Hike Mendham!

Photos taken on hikes in Mendham by Ariel Kaufman

Great news! A series of monthly, guided hikes is being offered:

  • They are for everyone, including individuals of all ages and interests, and for families.

  • Well-mannered dogs on a leash are permitted.

  • Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes.

  • No rain dates. If it's cloudy or raining very lightly, we'll probably hike, please come; If it's raining steadily or has been raining a lot very recently so that things could be muddy, we will probably cancel.

  • Most of these hikes are just walks in beautiful areas for fun and mild exercise outdoors, but some (as noted) will have some focus on the environmental or historic aspects in the area. If you like getting out, like the outdoors, or always thought about hiking in our open space natural areas but just haven't gotten around to it, this series of hikes should appeal to you!

  • This 2010 series of monthly hikes is sponsored by the Mendham Township Open Space Committee, Schiff Nature Preserve, and Mendham Township and Mendham Borough Environmental Commissions. Call 973-543-6004 if you have additional questions.

HikeMendham! - Meadowood Park
Wednesday, June 9th 9:30 am - 11:30 am COST: FREE
Focus: History (previous recreational uses), Trees (Hemlock grove, changing trees over course of trail)

HikeMendham! - Dismal Harmony
Thursday, July 15th 9:30 am - 11:30 am COST: FREE
Focus: Trees, previous uses of the land, understory/shrubs/etc.
Hike will start from the entrance on East Main Street, Brookside, about 800-feet west from the intersection with Tingley Road.

HikeMendham! - India Brook Park (former Seeing Eye)
Monday, August 9th 9:30 am - 11:30 am COST: FREE
Focus: "Small but interesting stuff" (mushrooms, lichen, moss, etc.), History, Lewis Forge

HikeMendham! - Mosle Preserve
Sunday, September 12th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm COST: FREE
Focus: Trees, previous use of the land

HikeMendham! - Tempe Wick
Saturday, October 16th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm COST: FREE
Focus: From farming to fields, Ephemeral ponds, Bats, bluebirds, kestrels

HikeMendham! - Burnett Brook
Tueday, November 9th 9:30 am - 11:30 am COST: FREE
Focus: Wetlands, invasives, and pond life, Geocaching (two caches near pond), Burnett Brook (note relationship to Cider Mill, Meadowood, etc.)


Call 973-543-6004 or visit www.HikeMendham.org for more information