2020 Fall Activity Schedule a Look Back

2017 WINTER TREKKER Trekker 2020 Fall Activity Schedule A look back . . .

* SkiingOctober/November/December in Yellowstone * Christmas Hikes/Tailgates * Friday Night Fitness Hikes * AT Backpack Trips * The Beast of the East * Cape May Weekends * Washington, DC Trips * Wilderness Survival Course * Across America Bike Ride * Halloween Hikes/Paddles Scan to * Sunset Paddles * Moonlight Hikes * Harpers Ferry Work Trips * Spring Picnics * Apres Ski Parties * New Years Day Hikes * TrailJoin Maintenance * Hot Dog Hikes * Batona Long Walk * Holiday Parties

Looking forward to many more adventures in the great outdoors!

CHECK THE OCSJ WEBSITE ON YOUR COMPUTER AT WWW.OCSJ.ORG FOR LATEST TRIP INFORMATION. WWW.OCSJ.ORG Outdoor Club Outdoorof South Club Jersey of South Jersey AIMSAIMS AND OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES The The Outdoor Outdoor Club Club of South of South Jersey, Jersey, Inc., is Inc.,an organization is an organization dedicated to dedicated providing to providingopportunities opportunities for extending for theextending individual’s the knowledge,individual’s appreciation knowledge, and appreciation enjoyment and enjoymentof his or her of environment his or her environment through experiences through in experiences outdoor activities. in outdoor The Club activities. offers The Cluba twelve offers month a twelve program month of activities program designed of activities for all designed ages and for levels all ages of ability and and levels of abilityinterest, and and interest, as is feasible and as with is availablefeasible withleadership. available The leadership. Club is open The to all Club persons is open regardless of age or place of residence. to all persons regardless of age or place of residence. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARDOfficers OF TRUSTEES Joe Fabian, President OfficersBarbara Berman, Vice President [email protected] Brandt, President Millicent Moore, Vice President [email protected] Fran Horn, Treasurer Eloise Williams, Recording Secretary Fran Horn, Treasurer Eloise Williams, Recording Secretary 856-786-0048 E-mail: [email protected] 856-786-0048 E-mail: [email protected] MembershipRegina Coeby, SecretaryMembership (Position Secretary Open) E-mail:E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] ACTIVITYACTIVITY CHAIRPERSONSCHAIRPERSONS KevinFrank Drevik, Pearce, Chair Chair, Backpacking/Camping,, Activities Committee, 856-630-2485856-767-2780 KevinNeil Drevik, Kornhauser, Chair, Backpacking/Camping, Chair, Bicycling, [email protected] 856-630-2485 NeilFrank Kornhauser, Pearce, Chair Chair,, Canoeing,Bicycling, [email protected] Dennis McKane,Frank Pearce,Chair, X-CChair Skiing/Snowshoeing,, Canoeing, 856-767-2780 609-707-5695 David Bicking,Evelyn Minutolo, Chair, Hiking, Chair 609-332-2109, Hiking Frank Pearce,John Chair Kerney,, Activities Chair Committee,, Social Events 856-767-2780 NEEDEDTRUSTEES - Chair, X-C ATSkiing/Snowshoeing LARGE Kathy Billmann,Rosemarie [email protected] Mason, Trail MaintenanceChristine Denneler, 609-404-9587 609-351-2789 Bob DiMarco Mike Engel Doug Hillebrecht TRUSTEES ATPeggy LARGE Marter JosephKathy Money Billmann, [email protected] RottingerPeggy Marter Jay SchossDoug Hillebrecht, [email protected] Kevin Carlin Jerry Martina Barbara Brandt SPECIAL ADVISORS Christine Denneler, 609-351-2789 Kathleen Pearce Rosemarie Mason, Trail Maintenance OCSJ Historian, 856-767-2780 [email protected] 609-404-9587

Jack SPECIALDalton, Trail ADVISORS Maintenance [email protected] Pearce, OCSJ Historian, 856-767-2780 The officers and members of the Board of Trustees actively seek and welcome your comments, The officers suggestions and members or recommendations of the Board of Trustees towards actively the fulfillment seek and of welcome our aims your and objectives.comments, Oursuggestions progress or and recommendations success are dependent towards the upon fulfillment the quality of our and aims effective- and objectives. Our progress and success are dependent upon the quality and effectiveness nessof our of leadership. our leadership. Your participationYour participation in activities, in activities, committees, committees, or in programs or in programs and and projectsprojects is solicited.solicited. WhenWhen you you have have questions, questions, need need further further clarification, clarification, or require or require additionaladditional details,details, you are welcomewelcome to to call call the the pertinent pertinent committee committee chairman. chairman.

MEETINGS Club membersmembers are are invited invited to attend to attend the monthly the monthly meetings. meetings. The Board The of TrusteesBoard of meets Trustees each month. See schedule for locations. After the business session, some meetings will feature meetsa program each presented month. Seeby the schedule various activities. for locations. Everyone After is thewelcome! business Come session, out and some support meet- ingsyour willrepresentatives. feature a program presented by the various activities. Everyone is welcome! Come out and support your representatives. 2 www.ocsj.org 2 U READ SPECIAL NOTICE BELOW. The Outdoor Club of South Jersey has transitioned to Wild Apricot for our Membership Management. Please login to ocsj.wildapricot.org to join or see your current information. You can pay online via PayPal. PayPal link will allow you to pay with a credit card whether or not you have a PayPal account. Of course, you may also use your PayPal account if you have one. SPECIAL NOTICE: The use of checks for membership payment will continue. The new mailing address is P.O. Box 46, Atco, NJ 08004. The Club will no longer send membership cards for new or renewed memberships. We will notify you of expiring membership by E-mail. NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS: THE SPRING 2017 TREKKER WAS THE FINAL “MAILED” ISSUE. Changing habits have lead to this decision. SPECIAL NOTICE: Starting with this Summer Issue Trekker, a printed version will be available at the Print Shop, 908 N White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084 and other locations TBA. The Trekker will also be available online. We encourage everyone to join the various Club meetup groups. OCSJ Non-member Participation Policy 1. OCSJ is a member organization. Membership funds pay for insurance and other Club overhead. However, prospective members and guests of OCSJ members may try one regular activity from each of our activity sections without joining. Thereafter they must join to be eligible for the hundreds of activities and events available every year. 2. Participants on trips which charge money must be members of OCSJ, except where the trip is a joint trip** with another club and the participant is a member of that club. Members of OCSJ may bring guests on a day trip charging money. Participants on overnight trips charging money must always be an OCSJ member. **Joint trips will only be permitted if the other entity has liability insurance. Proof of the coverage must be obtained by the OCSJ leader. Overnight activities, which charge money, require all participants to be OCSJ members. You will notice that when you click on the Biking, Hiking and Canoeing Schedule pages, you are re-directed to our corresponding meetup sites. Meetup allows leaders to directly manage their activities. Hiking Meetup site: meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Hiking/ Bicycling X/C Skiing Meetup site: meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South- Jersey Canoeing Meetup site: meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey- Canoeing/ Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants and not part of the official Club Activity. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. The choice to participate is yours. Paddlers - During months of Nov. thru March, paddlers must wear wet or dry suits subject to approval of leaders. We would encourage everyone to check our websites for updates. Since trips are posted months in advance changes may occur including additions. Some activities may require limits on participation due to safety concerns and potential participants should RSVP.

