Musconetcong Gorge Hike with Jared Rosenbaum

In-Person Hike with Botanist Jared Rosenbaum in Collaboration with Torrey Botanical Society.

This in-person event is free, but reserve soon as there is a maximum capacity of 10 people.

NPSNJ State Programs / Torrey Botanical Society

Description

Join botanist Jared Rosenbaum of Wild Ridge Plants for an autumn hike exploring the abundant native plants at Musconetcong Gorge Reservation. Musconetcong Gorge features one of the most diverse forest understories in central New Jersey, with a plethora of forest herbs such as black cohosh, wild ginger, bloodroot, hepatica, rue anemone, and Solomon’s plume, as well as several state rarities. Its varied shrub understory is dominated by spicebush and mapleleaf viburnum and also includes less common species such as red elderberry, wild hydrangea, and purple-flowering raspberry. It’s a great place to get to know shade-tolerant native plants in their natural habitat, with less deer browse pressure than is the norm.

The trail is a very rocky moderate hike and features some elevation gain. Hikers should be comfortable with moderately difficult trail conditions. Wear proper shoes and clothing.

Participants are welcome to stop at Wild Ridge Plants after for refreshments and to browse the plants. It is about five minutes away from the hike location.