About Us

The organizers of these Meet Ups are Lou, Karen, and Jeff.   We simply enjoy the outdoors and want to invite folks of all levels to join us on some great hikes in the NJ, PA, and NY area.

The most important goal of this community is to have fun, and have it outside.  Please don't hesitate to ask questions, make suggestions, and bring your own ideas to the table.  We are by no means  expert hikers and will learn from you as you learn from us.

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Hike # 17: Terrace Pond Loop in Wawayanda State Park

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Hike Date:  Saturday, July 10 Postponed Our last route was intentionally on the easy side to help get everyone back into the swing of hiking.  This time we up the difficulty a full notch with an 8 mile route through Bearfort Ridge and into Wawayanda State Park.  The loop is called Terrace Pond north has some rock scrambling, a few nice viewpoints, and a scenic (though sometimes crowded) pond. Neither Lou, Jeff, or Karen have hiked this one so let's discover together! Start Time - 9:00 AM Length - Appx 8.0 miles Elevation Gain - ~1,100 feet Difficulty - Moderate with Difficult, rocky sections Expected Duration - 4-5 hours Park Trail Map - Trail Map Parking Location – Side of the road on Warwick Turnpike, West Milford, NJ:   41.15744782812143, -74.36746903484052 Restrooms – None at the trailhead, best option is one of the Gas Stations on Route 511 Our Route:
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