Due to rain on Saturday we moved this hike to Sunday Oct 12th. Request a refund by Saturday at 5pm if you cannot make the new date.

Thompson Park offers us the rare opportunity to trek through the woods in Monmouth County. The mostly flat terrain will appeal to beginner hikers and those looking to breath in some crisp fall air. If we are lucky the leaves will have begun to change color, making this hike even more beautiful. As always, after a successful jaunt the group will venture out for food and drinks at a local pub.

Member Cost:
$10 online
$20 the day of and at the door

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. All sales are final.

Specs:
Difficulty level is 2.3, http://www.njyp.org/page/hike-ratings 
Length of the hike is about 6 miles long and we will walk at a moderate pace.
The hike should take about 3 hours.
As with all hikes you must be in good, athletic shape.

Sweeper:
If the group size is large 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:
Maren will be leading this hike. She will make sure the hike starts on time so please arrive on time.

What to bring:
Water (required).
Hiking boots and bug spray recommended.
A light snack.

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.

Directions:
Garden State Parkway to exit 109. Southbound, turn right onto Rt. 520 West (Newman Springs Rd.); Northbound, turn left onto Rt. 520 West 2.2 miles to Park (past M.T. Thompson park and Brookdale College entrance ) on left.

State Hwy. 34 to Rt. 520 east. Southbound, turn left; northbound, turn right. Follow Rt. 520 east to Park entrance.

The group will meet in the Old Orchard parking lot.

Google Maps Link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N40+19.822+W74+08.388&hl=en&ll=40.330368,-74.139798&spn=0.002221,0.005284&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.735377,86.572266&t=h&z=18&iwloc=near