SEPTEMBER 1

Wednesday

4:00 p.m. (Call)Recurring Every Wednesday 

LAKE EFFECT AFTER WORK HIKE.  3.5 miles, moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. Meet at the sports complex
parking lot off East Holly Av. between Hurffville Cross Keys Road, (rt. 654) and Delsea Drive (rt. 47). This is adjacent to Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ (Washington Township). Leader: Rick Galster, H: 856-256-0379, C: 856-449-6636 or retslager55@hotmail.com. Call prior to hike.  

SEPTEMBER 2

Thursday

6:00 p.m

.Recurring Every Thursday Night 

ROUND ABOUT HIKE. 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Stop on the way home for a turn around The Cooper River Park.   Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive.  Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels.  Contact leader before 8:30 p.m. Leader: Jeff Neill 856-772-6465 or mailto:Geofneil@aol.com. 

SEPTEMBER 3

Friday

7:00 p.m

.Recurring

Every Friday

 Night withthe Bakers 

FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE. 8-10 miles, fast pace. The ongoing, every Friday night, all year round, Friday night fitness hike; where we try to work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 4 MPH, 15 minutes per mile pace with few breaks.  Bring water and wear well broken in boots, shoes, or sneakers (sneakers are adequate in dry conditions).  Socks are also important footgear, synthetics and wool, being better at preventing blisters (avoid cotton socks).  The first Friday of each month there is a dessert/dinner stop after the hike at a local restaurant. Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground. Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker, 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004, mike@mikebaker.com, alison@mikebaker.com.  

SEPTEMBER 5

Sunday

11:00 a.m. (Call) Recurring every Sunday 

LAKE EFFECT, SUNDAY EDITION HIKE.  3.5 miles, moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. Meet at the sports complex parking lot off East Holly Av. between Hurffville Cross Keys Road, (rt. 654) and Delsea Drive (rt. 47). This is adjacent to Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ (Washington Township). Leader: Rick Galster, H: 856-256-0379, C: 856-449-6636 or retslager55@hotmail.com. Call prior to hike. 

SEPTEMBER 8

Wednesday

4:00 p.m. (Call) 

LAKE EFFECT AFTER WORK HIKE. 3.5 miles, Sewell, NJ. Moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. See September 1 listings for details. 

SEPTEMBER 9

Thursday

6:00 p.m.

ROUND ABOUT HIKE. 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. See September 2 Listing for details. 

SEPTEMBER

 10-12

Fri.-Sun.

ASSATEAQUE ISLAND CAMP & BEACH WEEKEND. Camp at the Federal campground on Assateaque Island. Enjoy a relaxing weekend on the beach along with some light hiking and optional group dinner in town, Fiddlers Festival or Kite festival are options. Contact leader to confirm trip participation and campground information. Participants will be responsible for their own campsite reservations. Trip will only run with a minimum confirmed group. Leader: Paul Serdiuk 609-462-3593 evenings only or pis1@cccnj.net.

SEPTEMBER 10

Friday

7:00 p.m. 

FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE.  8-10 miles, fast pace.  See September 3 listing for full hike description.  Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground.  Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker, 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004, mike@mikebaker.com, alison@mikebaker.com.  

SEPTEMBER 11

Saturday

10:00 a.m.

BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST HIKE. 8-9 miles, WELCOME NEW HIKERS! This is a great hike at a moderate pace with a rich variety of habitats: Atlantic White Cedar and mixed hardwood swamps, oak-hickory forest, old fields, and freshwater lakes, with a possible view of Bald Eagles. Meet at Belleplain Main Office. Just south of Route 550, near Woodbine (DMS 39� 14� 36.85� N 74� 50' 58.29" W) (www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/ parks/belle.html). NC/NP. Bring lunch and water. Bad weather cancels, call day of hike or check website (www.ocsj.org) to confirm. Leader: Scott Eves, 609-805-1463, Please e-mail me for directions at: cscotteves@gmail.com. 

SEPTEMBER 12

Sunday

11:00 a.m. (Call)  

LAKE EFFECT, SUNDAY EDITION HIKE. 3.5 miles, Sewell, NJ. Moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. See September 5 listing for full details.

SEPTEMBER 15

Wednesday

10:00 a.m. 

KINGSTON LOCK TO GRIGGSTOWN HIKE. 9-10 miles, moderate pace.  Hike from Kingston Lock to Rocky Hill to Griggstown causeway and back. Lunch at Griggstown picnic area. Meet at Kingston Lock. LP. Bad weather cancels. Leaders: Bill Poulson, 856-983-7609. Heinz Knaupp, 609-801-1168. 

SEPTEMBER 15

Wednesday

4:00 p.m. (Call)

SEPTEMBER 16

Thursday

6:00 p.m. 

ROUND ABOUT HIKE. 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. See September 2 Listing for details. 

SEPTEMBER 17

Friday

7:00 p.m. 

FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE. 8-10 miles, fast pace. See September 3 listing for full hike description. Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground. Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker, 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004, mike@mikebaker.com, alison@mikebaker.com.  

