St Peters Village to Hopewell Furnace via Crows Nest 12 miles, quick pace

This will be easier then most of my weekend hikes in terms of elevation and terrain. Hike will start out in the quaint village of St. Peters with some rock scrambling before we make our way over to Hopewell Furnace.
Hopewell Furnace is a restored 19th-century "iron plantation" operating from 1771–1883 that illustrates early American industrialization. The 848-acre site features a cold-blast furnace, ironmaster’s mansion, and worker homes, showcasing1830s-1840s rural industry, charcoal making, and community life.
Expect an average brisk pace of 3.2-3.5mph with very few stops to regroup. We will stop at Hopewell Furnace site for about 30 minutes to enjoy the structures and to refuel. I would NOT consider this a beginner hike due to speed and distance. However, this is a good hike to push yourself past your comfort zone and you can bail at any point. Just be sure to have ALL TRAILS or some sort of GPS app to find your way back to car safely.

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

WEATHER: Fair weather hike

PARKING AND MEETING LOCATION: Parking lot off St Peters Rd. See Meetup PIN for exact lot/location
Post Hike Celebration: We have hit the St Peters bakery in the past after the hike, so I imagine we will again...:)

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