3 www.ocsj.org 1000, 750 and 500 Mile Hiking Club You should consider joining our Grand Mile Club. Our goal is to walk, jog, hike 1000 miles each calendar year. Get all the details from Jon Peterson at [email protected]. We also have 500 and 750 mile clubs. If those better suit you, contact Valerie Danzey at [email protected].

TRAIL MAINTENANCE The hiking trails our club enjoys are available primarily due to the efforts of volunteers, just ordinary people. Among other things, our club helps to maintain the BATONA Trail. If you can help for a morning or afternoon at another time, contact Rosemarie Mason for what needs to be done. You can contact Rosemarie at [email protected].

JOIN THE 300, 400 & 500 MILE PADDLERS’ CLUBS Any kayak trip counts with any group or individual. The miles are sent in first week of January, but the last trip is December 31 of the previous year. The people who do not make the 300, 400 or 500 miles, but turn in miles will get honorable mention on the website. For details contact Ericka Blank [email protected] or text 856-364-6029.

FOR LEADERS Leaders should review items under “For Leaders “on the OCSJ Website. They should also review the “Policy and Budget Page “Listed below & under “About Us” on the OCSJ Webpage. In particular, the Revised Group Activities Policy and the OCSJ Sign-in Waiver Policy. Sign-in Sheets should be sent to appropriate Activity Chair or individuals designated by them – or Activities coordinator if the event involves more than 1 activity NO LATER THAN EACH CALENDAR QUARTER with few exceptions which are listed on website under “For Leaders”.

PARTICIPATION NOTICE The Outdoor Club, its officers and leaders, shall not be liable for any injuries, illness, loss or damage to any person or property, as a result of participation in any Club outing. Each participant assumes all risk and liability connected therewith. All persons, MEMBERS ALIKE, are to sign in with the leader at each activity.

4 www.ocsj.org SOME STANDARD MEETING PLACES These are the some of the standard meeting places, but always check the meet up page for the latest up to date meeting spots and maps.

Atsion - Meet in field on east side of Rt. 206 just north of Wharton State Forest Office. Batsto - Meet at Batsto village parking, off Rt. 542, between Hammonton and Green Bank. Bullock - Meet on north side of road in Bullock. Turn east from Rt. 72 at railroad bridge 6.5 miles southeast of Rt. 70/72 intersection. Continue 3.3 miles to the intersection. Turn right, then immediately left, and park. Byrne Campsites -Meet at Byrne (Lebanon) campsite. Turn off Rt. 72, 1 mile southeast of Rt. 70/72 intersection. After 0.4 miles, turn right. Campsite parking is 3.5 miles beyond the Forest Office. Byrne Office - Meet at Byrne (Lebanon) forest office. Turn east off Rt. 72, 1 mile southeast of Rt. 70/72 intersection. After 0.4 miles, turn right. Forest office is on the left. Carranza - Meet at Carranza Memorial parking, 6.7 miles SE of Tabernacle on Carranza Road. Cemetery -Meet at cemetery on Rt. 563, 0.6 miles south of Rt. 532 in Chatsworth. D&R Parking - a mile N of Lambertville on Rt. 29, just before the Rt. 202 Bridge. Turn left and drive to the parking. Evans Bridge - Meet just to the north of Evans Bridge (on east side of Rt. 563), 0.7 miles south of the Rt. 563/Rt. 679 split (about 10 miles south of Chatsworth). Friendship - Meet at Friendship ruins on Carranza Road, 10 miles SE of Tabernacle. Harrisville - Meet at Harrisville Pond, on Rt. 679, 1.5 miles south of Rt. 563, between Chatsworth and New Gretna. Henry Avenue & Walnut Lane parking area, Philadelphia – Take Rt. 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) West to Lincoln Drive, exit #340 A. Turn right at bottom of ramp,cross short bridge and take Ridge Avenue West exit. Proceed to 2nd traffic light and bear right. Go two more lights and bear left. At the next light, turn right onto Walnut Ln. Go to 2nd light and turn left onto Magdalena and a quick left into parking area. Approxi- mately 9 miles from Ben Franklin Bridge. Jackson - Meet just north of small bridge on Rt. 534 (Jackson Road), 1.7 miles northeast of Atco Raceway. Lake Absegami - Meet at Lake Absegami parking, Bass River State Forest. Entrance is on Stage Road, 3.4 miles E of Rt. 679 (from the N & W); or 6 miles Wof Tuckerton (from the N & E); or 3 miles N of New Gretna (from the S). Oswego - Meet at Oswego Lake parking, 3.1 miles northeast of Rt. 563 from Jenkins. (Turnoff is 8.4 miles south of Rt. 532 in Chatsworth, between Pine Barrens Canoes and Mick’s Canoes). Pakim Pond - Meet at Pakim Pond parking, Byrne S.F. Turn off Rt. 72, 1 mile south-east of Rt. 70/72 intersection. After 0.4 miles, turn right. Pakim Pond is 2.7 miles beyond the Forest Office. Skit - Meet at the Skit Branch bridge, 5.2 miles SE of Tabernacle on Carranza Road. Tyler Park - Take 1-95 and get off at exit 49, (Newtown/Yardley) and travel toward New- town. Continue on the Newtown bypass and turn left into the park at the intersection of Swamp Road. Meet the at the Boat House parking lot. Wells Mills - Meet at Wells Mills Park, off Rt. 532 (which is 16 miles southeast of the Rt. 70/72 intersection), 3.6 miles northeast of Rt. 72. Whitesbog - Meet at Whitesbog village parking. Go east on Rt. 70 6.9 miles from Rt.70/72 intersection. Make a sharp left on Lakehurst Road, go 1.3 miles, turn rightfor the village.

