7-11 Series: Kittatinny Valley State Park Hike

7-11 Series Hike
Date: 11/30
Start: 7:00 AM Sharp

It’s part of the “7-11 Series,” meaning the hike begins at 7 AM and is aimed to be completed by 11 AM, although it might extend beyond that time due to the hike's length.

Key points include:

Punctuality is critical; no late arrivals will be accommodated, and messages or calls about delays won’t be considered.

The hike will only have a single 10-minute break, with no lunch break.

It’s intended for seasoned hikers, and the group will not wait for slower participants.

A trail map will be shared for safety.

Make sure you’re well-prepared and on time for this fast-paced hike .

Join us for a brisk 11-mile hike with a 1,400 ft elevatio.

This is a no-lunch hike, with only one 10-minute snack break. We expect to finish by 11:00 AM.

Parking:
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Kittatinny Valley State Park

Located in northwestern New Jersey, Kittatinny Valley State Park offers gentle, scenic trails ideal for all levels of hikers. The park is known for its lush woodlands, open fields, glacial lakes, and limestone outcroppings. The Paulinskill Valley Trail and Sussex Branch Trail are popular here, each taking you through peaceful surroundings, scenic wetlands, and lakes like Lake Aeroflex. The trails in Kittatinny Valley are generally well-marked and relatively flat, making for an easygoing hike with ample opportunities to see wildlife, including herons, eagles, and deer.

Mount Paul Memorial Park

Just a short distance from Kittatinny Valley, Mount Paul Memorial Park provides a bit more elevation and more challenging trails with scenic overlooks. This park is lesser-known, which means fewer crowds, allowing a more peaceful hike through pine and hardwood forests. The trails here lead to the top of Mount Paul, where you’re rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and ridges.

Together, Kittatinny Valley and Mount Paul offer a blend of easier, more scenic paths with some elevation gains for added challenge.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 862 228 3945 via Text or WhatsApp messages.