Hike of the Month
“Hiking and happiness go hand in hand (or foot in boot).”
–Diane Spicer
Hiking has been an essential part of Boy Scouts since the program’s inception. It provides boys with the opportunity to practice many of their essential Scouting Skills – from Backpacking and Orienteering, to Communication and First Aid.
Troop 22’s Hike of the Month provides our Scouts with a great opportunity to challenge themselves while growing their appreciation of the outdoors. A typical hike covers approximately 10 miles of easy to moderately challenging trails, and usually lasts from 7:30am through 5:00pm. Some recent hikes have included sections of the Appalachian Trail, Palisades Interstate Park, Ramapo State Forest, Sandy Hook, and even New York City!
Listing of our recent past hikes –
June 2026 – Minnewaska State Park
May 2026 – Glen Gray / Orienteering
Apr 2026 – Glen Gray / Backpacking Overnight
Mar 2026 – Local / Edison Labs (W. Orange)
Feb 2026 – Garret Mountain
Nov 2025 – Local / Lenape Trail
Oct 2025 – South Mountain Reservation
Sept 2025 – Jersey Shore
Aug 2025 – Delaware Canal
June 2025 – NYC / Grant’s Tomb
May 2025 – Saddle River Pathway
Apr 2025 – Watchung Reservation
Mar 2025 – High Mountain
Feb 2025 – Cheesecake State Park
Jan 2025 – Jockey Hollow
Nov 2024 – RT Bloomfield / Brookdale Park (Intro to Orienteering)
Oct 2024 – Mount Minsi ~ Kittatiny
Sept 2024 – West Hudson River Waterfront