Stonetown Circular Loop 10 miles, moderate + pace

Snapshot:
Intensity: Moderate + due to distance, pace and terrain
Length: 10.4 miles
Duration: About 4.5 hours (Note end times are best estimate)
Pace: Best guess average 3.2mph
Elevation: 2,500 feet

Description:

Rated as one of the most strenuous hikes in New Jersey, the 10 mile Stonetown Circular loop in Ringwood, NJ climbs five mountains – Windbeam, Bear, Board, Harrison Mountains, and Tory Rocks and offers a great workout and plenty of views of the Wanaque and Monksville Reservoirs.
There are great views and we may even be sharing those views with bears, so be prepared.

If you are new to the group and/or never hike with us before, please be prepared for a swift pace and a constant flow to the hike. We do not stop on the climbs, but will "pause" at top when needed to regroup.
There will be some brief stops at worthy viewpoints for pictures, etc...:)

GEAR REQUIRED:
1- Proper footwear- hiking boots or trail runners
2- Appropriate clothing for conditions: layers, wind and rain protection based upon forecast.
3- WATER or other source of hydration; food/snacks as needed and suggested for hikes over 8 miles
4- Electrolytes for longer hikes
5- Hiking poles and backpacks as needed.
6- Sunscreen, bug spray and bear spray as desired

PARKING AND MEETING LOCATION: Stonetown Recreation Center parking lot.

Post Hike Celebration: Game Day decision

GUEST and ATTENDANCE POLICY: All attendees must be members of Outdoor Adventure Friends. This is for communication purposes to ensure that those in attendance understand exactly what they are signing up for. Please be courteous and change your rsvp in a timely fashion if you can no longer attend an event. Repeated no shows or a history of signing up and dropping off excessively when there is a waitlist will exclude you from being moved off of future waitlists and special events

PLEASE NOTE: I cannot respond to calls, texts, emails, messages on meetup, or comments on the event page once we start hiking. Please plan accordingly.

NOTICE: Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking with us.