Mini Walk Series: South Mountain Reservation
April's mini walk will be a ~4 mile loop hike to Hemlock Falls, as part of our new monthly mini walk/hike series.
Date and time
Location
South Mountain Reservation, Dog Park
2-60 Bear Ln South Orange Village, NJ 07079Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
Join us for our April Mini Hike, the second in our week day Mini Hike series in the South Mountain Reservation. This hike will include a visit to Hemlock Falls.
Start/Finish: South Mountain Reservation, Dog Park Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCwJfFaYFNSUVCZLA
Distance: ~4 mi
Mini: Hike
Terrain: Trails
Transit: Car needed.
Parking: Plenty of free parking available.
Bathrooms: Port-o-Johns at the park.
Difficulty: Moderate. Should be comforatable walking on trails.
Category: nature, scenic
Policy: No dogs permitted on the walk.
Coordinators: Joan Netsky/Risa Olinsky
Four mile loop hike, with a visit to Hemlock Falls, starting and ending at the Dog Park. Gentle hills and some rocky areas - but not too challenging. Hiking pole(s) are recommended. Severe or dangerous weather can cancel this- so always check your email that morning.
https://essexcountyparks.org/parks/south-mountain-reservation/about
Partners:
The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality.
Circuit Trails is 800 miles of interconnected trails in Greater Philadelphia in the making, already one of America's largest trail networks. Once connected, the Circuit Trails will be one of the nation's premier urban trail networks and it will provide multiple benefits to neighborhoods, communities and the region as a whole.
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is a network of over 1,300 miles of trails connecting New York City, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in tribute to the heroes who perished on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who, in response, answered the call for their country.
The FreeWalkers are again offering the Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge, with a goal of walking the 100 miles of the East Coast Greenway across the entire state at any time during the year. This walk is part of the ECG trail from Trenton to New York City.
More about FreeWalkers:
Our calendar of walks and hikes | About FreeWalkers | Walker stories | Walking tips
New Jersey walks | Pennsylvania walks | New York City walks
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Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.