Turkey and yams and stuffing oh my! Work off that Thanksgiving Day meal (and the leftovers) with us on this moderate 7 mile hike. The fresh air and long winding paths will keep you healthy and strong while the Young Professionals who will be hiking by your side will keep you entertained. Afterwards we will venture out for a light lunch and warm drinks with new friends who were made along the way.

PS, The first one to spot a turkey along the trail will win a ticket to a future hike.

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:
The hike is classified as moderate due to length.
The total length of the hike will be about 7 miles. 
We will walk at a moderate pace.
The hike should take 3 – 3.5 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. She will start the hike on time so please arrive on time.

What to bring:
Hiking boots and at least 2 liters of water (required).
We will stop for lunch/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 Nomoco Road Parking Area, which is a sand lot accessible directly from Nomoco Road 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=40.182742,-74.31387&sll=40.184573,-74.31128&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&num=1&t=h&vpsrc=0&z=19&iwloc=near

Driving Directions:
The following directions are to the main park entrance – then follow the last bullet to the Nomoco Road Parking Area (approximate address 143 Nomoco Road, Freehold, NJ).  We will meet in the Nomoco Road Parking Area, which is a sand lot accessible directly from Nomoco Road. 
•    NJ Turnpike to Exit 7A to Interstate 195 east. Follow I-195 east. Follow I-195 to exit 22. Turn left onto Jackson Mills Rd. north. Follow Jackson Mills Rd. to Georgia Rd., turn left and follow 1.7 miles to main park entrance.
•    Garden State Parkway to Exit 98 to Interstate 195 west. I-195 west to Exit 22. Turn right onto Jackson Mills Rd. north; follow Jackson Mills Rd. to Georgia Rd.; turn left and follow 1.7 miles to main park entrance.
•    State Hwy. 9 to route 524 west. Follow 524 west to Georgia Rd., turn left and follow Georgia Rd. 1.7 miles to main entrance. 
•    Nomoco Activity Area Is located 1.5 miles past the main park entrance. Continue south on Georgia Rd. to Nomoco Rd.; turn right and follow signs to Activity Area.  We are parking at the sand parking lot on Nomoco Road – there are two signs for Nomoco Activity Area, so don’t be confused and turn into the activity area!