Sterling Forest - Wildcat Mountain & Furnace Loop - 7 Miles

This is a moderate-to-strenuous 7 mile lollipop hike through a less-well-traveled part of Sterling Forest State Park on Wildcat and Townsend trails, as well as on the "Furnace Loop" on Indian HIll. Total elevation gain of 1,700 feet. Not recommended for beginners because of length and elevation gain.
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
This is your only notice - if you find yourself removed from the Going or Waiting List, refer to document above. You may message hike leader to reinstate you, but no guarantees!
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