New Jersey Walking Clubs
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Garden State Wanderers
19 Misty Pine Ln
Hamilton, NJ 08690
Vasily Serpikov
(609) 587-5251
vserpikov@arorapc.com
Princeton Area Walkers
470-D Ocean Blvd
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Maureen Penta
(732) 229-8169
ava.org/clubs/paws
maurpenta@comcast.net
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Completely revised and updated - and now in a more convenient, compact size - Nature Walks in New Jersey explores 40 of the state's most beautiful natural areas. Ideal for families and nature lovers of all ages and abilities, this popular guide leads walkers and hikers from the beaches of Cape May, Sandy Hook, and Holgate to the lush countryside of the Highlands. You'll even find nature hikes in the challenging mountainous terrain of the Appalachian Trail and Palisades. Detailed descriptions of the flora, fauna, and geology of the region, plus highlights of cultural and natural history, make this a must-have guide for New Jersey explorers. Inside you'll find scenic walks throughout the Garden state, trail maps, directions, photos; sidebars on natural history, quick-reference trip highlights chart for easy planning, and driving and parking directions.
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Hiking New Jersey: New Jersey is not all suburban sprawl. It's home to preserved forests and farmland, streams and waterfalls, clean beaches and wetlands, and endless green mountains - and this guide takes you there. Explore the Ice Age - sculpted Highlands and Kittatinnies in the northwest, the rolling hills of the
Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain and Pine Barrens of the south; and discover the beauty of the coast - from Sandy Hook, guarding New York harbor, south to Cape May, where one of America's first seaside resorts greets the Atlantic Ocean. With this handy guide, veteran New Jersey hikers Paul DeCoste and Ronald Dupont provide all the information you need to get the most out of exploring the scenic Garden State by foot.
Look inside to find:
* Hikes suited to every ability.
* Directions to the trailheads.
* Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues.
* GPS-compatible trail maps.
* Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best seasons for every featured hike.
* Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, and canine compatibility. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Easy Day Hikes - Northeast New Jersey Best Easy Day Hikes - Northeast New Jersey includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 18 easy-to-follow hikes in the scenic northeast corner of the Garden State, from the Highlands to the Hudson River and New York Bay. Here you'll find numerous forests, peaks, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, ponds, old mines, and historic ruins - all within an hour of Times Square. Look inside for:
* Two-mile hikes to five-mile adventures.
* Mile-by-mile directions and trail maps.
* Trail Finder for best hikes with waterfalls, views, and children.
* GPS coordinates. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price 50 Hikes in New Jersey: New Jersey holds much for hikers to explore, and this completely updated edition leads the way along the Appalachian Ridge; over the ragged Wyanokies; through the hauntingly remote pine barrens; and into the marshes, dunes, and sifting sands of the seacoast. With excursions from 1.5 to 28 miles in length, accompanied by driving directions, trailhead information, difficulty ratings, and detailed maps, this roster of hikes will suit everyone from families out for a nature walk to adventurous backpackers up for challenge. Known more for its urban areas than its green spaces, the Garden State is actually a crossroads for major interstate trails including the Maine-to-Georgia Appalachian Trail, the 150-mile Highlands Trail, and the 60-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. Local trail networks crisscross the state and the authors offer their choice picks, sharing the geology, lore, and natural and human history along the way. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Hikes With Dogs - New Jersey New Jersey boasts an amazing array of hiking opportunities - for both you and your pet - with trips to mountain ridges, valleys, highlands, lakes, coastal plains, beaches, and more. In this new guidebook, Mary Jasch shares her favorite trails, from easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through canine-centric eyes. These hikes were chosen for dog-appeal: they avoid rocky terrain and contact with livestock, offer shade and water en route, and include lakes and streams as rewards. Advice is given on proper trail etiquette for dog owners and their pets, how to be responsible trail users, and what to pack for your pooch - the Ten Canine Essentials and a doggy first-aid kit. You'll also find helpful tips on wildlife encounters, weather concerns, and low-impact camping. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price 24 Great Rail-Trails of New Jersey This is the essential outdoor guide to the Garden State's best multi-use recreational trails built on abandoned railroad grades. Each of these rail-trails has been converted from an abandoned railroad line as part of the growing nation-wide "Rails-to-Trails" movement, so these routes are historic as well as scenic. The solitude and beauty of rail-trails can be enjoyed by a variety of outdoor users including bicyclists, hikers, equestrians, and the disabled. This book explains all the information you need to explore the adventures of the trails. Included are precise odometer based mileages, specific trailhead directions, accurate maps, organizations, local contacts, B and Bs, and local bike shops, plus fascinating stories of each former railroad's history. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price The New Jersey Walk Book is an indispensable regional reference book for the hiker. It includes comprehensive trail descriptions, with full-color maps, and chapters on geology, ecology, history, and hiking tips. It has been the hikers' bible since 1923. Illustrated with magnificent sketches by Jack Fagan. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking the Jersey Highlands: Wilderness in Your Back Yard This is an illustrated guide to 35 hikes in the Highlands of New Jersey, with a trail map for each hike, introductory chapters on Highlands history and preservation, geology, plants, and wildlife, and a special 16-page insert of color photos of wildflowers seen along the trails. The hikes are graded from starter hikes for beginners to challenges for experienced hikers. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price New Jersey has a varied and fascinating history - from its earliest Native American settlements, through its central role in the Revolutionary War, to its strategic position in the major events of our country's past. In History Walks in New Jersey, Lucy D. Rosenfeld and Marina Harrison treat readers to a comprehensive statewide guidebook that includes detailed information on forty-eight of the best sites for historical walks. These outings take the history enthusiast through beautiful green landscapes, natural preserves, and picturesque settlements.