5 www.ocsj.org A MESSAGE FROM THE CANOEING/KAYAKING CHAIR During months of November thru March paddlers must A MESSAGE FROM THE CANOEING/KAYAKING CHAIR wear wet or dry suits subject to approval of leaders.

ConsiderDuring becoming months a leader. of NovemberWe can offer thru any Marchhelp you paddlers need. Remember must the trips you enjoy arewear only madewet or possible dry suits by thosesubject that to volunteer approval as ofleaders. leaders. I want to thank them. When you are on a trip take the time to thank them and consider becoming a Considerleader. Alwaysbecome check a leader. the website We can for offer current any information help you need. Hope Rememberto see you on the the trips water, you enjoyFrank are Pearce, only made [email protected] possible by those 856-767-2780. that volunteer as leaders. I want to thank them. When you are on a trip take the time to thank them and consider becoming a leader. AlwaysGuidelines: check the website for current information Hope1- All to participants see you on must the water,sign-in 2-Frank PFD’S Pearce must be worn. (83% of canoeing fatalities were not wearing a PFD) [email protected] Stay between leader and sweep. 4-856-767-2780. Wear appropriate clothes (Avoid Cotton) dress for water temperatures. 5- Have at least one change of clothing in a water- protected bag with you Guidelines:6- Flip flops are not appropriate footwear. (No bare feet - 90 % of paddling injuries) 1-7- All Flashlight participants required must for sign-in evening trips. 2-8- PFD’S Whistle must is required be worn. for (83%Delaware of canoeing River trips fatalities and recommended were not wearing for all trips. a PFD) 9- A helmet for whitewater may also be a good investment. 3-10- Stay Carpooling, between rideleader sharing and sweep.or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among 4- Wearthe participantsappropriate andclothes not part(Avoid of the Cotton) official dress Club forActivity. water Participants temperatures. assume the risks associated with this travel. The choice to participate is yours. 5-11- Have Y ou atmust least assess one changethe suitability of clothing and condition in a water- of your protected equipment bag andwith ifyou a trip is with- 6- Flipin yourflops abilities. are not appropriate footwear. (No bare feet - 90 % of paddling injuries) 7-12- Flashlight Please leave required sufficient for evening driving timetrips. to safely arrive. 13- If you have questions, especially if a trip is right for you, call the leader. 8-14- Whistle Check is the required Website for –ocsj.org Delaware - forRiver the tripslatest and information. recommended for all trips. 9-15- A helmetMinors (underfor whitewater 18) should may be alsolisted be on a sign-in good investment.sheets & parent/guardian sign for them. 10-16- Carpooling, Leaders have ride final sharing say on or tripanything participation similar involvingis strictly safety a private concerns. arrangement among the17- participants Leaders - if anda trip not is cancelledpart of the please official notify Club the Activity. Chair. Participants assume the risks associated18- Leaders with - carry this travel.a copy Theof the choice incident to reportparticipate form. is (can yours. be obtained from website) 19- Leaders - send sign-in sheets and any incident reports to Canoe Chair. 11- You must assess the suitability and condition of your equipment and if a trip is with- 20- Leaders must submit (mail/fax) sign-in sheets to the Canoeing/Kayaking Chair in a in yourtimely abilities. manner. 12- Please leave(Guideline sufficient - No driving later than time 2 weeksto safely after arrive. quarterly schedule ends.) 13- If you have Aquestions, MESSAGE especially FROM if a trip THE is right CYCLING for you, call CHAIR the leader. 14- Check the Website –ocsj.org - for the latest information. The cycling calendar and schedule can be found by clicking on the bicycling tab at 15www.ocsj.org Minors (under or you 18) can should access be the listed biking on sign-inMeetup sheetsdirectly &at parent/guardianwww.meetup.com/ sign for them.outdoor-club-of-south-jersey/. 16-We Leaders offer road have and final trail sayriding on all trip year participation long. Road involving rides are safetycategorized concerns. by pace. We have D (10-12 mph), C (12-14 mph), C+ (14-16 mph), B (16-18 mph) and B+/A (18-20+ 17-mph) Leaders rides -ranging if a trip in is distance cancelled from please 15 – 100 notify miles. the Chair. 18-We Leaders have easy - carry hybrid a copy rides ofon the trails incident and towpaths report form. and more (can aggressivebe obtained trail from riding website) in the Pine Barrens and other state parks. 19- Leaders - send sign-in sheets and any incident reports to Canoe Chair. Helmets are required on all OCSJ rides and riders should always carry 2 spare tubes, a 20-pump Leaders and themust tools submit necessary (mail/fax) for minor sign-in repairs sheets on tothe the road Canoeing/Kayaking or trails. Rules of the Chair road, in a timelycycling manner. etiquette along with group riding skills can be found by clicking on the bicycling tab on the(Guideline OCSJ website. - No later than 2 weeks after quarterly schedule ends.) Do you have an idea for a ride or a bike trip? Please consider volunteering to lead rides or trips! We can offer you help getting started. We have a repository of over 230 different routes on our Ride With GPS Club Account that you have access to or you can use your own. Without leaders there are no rides. Contact Neil Kornhauser at [email protected] if you have any questions or are interested in becoming a ridePARTICIPATION leader. See you on NOTICE the roads and trails! The Outdoor Club, its officers and leaders, shall not be liable for any injuries, 6 illness, loss or damage to any person or property, as a result of participation www.ocsj.org in any Club outing. Each participant assumes all risk and liability connecte therewith. All persons, MEMBERS ALIKE, are to sign with the leader at each activity.

