Rescheduled due to flooding

New Date: 10.9.11

Old Date: 9.10.11

If you cannot make the new date email Laura@NJYP.org by 10.1.11 for a refund.

This 3,000 acre park, located adjacent to the D&R Canal, is an oasis of wetlands, forests, farmlands and old fields offering miles of paths for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.  Originally targeted as the site of a reservoir, the site remains open to the public to explore.  After the hike the group may go out for drinks and a late lunch.

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:
Classified as moderate due to length, but is suitable for beginners.
Length of the hike will be about 6 miles.
We will walk at a moderate pace.
It will take 2.5 – 3 hours.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape.

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:
Keira will be leading this hike.

What to bring:
Hiking boots recommended.
At least 2 liters of water (required).
We will stop for a snack about half way through the hike so we recommend you bring something to eat.
We also recommend tissues, plastic bags for garbage, and similar items.

Inclement Weather:
Heavy precipitation will cancel this hike; drizzle will not. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Finding the Group:
Meet in the parking lot PROMPTLY at 10:30.  Please allow extra travel time as many of these parks are harder to find.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=633+canal+road,+somerset,+nj&hl=en&ll=40.47462,-74.571354&spn=0.008831,0.021136&sll=40.475518,-74.571633&sspn=0.00883,0.021136&t=h&z=16

Driving Directions:
The group will meet in the Canal Road parking lot.  There is also parking available on Blackwells Mills Road.

From Route 206 in Hillsborough:
Turn east onto Amwell Road, follow for 3.2 miles.  Turn right onto County Road 533/Main St/Millstone River Road, follow for 2.1 miles.  Turn left onto Blackwell Road/Blackwells Mills Road.  Continue 0.3 miles – once you cross over the D&R Canal Bridge, turn right onto Canal Road.  The parking lot is on the left.

From New Brunswick:
Take Hamilton Street west for approximately 4 miles.  Hamilton Street becomes Amwell Road – continue for approximately 4 miles on Amwell Road.  Once you cross over the D&R Canal Causeway, follow the directions from County Road 533/Main St/Millstone River Road above.

Useful Link:
http://www2.jorba.org/index.php?title=Six_Mile_Run_Reservoir_Site