The Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee

 

Event Schedule

There are NO FEES for any event scheduled by either organization. Events sponsored by the PVTC please contact them directly, otherwise contact KVSP for more information on their events.


Events written in blue are sponsored by the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, events written in red are sponsored by KittatinnyValleyState Park.  Please contact KVSP directly for information on their events.


*PRE-REGISTRATION FOR ALL KVSP PARK-SPONSORED PROGRAMS IS REQUIRED BY

 


This information is for most PVTC sponsored hikes.

    The Paulinskill Valley Trail and the Sussex Branch Trail are part of KittatinnyValleyState Park. The tracks have been removed from these rail trails, leaving a pleasant cinder bed path. Except at a few road crossings, the trails are level and offer easy walking, cycling, and horseback riding.  Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended as there are occasional muddy areas. Bring water and a trail snack.  Hikes are usually 7 to 10 miles in length, although if the group is diverse in fitness level adjustments in the length of the hike are considered. See the "Directions" section of our website.  www.pvtc-kvsp.org



January     February    March    April     May    June
July    August    September     October   November   December


   2008

 

   January

TUE        Jan 1        10 am        2008 - Footbridge – 23rd ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE.  Call 908-684-4820. 

 January 9      OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT

4 pm to 5 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; ADA Accessible

 

January 10      OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; ADA Accessible

 

 

SAT    Jan 19   10 am   Warbasse Junction – HIKE

 

 

January 22       THE MAMMALS OF NEW JERSEY

4 pm to 5 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 8-12; ADA Accessible

 

 

TUE   Jan 22   

 

 

January 24     THE MAMMALS OF NEW JERSEY

4 pm to 5 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 8-12; ADA Accessible

 

January 26     6th ANNUAL HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE/SNOWSHOE

10 am to noon

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; Bring your favorite mug and snowshoes (if necessary)

 

January 29   WINTER GREENS

11 am to 12:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; Partially ADA Accessible

 

January 30   WILDFLOWERS IN WINTER

1 pm to 2:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

  

 

 

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 February

 

SAT   Feb 2     10 am   Footbridge Park - GROUND HOG DAY HIKE –

           (or XC skiing - weather permitting).  Call 908-684-4820.

 

 

February 5   WILDFLOWERS IN WINTER

10:30 am to noon

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

 

February 20   OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT

5 pm to 6 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; ADA Accessible

 

February 21   OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT

5 pm to 6 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; ADA Accessible

 

 

SAT  Feb 23       Footbridge Park - FOUL WEATHER HIKE (“March comes in like a lion…”) –  (or XC skiing - weather permitting).


TUE  Feb 26    PVTC Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED 

 

February 26   MOTHER NATURE’S MYTH VS. FACT

4 pm to 5 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 8-12; ADA Accessible

 

 

 

February 27   WILDFLOWERS IN WINTER

1 pm to 2:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

 

February 28   WILDFLOWERS IN WINTER

10 am to 11:30 am

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

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 March

 

SAT    Mar 1    20 MILE FULL TRAIL HIKE (Sussex Branch),

     weather permitting, over by nightfall.  Call Bruce at 201-274-9805 (between 10AM-3PM Monday-Friday).

 

 

March 4   NATURE’S ENGINEER: THE BEAVER

4 pm to 5:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 8-12; Partially ADA Accessible

 

 

SAT   Mar 8    10 am   Footbridge Park - HIKE - (or XC skiing - weather permitting)

 

 

SAT   March  08 at 8:30AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS    

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

SAT   March 15   at   8:30AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS    

 

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

SAT   Mar 15   30 MILE FULL TRAIL HIKE (Paulinskill Trail),

       weather permitting, over by nightfall.  Call Bruce at 201-274-9805 (between 10AM-3PM Monday-Friday).

 

 

March 17   GREEN LIVING: HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET

5 pm to 6 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

March 18   TIMBERDOODLES!

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; ADA Accessible

 

March 20   SPRING EQUINOX HIKE

10 am to noon

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults

 

 

TUE  Mar 25   

      Hackettstown Community Center; speaker and refreshments.  Call 908-684-4820.

