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Mini Polar Bear Hikes Sat, Jan 11-Feb 22, 2020, 9:00-11:00 AM (adults) This offspring of our popular Sunday Polar Bear hikes will get you on and off the trails on Saturday mornings. You will meet the leader at the designated park before heading out for your winter adventure. Be sure to have hiking boots and water. Please Note: Hiking/snow boots required; snowshoes will be provided if enough snow is on the ground. Boot stabilizers (yak tracks) and trekking poles are highly recommended along with a day pack. Rating: Easy/moderate, dirt, rocky, wet, snowy/icy, hills. Miles 2.5-4 Four Sessions $60.00 Per Person 1/11 - Thompson Park Three Barns Parking Lot 1/25 - Shark River Park Shelter Bldg 2/8 - Huber Woods Park Env Ctr Parking Lot 2/22 - Hartshorne Woods Park Rocky Point Parking Lot

Ladies Winter Hiking Club Wed, Jan 8-Feb 26 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (adults) Don’t let the cold temperatures of winter keep you indoors! Join us as we tackle the trails during one of the most beautiful seasons outdoors. We will meet you at a different park each week for this winter adventure. Please Note: Hiking boots are required, trekking poles and yak tracks recommended. Rating: Easy/moderate, sandy, rocky, some hills, fields, muddy, icy, or snowy trails. Miles: 2-4 Eight Sessions $85.00 Per Person 1/8 - Thompson Park Estate Grounds Parking Lot 1/15 - Shark River Park Shelter Bldg 1/22 - Huber Woods Env Ctr Parking Lot 1/29 - Holmdel Park Lake 2/5 - Thompson Park Three Barns Lot Parking Lot 2/12 - Tatum Park Holland Act Ctr Parking Area 2/19 - Clayton Park Parking Lot 2/26 - Hartshorne Park Rocky Point Parking Lot

Polar Bear Hiking Series Thompson Pk 3 Barns Parking Lot 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Sun, Jan 5-Mar 15, 2020, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM (approx) (adults) Explore the road less traveled as we hike a bit off the beaten path to a variety of different parks. If we have snow we will provide an opportunity to use snowshoes. All programs meet at Thompson Park and travel via mini bus to different hiking locations. Be sure to wear hiking boots and dress in layers. Rating: Easy/moderate, dirt, snow, icy, rocky, wet, inclines and declines. Miles: 2.5-4 1/5 - Thompson Park 1/19 - Clayton Park 2/2 - Cheesequake State Park 2/16 - Huber Woods 3/1 - Hartshorne Woods 3/15 - Cattus Isle Six Sessions $87.00 Per Person