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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Park Ranger Hikes & Programs - Water Resource Protection Program
Join the Passaic County Parks & Recreation staff as we lead you through the best trail systems that our county has to offer! Visitor Services Rangers offer public hikes throughout the year at various locations throughout Passaic County. Hikes are available to various skill levels, whether you are a novice hiker or experienced trekker. This list will be updated throughout the year, so be sure to check back often for new hikes!Please read before you register! Hiker safety is a top priority! We kindly ask that everyone adheres to our basic safety & preparedness guidelines. • We strongly suggest privately informing a guide of any pertinent medical conditions before the hike. • Review the difficulty grading scale before registration • You must come prepared to hike with: Sufficient water and nutrition:Bring at least 0.5 liters of water per hour and pack snacks providing 200-300 calories per hour. Energy bars, nuts, or trail mix are great choices to keep your energy up.Appropriate footwear: Choose high-traction, sturdy, and comfortable footwear. While sneakers or work boots can suffice, we recommend hiking boots, hiking shoes, or trail runners. Please, no open-toed shoes for your safety.And of course... A backpack, ideally packed with all of "The Ten Essentials". We strongly recommend that you carry the Ten Essentials whenever you hit the trail. While it may seem cumbersome to pack all of this gear on a simple day hike, doing so is the best way to be prepared for whatever may happen in the wilderness. Click here to learn more about the "10 essentials for hiking" Check the weather and dress appropriately! We recommend avoiding cotton. When cotton gets wet, it stays wet and can lead to hypothermia when it’s cold. Instead, opt for moisture-wicking fabrics like spandex and polyester as base layers and consider wool or fleece for a warm mid-layer. For more details on what to wear, check out the guide What to Wear While Hiking. Our Hiking Difficulty Scale: Easy: An easy hike will typically be 3 miles or less, with minimal occurrences of gradual slopes. With all hikes, expect rocky and uneven terrain. Moderate: A moderate hike can be anywhere from 3 to 7 miles. Steep inclines and tricky water crossings occur more frequently than they do in easy hikes. Difficult: A difficult hike is typically 7+ miles and may feature numerous obstacles such as water crossings and rock scrambles. Be prepared for numerous sections of challenging uphill climbs and downhill descents.UPCOMING HIKES & PROGRAMSFall Hawk Walk - Saturday, October 18th @ 9AM-11AM Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 Join us at Rifle Camp Park for an Autumn walk along the Watchung Ridge during the annual hawk migration with our Visitor Service Rangers. Help us identify the various raptors, amongst other birds, that are visiting the Park or just passing through on their way South. This is an easy 2-mile walk which starts and ends at the John Crowly Nature Center parking lot. There will be park benches to sit and rest, with frequent stops to gaze skyward.Water Resource Protection Program -Thursday, November 6th @8:30AM-10:00AM (Rain Date – Friday, November 7th @8:30AM-10:00AM)Preakness Valley Golf Course, 209 Totowa Road, Wayne NJ 07470“Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink” is a phrase that was coined by Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Unfortunately, if we are not stewards of our water resources, this phrase will ring true. Water pollution and the lack of its conservation threatens the environment and humanity’s very existence. Come join us for a guided walk along the banks of the Naachpunkt Brook and learn about watersheds, pollution sources, aquatic life, stream health, and how you can do your part in protecting this vital resource. This program is specifically geared toward educating children of ages 10 through 12 years.Winter Birds Walk and Craft– Saturday, December 6th @ 9AM-11AM (Rain Date –Sunday, December 7th @9:00AM-11:00AM) Preakness Valley Golf Course, 209 Totowa Road, Wayne NJ 07470 "Come join us for a brisk winter walk on the beautiful fairways, cart paths, and rough at Preakness Golf Course where you will quickly realize that there are more than golf balls flying through the air. Help us locate, identify and learn all about the birds that choose to spend their winters in Northern New Jersey. Upon completing our walk, you will have an opportunity to build and take home your very own simple bird feeder or bird box while you warm-up inside the Clubhouse."This is an easy walk of approximately 3 miles that will start and end at the Clubhouse."
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