This short hike is a secondary short hike of only 3 miles starting out from Trailside Center Parking lot that meets at 430pm and goes for only about 2 hours; a nice short hike for those sharing/enjoying the love of the great outdoors; perfect family get together as there can be up to 3 guests per meetup member; just for this special event.
The hike last scheduled Sat. hike was only attended by a few hikers, despite the fact the weather forecast was a balmy 54 degrees at 12:00 o'clock noontime!
Remember the meetups are free but please show up if you RSVP and show some consideration for your fellow meetup hikers.
Remember guys, you need to cancel your RSVP at least 72 hours in advance if you cannot make it on "day of hike" other meetup hikers have pointed out this "is not fair".
We currently have an 80% RSVP "no show" problem currently, if this problem is not reduced by at least half, I will have no choice but to take further undesired alternative definitive action(30 day warning-2/1)!!(see below paragraph; since the group has as a whole statistically speaking; has chosen not to comply with and resolve the 80% RSVP "no show" problem on their own as strongly suggested during the reviewing period; despite repeated continued firm/stern definitive warnings).
So please be aware that when the Watchung Reservation hike is full(one can still do the hike on ones own alternatively via independent meetup hike with provided trail map-"day of hike").
If the hike is full, what I would generally recommend is to contact someone else either via the discussion board or via meetup.com e-mail direct contact(in advance) in regards to either alternatively joining or leading an independent hike meetup amongst each other for the Watchung Reservation scheduled meetup "day of hike".
Unfortunately, this decision is regrettably irrevocable and final; and not subject to any further negotiation; with no further inputting suggestions being taken now or in the future; as the 50 day reviewing period is now over and completed from 2/1 as previously outlined and indicated in paragraph above;
and as a result I will not address or respond to any current/future inquiries or comment on the RSVP matter anymore as the matter is now closed to further comment/feedback and/or suggestion(s) now and in the future going forward.
I fully anticipate there to be at least 20 "no shows" based on previous attendance statistics for this time of year; so guys let's all "fill up" the waiting list and have a full attendance of a full complement of 30 hikers for the 18th of Feb. scheduled hike!!(be sure to see the complete rules/terms/regulations below that have been newly instituted!!)
Additionally the temperatures at Watchung Reservation has been very hike friendly so far, and additionally the scheduled Sun. hike will cover and offer a hike challenge with beautiful scenery to match(naturally of course) and will not be a walk(branded name hiking boots strongly urged and recommended)!!
Moreover it was not cold at all in fact, I myself had to strip off half my hiking layers to cool off while hiking(so it was actually not cold enough!); the key thing here is to dress in layers!
Furthermore, as a result of the selected hiking trails for day of hike, it will be an excellent added bonus hiking new year's aerobic workout challenge for those of you who have been complaining our hikes were to easy(it was definitely not)!!
Guys, if no posting is made on meetup.com for the scheduled hike that means it is going to run(so no need to ask if its going to run- it is going to run)!!
You are invited to join a free Watchung Reservation hike and explore the many beautiful spots within the Watchung Reservation.
No need to register(RSVP); because one can just alternatively come to the meeting point at 1230pm, just meetup with your other fellow meetup hikers at 1230pm Sunday either thru arrangements made in advance(discussion board) or "day of hike" arrangements made on location at trail head; everyone will be given a trail map to be able to plan their own customized hike if needed(one can also print one out). There are plenty of shorter hike trails also as well on the trail map to pick from and do on "day of hike" also as well; many of them 2 miles and under.
All hikes are appropriate for children 10 and older with their families(especially the shorter ones). Younger children may come with their families when indicated. Please bring your own water.
Ending times are only estimates and may vary due to the weather, or the hike pace of a particular group.
I will be taking and leading out the first group of 30 hikers that show up(on a first come first serve basis only-first 30; RSVP status is now equivalent to pre-registration status from now on only;
pre-registration status is converted, completed and turned into registration RSVP status only upon issuance of admittance ticket on day of hike on a first come first serve basis only-first 30),
any subsequent hikers arriving beyond first 30 hikers may conduct there own independent meetup hike on their own amongst themselves with a provided trail map, beyond the first 30 hikers that show up(on a first come first serve basis only); which this hike meetup group has always been able to do if wanted and/or needed.
Couple last minute updated notes:
the directions are simply this:
Watchung Reservation meetup location is at the Trailside Center parking lot from now on,
Please do consult www.googlemaps.com via Mapview and Satellite view to verify and confirm map location so one can be on time in advance of hike meetup date/time(that is hike meetup members responsibility).
Link(s) supplied below is provided as a "courtesy only" to get you started;
you still need to definitely do your own "due diligence" research; if you have any questions about actual meetup location beyond what is provided in directions supplied here and below link(s):
