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Outdoor Outings
-- from The Jersey Sierran
The Sierra Group contributing each outing is shown at
the end of the write-up.
Contact Information and Notes.
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Jul 4 (Sat):
- Manasquan River Reservoir, Monmouth County (Special Interest: birds). 9am.
Enjoy an easy 5-mile circular hike on one of the largest reservoirs in the area. We may observe
water fowl. Bring snacks, drinks, bird books or binoculars. Hiking shoes are not required. This is
a great family hike. Meet at the main entrance to the reservoir on Windeller Rd. Take the GSP to
exit 98. Head west on I-195 to exit 28 (Rte 9.) Go north on Rte 9. Make first right onto Windeller
Rd. The main entrance is 1.5 miles on your left. Meet in the parking area at the far left toward
the back. Bad weather, including high heat index, cancels. Confirmation/questions please call or
text Leader: Mike Verange, 908-902-0718 or mjverange@aol.com. (JS)
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Jul 4 (Sat):
- Canoe/Kayak the Crosswicks Creek/Hamilton-Trenton-Bordentown Marsh
(Mercer Co). 11am. Celebrate July 4th with a shuttleless 8-mile summer paddle from
Bordentown to John A. Roebling Park and then back to Bordentown. Bring lunch and beverage.
Well have lunch at Watson Woods and an optional walk to Spring Lake. To confirm the trip
and participation please contact Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or
Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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July 8 (Wed):
- Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek to Lanoka Harbor (Ocean Co). 9am.
Summertime and the paddlin is fun on Cedar Creek. We’ll paddle 7 miles from Ore Pond to
Dudley Park with an option to continue 2 miles to Lanoka Harbor. Meet at Double Trouble
Park, Pinewald-Keswick and Double Trouble Rds. Contact leaders to confirm trip and
participation. Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Jul 10 (Fri):
- Canoe/Kayak the Great Egg Harbor River (Atlantic Co). 8:30am. Enjoy a
summer paddle on the “egg”! Well paddle 17miles from Penny Pot to Lake Lenape. Meet at
the Harley Dawn Diner, Black Horse Pike; arrive early for breakfast. Boats can be rented from
Palace Outfitters: www.palaceoutfitters.com or 609-625-5882. Contact leaders to confirm trip
participation. Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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July 11 (Sat):
- B5B - Jockey Hollow Grand Loop (Morris Co) – singles hike. 10am. We will
do the Grand Loop at Jockey Hollow National Park in Morristown. See
http://www.nps.gov/morr/planyourvisit/directions.htm for directions and information. Bring lots
of water, a light snack, and wear hiking boots. Meet at the Visitors' Center. Heavy/steady rain
cancels Optional lunch at a local eatery if we get done in time. No pets please. Leader: Jeffrey
Sovelove: Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com. Joint ADK/Sierra Club hike.
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July 11 (Sat):
- South Mountain Reservation Splendor. 9:30 am. Enjoy lush green forests in the
heart of Essex County. We'll ramble through 4+ miles at a quick pace on both well-trodden and
small creek-side paths. Hiking boots required. Bring lunch/water. Well-behaved dog OK. Rain
cancels. Directions: I-78 west to exit 50B, Millburn direction, taking Vauxhall Rd. Left at 2nd
Exxon, right on Wyoming just after Whole Foods Market. Proceed 2 miles to stoplight, left
uphill on Rte 510 for 1.6 mi, right on Brookside Drive for 0.4 mi to Tulip Springs lot. After
leaving main road, continue toward right. Leader: Jim Davoust: davou@att.net, 203-214-9305.