SEPTEMBER 18

Saturday

7:30 a.m. 

BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK. Meet at 7:30am the bus departs at 8:00 am sharp. Uptown, mid-town, downtown and don�t forget the festival of San Gennaro, Little Italy�s best, the 83rd annual feast. We drop you off at South Street Seaport and then pick you up for the return trip home at 7:00 pm sharp. Cost is $25 each. Once in New York it is a self guided tour. Make checks payable to OCSJ and mail to Dave Hegelein at 603 Bowling Green, Moorestown, NJ 08057. Advance registration is a must. No refunds. Bus departs rain or shine from the Moorestown Mall (details TBD) off Rt. 38 at 8am. Dave and Julie Hegelein, 856-235-8792. 

SEPTEMBER 18

Saturday

10:00 a.m.

MOORESTOWN LIBRARY TO STRAWBRIDGE LAKE HIKE. 5 miles, easy to moderate pace. We start at the Moorestown Library and head to Strawbridge Lake and Waterwork woods. Leader: David Bicking, 609-332-2109,dbickin@yahoo.com 

SEPTEMBER 19

Sunday

11:00 a.m. (Call)

LAKE EFFECT, SUNDAY EDITION HIKE.  3.5 miles, Sewell, NJ. Moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking.  See September 5 listing for full details. 

SEPTEMBER 22

Wednesday

9:45 a.m.   

MID-WISSAHICKON CREEK GORGE LOOP HIKE. 9-10 miles, moderate pace. We'll see Walnut Lane Bridge, Lover's Leap, Bluestone Bridge, 'Toleration' Statue, Fingerspan, Livezy House, Devil's Pool & Shakespeare Rock. Wear sturdy footwear for rocky terrain. A hiking stick is a real good idea. Bring lunch and beverage. Foul weather cancels, call leader if in doubt. NC/NP. Meet at Henry Ave. & Walnut Lane Parking in Philadelphia. Leader: Jerry Goldstein, 609-859-8133, jerryhyker@yahoo.com. 

SEPTEMBER 22

Wednesday

4:00 p.m. (Call) 

LAKE EFFECT AFTER WORK HIKE. 3.5 miles, Sewell, NJ. Moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. See September 1 listings for details. 

SEPTEMBER 23

Thursday

6:00 p.m. 

ROUND ABOUT HIKE. 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. See September 2 Listing for details. 

SEPTEMBER 24

Friday

7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY NITE FITNESS HIKE.  8-10 miles, fast pace.  See September 3   listing for full hike description.  Meet at Brendan Byrne State Forest Campground.  Leaders: Alison & Mike Baker, 609-758-4768, 609-577-9004, mike@mikebaker.com, alison@mikebaker.com.

SEPTEMBER 25 Saturday

10:00 a.m.  

FRANKLIN PARKER PRESERVE.  10 miles, moderate pace. We will hike the preserve on both sides of Rt. 563. We will pass the cars after @ 3.5 miles on the East side, so you can drop out at that point. The rest of us will continue on to the West side for another 6.5 miles. This is an interesting view of formerly active bogs reverting back to Mother Nature. Dress for walking in mostly open areas. Meeting place: Meet at the gate to the preserve, 2.8 miles south of Chatsworth on RT. 563. Should be dry. Normal stops. Well-behaved pets OK. NC. Leader: George Galcik, 856-783-8329, georgegalcik@comcast.net  

SEPTEMBER 26

Sunday (Call)

11:00 a.m. 

LAKE EFFECT, SUNDAY EDITION HIKE. 3.5 miles, Sewell, NJ. Moderate/brisk pace, some hills, mud, and bushwhacking. See September 5 listing for full details.

SEPTEMBER 29

Wednesday

10:00 a.m.

(See optional start)

NINTH ANNUAL PHILA. WALK. 10-11 miles, moderate pace. We will pass historic sites, through interesting neighborhoods along the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. If permitted we will "walk" the 1/4 mile track at Franklin Field; continue through U of P, Drexel, up to the Art Museum then return. We always attempt to do something a little different. Bring lunch. Since the walk is circular there are many Locations where one may leave the hike after advising a leader. Meet at the Visitor Center in Phila. (NE Corner at 6th & Market Sts). Suggest using PATCO Hi-speed line. Many of us will meet at the Woodcrest Station at 9:00 a.m. NP. Leaders: Joe Hummel, 856-235-8817 and Bill Poulson, 856-259-7609. Optional Start. Meet at the Woodcrest Station at 8:00am. We will go to Camden (2nd stop) and walk across the Bridge to the scheduled start. Distance approximately 2-2.5 miles.  

SEPTEMBER 29

Wednesday

4:00 p.m.

(Call) 

SEPTEMBER 30

Thursday

6:00 p.m. 

OCT. 8-11

Fri.-Mon.

ROUND ABOUT HIKE. 3.8 miles, moderate to brisk. Meet at The Cooper River Yacht Club, S. Park Drive. Rain or flooding on Admiral Wilson Blvd cancels. See September 2 Listing for details.