www.ocsj.org 7 The OCSJ Follows the Leave No Trace Principles. Leave No Trace is a national and international program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they hike, camp,picnic, snowshoe, run, bike, hunt, paddle, ride horses, fish, ski or climb. The program strives to educate all those who enjoy the outdoors about the nature of their recreational impacts as well as techniques to prevent and minimize such impacts. The Seven Principles • Plan Ahead and Prepare • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • Dispose of Waste Properly • Leave What You Find • Respect Wildlife • Be Considerate of Other Visitors • Minimize Campfire Impacts Volunteer Opportunities The Club offers all members an opportunity to be a part of, or to create their own outdoor experience or activity. All activities are led by volunteer members. NO volunteers, NO activities. It’s that simple! You can make a difference. Your volunteer involvement in Club activities is unique and special contributions that play a valuable role in YOUR Club. PLAN AND LEAD AN ACTIVITY. HELP TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL. PLAN AND LEAD A “LITTER” CLEAN-UP DAY. HELP THE TRAIL COORDINATOR BUILD A FOOT BRIDGE. WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS. A SIMPLE NOTE IN SUPPORT OF TRAILS, BIKE PATHS AND GREENWAYS IS ALL IT TAKES. CHAIR A COMMITTEE. (See Christmas Party, Officer Nominations, etc.) PLAN AND LEAD A TOUR TRIP. Talk to your Activity Committee Chair about what you can volunteer to do to improve YOUR Club. ***MEMBERSHIP& RENEWAL INFORMATION*** 1. A notice of expiring membership will be e-mailed to you. 2. If your address has changed, please indicate new e-mail address. If you move, please file a change of address card with us. 3. K eep your membership current. Memberships must be renewed one month prior to March, June, September, and December. Membership Cards are no longer being issued. You will receive renewal information by e-mail. The OCSJ Board just voted to use the Wild Apricot System to manage our website and membership. To join or renew your membership, please go to OCSJ.org or OCSJ. wildapri-cot.org/join-us and follow the links to establish your connection to Wild Apricot. The PayPal link will allow you to pay with a credit card, whether or not you have a PayPal account. Special Note: You will be able to pay via check or money order. Make check or money order payable to The Outdoor Club of South Jersey, Inc. New mailing address is: P.O. Box 46, Atco, NJ 08004 Individual Member - 1 year for $20 Family Member - 1 year for $25 Gift contributions to the Richard Greve Memorial Fund will be accepted by the Wild Apricot System.

7 www.ocsj.org January “Middle age is the awkward period when Father Timestarts catching up with Mother Nature.”

RESERVATIONS AND DEADLINE SEE SKI SCHEDULE FOR RESERVATIONS. MAY 8 APRES SKI PARTY. Details to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker. JUNE 9,10,11 CAPE MAYOctober WEEKEND. Details 2020 to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker.

CHECK THE OCSJ WEBSITE ON YOUR COMPUTER AT (WWW. OCSJ.ORG) FOR LATEST TRIP INFORMATION.

Hiking Meetup site: www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Hiking/ Bicycling Meetup site: www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey Canoeing Meetup site: www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/

JANUARY1 ANNOUNCING NEW YEARS DAY HIKE: JAN. 1 2017. 6 OctoberSunday 04 Beach, Sea milesWall and moderate Boardwalk pace. Start the New Year by hiking with OCSJ Sunday10:00 am 5 to 5.5 mile moderateon the start pace walkof it's to Angle50th Seayear and as Hereford a club. Inlet We Lighthouse will also and be gardens. partici- Bring 10:00 AM snack,beveragepating and a inmask "AMERICA'S if you want to STATE shop on PARKSthe boardwalk.The FIRST DAYonly option HIKES". for food Our may be on the boardwalkhike is and in I theam notWharton sure what SF will in be our open.Social beautiful distancing Pine Barrens. required. Leader Bring Jim Robostello 856-332-5697lunch and [email protected] Meet in field next to the Atsion Recreation. Meet at NorthArea Wildwood office, off Rt. 206 in Shamong Township. Check Meetup and ocsj.org for changes and cancellations. Leader: Christine October 04 Riverton - RiverlineDenneler, Town 609-351-2789 Walk e-mail Sunday Riverton - [email protected]; Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to Bob moderate Burton, pace. 856-767-8064. 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of this historic town. JANUARYLeader: 3 DavidMOORESTOWN Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, WALKS. [email protected]. 3 miles. Moderate pace. Tuesday Meet at RivertonDifferent Riverline routes Station through Moorestown's historic streets. This isn't 7:30 pm an endurance hike or a nature walk. This is a walk on suburban October 05 Huber Prairiestreets Warbler and Preserve sidewalks North to Entrancestretch the legs after work on a mid- Monday 8 miles at a moderateweek nightpace. Nice with combination good company of woods and and roads. conversation. Meet at 10:00 AM Hidden streams,Moorestown nice surprises. Library Bring your entrance. lunch and Leader: liquid. David Bicking, Bring mask etc.609-332-2109, Members only, no [email protected] guests Leaders Toni 609-903-6775 Jan 609-404-4990 JANUARYMeet 4 at HuberSWAN North Entrance SEARCH HIKE. Moderate pace. 6-8 miles. Join me in Wednesday my search for the swan around the reservoirs and bogs. This is October9:30 06 am Trail Work Tuesdaya great area for some terrific pictures. We may even spot the Tuesday We’re baaack!!!resident It’s time baldto get eagle.back to trimming Dress andwarm maintaining since the the hikingwinds trails whip our across club members enjoy. We will perform about 2 hours of trail work every Tuesday weather permitting. 09:30 AM the open areas. We will meet in the parking area, be on time. Bring a pen for the sign in sheet, lunch and a beverage and something to sit on. And of course, Dogs on leash are welcome but must be in the back of the your loppers! group. Meet at Historic Whitesbog Village. Leader: Faye, H You must be a paid club member to participate. Social distancing procedures will be followed. Hand sanitizer609-283-0252, will be available. No C bathroom912-433-8257 facilities [email protected] this week. We will start with the Purple Trail off Quaker Bridge Rd that someone (ahem) started to trim while everyone else was JANUARY4on the Green Trail.HADDON Meet at theLAKE Atsion PARK office WALK.field at 9:30am.Join me Leader: on aRo three Mason mile 609.271.2167 walk [email protected] Haddon Lake Park. At a 3 MPH pace. This is a paved 6:30 pm Meet at Atsionwalking Office and bike path. Lights will be on around the lake only. Option for a 4th mile. Bring flashlight. Take West Kings Hwy. to October 06 Moorestown13th Walks Ave. by DavidIn Haddon Bicking Heights. Follow 13th Ave. to South Park Tuesday Moorestown Walks.Ave. Parkingapprox 3 miles.Lot is Moderate on the pace.right Differentacross routesfrom throughthe Dell. Moorestown’s I will post 07:30 PM historic streets.additional This isn’t anWednesday endurance hike evening or a nature walks walk. throughoutThis is a walk theon suburban month streetsat and sidewalksother to stretch locations. the legs afterCheck work meetup on a mid-week on Mondays. night with goodBad companyweather and may conversation. cancel.Meet At library Check entrance. back before you come out. Meet at Haddon Lake Leader: DavidPark Bicking, Leader: (856) 249 Paul - 0886, Baumhauer, [email protected] 609-706-3676, Meet at [email protected] Library www.ocsj.org 9 October 10 Burlington Historical Walk Saturday Burlington Historical Walk, 3.5 Miles easy pace 10:00 AM

