Hike at Cedar Bridge Tavern

This is a six mile hike starting at the old Cedar Bridge Tavern. There is a lot of mountain laurel on these trails, with a little luck it will be in full bloom for our hike. We'll finish up with a short walk through a stand of cedar trees to a serene peninsula jutting into a tributary of the Oswego River.

This historic site consists of 291 acres and a fully restored museum with the oldest "standing bar" in New Jersey. Cedar Bridge is "arguably" the site of the last documented land engagement of the American Revolution. The tavern is now a well-appointed museum with a variety of interesting displays inside.

Pace: moderate to brisk. You should be able to maintain a 3 mph pace, although parts of this hike will be fairly leisurely. The terrain is flat but some of the trails are fairly new and there are some rough sections. We will also hike over to the Reevestown Cemetery, a historic site where dead people are buried. We'll take some short breaks along the way. Bring snacks and a drink, and your favorite insect repellent. No lunch on this hike, maybe afterwards.

OCSJ club members only. Be sure your dues are up-to-date. Arrive early to sign in and hear the safety talk. We want to get started at 10 a.m. sharp. There are bathrooms in the museum. Modern bathrooms.

My cell number, for hike day only, is 609 577-9365.
If you need to cancel please do so at least 24 hours ahead of time.