Whether you are an amateur historian, a weekend walker, or a teacher planning a class trip, this book will be an essential resource for ideas and information. Walks include the Kingston Loop, a long canal where George Washington, pen in hand, composed his post-Revolutionary War speech, "Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States." Also included is a mountain walk that traces Native American Leni-Lenape history and one that wends its way into an old Moravian village in the town of Hope. A pirate cove, stops on the Underground Railroad, a Civil War cemetery, and the sites of duels, mines, canals, architectural innovations, estates and resorts, centuries-old agricultural and fishing settlements, and the Hindenburg crash are all here.
Each walk includes directions, information on tours, a brief history, and suggestions for additional places to visit in the area. Whether a New Jersey native or a visitor to the Garden State, readers will enjoy going beyond the highways and suburban towns to learn about history while discovering the state's natural beauty. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey is a complete guide, fully revised and expanded, to 25 hikes in the New Jersey Highlands that can be walked without the need for a car shuttle or retracing steps. Includes maps and photographs. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Wonderwalks: The Trails of New Jersey Audubon Wonderwalks is the first handy guide to all the accessible trails, sanctuaries, and nature centers owned and maintained by the New Jersey Audubon Society and open to the public free of charge. Nature lovers, hikers, birders, and anyone seeking a respite from the commotion of modern life will delight in this informative, illustrated tour of many of the Garden State's most pristine natural sites and walking paths.
Author, photographer, and native New Jerseyan Patricia Robinson shares a wealth of useful information and advice on the most easily reached New Jersey Audubon sites statewide - from the highlands in the north to Cape May in the south. Organized in two parts, "The Staffed Nature Centers" and "The Preserves: Fun Off the Beaten Path," the book provides contact information and driving directions along with details on facilities, staffing, and hours for each site.
Well-informed descriptions of the trails and other natural characteristics of each center are enhanced throughout by Robinson's original photography, plus seasonal listings of the birds, butterflies, wildflowers, and other flora and fauna you are most likely to encounter.
New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Hikes With Children in New Jersey Big fun for little feet - discover the best hikes for kids in the Garden State. From the northern highlands of New Jersey to the beaches and pine barrens in the south, this popular guide is written from a child's eye view (but always emphasizes safety). Kids can check out an accessible beaver colony along the trail at Heddon Park; scamper over huge boulders while overlooking the Hudson River; or look for ersatz diamonds on a Cape May Beach. Trail descriptions highlight points of interest, opportunities for learning about nature on the trail, best places to camp or fish, and more. * 85 hikes chosen for kid appeal (15 trails new to this fully revised edition) * Short, fun hikes between one to eight miles, clearly rated easy to difficult * Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natural world. New Jersey Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Doggin' Jersey: The 100 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in the Garden State Doggin' Jersey: The 100 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in the Garden State explores the state's top trails with your best friend in mind. New Jersey is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can climb mountains that will leave him panting, trot down sand trails, explore dark ravines, walk on some of the most historic grounds in America or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. It also tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs and local beach regulations for dogs; tips on outfitting your dog for a hike; and advice on practicing low impact hiking with your dog. While walking the dog, author Doug Gelbert provides generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. New Jersey Walking Clubs Walking sticks are helpful for maintaining balance, maneuvering, and reducing stress on the back, knees, legs, and feet. The Walking Sticks Store stocks numerous inexpensive hand carved walking sticks. Some of our walking sticks include useful features such as a compass, a thermometer, or a camera-binocular mounting screw, and others can be separated into three pieces and stored in a compact carrying case. easyfuncandlebiz.com
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A Guide to 50 of the Garden State's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips from the Kittatinnies to Cape May
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