There's a new trail in town; at Jenny Jump State Park (near Hope NJ). Recently I hiked with the team that lead the development of this new six (6) mile trail; The West Jersey Crew (NY NJ Trail Conference). This was their unofficial inaugural hike, which also served to recruit volunteers to maintain segments of this trail. Your author is interested in learning how to maintain trails and taking on a segments responsibility.
The hike (light blue blaze) was held under cloudy threatening sky's; as if we need more rain in New Jersey. Many sections if the trail were mini-streams or muddy; yet overall, wonderful vegetation and a scenic view of the valley and distant (11 miles away) Delaware Water Gap. This will be good all seasons trail; level 2 (easy with a few ascends).
It was enjoyable meeting the crew and learning about their five years of work and the goals for maintenance. There is one final segment to be completed and the hope is to formally inaugurate the trail by Fall 2011.
View more images on Flickr: Jenny Jump State Park.
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