Viewing Spring Ephemerals along the Appalachian Trail

There’s an area of the Appalachian Trail along the NY-NJ border that absolutely bursts with native spring ephemerals in late April and early May. Join the Bergen-Passaic chapter for a walk along the trail to view trilliums, Dutchman’s breeches, yellow violets, columbine, saxifrage, and many other native species in the wild. (Disclaimer: we won’t know in advance which species will be in bloom.)

Advance registration is required: Email to register. Numbers are limited; please indicate how many people will be coming in your car. We will send out the exact parking location a few days before the event.

Important information:

Parking: Availability is limited, restricting the number of participants.

Facilities: No restrooms are available on-site. Plan accordingly.

Trail Description: The walk covers an estimated 4 miles, including 3 miles (1.5 miles in each direction) on a flat boardwalk and additional segments on the Appalachian Trail through the woods.

Footwear: Wear hiking shoes or sturdy running shoes. Sandals, high heels, and similar footwear are not suitable.

Accessibility: Please note that the trail conditions do not accommodate wheelchairs or strollers.