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More than 400 miles of trails traverse the wide variety of federal, state, county, & local parks & preserves in Morris County, all of which are rich in natural & cultural history. Meet the authors.
While perhaps not often featured as a top hiking destination, Morris County actually offers a wealth of open space and interesting hiking opportunities. More than 400 miles of trails traverse the wide variety of federal, state, county, and local parks and preserves in this New Jersey county, all of which are rich in natural and cultural history.
Afoot in Morris is a brand-new guidebook by authors Daniel Chazin and Jim Simpson, published by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. It features in-depth descriptions of the trails and parks throughout Morris County, highlighting more than 50 parks, preserves, sanctuaries and other protected open space. Historical notes, sidebars on interesting facts and lore, recommended hikes, driving directions with GPS coordinates, and public transportation information are also provided. Nearly 100 detailed topographic color maps accompany the park descriptions, and full-color images throughout the book offer a glimpse of what you might expect to see out on the trails.
From a county park system that forms the core of outstanding trail experiences, to engineering marvels like the Morris Canal and historic treasures like Jockey Hollow, to a varied terrain shaped by unique geologic forces, this guidebook highlights an array of walking and hiking opportunities.
Whether you choose to visit a federal, state, county or local park, Morris County is the perfect place for a day of adventure or a quiet retreat into nature. Whether you want to climb a mountain and scramble over some ancient rocks in the Highlands, or prefer a level run along a flat course—whether you seek postcard vistas or prefer a walk through a deep forest, a wild meadow or a formal garden—Morris County is the place for you. Grab this new Afoot in Morris guidebook today and pick a park to explore, or better yet, plan on hiking them all!
About the Presenters: Author Daniel Chazin has been an active volunteer with the Trail Conference since 1982. He served on its Board for over 30 years and has authored or edited several well-regarded hiking guidebooks. Author Jim Simpson, a retired journalist, brings his deep interest in local history and natural landscapes to this project. Though an urbanite, he’s a passionate trekker with a love for storytelling and the outdoors. Jeremy Apgar has been the cartographer for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference for 18+ years, creating maps to assist with all aspects of building, maintaining, and educating people about trails and the protected lands they traverse.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Outdoor / Garden | Books & Author Discussion |
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