📸 Club Recent Hikes – Videos & Pictures
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### 🎥 New Hiking Video Drop – Ricketts Glen Falls Trail (5 Oct 2025)
Trail Body Cam Video Drop
Trail stats (approx.)
• Distance : ~7.2 miles
• Elevation gain: 1,105 ft
• Route type: Loop
• Terrain: Rocky, slippery sections near waterfalls
• Highlights: 21 waterfalls including Ganoga Falls (94 ft), mist zones, mixed forest canopy
Captured: Full trail movement, terrain transitions, and key safety notes (wet rock awareness, footing management, and hydration pacing).
Recorded: 12:56 PM – 5:34 PM | Body Cam capture
🎥 Watch the full hike → https://youtu.be/DllBwrSSG4M
🪶 “Presence over pace — every step through water and stone teaches awareness.”
### 🎥 New Hiking Video Drop – Hemlock Falls | South Mountain Reservation, NJ (Oct 4, 2025)
Beautiful mix of forest, waterfalls, and stone steps — a classic section of the South Mountain Reservation trail network. This route links waterfall terrain, ridge paths, and quiet wooded zones perfect for reflection and conditioning.
🥾 Part of our Confidence & Connection Hike Series
Focus: presence, pacing, and preparedness — not competition.
🎒 Elevation Gain: moderate
🌊 Terrain: rock, roots, and ridge
⚙️ Recorded as part of trail energy + travel conditioning
🔗 Watch here → https://youtu.be/of3Uz4d5cfg
### 🎥 New Hike Video Drop — Sourland Mountain Preserve (Oct 3, 2025)
🥾 Distance: ~5 miles | Terrain: Rolling forest, boulders, and rocky ridges
🎒 Captured with the new body cam — includes live trail footage, terrain tips, and commentary from the October hike run.
This one brought together the perfect mix of fall colors, rocky climbs, and forest calm — a full-body trail that hits both strength and focus.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/HDSM1tCgIAQ
### 🎥 New Hike Video Drop — Batsto Village Hike (Oct 2, 2025)
🌲 Distance: 4+ miles | Terrain: Flat forest trails, sand paths, and river views
🎒 Captured with the new body cam — includes trail footage, hiking tips, and gear notes.
A calm, scenic follow-up to the Mt. Tammany climb — this hike explores one of New Jersey’s most historic and peaceful trails, surrounded by pine, cedar, and classic Pine Barrens landscapes.
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### 🎥 New Hike Video Drop — Mt. Tammany Summit Hike (Oct 1, 2025)
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/tr1DFLyk-io
⛰ Elevation Gain: ~1,250 ft
🎒 Trail Type: Steep rocky ascent – Appalachian Trail section
This one kicked off the October hike series — a solid endurance climb with some of the best overlooks in the region. The red trail up, blue trail down loop never disappoints.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/c6euB6gpavE
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### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop🥾🎒– Valley Forge Hike 28 Sept 2025
We had a beautiful day out on the trails at Valley Forge — fresh air, history, and solid movement. Here’s the recap video from the hike:
👉 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/uVtbDrGhHr4
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop🥾🎒 Sept 27 Hike + Skills Session
Andrea 🛡️ anchoring — map + compass, trail pacing, survival basics 🌿
▶️ Video drop: https://youtu.be/Y2g5DZZH2PQ
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop Batso Village Hike –
📅 14 Sept 2025
A glimpse of our Batso Village hike — exploring history, trails, and building skills together in a small circle.
🎥 Watch here → https://youtu.be/l40Fj6VYZBs
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop 21 Sept 25 — Farewell Summer Adventure: Zoo, Shore & Bay Dinner 🌞🐾🌊🍴
Last day of summer — Cape May Zoo 🐾, beach 🌊, & bay dinner 🍴.
🙏 Thanks to Chief Matthew Wolf, Capt. Ryan Black & the Avalon team who keep it safe & welcoming. 🚒🧹
👉 https://youtu.be/5z8Zu_EoB24
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop — Sykes Castle, Ramapo Mountain 🏰🥾— Sept 20, 2025
🎥 Watch the hike recap here:
👉 https://youtu.be/Sdp6QFsenD0
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop — Ricketts Glen State Park — Sept 19, 2025
This one had it all: waterfalls, elevation, and those rocky scrambles that make you earn the overlooks. A true reminder why we shape hikes around trail energy and member pacing.
📌 Watch the video here:
👉https://youtu.be/pTahmw26qLo
### 🎥🥾 New Hike Video Drop — High Rocks, Sept 18, 2025
Fresh off the trail! We just wrapped a hike at High Rocks and captured some incredible views and moments along the way.
This one had it all — elevation, rock scrambles, and wide-open overlooks. A good reminder of why we shape hikes around both trail energy and member pacing.
📌 Watch the video here:
👉 https://youtu.be/WVw7xu5NROU
Recent Hikes and Events Reviews
Norvin Green Hike — Aug 23, 2025 Video Review
👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AT_SSmWVK_w?si=s38YsTU11YiyYnGk
South Mountain Reservation 🥾14 Aug 2025
👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/olAlmor85A8
🏆 Avalon Beach Patrol — Back to Back South Jersey Champions! 🏆 👉Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7KBWwa5AM50
Summer Rush at the Delaware Water Gap Waterfall Plunge Creek Cool Off Mt TammyWatch on YouTube:
👉https://youtu.be/OYnT6rkBW7E
🎥 New Video Releases Recent Hikes and Events Reviews
High Rocks 26 Aug 25 , Sourland Mountain Preserve 27 Aug 25 & 30 Aug 25 , 25 Ricketts Glen Falls Hike 2 Sept 2025 , Mt Tammy 3 Sept 2025 , Avalon Beach 4 Sept 2025. Mt Tammy 9 Sept 2025
👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/19FlV2lRVRA
🎶 Music by Joey De (aka Mahmoud Music)
💿 Demo tracks released under the trade name Mahmoud Music
➡️ For more on sessions, collabs, and creative support, see the Music Club. https://www.meetup.com/philadelphia-songwriter-showcases-meetup/
🎥 Music Club YouTube Channel 🎶
👉 youtube.com/@musicianssongwritersshowca1874
Note: 🔒 All videos are currently Unlisted or Private — viewable only by members who are verified through our intake and background process. This ensures our creative work stays protected, intentional, and free from exploitation
### Hiking Club
✅ Group hikes (3–12 verified members) — built for couples, friends, or travelers within the club — all guided and custom
✅ One-on-one hikes available by request — for private pacing, mentoring, or recovery support
✅ Active duty military & combat veteran leadership — veteran-supportive, faith-friendly, beginner-welcoming, and open to seniors & families (including children)
✅ Training and mentorship opportunities for all levels
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✅ Quiet scenic loops, beach walks, and reflective trail resets
✅ Experienced hikers and newcomers alike — structured outings without crowds or chaos
✅ Meetup members looking to connect with other Meetup members , and travelers visiting the region — all guided and custom.
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Hikes are arranged privately and flexibly based on your availability — not during the posted time slot.
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