Monday Mountaineers! Stony Lake, Sunset hike

Monday Mountaineers! Stony Lake, Sunset hike

Catch the sunset above the ridgeline with our naturalists, on this beautiful loop hike!

By Stokes State Forest

Date and time

Monday, June 17 · 6:30 - 9:30pm EDT

Location

Stony Lake, Stokes State Forest

Coursen Road Branchville, NJ 07826

About this event

  • 3 hours

Meeting at Stony Lake and completing a loop using the Tower trail, AT and Stony Brook!

Mileage: ~ 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate- Difficult, some steep/uneven/rocky terrain. Tower trail has a steep, scrambling section where you have to lift yourself up and over rocks

Trailhead / Parking: Stony Lake Parking Lot

Please read the directions and details below, and if you have further questions, call (973) 948-3820.

Leave No Trace and Happy Trails!


DIRECTIONS

Do not rely on GPS. To Stony Lake Parking Lot.

> From Route 206, turn onto Coursen Rd.

> Follow Coursen Rd. for ~2 miles.

> At the fork in the road, turn right to continue on Coursen Rd.

> Follow until road ends at Stony Lake Parking Lot. We will meet at the trailhead.


NO CALL NO SHOW & CANCELLATION POLICY

Pre-registration only, accepted on a first-come basis. Accepting 20 people per hike. Registration is free. Please cancel your registration ASAP if you’re unable to attend.

H ere's how to cancel:

Website: Log into Eventbrite > Select Top Right Menu with your email account > Click ‘Tickets’ > Click ‘Event’ > Click ‘Cancel Order’ > Click ‘Yes, Cancel My Order.’

Email: In your confirmation email, Click ‘View Ticket Information’ > Event Webpage > Click ‘Cancel Order’ > Click ‘Yes, Cancel My Order.’


WHAT TO BRING

> Hiking boots or trail runners

> Hiking poles

> Water (at least 1-2 liters)

> Snacks

> Bug/tick spray

> Appropriate, layered clothing for variable weather


GROUP POLICY + RELEASE

You agree when you sign up for this group or register for its events that you have read and understand the following:

You are responsible for researching the event; bringing the proper gear (see "The Ten Essentials" below); carrying a trail map and cell phone; reading the meeting directions; and adhering to the seven principles of Leave No Trace.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

> Sturdy, ankle-supporting hiking boots or trail runners

> Hiking poles

> Trail map + cell phone

> The Ten Essentials

You are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. You agree not to hold the organizer, its employees, or any other members responsible for personal injuries, mishaps, or unforeseen circumstances that may occur at a planned event. This release extends and applies to, and also covers and includes, all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss and liability.

Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and you accept the terms of this liability waiver. By signing up for this group or event you understand that you are attending all events at your own risk.

Organized by

Whether you are looking for some peace and tranquility or some active outdoor recreation, Stokes State Forest is the place for you!  With over 63 miles of trails leading to locations like Sunrise Mountain, the Appalachian Trail, Tillman's Ravine, and Stepping Stones Falls there is plenty of natural beauty to explore.  Stokes is also a great place for fishing in one of the best trout streams in New Jersey, mountain biking, hunting, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, and the list goes on!