8 www.ocsj.org Join me as OCSJ Member Fred Melroy leads us on a tour of Burlington. Walk with us to view of the historical buildings of Burlington with its 300+ years of history. Leaders David Bicking [email protected] And Fred Melroy Meet at Burlington Towne Centre

October 10 Oct 10-12: Hike the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire Saturday Finally getting into New Hampshire! This will be the most southern section, from the Connecticut 01:00 PM river (VT/NH border) to the Lyme-Dorchester road. Total of 18.1 miles. Climb to the top of Moose Mountain (total climb 1,800 ft) over three days.. Not too much elevation gain this time, but next year the fun begins with the Presidentials! Hiking south to north, so we’ll be staying at the Velvet Rocks Shelter and the Moose Mountain shelters (if you want to look them up on YouTube). Saturday we’ll drive up and hike 3.8 miles to Velvet Rocks shelter. On Sunday we’ll hike 9.5 miles to the Moose Mtn Shelter (this is the big climb day). On Monday, we’ll hike 6.6 miles to the Lyme- Dorchester Road and then head home! Unlimited number of participants. Hike Leader is Kevin Drevik (856) 630-2485 or [email protected]. Please email questions to Kevin, or request pack list. As a reminder, the board voted in April 2020 that anyone wanting to go on a overnight backpacking trip must be a member. Please ensure you sign up for membership at OCSJ.org ($20 for individual, $25 for family)

October 11 Riverside - Riverline Town Walk Sunday 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of this historic town. Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] Meet at Riverside Riverline State

October 14 Beyond the Bogs Wednesday 6-8 miles at a moderate pace. Bring lunch. We will hit the woods and wander around the bogs. 10:00 AM Leaders Toni 609-909-6775 Jan 609-404-4990 Meet at Whites Bogs Road

October 18 Batsto Fire Tower Sunday Lets try this again, rained out last time. Bring sunglasses and I will bring the sunshine. 5.5 mile 10:00 AM moderate pace hike on the Batona trail and back on Bulltown road and Washington pike. Bring snack,beverage and repellent. Social distancing required. Leader Jim 856-332-5697 [email protected] Meet at Batsto Village

October 18 Delanco - Riverline Town Walk Sunday Delanco - Riverline Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of this historic town. Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] Meet at Delanco Riverline Station

October 19 2 Night Campout at Bass River State Park Monday Reserve your own campsite or just come and hang out. Monday we will play it by ear hike or 12:00 PM kayak, or just do what you want. Tuesday will be hiking. Bring your mask, etc. Reservations for 2 nights on line at Camping.nj.gov or one night can be made by phone the day of. Stay both nights or just one, just have fun. I will be staying in CS 33. You can check in Anytime after 12 noon Leader Toni 609-903-6775 Club members only Please remember the 2 tents, 2 cars, six people rule Meet at Bass River State Forest 9 www.ocsj.org October 20 Hiking at Bassriver Tuesday Join us at Bassriver for our day hike. 9 miles at a moderate pace. 10:00 AM Check internet the night before for cancelations or changes. Bring your lunch and dress for the weather. We will meet at the Batona trail head just off Stage road and hike to Ives Pond. NO Restrooms, arrived early to sign in. We will leave at 10 sharp, so be there or be square as they used to say...LOL Bring your mask etc. No guests Leader Toni 609-903-6775 and Jan 609 404-4990 Meet at Batona Trailhead

October 20 Trail Work Tuesday Tuesday Batona Trail maintenance in the Bass River SF section as some of the trail crew are camping with 10:00 AM the club the night before. More info to follow. Leader: [email protected] Meet at Bass River State Forest

October 20 Camping Tuesday camp after the hike if you want, but one night reservations must be done by phone day of 12:00 PM camping. Meet at Bass River State Forest

October 24 Medford Historical Walk Saturday Medford Historical Walk, 3 miles Easy pace. 10:00 AM Join me as OCSJ Member Fred Melroy leads us on a tour of Medford. Walk will start with a short tour of the Meeting House built in 1814 and meander through the streets of Medford at a leisurely pace for just over 3 miles. Sights will include: The Hicksite Quaker Meeting House on Main Street, three Burial Grounds dating to the 1700’s, passing seven historic homes from the 18th and early 19th century with a short history of each. Part of the walk will be along the banks of the Rancocas Creek with leaves hopefully turning in this beautiful downtown. Leaders David Bikcing [email protected] And Fred Melroy Meet at Quaker meeting House

October 24 Halloween Campout Saturday Annual campout with a kayak trip, bike ride and hike with everyone meeting at the group campsite 02:00 PM around 4 pm. I am not posting more info until the state parks allow the Bodine campground to reopen hopefully soon. Or we may change the event to Bass River SF. Camping restrictions changing monthly. I will update this event asap Ro Mason [email protected] Meet at Bodine Field, Wharton State Forest

October 28 Hike to the Island. Wednesday Hike to the Island, 8 miles moderate pace. We’ll hike over sand roads and trails to a favorite lunch 10:00 AM spot from the “old days”. Views of the Batsto River . Bring lunch and beverage. Meet in field next to the Atsion Recreation Area office,( Atsion Mansion site). Leaders,Chris Denneler,609-351- 2789,[email protected]. Pat Burton,609-472-8128,[email protected]. Check Meetup for changes and cancellation. Meet at Atsion

