Appalachian Trail New Jersey

[@I_love_Aaron_Hammy]

I love this guy so much. He is the best guy that has ever lived. He is perfect I’m every way and that is unbelievable. He is no handsome and pure it is extraordinary. He truly is my favorite person ever. I bet he is a great teacher as well.

[@flanamom]

Great video, some of my favorite places to hike, ever, nice music too.

[@danielbehr348]

Great video. I'm doing my NJ section in the next few weeks . Hoping to complete it in 4 days . Looked at your video to get an idea of the trail. Very informative and entertaining thanks so much . Happy Trails sir!

[@evandorco5193]

Nice i dropped a like on this one a while ago and had to come back i cleaned out some dibris and mud from the rutherford shelter spring it was getting clogged and starting to dry up and become mucky have drank from the source of it raw unfiltered many times and never gotten sick keep up the great work :)

[@viadharmawheel]

Seems like a really straight up good dude. Nice work.

[@andrewpratt629]

Aaron, thank you.

[@mhgreen]

Hi Aaron, just stumbled on your videos, fantastic work putting these together. Hope all is well with you.

[@hikingwithaaron]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

Great video! I lived in West Milford, NJ. One of the most picturesk places in NJ. Miss living there. Brings back memories of Greenwood Lake, Waywayanda state park plus more. Did many hikes while I lived there. Lots of big bears around.

[@douglasdingwall1596]

I live there now on Upper Greenwood Lake.....most people have no idea what a beautiful area it is.

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

One of the most beautiful areas in the country. How is the bear population? I lived there from 1985 to 1991. It was high then but they had a bear hunting season. I believe they did away with that? Must be tons of bears there. Lots of them on winding Clinton road just off bearfort mountain where I lived.

[@anthonypayne2526]

Aaron, thanks for the very nice video. I'm new(ish) to NJ and my kids have become interested in the AT. So I proposed a start by hiking the NJ section. Your video is a really nice educational tool for our planning. One bit of information I can offer you and other who see this video: At 41:10, when you see the southbound and northbound AT markers and then the S/L and you say "I don't know what that is"...That is the State Line trail that follows the NJ/NY state line down to the roadway along the shore of Greenwood Lake.

[@hikingwithaaron]

Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad my video may help you on your NJ hikes. I absolutely loved hiking there. Also, thanks for the info on the S/L marking. I had no idea what that meant until you told me. Have a great time hiking with your kids. They will have a blast, I'm sure.

[@cscabrera]

Hi Aaron! Just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed watching your video and LET'S GO! (My son is a mountaineer.)

[@charliebehnken7895]

Thanks for sharing. Loved the video, especially those HHC trail angels near the beginning :-). Now you know why we hike in NJ.

[@andrewconover4059]

Charlie Behnken check our my video from the best hike in new jersey kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53Oepdqnsx4f5Y

[@LostOnLandAgain]

A friend recommended your channel. So glad she did! My friend almost broke her leg on those NJ rocks near Culvers gap where we were doing trail magic many years ago. Thanks for bringing me back!!

[@andrewconover4059]

Lost On Land Again check our my video from the best hike in new jersey kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53Oepdqnsx4f5Y

[@vinnymez4083]

Hey man. Im going to be retracing your steps this spring. Your video not only sparked the idea. But has been watched by me over and over. Such a good video, I've used it in conjunction with an AT and marked down everything. Thank you for the vision. I'll be sure to keep you posted and maybe send you some of my pic. If you have any advice please share. Thank you for being you.

[@hikingwithaaron]

Thanks for watching my video. Glad it was a help in planning your hike. I'm not sure what advice I can give you. Just be prepared and do your research on gear and the trail. I use the Guthook app for directions. It's worth every dollar. Most of all take your time and enjoy all the great sites.

[@vinnymez4083]

@@hikingwithaaron thanks so much for getting back to me. That was soo cool of you. Aaron ill be sure to send you some pics. Thanks for the videos

[@KrizAkoni]

I can see I have a lot more to look forward to on the NJ AT! 🤓 Nice looking pizza!

