Did you know there is a ghost town very near that you can tour for free? It's located in Watchung Reservation in Union County, it’s called Feltville or the Deserted Village. The combination general store and church is sometimes open, and you can view several workers' houses from outside – most of which are, alas, in serious disrepair.   We will visit the cemetery and ruins of a dam and mill, too.   Read more at https://ucnj.org/parks-recreation/deserted-village. The tour of the "deserted village" is short distance-wise and flat but there is a hill and dirt trail down to the site of the old mill. Following our time touring the deserted village (60-90 minutes), we will begin our nature hike around Lake Surprise. The hike is about 3 miles over some rocky/muddy trails. You must have good balance. Hiking poles recommended. The hike will take about 2 hours -- less if we walk fast.  Bring water and a snack for the hike. Steady rain cancels. Rain Date: Sunday, November 9

No refund if hike is moved to rain date shown.

Meeting point and parking instructions will be emailed one week prior to hike.

NOTE: There are two other hikes available this semester. If interested in all three hikes, please register for Hiking Series (code #1821) and save money.