(JS)
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July 11 (Sat):
- Relax on the beach at the Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park (Passaic
County) – Singles outing. All day starting at 9:30! Shepherd Lake offers swimming, boating,
kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, vast picnic/playground area, cafeteria for fast food. In the
morning, the more adventurous of us will go for an easy hike (3 miles, 300 ft. altitude gain/loss,
2 hours at slow, "smell-the-flowers," pace); hiking boots recommended but not required (use
your own judgment). The rest of us may swim, play volley-ball (if one of us brings the ball and
the net), boat, kayak, canoe, talk, read (bring a book), sun-bask, etc. by the lake until a noon-ish
lunch in the cafeteria. (But you can opt to bring your own.) After lunch, the biking commando
may go for a short (but a bit hilly), 5-6 miles loop ride. The rest of us may swim, play volley-
ball , boat, kayak, canoe, talk, read, sun-bask, etc. Bring hiking garb, swim-suit, towel, bike,
volley-ball and net, sun-screen, bug juice and -- most important -- cheerful attitude. Meet on the
lake side of the Park Office; look for a guy in a green Sierra t-shirt. Don't be late -- when the
parking lot fills up they close the gate. Children and pets (on leash) are welcome, as well as non-
Sierra friends. There is an entrance fee of $10 per car for people under 62. (To car-pool from a
nearby lot, contact leader.) Rain day: July 12 (Sun). VERY IMPORTANT: Because of the
"beach" nature of the event it will go on only with VERY GOOD WEATHER (warm and
sunny; not just "no rain"), so please check the weather forecast and -- if in doubt -- check with
the leader by phone (201-444-2096) the morning (7-8:30) of the event. To register and for
directions contact the leader, George Ekel: GeorgeEkel@aol.com, or by phone, by Wed, July 8.
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Jul 15 (Wed):
- Canoeing/Kayaking Skills Refresher at Lake Oswego (Burlington Co). 9am.
Event leaders will share information about equipment, safety practices, self-rescue, paddling
techniques and efficiencies. New and beginning paddlers are welcome. Canoes and kayaks can
be rented from Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com.
Please contact leaders to confirm your participation: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or
Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Jul 22 (Wed):
- Canoe or Kayak with your Pooch on the Oswego River (Burlington Co).
9am. Fortunato invites his doggie cousins to bring their owners on the “Jewel of the Pinelands”.
This is a 7-mile trip. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental:
800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com. Please contact leaders to confirm trip
participation and meeting logistics: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or
leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Jul 29 (Wed):
- Canoe/Kayak the Delaware River (Mercer/Hunterdon Cos). 9am. Paddle 15
miles from Frenchtown to Lambertville. Well stop for lunch at the famous Hot Dog Man’s river
“restaurant” for paddlers. Kayaks must be over 12 ft; spray skirts and helmets recommended.
Rental boats are not available. To confirm the trip, meeting location and participation please
contact Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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Aug 2 (Sun):
- Canoe/Kayak on the Crosswicks Creek/Hamilton-Trenton-Bordentown
Marsh (Mercer Co). 10:30 am. Native Americans thrived on these lands more than 10,000
years ago. See where Joseph Bonapartes Bordentown estate, Point Breeze, was located on the
bluffs above the Crosswicks. This is a shuttle-less 8-mile round trip to John A. Roebling Park
for our lunch break; optional walk to Spring Lake after lunch. Bring lunch and beverage. To
confirm the trip and participation please contact leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or
Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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Aug 8 (Sat):
- C5C Patriots Path Stroll (Morris Co) – Singles hike. 10am. Come take an easy
stroll on Patriots Path in Morristown. This 3-5-mile stroll will start out from the Speedwell Lake
parking lot, across the street from Historic Speedwell. See the Morris County Parks website
(http://www.morrisparks.org/ ) for directions, or put the following address into your preferred
map engine: 300 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown NJ 07960. The path is wide, partly paved,
partly crushed stabilized gravel, with very little in the way of elevation change. We will be
strolling at a very moderate pace. Please bring plenty of water and a light snack. Great for
beginners. Heavy/steady rain cancels. Optional lunch afterwards. No pets please. Leader:
Jeffrey Sovelove: Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com. Joint ADK/Sierra Club hike.
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Aug 9 (Sun):
- RiverLINE Ramble - Historic Burlington City and Riverside (Burlington Co).