October 31 Halloween Lights of Moorestown Saturday HALLOWEEN LIGHTS OF MOORESTOWN. 4 miles, easy pace. We start at the Moorestown Library 06:00 PM and search the streets of Moorestown for the most ghoulish holiday displays. Leader: David Bick- ing, [email protected] Meet outside of library entrance. Meet at Moorestown Library

10 www.ocsj.org October 31 fulll moon Halloween hikeJanuary at double trouble Saturday not sure“Middle if i can get age permission is the soawkward stay posted period check back when Father 08:00 PM we will get to see the bogs the river and a graveyard. costumesTimestarts encouraged catchingas long as you up can with see well...covidMother Nature.”restricts apply Leader Toni 609-903-6775 members only RESERVATIONS AND DEADLINE SEE SKI SCHEDULEMeet at Double FOR Trouble RESERVATIONS. State Park MAY 8 APRES SKI PARTY. Details to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker. JUNE 9,10,11 CAPE MAY WEEKEND. Details to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker. November 2020

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JANUARY1 ANNOUNCING NEW YEARS DAY HIKE: JAN. 1 2017. 6 NovemberSunday 01 Batsto Rivermiles and Village moderate pace. Start the New Year by hiking with OCSJ Sunday10:00 am 5 to 5.5 mile moderateon the startpace hikeof it's on the50th Batona year trail as and a club.Batsto Weriver willloop alsoand village. be partici- The first two 10:00 AM miles of this hikepating has beenin "AMERICA'S burned recently STATE and there PARKS is very little FIRST cover. DAY Dress HIKES". for the weather Our and the elements. hike is in the Wharton SF in our beautiful Pine Barrens. Bring Bring snack andlunch beverage. and beverage.Social distancing Meet required. in field Leader next Jimto the Atsion Recreation. 856-332-5697Area [email protected] office, off Rt. 206 in Shamong Township. Check Meetup Meet at Batstoand Village ocsj.org for changes and cancellations. Leader: Christine Denneler, 609-351-2789 e-mail November 03 [email protected]; Walks by David Bicking Bob Burton, 856-767-8064. Tuesday Moorestown Walks. approx 3 miles. Moderate pace. Different routes through Moorestown’s his- 07:30 JANUARYPM toric 3 streets. ThisMOORESTOWN isn’t an endurance WALKS.hike or a natureApprox. walk. This 3 miles. is a walk Moderate on suburban pace. streets and Tuesday sidewalks to stretchDifferent the legs routes after throughwork on a Moorestown's mid-week night with historic good companystreets. Thisand conversa- isn't 7:30 pm tion. Meet At libraryan endurance entrance. hike or a nature walk. This is a walk on suburban Leader: David streetsBicking, (856)and sidewalks249 - 0886, [email protected] stretch the legs after work on a mid- Meet at Moorestownweek nightLibrary with good company and conversation. Meet at Moorestown Library entrance. Leader: David Bicking, November 04 Parker Preserve609-332-2109, South Gate [email protected] Wednesday 8-10 miles moderate pace bring lunch. There will be opportunities to leave early from the hike. 10:00 JANUARYAM NC/No 4 radios.SWAN Dress for SEARCH the temps. HIKE. Moderate pace. 6-8 miles. Join me in DO NOT GO TO THE LAKE!!! I will be leaving on time. Bring your mask etc. Wednesday my search for the swan around the reservoirs and bogs. This is Leader Toni 609-903-6775 9:30 am a great area for some terrific pictures. We may even spot the Meet at Franklin Parker Preserve, Speedwell entrance resident bald eagle. Dress warm since the winds whip across the open areas. We will meet in the parking area, be on time. November 07 Four-Day backpackingDogs on leashtrip on arethe welcomeAppalachian but Trail must in Central be in theVirginia back of the Saturday Strenuous Hike.group. Come join Meet us as at we Historic hike 30 Whitesbogmiles over four Village. days in the Leader: George Washington Faye, H 01:00 PM National Forest (South of Shenandoah NP). After driving down we’ll start off with a 2.8 mile 609-283-0252, C 912-433-8257 [email protected] “warmup” to Harper’s Creek Shelter. On Sunday we’ll go 9.5 miles while climbing Three-Ridge Mtn (2,500 ft climb) - staying at a tent site with water (no shelter or privy). On Monday we’ll “run JANUARY4 HADDON LAKE PARK WALK. Join me on a three mile walk the ridge” while hiking 12.5 miles to Paul Wolfe shelter, and finish up Tuesday with a 5 mile down- Wednesday hill hike to Rockfishthrough gap Haddon before heading Lake home.Park. Should At a 3be MPH an interesting pace. hikeThis – isbut adress paved warm! 6:30 pm As a reminder,walking the board and voted bike in April path. 2020 Lights that anyone will wantingbe on aroundto go on athe overnight lake backpack-only. ing trip must beOption a member. for aPlease 4th mile.ensure Bring you sign flashlight. up for membership Take West at OCSJ.org Kings Hwy.($20 forto individual, $2513th for family) Ave. In Haddon Heights. Follow 13th Ave. to South Park Hike Leader isAve. Kevin ParkingDrevik (856) Lot 630-2485 is on the or [email protected]. across from the Dell. I will post additional Wednesday evening walks throughout the month at other locations. Check meetup on Mondays. Bad weather may cancel. Check back before you come out. Meet at Haddon Lake Park Leader: Paulwww.ocsj.org Baumhauer, 609-706-3676, 11 [email protected] www.ocsj.org 9 November 08 Beverly/Edgewater Park - Riverline Town Walk Sunday Beverly/Edgewater Park - Riverline Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of these historic towns. Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] Meet at NJ TRANSIT-Beverly & Edgewater Park

November 11 6 mile Hike to Goshen Pond Wednesday Bring lunch, beverage and something. like a trash bag to sit on. Mod pace more info. camper- 10:00 AM [email protected] 609 472 8128 Meet at Goshen Pond Camping Area