[@andrewconover4059]

KrizAkoni check our my video from the best hike in new jersey kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53Oepdqnsx4f5Y

[@jayyoung2586]

@ 34:15, that is the High Point SP monument; not a fire tower. It is nice to see the views in your video. When I did NJ, most of the days we had rain or fog.

[@hikingwithaaron]

You're absolutely right. I just watched a video from the same vantage point and the guy said it was the obelisk. I was very fortunate to have clear skies my while trip. Thanks for watching.

[@sevzas]

Great video!

[@trappedindc8678]

Just came across this. I’m from West Milford, the township where the Jersey section of the AT ends. Great video, makes me homesick. The Jersey Highlands are a beautiful place to live. The brooks and streams up there have brook trout in them put there by God, not man. And the first 2 A’s in Wawayanda are long A’s and the last 2 are short A’s.

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

I too lived in West Milford for 7 years 1985 to 1992. One of the most beautiful places in the state of New Jersey. Hunted and fished the entire area. I remember waywayyanda state park, Greenwood lake, monksville dam. I lived on Bearfort mountain in Bald Eagle Village. There were so many bears around back then I lost count. Shutter to think how many there are today. I now live on Long Island but truly miss that area. Enjoy!

[@trappedindc8678]

@@nicholasleonardo4788 grew up there. Moved away when I was 22. Get back when I can but miss it every single day I’ve been gone. Living in Virginia outside of D.C. The first time I took my wife there for a little vacation we stayed at the New Continental, got there late Saturday night in early June. When Liz woke up Sunday morning the stillness and quiet shocked her. Five days later when we were headed “home” (West Milford is still home for me after 34 years) she said “we’re retiring here”. We both LOVE Winter/snow. 5 more years.....

[@nicholasleonardo4788]

How funny is that. I lived in Northern Virginia for 4 years in a town called Kingstown, Alexandria. Worked at ABC near v the White House. Now retired 6 years and live on eastern, Long Island. West Milford was the nicest place I've lived. I was living there when they built the monksville

[@christinafidance340]

WOW! I’M FROM DELAWARE TOO!!!! 😂 How funny. I watched your Maryland video first though since I currently live in Maryland and am actually planning to do the MD section as my first long hike too. Love these videos. Very informative and well done!

[@hikingwithaaron]

Very cool! Always good to meet a fellow Delawarean. You'll love the MD section. It was a great trail to do my first backpacking trip. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@cwesley2005]

Mohican outdoor center is freaking awesome! Hot showers and great breakfast! Thanks for the video! That little beaver pond at 10:28 is such a cool unexpected little spot.

[@hikingwithaaron]

Unfortunately I didn't get a shower or a hot breakfast. Well, actually I did have a hot oatmeal breakfast sitting in a light rain. lol. Yes, the beaver pond was very interesting. There was so much to see on the trail in NJ.

[@swirlysunburst]

Thanks for sharing. I live near Culver's Gap and have only done a small section. Thanks for the inspiration. Sunrise Mountain is one of my favorite places on the planet!

[@hikingwithaaron]

Thanks for watching. New Jersey sure was beautiful, I really enjoyed my time there.

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Aaron. Watched this again, and enjoyed it even more. I am impressed with the variety of scenery in NJ, especially the views from along the mountain range. I really like the way you film, narrate, and organize the story. This gives me a great view as to what I will face once I finish Pennsylvania. I plan to do NJ, NY, and CT in one long hike. However, it is ironic that, if I did NJ only, I was going to hike into NY and exit at Greenwood Lake, NY! So, we think alike... :) Hope you all are well, and look forward to more of your movies - they are really good. God Bless to you and your family.

[@hikingwithaaron]

It's so cool that you've actually watched my videos twice. I'm always surprised if someone watches it once. That hike down to Greenwood Lake was a .8 mile crazy rocky and steep way down. Just glad I didn't have to go back up.

[@kenwbrenner]

@@hikingwithaaron Hi Aaron. Yes, I watched a series by Chris Berry who documented his 2016 hike. He and his companion walked down to Greenwood Lake to spend the night, then back up the next day. They were strong and young hikers, and even they said it was steep. As for watching your New Jersey hike, I'll probably watch it again another couple of times...

