Programs

Watershed Tours and Hikes

You can’t appreciate what you have never seen. Wit that concept in mind we began our watershed tour and hike program in 2001 to acquaint the public with the places and issues that make our watershed so wonderful. And often so controversial!

On our watershed tours participants are ferried to a variety of sites where stops, lectures and short hikes introduce key issues and explain how they fit in the overall picture of river ecology. Transportation is provided by van caravan along with a picnic lunch. These events are free and are open to the general public. Generally limited to 25 attendees, these tours “sell out” quickly.

Our seasonal hikes (spring, summer and winter) are also very popular with typical hike groups of 25-40 people. These hikes differ from most in their slow pace, with a concentration on education rather than exercise. We delight in pointing out and explaining unique features. On our hikes there is always plenty of time to “smell the flowers.” While a hike in mid-winter may sound grim, these events are well-attended. Snow cover offers excellent animal tracking conditions, and there is always hot chocolate and warm conversation to ward of the chill.

Check our calendar and newsletter for upcoming dates or email us for more information. Please join us!

PRC Fall Hike 2002 Fall Van Tour 2003   Past PRC Hikes 2005 PRC Winter Hike - February 12, 2005, The Pequannock River Coalition hiked the ridge line of Greenpond Mountain in Greenpond, New Jersey...more... 2004 PRC Sunset Hike - August 14, 2005, The Pequannock River Coalition held its first evening hike...more... 2003 PRC Fall Hike - On September 16, 2003, The Pequannock River Coalition held its Fall Hike through the Macopin Gorge in West Milford, New Jersey...more... 2003 PRC Spring Hike - On May 19, 2003, The Pequannock River Coalition held its annual spring hike in Hardyston, New Jersey...more.. 2003 Winter Hike - January 18, 2003 - The Pequannock River Coalition hosted its first annual Winter Hike in West Milford, New Jersey...more... 2002 Highlands (West Milford Redevelopment Zone) Hike - April 21, 2002 - Members of the Pequannock River Coalition joined a highlands hike sponsored by the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Highlands Coalition. The planned route was through the heart of the New Jersey Highlands, the Pequannock Watershed, focusing on the proposed golf course development property....more...