Fall Program Directory - Monmouth County

Active Adults 55+
Fall Senior Hikers
(ages 55 and up)
Enjoy weekly hikes through beautiful Monmouth
County parks. A schedule of locations and dates will be
sent upon registration.
Location Varies Week to Week
Mondays
These hikes are for regular hikers and are slightly faster
than the Wednesday hikes. Hikes are approximately
5+ miles and due to terrain, hiking boots and walking
sticks are recommended.
Fourteen 2-Hr Sessions $35.00 Per Person
Mon, Sep 9-Dec 16 9:30-11:30 AM ..........D0834A
No hike 10/28
Wednesdays
These hikes are held at a steady pace and are slightly
slower than the Monday hikes. Hikes are approximately
4-5 miles. Due to terrain, hiking boots and walking
sticks are recommended.
Fourteen 2-Hr Sessions $35.00 Per Person
Wed, Sep 4-Dec 11 9:30-11:30 AM...........D1134A
Thursdays
Hikes take place on wooded trails. These hikes are
are approximately 3 miles and are less vigorous than
Monday or Wednesday hikes. Due to the terrain, hiking
boots are recommended.
Thirteen 1-Hr & 30-Min Sessions $32.50 Per Person
Thu, Sep 5-Dec 12 9:30-11:00 AM ...........D1334A
No hike 11/28
Fridays
(ages 55 and up)
These hikes are held at a steady pace and are slightly
slower than the Monday hikes. Hikes are approximately
4-5 miles. Due to terrain, hiking boots and walking
sticks are recommended.
Fourteen 2-Hr Sessions $35.00 Per Person
Fri, Sep 6-Dec 13 9:30-11:30 AM ............D0934A
No hike 11/29
Special Trip to Kittatinny Valley State Park
Located in New Jersey’s scenic “mountains” 30 minutes
North of Chester to Kittatinny Valley State Park in Sussex
County. This hike travels along the historic Sussex
Branch Railroad which takes us by forests, lakes and
farmland. Pack a lunch which we’ll enjoy as we picnic
nearby after the hike. This is an easy to moderate hike
designed for Thursday hikers. Hiking boots are required
and walking sticks are recommended. Please bring
plenty of water as well.
One 9-Hr Session $29.00 Per Person
Dorbrook Rec Area Activity Center Parking Lot
Thu, Oct 31 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (approx) ......D1934A
Tue, Nov 12 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (approx) ......D2034A
Special Trip to Sourlands Mountain Preserve
The Sourland Mountain Preserve is an outcropping at
about 500 feet above sea level in Somerset County. It
features unique boulder fields and provides a habitat
for many plant and animal species. The hike takes
us through various geological areas from lowland
vegetation to boulder fields at the higher elevations. The
hike is about 6 miles over fairly rocky terrain requiring
sturdy hiking boots. A walking stick is recommended.
This hike will be paced for the Monday and Friday
Senior Hiker groups. Bring a lunch and plenty of water;
we will stop to eat on the trail.
One 9-Hr Session $29.00 Per Person
Dorbrook Rec Area Activity Center Parking Lot
Mon, Oct 28 8:30 AM-5:30 PM ..............D1834A
Special Trip to Tourne County Park
The Tourne, which is Dutch for tower, is a Morris County
Park near Boonton. We will see lakes, glacial erratics and
kettle holes. We’ll hike to the top of the Tourne and view
the Manhattan skyline. Please pack a lunch to eat on
the trail and bring extra water. This is a moderate hike,
designed for Wednesday Senior Hikers; hiking boots are
required.
One 8-Hr & 30-Min Session $29.00 Per Person
Dorbrook Rec Area Activity Center Parking Lot
Wed, Sep 18 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (approx)......D2134A
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ADULTS
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