Hiking the Jersey Highlands

George Petty

List Price: $22.95  ISBN 978-1-880775-49-3

Published by: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc. (2007)

All of the hikes listed in this recent guide have been walked by the author and field checked/reviewed by NYNJ Trail Conference members and Trails Chairs of the NJ Highlands areas where the trails are found. Hiking the Jersey Highlands has more than 300 pages of 35 hikes, each with background info, easy-to-follow detailed directions, and a map. These hikes are sequentially listed by length (mileage), difficulty, and estimated time required. An extensive final section closely covers the Highlands Trail as it travels through New Jersey. The 16-page insert of color wildflower photographs and introductory descriptive chapters on the history, geology, birds and other wildlife that one might encounter, greatly enhance the Highlands hiking experience, especially for hikers who tune into their natural surroundings!

Contents

• Table of Contents
• 16-page color photo insert of wildflowers found in the Jersey Highlands 
• Information about parks, preserves, sanctuaries, protected open space, and their trails
• Maps and photographs
• Chapters on local geology, habitats, flora and fauna
• Driving directions
• Park contact information and index

See a sample chapter

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