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We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support in 2024. Your commitment and contributions play a vital role in our mission to protect and preserve the trail lands we all adore, fueling our volunteer efforts and safeguarding our region’s public lands for future generations. Thank you for being an essential part of our…
A Message of Gratitude from Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman celebrates our region’s natural splendor and reminds us to support our trail lands during the final giving days of 2024. As Governor Whitman puts it, it’s a privilege to live among such natural beauty—but our trails…
Escarpment Trail Closed (Windham Blackhead Range Wilderness). The Escarpment Trail and the coaligned Long Path is closed until further notice between Windham High Peak and the Elm Ridge Lean-to. Read the NYSDEC notice here. A detour for the Long Path can be followed southbound using the Elm Ridge Trail (Yellow) to Peck Rd, then walking on Big…
Numerous road closures may affect trailhead parking during the winter months. From an alert on the DEWA website: “Areas that will be closed through the winter were selected based on several factors including winterization of water supply systems, reduced custodial and maintenance staff, safety requirements, resource protection, and other priorities for snow and ice removal.…
Due to the ongoing Jennings Creek Wildfire, there are closures in Sterling Forest State Park, Long Pond Ironworks State Park, and throughout the southern New York and northern New Jersey portion of the long-distance Highlands Trail. Specifics on these closures are listed below: Long Pond Ironworks State Park Trail Closures: Sterling Forest State Park Trail…
Give the gift of adventure this holiday season! If you want unique gifts or stock up on the latest maps and books, browse our Trail Marketplace for the perfect gift items for your outdoor enthusiast. Gifts That Keep On Giving Check out our 2024 Gift Ideas for a little bit of everything! Shopping our online Marketplace or at our Trail…
Dive into the natural beauty and rich history of the Highlands Trail in our newly featured article by Zac Cole, published by New Jersey Hills Media. Spanning 180 miles across four states, this scenic trail offers hikers stunning vistas, wildlife corridors, and a deeper connection to conservation efforts. Learn how the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference…
New Jersey Palisades has closed Dyckman Hill Trail indefinitely due to storm-related roadbed parapet damage. Dyckman Hill Road also remains closed. For more information, visit https://www.njpalisades.org/advisory.html
People are hiking longer than ever, thanks to advances in healthcare, robotics, and strength, agility, and mobility training. On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, author, hike leader, and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Director of Donor Advising, Don Weise, joined fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Angelo Mannino, MD, of the Atlantic Health System for a lively discussion on orthopedic insights…
Annual Trail-A-Thon: Where will your challenge take YOU? How to Register c. If you donated, you will also receive an emailed receipt. d. You will receive notifications for any activity on your campaign. 8. Share your fundraising page. By sharing your page with others, you…
We are thrilled to honor Robert (Bob) Ross at our 2024 Annual Gala for his extraordinary contributions to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Bob’s steadfast dedication to preserving open spaces and advancing our regional trails has profoundly impacted our mission and the communities we serve. Bob Ross has had four careers: farmer, New York…
Help the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference preserve tomorrow’s trail lands by taking part in our annual Trail-A-Thon! For over a century, the Trail Conference has been dedicated to providing safe, enjoyable access to nature, and now, in 2024, our shared lands are constantly challenged by the expansion of urban sprawl, an ever-changing political climate,…