High Point State Park / Monument Trail - 6+ Miles

Moderate 7+ miles, about 1100 ft total elevation gain. Start on the Appalachian Trail (White) and switch to monument trail loop. Stops at AT Observation Deck, High Point Monument, and Lake Marcia. Panoramic views in a beautiful setting. Let's meet at Appalachian Trail Parking off Rte 23 (https://goo.gl/maps/1nX2zjC54oTnRWys5) about 10 minutes ahead of departure at 9:30 am!
Bring plenty of water and snacks, and appropriate seasonal items (sun- and insect-protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 973-704-7362.
**Note** We hike at a moderate pace, and never leave anyone behind. Our hikes are not suitable for fast hikers who like to forge ahead of the group.
**To join our hikes, you must enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and must post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you may be removed from Going list.
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**NJO policies to discourage "repeat no-shows", "repeat late-cancels" (canceling <48 hours before hike), or "Frivolous RSVPs". For details, see: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2gihwj37j7ltjvfyywgle/NJO-Policies.docx?rlkey=khddp9ns3ioxswkopgyzixeds&dl=0
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