[@hikingwithaaron]

@@kenwbrenner Chris Berry is one of my favorite hikers to watch. I'll have to check that one out and see what he says about it.

[@kenwbrenner]

@@hikingwithaaron I also enjoyed his series on a thru hike of the Florida Trail. However, I am concerned because I have not seen anything new from him in several years, and he will not respond to any comments. I hope nothing happened to him. Also, I recently published a special movie "Glory to God in His Creation" on my channel. While my other movies have been documentaries about the trail, this one is only about the Glory of God in His Creation, as viewed from my many years of hiking. I pray in some small way, it is benefiting to His people...

[@runningwithadam]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@timsgoinoutdoors9921]

Really nice video Aaron. Great editing and blending in the daily headings and music. Are there rules/legalities for adding on music, crediting the source etc. Your music selection blended well. Thanks!

[@soniadowney7427]

Music does not belong in a NATURE video ..we're supposed to hear the wind, rustling of leaves, crunching sounds underfoot, birds singing, babbling brooks, waterfalls and all was drowned out by loud music that will only appeal to some. It's really a sin. Moving on to ASMR trail hikes.

[@albajohnson9868]

Great video

[@rtward9]

great video aaron!

[@sperrinoutdoors7642]

Nice one looks great thanks for sharing

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Aaron. My second video of yours, and enjoyed it as much as the first (Maryland)! I still have Maryland and PA to finish before NJ, but your video was a GREAT way for me to know what to expect when I get there. Very well done! God Bless...

[@andrewconover4059]

Ken Brenner check our my video from the best hike in new jersey kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53Oepdqnsx4f5Y

[@CleanGaming4444]

I bet he is humble too......wow.

[@hikingwithaaron]

That comment was from one of my students last year. They like to troll me from time to time.

[@360Investigations]

Regarding what you said at High Point State Park. You didn't get a free soda because you aren't a thru-hiker, unless you told them, how the hell would they know what type of hiker anyone is?

[@MrIgobyte]

Hi @hikingwithaaron, could you please help with how exactly locate that friendly park in Unionville, NY? I am planning my NJ section hike right now, and Unionville would be a perfect place to stop for the night, but looking on Google Maps I can't seem to figure out where that park is. Thank you so much in advance, and a very good video!

[@hikingwithaaron]

@@MrIgobyte I looked it up on the app Far Out and at mile 1349.1 northbound get off the AT and turn left onto Jersey Ave. That will take you into town onto Main St. Probably less than a mile you will come to a post office on the left. Just after the post office there is a little building called the Unionville Village Hall. The park is directly behind that building. There is a little deli and pizza place across the street as well. Have a great time. It was one of my favorite hikes.

[@MrIgobyte]

​@hikingwithaaron I really appreciate your detailed answer!

[@jessicathompson236]

Have you done any Oregon hiking trails? I think you'd love it.

[@hikingwithaaron]

No. I've never been to Oregon. I've seen lots of videos from out there and it looks amazing. Hopefully some day I'll make it out west.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Beautiful footage of the trail! I have only done sections in the south east, but one day I will make my way north. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Just subbed!

[@hikingwithaaron]

Thanks a lot for watching my video. I live up here in the mid-Atlantic so I've done MD and NJ. The plan was to do PA this summer but who knows if that will work. My next place will be down south. Had a trip planned for Damascus to Grayson Highlands this month but that fell through of course. Just trying to do a section at a time. Thanks for the sub. I returned the favor.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Hiking with Aaron I’m a Georgia Section hiker, so I am out there all the time on the AT. If you ever make it to Springer or places along the way we may run into each other. Let’s keep moving!

[@hikingwithaaron]

@@MetroOnTheMove That would be great. My sister lives in Columbus, GA, a few hours away from Springer. Maybe next year I'll try and do the GA section of the AT. I'll check out your channel and take a look at your hikes.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Hiking with Aaron It’s a great 3 day hike if you start at Amicalola Falls, start the approach trail to Springer and finish at Woody Gap. Cheers!

[@Outdoors4adventure]

That is awesome country.

