"Getting In Touch with Nature" Hike

Hello Everyone,

Join my friends and me on this peaceful leisure hike around Ramapo Lake. We will help you get in touch with nature by observing, listening, exploring and identifying our surroundings. Spirit exists in all living things and if we pay attention, we can find out what nature has to teach us simply by being aware of our surroundings. Some cultures believe that Spirit speaks to us through animals and that they can help guide us along our path. Let's take this time to open up our awareness to the messages nature has to offer us.

We may also be able to help you interpret what some of those messages are. :-)http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/b/6/e/600_277127982.jpeg

We'll start at the lower lot. Then, hike up a gradual hill for about 15min. to the lake. From there, we'll walk around the lake and perhaps take an off trail or two, depending on how everyone is doing. We'll be going at a leisure pace with a few stops along the way for water, snacks and to take in nature.

Pace: Leisurely
Estimated Time: 2 &1/2 - 3hrs.
Estimated Miles: 3&1/2 -4
Donation: $2.00/person (Cash Only please)

Please Be Prepared with:
-Hiking boots or sneakers. Regular sneakers are ok as long as they are sturdy & protect your feet.

• WATER!! bring at least 2 bottles.
• Sun block, sun glasses, hat & bug spray (Good to get one that repels Ticks!)
• Snacks for energy: Trail Mix, energy bar, or fruit etc.
• light weight pants or shorts
• plastic bag for trash. Carry in, carry out policy. There are No Trash cans.
• toilet paper (just in-case)
• Don't forget your camera!
  (best to carry everything in a small day/back pack if you have one)

There's a port-a-potty in the lower lot but not anywhere else.

*Hike will be canceled in the event of thunder & lightening or heavy rain

DIRECTIONS:
Coming from the South: Take 287 North to exit 57 (Skyline Dr./ Ringwood). Make a Left at the end of the ramp at the traffic light. This will put you on Skyline Dr. (you'll see the sign for Ringwood Park) Go approx. 0.5 mi. The parking lot will be on your left. Go slow when you start going up the hill, you can easily miss it. It is a Rocky dirt lot.

Coming from the North
Take 287 South to exit 57 (Skyline Dr./ Ringwood). Stay Right onto Skyline Dr. Parking lot is exactly 0.1 mi. on your Left.

*PARKING: Parking will be tight so please park close together to leave as much room as possible.
We'll meet in the lower parking lot by the Trail entrance. I'll be wearing a green cap.

DISCLAIMER: Your attendance on a hike is strictly voluntary and you assume full responsibility of your own safety and bringing appropriate gear. I am not a professional guide and I don’t have wilderness medical training. By rsvping “Yes” and attending the hike you agree not to hold me or any other member of this group liable for any accidents or injuries. It is also your responsibility to inform any guests you bring with you of our disclaimer. Thank you

For more information about this Park & Directions: http://www.nynjtc.org

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you & looking forward to seeing you :-)
Melanie