What we’re about
Welcome to the Outdoor Club of South Jersey’s Hiking/Backpacking Meetup group.
The OCSJ is a dues-paying club that uses Meetup to schedule all activities. You must be a paid member to join the hiking group and RSVP to hiking events. Visit ocsj.org for more information about our club and how to become a member.
Membership in the OCSJ allows you unlimited free access to the hundreds of activities we offer in hiking, biking, trail maintenance, backpacking, paddling, and cross-country skiing.
Please visit our other Meetup groups to see what they offer. These are included with your paid membership, although you must join each group individually:
Biking:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/
Kayaking/XC Skiing:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Low & Slow Double with DawnWoodcock Road, Middle Township, NJ
Cape May County Trails: Birdsong & Woodcock
This will be a low and slow double. First is Woodcock. It is a 2 mile loop through some red cedar fields, woods, and along the edge of a salt water marsh. About half of the loop has wide trails. The walk out to the marsh is single track. We will then car pool a mile over to the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge office on Kimbles Beach Road and the Songbird Trailhead. This loop trail is 1.2 miles long. This trail is a combination of single track and wide trails. Due to limited parking, I am limiting the attendance. So if you can't make it, PLEASE be sure to change RSVP in a reasonable time in advance.
I plan on this hike being slower at 2.0-2.5 miles per hour or 25-30 minutes per mile. It will still be casual where I look at nature, take time for photos, spot interesting things and don’t mind stopping for comfort breaks. I’m in no hurry. If you need to slow down, ask. If you want to go faster, you picked the wrong leader/hike.
Be sure to bring water, even in the cold. I also recommend at least a snack for the break or lunch. Be sure to be prepared for the weather.
Please arrive a few minutes ahead of time to sign in and use the bathroom. I start the safety talk 5 minutes before and then start.Bathroom: What nature provides.
Dogs: I’m neutral. Your well behaved dog is welcome to hike with me at the back of the group. It is YOUR responsibility to determine/confirm that dogs are permitted on a specific trail. If you plan to bring your dog, please note it in the comments such that people who prefer not to hike with dogs are aware.
Take your normal tick, chigger, and bug precautions.
I drive a dark blue/gray Toyota Sienna minivan. I wear a skirt.
Any questions ahead of time, email theteppers@comcast.net. Problems the day of, you can text 609-742-8803.
Constant rain, wind chills below 25, heat index above 95 degrees, or other nasty weather of the same ilk cancels. If above 60 degrees and only isolated showers, hike will be on.