Join hike leader Charlie Toole for this moderate, 4.5 mile hike through tracts of sun-warmed, State Forest land. This end-to-end hike travels the Highland trail over Harrison Mountain and Horse Pond Mountain south of the Monksville Reservoir before descending to the Long Pond Iron Works. Hikers should pack a lunch and plenty of water. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 25 participants.
The cost for the program is $8 per participant with a $3 discount for Members of New Jersey Audubon Society. Since registration is limited, please mail your name, address, phone number, number of participants and a check payable to Weis Ecology Center.
Send information and payment to: 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456. For more information, contact the Weis Ecology Center office at (973) 835-2160 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, or visit us online at www.njaudubon.org.
The New Jersey Audubon Society's Weis Ecology Center is a private, not-for-profit environmental education center whose goal is to enhance people's awareness and appreciation of their environment. Specializing in residential and full-day environmental educational programs for students and scouts, the Center is also recognized for its popular weekend public programs. Our Nature Store, which is open during business hours and located in the main building, offers visitors a selection of field guides, trail maps, educational supplies and more.