Mon, Jan 01
|New Years Day Hike
New Year's Day Winter Hike
Join us for a magical trek to welcome in the New Year, through the wintry hills around Surprise Lake in Hewitt NJ.
Time & Location
Jan 01, 2024, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
New Years Day Hike, 538 Lakeside Rd, Hewitt, NJ 07421, USA
About the event
SAVE THE DATE (Monday 1/1/24)
Lets start the new year on the right foot...hiking with like minded Friend's of Bill to Lake Surprise. The hike will total 3 miles of moderate pace, with lots of short breaks. The first mile of the trail is a bit strenuous (700 feet of elevation gain) as we slowly make our way up the Bearfort Ridge to reach beautiful Surprise Lake.
What: An awe inspiring hiking adventure to and around Surprise Lake in nearby Hewitt NJ. We will find a spot on the trail around Surprise Lake to eat lunch. Join like minded friends of Bill. W. and come build your sober network while enjoying this 3.5 miles of hiking though absolute beauty and great views.
When: Monday Jan 1st. Meet at 10:30am. Return to trailhead parking lot by 2pm-ish
Where: Abram S. Hewitt State Forest.
MEET AT
Meet at 10:30am at the trailhead parking lot, which is ACROSS the STREET from 538 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421. (across from Greenwood Lake Marina)
Who:Sober Adventurers, their families, friends, and dogs.
Difficulty: Moderate with a mile long uphill stretch to get your heart beating :)
Cost: A sense of adventure.
Other: Bring a bagged lunch, bottled water, and snacks. Depending on the weather, dress in layers, and you may want crampons or micro-spikes for your boots if there is ice/snow on the ground.