Hike for Young Professionals: Full Moon at Blue Mountain Lakes July 24, 2010

http://www.njyp.org/events/hike-full-moon-at-blue

Get ready for awesome!!! Together we are going to hike through one of the most beautiful and remote areas of NJ partly UNDER THE FULL MOON and stars. This 6.5 mile hike will begin in the evening but end under full moonlight with a Smores campfire. Experience the forest like you never have before while making other adventurous friends.

Register for Hike: Full Moon at Blue Mountain Lakes in Stillwater, NJ on Eventbrite

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 5
$10 for the next 6 to 25
$20 at the door

Non-Member Cost:
$20 online and at the door.

Specs:
The hike is classified as moderately strenuous with a lot of uphill and downhill.
It will last 4-5 hours depending on how long we break for.
We will be hiking a total of about 6.5 miles with an option of an additional 1.5 strenuous miles, depending on how the group votes. The reward for the additional hike will be crystal clear waterfall nestled amidst a cedar forest.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape. This is NOT suitable for beginners.

Tickets:
There are a limited number of Tickets for sale. Tickets are not mailed, but your name will be kept at the door. All sales are final.

Sweeper:
If the group size is larger than 10, we are going to look for a volunteer to act as a sweeper. Sweepers will walk at the end of the hike line and will make sure the group stays together.

Hike Leader:
David will be leading this hike.

What to bring:
Hiking boots and 3 liters of water (required).
This hike is going to be taxing and you need to have the right gear and supply of water.
Bring a light source. We will try to navigate by the moonlight with our eyes adapted to the limited light, but we still may need an external light source.
We strongly recommend bug spray and a light snack or meal to keep your appetite satisfied.

Inclement Weather:
Any precipitation will cancel this hike since we will be walking with limited light at some point. Please check your inbox for updates. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
Take RT 80 west to exit 12. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto RT 521 (Hope / Blairstown Rd). Take that to the end and make a left onto RT 94 South. At the first light, make the weaker right onto Bridge St. Do not take the sharpest right, make sure you are on Bridge St. Follow that up the hill and make a right onto High St, then bear left onto Millbrook Rd. Follow that for 6.4 miles until you see Historical Millbrook Village on your right and turn right onto Old Mine Rd (North) there. Continue on Old Mine Rd for 1.5 miles and make your first right onto Flatrockville Stillwater Rd (also known as Blue Mountain Lakes Rd). The parking area is 1.3 miles up on the left.

Important: If you decide to use GPS and not these directions, please note that you can only approach the destination from the western side. The eastern side is gated off even though it may show as a continuous road.

Google Maps Link http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=Co+Rd+624%2FFlatbrookville+Stillwater+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FQAbcwIdk5SI-w&mra=mr&sll=41.10445,-74.942722&sspn=0.099857,0.153637&ie=UTF8&ll=41.097853,-74.931049&spn=0.099867,0.153637&z=13

How to find the group:
Meet in the parking lot just off the road. We will be carpooling to another lot about 5 – 10 min away so please be willing to share your car (or leave it behind for a while). We will not wait for latecomers so please arrive on time.