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Sunday February 5, 2023 PA-DE Canal Hike #9 Lumberville ─ Tinicum Pk. Moderately Strenuous
This section of about 8 miles starts by the pedestrian bridge across the
Delaware. After inspection and photos, we return to restored Lock #12.
Pennsylvania has spent $$ on lock restoration but are slow on path upkeep for
bicycles. We hike northward past various Canal Artifacts and have nice views
across the Delaware, and then we end at our cars. Shuttle Required
Leaders: Guy & Jennifer Percival 973-590-7437
PERCIVALGUY@GMAIL.COM
Meet: 9:00 AM Tinicum Park, 936 River Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920
From
I-287 Exit 17 (Rts-206/202 south):
Take Rt-202/Rt-206 south and continue on Rt-202 about 13 mi to the Flemington
Circle. Drive halfway around circle and take Rt-12 about 11 mi to Frenchtown
and Rt-29. turn left and go one block to Bridge St. Leave Rt-29 and drive
Bridge St to the Bridge to PA. Crossing over the river at the end turn left
onto Rt-32 south. Drive 1¼ mi to Tinicum Park entrance and parking. GPS Meeting Place (40.5067, -75.0676) Shuttle Required
Note! If late or lost see below! We will shuttle cars to Lock 18, 3845 River Rd,
Lumberville, PA 18933 Shuttle GPS (40.4077, -75.0399) Turn right out of park
onto Rt-32 southbound and drive 8 mi to small roadside parking for lock #18 on
left side. This is before the pedestrian bridge across the Delaware.
Sunday February 12, 2023 The Sourland’s
Moderately
Strenuous
Come enjoy an 8½ mile hike in
the Sourland Mountain preserve. Scale the valley of rocks and see the Devils
half acre. Be prepared for a great view of NYC. We will see waterfalls and
streams along the way
Leader: Udi Cohen 732-
543-4624 UDIC2000@GMAIL.COM
Meet: 8:30 AM Sourland Mountain Preserve Parking Area, 380
East Mountain Rd, Hillsborough NJ 08844
From
I-287 Exit onto Rt-206 Southbound:
Follow Rt-206 south to Somerville Circle (Junction of Rt-202 & Rt-206).
Continue south on Rt-206 5.9 mi, then turn right on Rt-514 (Amwell Rd). Precede
West 2.8 mi to East Mountain Rd. Turn left onto East Mountain Rd. Travel for
two mi, and you will see the Sourland Mountain Preserve entrance sign on the
right. From Rt-206 Northbound: Follow Rt206 through Princeton and Montgomery.
Traveling up a small ramp, make a left onto Rt-601. Follow Rt-601 for a 1.1 mi
and make a right turn onto East Mountain Road by Carrier Foundation. Travel for
1.1 mi, and you will see the Sourland Mountain Preserve entrance sign on the
left. GPS (40.4751, -74.6926)
Sunday February 19, 2023 TBA Meetup
Moderately
Strenuous
Sunday February 26, 2023 Turkey Mtn. and 100 Steps
Moderately
Strenuous
A hike of 5-6 miles in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area. We will visit the lesser traveled Turkey
Mountain trails, with its famous 100 steps trail and views, explore the Valhalla
side with its Old Mines, and the trails along Stony Brook, plus a hidden photographic
lake.
Leader: Paul Ferlazzo 973-979-2010 P_FERLAZZO@YAHOO.COM
Meet: 9:00 AM Pyramid
Mt. Visitors Center, 472 Boonton Ave, (Rt-511), Boonton Township NJ 07005
From the South: I-287 Exit 45 Wootton Avenue (Boonton): Take first left onto Wootton
Ave. and go under I-287. Follow Wootton Ave straight up the hill to blinker
light. Turn right on Boonton Ave (Rt-511) and continue about 3 miles to Morris
County Park parking lot on the left.
From the North: I-287 Exit
52, to Rt-23 north: Go 2 miles north on Rt-23 to Boonton Ave (Rt-511
south). Exit is a right-hand jug-handle turn. Follow Rt-511 south 4 miles to
Morris County Park parking lot on the right.
GPS (40.9472, -74.3873)
→Monday Feb 27th
Deadline to Submit new Hike Ideas June 2023 thru November 2023←