Start: High Point Inn, NJ
We had a great day today!! We were off to a late start because we discovered a pizza place that delivers to the hotel at 10:30 am!! In case you couldn't tell, we LOVE pizza!! After we ate, Ron from the motel gave us a ride to High Point State Park where we had left off last night. The ranger station at the park was giving free sodas to hikers... PERFECT!! We drank our soda and we were off. We climbed to High Point, New Jersey's highest point at 1,803 feet. Just before we took a break, I spotted a bear up on a hill next to us. I called to Brian and he was able to get a quick look before Pooh Bear disappeared into the woods. We hiked 7 miles to the Murray property for some water and a short break. Mr. Murray is a man who owns a beautiful piece of land with rolling hills. He has built a shelter, privies, and showers for hikers and also has a water spigot. So nice of him! We decided to continue another 7.1 miles to Pochuck Mountain Shelter. 3.3 miles before the shelter, the trail is a road walk. It then turns into Wallkill Reserve and we followed the perimeter of the reserve. About half way through the reserve, it began to drizzle with big rain drops. We put our pack covers on and shortly, we were very happy we did. From the reserve, we began a 500 ft., .5 mile climb to the shelter. Just as we started the climb, it started to down pour!! We walked with rain hitting us hard. It was somewhat refreshing, but it was wet!!!! We hung out at the shelter with a bunch of other hikers until we caught the 5 minute break in the rain. When it stopped for a few minutes, we quickly set up our tent and jumped in it to finish all our other camp chores. We are going to sleep and it is still raining. Makes for great sounds, but makes for a messy cleanup in the morning.
End: Pochuck Mountain Shelter
Peace Be The Journey
~Flicka
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