Midday travel on RiverLINE to the Burlington City Tourism Office for a 1-½ hour walking tour,
which includes the Friends Meeting House. Then ride to Riverside for late lunch at historic
Madison Pub (bar, not restaurant) and a look at the Pennsylvania Watch Building. Return via
RiverLINE. Costs: Train is $1.35 per two hour period, fee for walking tour is $8. Heavy rain
cancels. Group size limited. For details and reservations contact leader: Don Carlo: 609-586-
4357 or doncarlo2@verizon.net. Co-leader: Terry Stimpfel: 609-731-7016 or
terystimb@hotmail.com. (C)
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Aug 9 (Sun):
- Harteshorne Woods (Monmouth County) (Special interest: recent history). 9am.
Moderate 6-mile hike with elevation gains and a lot of scenery. Please bring drinks and snacks.
Hiking shoes are suggested. Meet at the Rock Point parking area. Take GSP to exit 117. Take
Rte 36 toward Sandy Hook to Portland Road (last street on the right before the Sandy Hook
bridge). Take Portland Rd to the top of the hill. Rock Pt Parking is on the left. Bad Weather
(including high heat index) Cancels. Confirmation/questions please call or text leader: Mike
Verange: 908-902-0718 or mjverange@aol.com. (JS).
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Aug 12 (Wed):
- Meteor Watch, Short Hike and Picnic at Pole Farm (Mercer Co). Join us
for a short evening hike at Mercer County Park NW (Pole Farm) in Lawrence Township. Bring a
picnic supper and something to recline on. Park has no support facilities. Stay after dark to
observe the Perseid meteor shower with folks from the Mercer Co Park Commission and
Lawrence Nature Center. Cloudy weather cancels. For details visit the Central Group homepage
http://newjersey.sierraclub.org/Central/ and follow link to the Central online calendar. Leader:
Terry: 609-731-7016 or terystimb@hotmail.com. (C)
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Aug 15 (Sat):
- Meteor Shower Hike, Wharton State Forest (Atlantic Co). 7:30 pm. 6 miles at
moderate pace. We will do a short hike on sandy roads and return to watch the Perseid meteor
shower, a solar system spectacular. Bring snack-type food to share at our tailgate social after the
hike, and a chair or blanket to sit on. NP/NC. Meet in open field next to Atsion Office on Rte
206, 10 miles south of Red Lion Circle (Rtes 70 & 206), or 5 miles north of Hammonton.
Leader: Paul Serdiuk: 609-462-3593 (evenings only) or pis1@cccnj.net.
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Aug 15 (Sat):
- Relax on the beach at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park (Passaic
County). Singles outing. 9:30 am onwards. Shepherd Lake offers swimming, boating,
kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, vast picnic/playground area, cafeteria for fast food. In the
morning, the more adventurous of us will go for an easy hike (3 miles, 300 ft. altitude gain/loss,
2 hours at slow ("smell-the-flowers") pace); hiking boots recommended. The rest of us may
swim, play volley-ball (if one of us brings the ball and the net), boat, kayak, canoe, talk, read
(bring a book), sun-bask, etc. by the lake until a cafeteria lunch between noon and 1pm. (Or
bring your own food.) Then a hilly 5-6-mile bike ride, or swimming, volley-ball , boating,
kayaking, canoeing, talk, reading, sun-basking, etc. Bring recreational paraphernalia, sun-screen,
bug juice and -- most importantly -- cheerful attitude. Meet on the lake side of the Park Office;
look for a guy in a green Sierra t-shirt. Don't be late -- when the parking lot fills up they close
the gate. Children and pets (on leash) as well as your non-Sierra friends welcome. There is an
entrance fee of $10 per car for people under 62. (The youngsters of us may want to car pool
from a nearby lot; let me know if you're interested.) Rain day: August 16 (Sun). VERY
IMPORTANT: Because of the "beach" nature of the event it will go on only with VERY
GOOD WEATHER (warm and sunny; not just "no rain"), so please check the weather forecast
and -- if in doubt -- check with the leader by phone (201-444-2096) the morning (7-8:30) of the
event. To register (by Aug 12) and for directions: George Ekel: GeorgeEkel@aol.com or by
phone.
