Join Dr. Kirk Barrett, expert on local water issues, and President of the Rahway River Watershed Association, for a hike in South Mountain Reservation. Hike about 4 miles in the evening, returning before the sun sets at 8p. Modest pace over rough, rocky (and possibly muddy ) trails with a moderately challenging climb from the Rahway River/Orange Reservoir up the west side of the First Watchung Mountain. Focus on the River's ecology and role in drinking water supply and proposals for modification of the reservoir for flood damage reduction. Children are welcome, at your discretion. No dogs please. Steady rain cancels.
Meet: at the Clipper Pavilion on Cherry Lane in West Orange by the Regatta Playground and swan boats (aka The Waterfront), 0.4 mi south of Northfield Ave and 0.9 mi north of South Orange Ave.
