Take A Hike!
October 12, 2007
Autumn is here and we’ve fallen for the beautiful foliage in the Garden State. This holiday weekend, spend some time enjoying the best views.
We recently hiked a Skylands trail through the forests of Stephens State Park (www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/stephens.html) along the Musconetcong River in Hackettstown. With the river bubbling right next to us, we felt like we had walked into a picturesque autumn postcard.
For fast fall foliage facts we turned to expert Tom Drake, publisher of Skylands Visitor (www.njskylands.com/odfoliage.htm).
As he explained to us “Unlike New England where foliage is dominated by sugar maple trees, the Skylands of Northwest New Jersey have a wider variety of trees and therefore more brilliant, vibrant colors to take in.”
The Skylands are home to NJ’s most elevated site, High Point State Park, www.njparksandforests.org/parks/highpoint.html which, according to our expert, “offers a spectacular view, especially of the fall foliage.”
You can join a Fall Foliage hike that will take place on Monument Trail there on Saturday, October 20 at 10:00 am. The 3.5-mile hike is designed for adults and kids over age nine to see the breathtaking views. Renee Bonham at High Point recommends wearing comfortable shoes and bringing lots of water!
You can check out the Foliage Network (www.foliagenetwork.com) for current reports on fall foliage conditions throughout the United States.
The unseasonably warm temperatures have slowed peak colors, so you’ve got a little longer this year to enjoy the autumn. Strap on your walking shoes and take a hike!
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