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Aug 16 (Sun):
- Minnewaska State Park (NY) bike and swim. Singles outing. Ride starts
from the Upper Parking Area of Minnewaska State Park at 9:30 am. Bring lunch, at least a quart
of water, and optional bathing suit. HELMET REQUIRED. The ride will traverse the carriage
trails about 7-1/2 miles to the secluded beach on Lake Awosting. Outstanding scenery and views
along the way. We will break for lunch at the beach and for those who choose, a swim in this
crystal clear lake. After lunch the ride will climb to Castle Point followed by a 3+ mile downhill
along the majestic Shawangunk cliffs back to the parking area. Carriage trails are wide,
reasonably well graded, generally flat to mild rolling hills, with one or two climbs. Pace will be
easy, matched to all of group; no one will be left behind (hike-a-bike allowed). Spare inner tube
highly recommended. Plan to arrive by 9:15 am as the parking area fills up quickly on summer
weekends; once full, no one is admitted and you are out of luck. Take NY Thruway north to exit
18. Turn left onto Rte 299 west and follow thru New Paltz. Continue on Rte 299 to end. Go right
onto Rte 44/55. Follow around hairpin and up mountain. Go past West Trapps pkg area on right
and also past first Minn St Pk pkg area on right. Turn left into 2nd Minn St Pk pkg area on left,
and pay entrance fee approximately $10 per car. Proceed to upper pkg area where the ride will
commence. Call or write for further info: Bruce Gaylen: wynbruce@aol.com or 973-696-1809.
Cell phone (day of ride): 973-356-1149.
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Aug 16 (Sun):
- Canoe/Kayak the Delaware River (Mercer Co). 8am. Our 18-mile trip begins
at Firemens Eddy, and continues past Trenton through the Trenton Falls before we enter the tidal
section of the Delaware on our way to Bordentown Beach. This is a trip for experienced
paddlers. Kayaks must be 12ft or over; spray skirts are recommended. Helmets are required.
Rental boats are not available. For meeting logistics and to confirm your participation please
contact leaders: George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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Aug 19 (Wed):
- Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek to Lanoka Harbor (Ocean Co). 9am. Enjoy a 10-
mile summer paddle in the amber-colored waters of Cedar Creek. Meet at Double Trouble Park,
Pinewald-Keswick and Double Trouble Rds. Please contact leaders to confirm trip and
participation: George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Aug 24 (Mon):
- Canoe/Kayak on the Wading River (Burlington Co). 9am. Well paddle 10
miles from Hawkins Bridge to Beaver Branch. This is a good trip for novice paddlers. Canoes
and kayaks can be rented from Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental, 800-281-1380 or
www.mickscanoerental.com. Please contact leaders to confirm trip participation and meeting
logistics: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Aug 30 (Sun):
- Canoe/Kayak the Mullica River (Burlington Co). 9am. The Mullica River is
designated as part of New Jerseys Wild and Scenic River System. Its watershed is the largest in
the Pinelands. We paddle 12 miles from Atsion to Pleasant Mills, an all-day trip for experienced
Pines paddlers. Please contact leaders to confirm trip and meeting logistics: George & Leona F,
609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Sep 12 (Sat):
- Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek (Ocean Co). 9am. Join us for Georges birthday on
our favorite river and eat cake too! Well paddle 7 miles from Ore Pond to Dudley Park. Meet at
Double Trouble Park headquarters, Pinewald-Keswick and Double Trouble Rds. Please contact
leaders to confirm trip and participation: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or
leona@pineypaddlers.com. (W)
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Sept 12 (Sat):
- Farewell to summer: on the beach at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park
(Passaic Co). Singles outing. Shepherd Lake offers swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing,
hiking, biking, vast picnic/playground area, cafeteria fast food. Note: NO (official) swimming
after Labor Day (unofficially, you may try it). See the descriptions, above, for July 11 or Aug
15. No more entrance fee after Labor Day! Rain day: September 13 (Sun). To register and for
directions contact the leader, George Ekel: GeorgeEkel@aol.com or 201-444-2096, by Wed,
Sept 9.