November 14 Cascade Falls in Patapsco Valley State Park, MD Saturday Third try has got to be the charm on this hike. 10:00 AM This got cancelled last year, Then cancelled in the spring due to covid...so we’ll get it done this fall! This will be about a 6-7 mile hike that has lots to offer. Waterfalls, hills, rivers, streams, rocks, stream crossings, rock hoping etc. The address listed will get you to the park entrance. Follow the written directions after that (see below) You’ll know you at the parking area when you see the suspended walking bridge. Maryland has some awesome state parks and this one is no different. Clean, well marked trails will lead the way. After the hike, if anyone is interested, we’ll grab a bite to eat at a local establishment and then Guinness has a brewery right up the street from the park. If they’re open, maybe a stop in and a self guided tour and then for those who want, can taste some of the experimental beers being brewed on site. Guinness Blonde is brewed full time there. And a lot of history behind the site that they built on. Definitely worth the stop in and tour! Leader - Doug Hillebrecht - 856-816-8824 before 9pm

November 15 Burlington South - Riverline Town Walk Sunday Burlington South - Riverline Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. ANNOUNCING NEW YEARS DAY HIKE: JAN. 1 2017. 6 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of this historic town. miles moderate pace. Start the New Year by hiking with OCSJ Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] on the start of it's 50th year as a club. We will also be partici- Meet at NJ TRANSIT-Burlington South pating in "AMERICA'S STATE PARKS FIRST DAY HIKES". Our hike is in the Wharton SF in our beautiful Pine Barrens. Bring November 17 White Trail and Brendan Byrne lunch and beverage. Meet in field next to the Atsion Recreation. Tuesday Hike the white trail from Pakim pond out to Reeves Bog and back on the white trail about 7 miles. Area office, off Rt. 206 in Shamong Township. Check Meetup 10:00 AM Bring food water lunch on the hike, dress for the weather. Arrive early use the restrooms first than and ocsj.org for changes and cancellations. Leader: Christine sign in I will be leaving on time. Bring your mask etc. Denneler, 609-351-2789 e-mail Leader Toni 609-6775 Jan 609 404 4990 [email protected]; Bob Burton, 856-767-8064. Meet at Pakim Pond MOORESTOWN WALKS. Approx. 3 miles. Moderate pace. November 18 Hike to Apple Pie Hill Different routes through Moorestown's historic streets. This isn't Wednesday Hike to Apple Pie Hill, 9-10 miles, moderate pace. We will go up the Hill by a road less traveled. an endurance hike or a nature walk. This is a walk on suburban 10:00 AM Return via the Batona Trail. Bring lunch and beverage. Dress for weather.. Leashed dogs allowed. streets and sidewalks to stretch the legs after work on a mid- Meet at Carranza Memorial parking SE of Tabernacle Off Carranza RD. Leaders Chris Denneler week night with good company and conversation. Meet at 609-351-2789, [email protected]. Pat Burton 609-472-8128,camperpat1230@aol. Moorestown Library entrance. Leader: David Bicking, com. Check Meetup for changes and cancellations. 609-332-2109, [email protected] Meet at Carranza Memorial SWAN SEARCH HIKE. Moderate pace. 6-8 miles. Join me in November 21 Double Trouble my search for the swan around the reservoirs and bogs. This is Saturday DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK. 4 miles, moderate pace. A leisurely stroll through the woods to a great area for some terrific pictures. We may even spot the 10:00 AM see the dam, then back along the mill race to the saw mill and the operating bogs. Meet at main resident bald eagle. Dress warm since the winds whip across parking lot at Pinewalk-Kesswick Rd and Double Trouble Rd. the open areas. We will meet in the parking area, be on time. Leader: David Bicking, [email protected] Dogs on leash are welcome but must be in the back of the Meet at Double Trouble State Park group. Meet at Historic Whitesbog Village. Leader: Faye, H 12 609-283-0252, C 912-433-8257 [email protected] www.ocsj.org HADDON LAKE PARK WALK. Join me on a three mile walk through Haddon Lake Park. At a 3 MPH pace. This is a paved walking and bike path. Lights will be on around the lake only. Option for a 4th mile. Bring flashlight. Take West Kings Hwy. to 13th Ave. In Haddon Heights. Follow 13th Ave. to South Park Ave. Parking Lot is on the right across from the Dell. I will post additional Wednesday evening walks throughout the month at other locations. Check meetup on Mondays. Bad weather may cancel. Check back before you come out. Meet at Haddon Lake Park Leader: Paul Baumhauer, 609-706-3676, [email protected] www.ocsj.org November 22 Burlington Towne Center - Riverline Town Walk Sunday Burlington Towne Center - Riverline Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. 02:00 PM Meet at the Riverline station, from which we will explore the streets of this historic town. Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] Meet at NJ Transit - Burlington Towne Center

November 27 Wells Mills Huffer and Puffer Friday The long time after Thanksgiving Tradition. 10:00 AM We will get huffing and puffing on the trail for about 5 miles. Come back to the lake for lunch by the dock/cabin. After a 20-25 minute lunch there is another 5 mile hike for those who have not suffered enough. Bring lunch but you can leave it in the car. ARRIVE EARLY to use the restroom, this is a big group and a long day I WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 10 AM Bring your mask etc. Leader Toni 609-903-6775 Meet at Wells Mills CountyJanuary Park “Middle age is the awkward period when Father November 29 RoeblingTimestarts - Riverline catching Town Walk up with Mother Nature.” Sunday Roebling - Riverline Town Walks. 3 miles, easy to moderate pace. 02:00 PM Meet at the RiverlineRESERVATIONS station, from which AND we will DEADLINE explore the streets of this historic town. Leader: David Bicking (856) 249 - 0886, [email protected] SEE SKI SCHEDULEMeet at NJ TRANSIT-Roebling FOR RESERVATIONS. MAY 8 APRES SKI PARTY. Details to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker. JUNE 9,10,11 CAPE MAY WEEKEND. Details to be posted on website and in Spring Trekker. December 2020

