of Brookside Drive
Saturday, April 8, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Approx. 6 miles on both sides of Brookside Drive. Moderate pace and difficulty.
Leader: Sharon Salmon
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Bramhall Ramble
Saturday, April 15, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Easy-paced 4 miles on woods roads. One trail segment and one longish uphill.
Leader: Lou Nocito
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Family-Friendly Wildflower Forest Preserve Hike
Saturday, April 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Easy hike, good for kids 5 and older. Gentle pace on the trails in the 14-acre Wildflower Preserve.
Leader: Lou Nocito
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Hike Co-Sponsored by Rahway River Watershed Association (RRWA) and the South Mountain Conservancy
Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hike 3/4 around the Reservoir, then head up South Mountain to Turtle Back Rock, then return along the West Branch of the Rahway River and view the falls at the outlet of the Dam. Includes discussion about proposed modifications to the dam to reduce flooding. About 4.5 miles at a modest pace, covering rocky, muddy trails -- be prepared! Hiking poles recommended. Steady rain cancels.
Leader: RRWA Association President, Dr. Kirk Barrett, an expert on hydrology
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Arbor Day Tree ID Hike in Wildflower Forest Preserve
Sunday, April 30, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Forest Regeneration program Co-Coordinator Rich Rockwell for a family-friendly hike of around one mile in the 14-acre Preserve on a special Arbor Day celebration.
Leader: Rich Rockwell
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