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Hike: Hawk Watch

Event Details

Time: September 29, 2012 from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area
City/Town: Hibernia, NJ
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?s…
Event Type: morris county, athletic
Organized By: Brian and Mike
Latest Activity: Sep 29, 2012

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Event Description

Grab your cameras and binoculars (if you have them) and join us for our yearly hike up to the Hawk Watch. Based on the migration schedule, we should be able to spot several different types of hawks, including the American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, and the Golden Eagle. Gawk at the hawks!

Specs:
Easy to moderate.

3 miles long and should take 2 hours.
As with all hikes, you must be in good, athletic shape.

Member Cost:
$5 for the first 5 to buy a ticket
$10 for the next 6-25 to buy a ticket
$20 at the door (so please register online)

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

Tickets:
There are a limited number of Tickets for sale.
Tickets are not mailed, but your name will be kept at the door.
Actual hike is subject to change depending on weather conditions, fallen trees, etc.
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. Please be on time, he will not wait for latecomers.

What to bring:
Hiking boots and water (required).
Snacks, a light lunch, etc.
Binoculars.
Toilet paper, tissues, plastic bags for garbage, etc.

Inclement Weather:
Precipitation will cancel this hike. Please check your inbox for updates and the NJYP.org calendar. Tickets will be refunded.

Directions:
Take Interstate Route 80 to Exit 37 (Hibernia/Rockaway) and bear left at the end of the ramp. Continue north on Green Pond Road (County Route 513) for 6.5 miles and turn right onto Upper Hibernia Road. (If coming from the north, you can take Route 23 to Green Pond Road, head south for 3.7 miles, and turn left onto Upper Hibernia Road.) Follow Upper Hibernia Road for 2.5 miles to the end of the paved portion of the road. Continue ahead for a short distance, turn left just past Brunache Road, and park in the wide gravel area.
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Upper+Hibernia+Rd&daddr=Upper+Hibernia+Rd&hl=en&sll=40.967261,-74.470568&sspn=0.05256,0.077162&geocode=FUBqcQIdBpyP-w%3BFcLycAIdWJCP-w&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=14&t=m&z=14

Note you must take the path that is already highlighted on the link above, the other roads are not accessible (dirt or abandoned roads)
How to find the group:
We will meet in the parking lot. Please be on time.