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DecemberJANUAR 01 Y1MoorestownANNOUNCING Walks by David Bicking NEW YEARS DAY HIKE: JAN. 1 2017. 6 TuesdaySunday Moorestown Walks.miles approxmoderate 3 miles. pace. Moderate Start pace. the DifferentNew Year routes by through hiking Moorestown’s with OCSJ his- 07:30 10:00PM am toric streets. Thison theisn’t startan endurance of it's 50thhike or year a nature as walk.a club. This Weis a walkwill onalso suburban be partici- streets and sidewalks to stretchpating the in legs "AMERICA'S after work on STATE a mid-week PARKS night withFIRST good DAY company HIKES". and conversa- Our tion. Meet At libraryhike isentrance. in the Wharton SF in our beautiful Pine Barrens. Bring Leader: David lunchBicking, and (856) beverage. 249 - 0886, Meet [email protected] in field next to the Atsion Recreation. Meet at MoorestownArea office, Library off Rt. 206 in Shamong Township. Check Meetup and ocsj.org for changes and cancellations. Leader: Christine December 05 Manasquan Denneler,Reservoir 609-351-2789 e-mail Saturday MANASQUAN [email protected];RESERVOIR HIKE, 5 miles, easy to Bob moderate Burton, pace. 856-767-8064. We will see the panoramic 10:00 AM views of the Reservoir from the perimeter trail. Meet outside the Visitor center at the main en- JANUARYtrance. 3 Leader:MOORESTOWN David Bicking, (856) WALKS.249 - 0886,Approx. [email protected] 3 miles. Moderate pace. Tuesday Meet at ManasquanDifferent Reservoir routes through Moorestown's historic streets. This isn't 7:30 pm an endurance hike or a nature walk. This is a walk on suburban December 06 Bordentownstreets - Riverline and Town sidewalks Walk to stretch the legs after work on a mid- Sunday Bordentown - weekRiverline night Town Walks. with good3 miles, company easy to moderate and pace. conversation. Meet at 02:00 PM Meet at the RiverlineMoorestown station, from Library which entrance. we will explore Leader: the streets David of thisBicking, historic town. Leader: David 609-332-2109,Bicking (856) 249 [email protected] 0886, [email protected] Meet at NJ TRANSIT-Bordentown JANUARY 4 SWAN SEARCH HIKE. Moderate pace. 6-8 miles. Join me in DecemberWednesday 09 White Trail Brendanmy search T Byrne for the Part swan 2 around the reservoirs and bogs. This is Wednesday Shorter then part one, 6 miles at a moderate pace. We will go up to MT Misey and down and 9:30 am a great area for some terrific pictures. We may even spot the 10:00 AM resident bald eagle. Dress warm since the winds whip across the open areas. We will meet in the parking area, be on time. 13 Dogs on leashwww.ocsj.org are welcome but must be in the back of the group. Meet at Historic Whitesbog Village. Leader: Faye, H 609-283-0252, C 912-433-8257 [email protected]

JANUARY4 HADDON LAKE PARK WALK. Join me on a three mile walk Wednesday through Haddon Lake Park. At a 3 MPH pace. This is a paved 6:30 pm walking and bike path. Lights will be on around the lake only. Option for a 4th mile. Bring flashlight. Take West Kings Hwy. to 13th Ave. In Haddon Heights. Follow 13th Ave. to South Park Ave. Parking Lot is on the right across from the Dell. I will post additional Wednesday evening walks throughout the month at other locations. Check meetup on Mondays. Bad weather may cancel. Check back before you come out. Meet at Haddon Lake Park Leader: Paul Baumhauer, 609-706-3676, [email protected] www.ocsj.org 9 around the bogs Bring lunch and dress for the weather. NC/NO radios. Bring your mask etc Leaders Toni 609-903-6775 and Jan 609-404-4990 Meet at Reeves Bog in BTB state park

December 18 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OF MOORESTOWN Friday 4 miles, easy pace. We start at the Moorestown Library and search the streets of Moorestown for 06:00 PM the cheeriest holiday displays. Leader: David Bicking, [email protected] Meet at Moorestown Library

December 19 XMAS TAILGATE /3 HIKES 1 MTN.BIKE RIDE Saturday XMAS TAILGATE; Our annual gathering to wish all a Happy Holiday! 12:30 PM 1st. Hike: 9AM 6-7 miles moderate pace. Leaders,Pat & Bob Burton 609-472-8128, camper- [email protected] . 2nd. Hike 9:30 AM 6-7 miles moderate pace. Leader Toni, 609-903-6775. 3rd Hike, 10AM 3-4 miles easy pace. Leader Janet Horton 609-706-5691, Janeth1@comcast. net . MTN. Bike Ride. Details later. Mike Engle. 856-429-0379. A OCSJ tradition . Hot soup and other holiday goodies for all. Bring something to share. Coordinator Chris Denneler,609-351-2789, [email protected]. All activities meet at Pakim Pond in the Brendan Byrne SF . Follow signs to Pond. Entrance off Rt.72, 1 mile SE of the 4Mile Circle. Jct.of Rts. 70/72. Weather date Dec. 20. Check Meetup for changes and cancellations . Covid 19 instructions to follow at a later date. Meet at Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

December 20 Silent Hike at Huber Prarie Wrabler Preserve North Entrance on rte 70 Sunday All the holiday hustle and bustle can get to you so lets go quietly into the woods and refresh 10:00 AM ourselves. Bring lunch, and leave your worries behind. Bring something bright to wear. Leader Toni 609-903-6775 Jan 609-404-4990 I don’t check the web often so call if you have a question Meet at Michael Huber preserve

December 20 Medford Christmas lights Sunday Medford Christmas Lights. 4 miles. Easy Pace. 04:30 PM Let’s find the festive lights of Medford. Meet in the parking light of the Shop Rite on Rt 70, just east of Rt 541. Leader: David Bicking [email protected] Meet at ShopRite Medford

December 26 CHRISTMAS TIME AT SMITHVILLE Saturday CHRISTMAS TIME AT SMITHVILLE. 5 miles, easy pace. A leisurely stroll along the Rancocas 10:00 AM creek to Smithville lake and around the mansion. Meet at Smith’s Wood parking lot along Railroad Avenue. Leader: David Bicking, [email protected] Meet at Historic Smithville Park - Smith Woods

January 01 NEW YEARS DAY HIKE Friday This is an announcement to let you know there will be a New Years day hike. Place and time 10:00 AM to be determined. Check Meetup for details. Due to Covid 19 cannot insert details at this time. 8/20/2020 Meet at Online event

January 01 Hike in the New Year! Wells Mills Park Friday A GREAT way to start the New Year. The plan is to hike the entire 8.5 mile Pens Mills Trail depend- ing on conditions. Easy to moderate trail surface of pine and sand, some boardwalks over wet 10:30 AM areas, and elevation. Listed as one of the 50 best hikes in New Jersey. We will meet in the parking lot close to the nature center. Dress for the weather & bring snacks & water. For additional info please call or text Roger Lederle at 732-330-6594 or email [email protected] Meet at 905 Wells Mills Rd

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