Pochuck Valley Boardwalk on the AT Hike-Easy 5mi

Hike Location: Address: 893 County Rte 517, Vernon, NJ 07418
Meet at the parking and trail entrance along the shoulder of Route 517 (which is also McAfee Glenwood Rd)
You can park on and along the shoulder of Rte 517.

Restroom: Portable

Please arrive 10 mins early to park so we can begin as scheduled.
Cell for this event only: 973-978-8748%20978-8748)

Hike Details:
Difficulty Level: Easy, Elevation: 150 Ft, total approx. 5 miles In and Out trail, 2.5 Hours. Beginners and all levels welcome!
We will walk on the boardwalk and along the Fall colors of the beautiful fields, mountains, pond, bridge. We will stop for water breaks as needed. We will stop after 2.5 miles at the Heaven Hills Farms for ice cream, apple cider donuts, snacks, restroom break etc prior to turning back.

What to bring:
Must wear Hiking boots (no sneakers) as it will be rocky and muddy in some parts of the trail.
Bring Sunscreen, Bug spray, Poles (optional for this hike)
Bring plenty of drinks and snacks.

Disclaimer| The Great Outdoors operating and helpful information:
\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: (1) enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and (2) post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you will be removed from Going list.
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\TGO 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/767rpigz0bpqx22kwwa6g/TGO-Policies.pdf?rlkey=65h7c9giagp45bxoy8e42rugk&dl=0
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\https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/lacing-hiking-boots.html Using the surgeon's knot will keep your shoelaces from becoming loose.