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Sept 13 (Sun):
- Thompson Park, Lincroft (Monmouth Co). 9am. Moderate 6.5-mile hike that
follows the Swimming River Reservoir. Please bring drinks and snacks. Hiking shoes are
suggested. GSP Exit 109, head west on Monmouth County Rte 520 past Brookdale Community
College. Thompson Park is the next left. Parking area is on the right. Bad weather, (including
high heat index) cancels. Confirmation/questions: please call or text leader: Mike Verange: 908-
902-0718 or mjverange@aol.com. (JS)
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Sept 14 (Mon):
- Canoe/Kayak the Crosswicks Creek (Mercer Co). 9am. This is a 14-mile
shuttle-less trip on the Crosswicks Creek Canoe Trail. We paddle with the tide from
Bordentown to Anchor Thread Park. Bring lunch to eat in the park. Meet at Bordentown Beach.
Kayaks must be over 12ft. in length. To confirm the trip and participation please contact leaders:
George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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Sept 18-20 (Fri-Sun):
- Assateague Island (MD/VA) Kayak Weekend. Kayak and camp at the
Federal campground on Assateague Island. We will kayak the back bays and visit several islands
of interest. Downtime to relax, light hiking trails, optional group dinner in town, Fiddlers
Festival or Kite festival as options. Contact leader to confirm trip participation and campground
information. Participants will be responsible for their own campsite reservations. Trip will only
run with a minimum confirmed group. Leader: Paul Serdiuk: 609-462-3593 evenings only or
pis1@cccnj.net>
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Sep 20 (Sun):
- Canoe or Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River (Burlington Co).
9am. Well paddle 10 miles from Hawkins Bridge to Beaver Branch. This is a good trip for
novice paddlers. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental: 800-
281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com. Please call leaders to confirm trip participation and
meeting logistics: George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com.
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Sep 23 (Wed):
- Canoe/Kayak the Great Egg Harbor River (Atlantic Co). 8:30 am. The “egg”
is lovely to paddle in September. Well paddle 17 miles from Penny Pot to Lake Lenape. Meet
at the Harley Dawn Diner, Black Horse Pike; arrive early for breakfast. Boats can be rented from
Palace Outfitters: www.palaceoutfitters.com or 609-625-5882. Contact leaders to confirm trip
participation: George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com.
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Sept 26 (Sat):
- B6B - Lewis Morris Park Singles Hike (Morris Co). 10am. We will start at
Sunrise Lake, then hike to the upper parking lot and back down to the lake using a combination
of the Yellow and Red Trails. The pace will be a moderate one. See the Morris County Parks
Commission website http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmmain.asp for directions. Bring lots
of water, lunch, and wear hiking boots. Meet in Sunrise Lake parking lot. Heavy/steady rain
cancels. No pets please. Leader: Jeffrey Sovelove: Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com. Joint
ADK/Sierra Club hike.
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Sep 27 (Sun):
- Kayak the Tidal Delaware River (Burlington Co). 8am. Well paddle 21+
miles with the tide from Bordentown to the Palmyra Cove Nature Park (www.palmyracove.org).
This is a trip for experienced kayakers. Kayaks must be 14ft or over in length; spray skirts
recommended. Please contact leaders for logistics and to confirm the trip and your participation:
George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com.
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Sep 30 (Wed):
- Canoe/Kayak the D&R Canal and the Delaware River (Mercer Co). 9am.
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the D&R Canals opening in 1834! Find special
anniversary events at www.dandrcanal.com/park_index.html. Join us for a 10-mile shuttle-less
paddle to Firemens Eddy that begins on the canal at Washington Crossing State Park. Well then
portage to the Delaware River and float downriver to Washington Crossing. Bring lunch and
beverages. Rentals are not available. To confirm the trip and participation please contact
leaders: George & Leona F: 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com. (C)
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