Great Waters Hike: Merrill Creek Reservoir
Sat, Jun 03
|Merrill Creek Reservoir
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2023, 10:00 AM
Merrill Creek Reservoir, 34 Merrill Creek Rd, Washington, NJ 07882, USA
About the event
Join the Musconetcong Watershed Association and New Jersey Highlands Coalition on a casual hike around Merrill Creek Reservoir in Harmony Township on Saturday, June 3, 2023, followed by an optional gathering at Buttzville Brewing Company, located less than 10 miles away at 30 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882.
This 5.5-mile hike around the Merrill Creek Reservoir features mixed deciduous forests of the New Jersey Highlands and sweeping vistas of the ancient ridges that form Warren and Hunterdon Counties. On this hike you will learn about the history, geology and forests in New Jersey, including how the reservoir was formed and its role as part of the mountains and streams that are enjoyed by millions of New Jerseyans for drinking and fishing.
This trail is well maintained with some areas through the woods and some areas on packed gravel. The hike itself has only gradual changes in elevation. With summer heat…