 

 

March 25   THE NATURE OF VERNAL POOLS

4 pm to 5:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children 10-14; Partially ADA Accessible

 

March 26   THE NATURE OF VERNAL POOLS

4 pm to 5:30 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults and Children Ages 10-14; Partially ADA Accessible

 

March 27   L’IL TYKES SPRING HIKE

4 pm to 5 pm

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: For Adults with Children Age 5 & Under

 

 

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April 

April 1

WILDLIFE “MYTHBUSTERS”

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults and Children Ages 6-12

            Partially ADA Accessible

 


 

SAT     Apr 5,          10 am        Warbasse Junction. MEET THE PVTC FOUNDERS AND HIKE. Refreshments will be served.

 

 

April 8

THE NATURE OF VERNAL POOLS

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults and Children Ages 8-12

            Partially ADA Accessible

 

April 10

L’IL TYKES HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

 


SAT     Apr 12,       10 am        Footbridge Park – HIKE

  

SAT     Apr 12,      

 

 


SAT  April  12  at 8:30AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS    

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

 

April 17

CREATING A BACKYARD HABITAT

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults; ADA Accessible

 



SAT   April 19   at   8:30AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS    

 

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

TUE     Apr 22,     


April 22

EARTH DAY HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults and Children Ages 6-12

 

April 24

L’IL TYKES HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

 

April 29

GARDEN FLOWER FOLKLORE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults; ADA Accessible

 


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             May

SAT      May 3,       10 am       Footbridge Park - HIKE

 

May 6

INVASIVE PLANTS: AN INTRODUCTION

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults; Partially ADA Accessible

 

May 8

L’IL TYKES HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

 



SAT      May 10,      10 am      Warbasse Junction - WELCOME TO SPRING FLOWER WALK

 

 

SAT   May  10  at 8:00AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS      

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

May 11

MOTHER’S DAY WILDFLOWER WALK

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

             For Adults and Children Ages 12 & up

 

May 15

CAT-TALES STORY HOUR

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Children Ages 4 & 5; ADA Accessible

 



SAT  May 17   at   8:00AM  BIRDING AND NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETIVE WALKS    

Leaders Tom Halliwell and Joe Burgiel

Call 908-684-4820 (PVTC Voice Mail)

Meet at Kittatinny Valley State Park, Twin Lakes parking area on Goodale Road (CR623), 0.6 miles east of Route 206, north of Andover.  Bring binoculars.  Walk ends by

 

 

SAT      May 17,      10 am      Footbridge Park – HIKE

 

 

May 20

BACKYARD BOTANY

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults; Partially ADA Accessible

 

May 22

L’IL TYKES HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults with Children Ages 5 & Under

 

May 23

MORNING KAYAKING

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park, Lake Aeroflex Boat Launch

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

             For Teens & Adults

            Bring your own kayak, PFD, and paddle

 

May 26

EARLY BIRD WALK

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults and Children Ages 6-12

 

May 26

THE RED, WHITE & BLUE HIKE

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults

 



TUE      May 27,     

 

May 29

CAT-TALES STORY HOUR

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Children Ages 4 & 5; ADA Accessible

 

May 31

CREATING A BACKYARD HABITAT

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults; ADA Accessible

 

May 31

BLACK BEARS IN NJ

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

            For Adults and Children Ages 6-12

 




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June

SAT     Jun 7,              NATIONAL TRAILS DAY CELEBRATION. Warbasse Junction on the trail. Visit our exhibit at the junction of the two railroad lines.

 

 

SAT     Jun 7,          10 am       Warbasse Junction  - NATIONAL TRAILS DAY HIKE

 

 

June 12

CAT-TALES STORY HOUR

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

 For Children Ages 4 & 5; ADA Accessible

 

June 14

FLY FISHING FOR BEGINNERS

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park

(973) 786-6445

NOTE: Group Size Limited

 For Adults and Children Ages 10 & up; ADA Accessible

           



SAT     Jun 14,        10 am      Footbridge Park - HIKE

 

 

SAT     Jun 14,           Warbasse Junction  - Bike Ride. Bring helmet, lunch & drink. Call or email Paul anytime: 973-887-4332 paul_rottmann@hotmail.com. If no one contacts him, ride may be cancelled.

 

 

June 23

MORNING KAYAKING

Fee: None; pre-registration required

Kittatinny Valley State Park