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Campers' Group Bulletin - Fall 2022 |
Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves.
Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
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September 30-October 2, Camping Trip, Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, Highlands NJ Join Campers' Group for a summertime camping trip at the Jersey Shore! We will be camping at the Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area. We have reserved sites in the A, B and C loops at Camp Gateway. Bathrooms and a potable water source are nearby. There are no showers at the campsites. Public showers are located at the nearby Sandy Hook beaches. Sandy Hook itself contains historic areas and other attractions, including the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Fort Hancock, several beaches, Sandy Hook Bay kayaking, bike paths, and nature trails. Various maps are available here. Nearby are the Jersey shore communities of Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach and Long Branch. Asbury Park and Red Bank are a short drive. RSVPs are per tent, not per person. When you RSVP on Meetup please post a comment indicating who else will be in your tent, if anyone. Additionally, Sandy Hook charges a $15 entrance fee per vehicle. One car is allowed to park at each site, and there is overflow parking within a short walk, however, we hear the parking lot fills quickly on weekends. You may have to park remotely if you leave your spot, or arrive on Saturday. Carpooling and tent sharing is encouraged. Click here for ferry service from NYC. There are very limited provisions at Sandy Hook. Please have everything you need before arriving on the island. As this will be our first time in this campground we may not be able to answer all your questions. Pets are not allowed on our sites. You are encouraged to visit this Sandy Hook website for any questions you may have. Also, find information on the latest alerts and conditions here. Please note that we cannot control the weather, traffic, rare beach closings, or the occasional wait to get into a crowded park on the weekends. We strongly recommend that you carpool, arrive on Friday, and as early as possible. RSVPs are per tent, not per person. To reserve a spot, pay $58.98 via PayPal on the meetup.com page for this trip. Texts only for Cybill, please.
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Sunday, October 30, Day Hike, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown NJ This can be a moderately easy loop hike, approximately 8.5 miles with little (324 ft) elevation gain, or the shorter 3.3 mile (114 ft) Estlow Green Trail loop (whatever the group is up for), or we can split into 2 groups and do both. This is an easy trail surface of pine and sand, some boardwalks over wet areas, and minor rolling hills. It's a great intro to the terrain of the Pine Barrens that also travels through Atlantic white cedar swamps. A steady pace will be kept with planned short breaks. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. If the owner and dog have not hiked with us before, the owner must contact the host for permission. Dogs should be kept on a 6ft leash during the hike. Dress in light synthetic or wool layers (give up the cotton), wear hiking boots or an outdoor type shoe for the rocky trails, and bring lunch or energy snacks with about 1-2 liters of water. Always bring a headlamp, just in case! 😉.
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Sunday, November 6, Day Hike, Terrace Pond Blue Loop, Hewitt NJ This is a moderately strenuous 8 mile loop hike with approximately 1300 ft of elevation gain, from Warwick Turnpike on the Bearfort Ridge to Terrace Pond and back. We'll enjoy beautiful and excellent varied terrain, and nice views of Greenwood Lake and NYC. There is a decent amount of rugged up/down and rock scrambling. A steady pace will be kept with planned short breaks, and a lunch break, probably near Terrace Pond. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. If the owner and dog have not hiked with us before, the owner must contact the host for permission. Dogs should be kept on a 6ft leash during the hike. Dress in light synthetic or wool layers (give up the cotton), wear hiking boots or an outdoor type shoe for the rocky trails, and bring lunch or energy snacks with about 1-2 liters of water. Always bring a headlamp, just in case! 😉.
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November 18-20, Camping Trip, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River NY Camp in the largest county park in Westchester (4,700 acres). You can bicycle on the park's roads, hike the trails or ride a horse. There are 42 miles of hiking and multi-use trails throughout the park. The Trailside Museum has specimen animals, Native American artifacts and an exhibit about the Leatherman. A nearby garden contains over 100 varieties of wildflowers. Birdwatching is also a popular activity. If you want to visit for the day, you just have to pay the entrance fee to the park ($10/vehicle). The bathrooms have toilets but no showers. To join, you must RSVP and pay $29 on the Meetup.com page for this event.
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Saturday, December 3, Holiday Party, The Craftsman NJ, Fair Lawn NJ Let's celebrate the holidays with food, drinks, stories of camping from the past and skiing/snowshoeing, camping and backpacking trips to come... Join us for a catered party on a heated and covered patio from 7pm to 10pm. It will be buffet style, most likely 4-5 hot platters. Bar is cash only. *** Please bring a gift of about $10-$15 (or more) for our white elephant gift exchange, either something festive, camping-related, or a gag, your choice! Your RSVP pays for the dinner. *** To join, you must RSVP and pay $39 on the Meetup.com page for this event.
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December 9-11, Cabin Trip, Blueberry Lodge, Mohican Outdoor Center, Blairstown NJ We have reserved the Blueberry Hill Lodge for the weekend. It offers sleeping accommodations for up to 16 people in 4 bedrooms with 4 bunks in each. It also has restrooms, showers, a full kitchen, and a fireplace! Bring your own food, or pay additional for dinners at the Visitor Center. Friday dinner starts at 6:00pm. Check-in is 3pm to 8pm at the Visitors Center. What to bring to Blueberry Lodge: sleeping bag, or sheets and blanket, pillow case, towel and toiletries. Mattresses and pillows are provided. Earplugs are highly recommended! Registered service animals, per National Park Service regulations, are allowed to stay overnight. All dogs are allowed to visit during the day but are required to be on leash. To join, you must RSVP and pay $83.25 on the Meetup.com page for this event.
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