[@andrewconover4059]

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[@teej9619]

Too Weird. I live in DE, am planning to thru-hike the AT, and use Lums Pond to practice.

[@hikingwithaaron]

Very cool. There's not a whole lot of choices in Delaware. Lums and White Clay Creek are the ones I like best. I sometimes head up 2 hours to PA to get used to the rocks and the hills. Can't get much of that around here. Good luck on your thru-hike. When do you plan to hike the AT?

[@teej9619]

@@hikingwithaaron Hopefully I will start March 2022. I enjoy taking the Northern Delaware green way ( connects most of the parks in North Wilmington) and plan on practicing on the Duncannon PA stretch of the AT

[@Bigodog88travels]

Beautiful!!

[@vinnymez4083]

Hey Aaron what water bottle holder do you have for the shoulder strap of your pack

[@kathycasey9153]

Awesome video. Ill be doing NJ at some point and its nice to know what to expect. Im wondering, is the trail easy to follow and well marked? Also, did you have reception the whole time?

[@hikingwithaaron]

I'm glad you liked the video. The trail is very easy to follow but I did take a wrong turn a couple times. That was my fault though. My head was down staring at the ground and I missed a couple blazes. I use an app called Guthook. I highly recommend it. I had reception the vast majority of the time. I have Verizon. I would give updates on Facebook every night and I had reception at every shelter. I had a great time in New Jersey, it was so much nicer than I expected.

[@evandorco5193]

This must be my 10th time waching this its one of my favorites how far north is that spring from cat fish fire tower? Thanks i have drank from all of the ones on the ridge accept for that one im into looking for springs and drinking from them raw and also testing them :)

[@hikingwithaaron]

You must be a glutton for punishment watching my video 10 times. lol. I believe the spring is called Rattlesnake Spring at AT mile 1309.5. It's a little bit off the AT on a blue blaze trail.

[@evandorco5193]

@@hikingwithaaron thanks aaron yea your videos are awesome

[@ronpaul1082]

I'm so confused . I remember the shelter 26 miles north of Delaware water gap but the first shelter you hit is not the one I remember .

[@hikingwithaaron]

The place i stayed my first night isn't really a shelter. It's called the Mohican Outdoor Center. They had cabins and tent sites you could pay for.

[@ronpaul1082]

@@hikingwithaaron the wooden one at 14:11 . I did some research and I think they built that after I came through . It says brink shelter and the stone one I stayed at was called brink road shelter so it's gotta be the same spot. Thought I was losing my memory . Thanks for responding .

[@cscabrera]

Way to go !

[@mikebennett4097]

What clips do you use for your water bottles on your pack straps???

[@BadMoodMax]

Is the beach in @15:15 the same as @18:12 and @22:14? Also, was Mitch's Roadside Grill as good at The Dog House?

[@hikingwithaaron]

Hey Max. The last 2 were the same beach but not the one at 5:15. Mitch's dogs were really good but they were extra skinny. I always get the cheesesteak at the Dog House and not their dogs, so I can't really compare. Of course when you're out hiking all day, any place you stop to eat is the best.

[@BadMoodMax]

Hiking with Aaron ah ok, well I’m sure it was better than what I can find here! I hope all is well stateside!

[@NTZJ2023]

TAKE ME WITH YOU NEXT TIME AARON

[@brianphillips3541]

Did you carry all your food for your time in New Jersey or did you resupply while you were in NJ?

[@hikingwithaaron]

I carried all my food for the trip but I did have pizza one night and hot dogs another day. I didn't do any resupply.

[@EvanMC820]

Fairview Lakes YMCA @ 11:19!!!!!!!!

[@hikingwithaaron]

Looks like an awesome place.

[@nikyniceguy]

how many miles did you do per day on average?

[@hikingwithaaron]

1295.8 Bridge over Delaware River M 1305.9 (10.1) Tent Site T 1320.2 (14.3) Brink Rd. Shelter W 1335.2 (15) Rutherford Shelter Th 1345.1 (9.9) Secret Shelter F 1363.7 (18.6) Wawayanda Shelt S 1371.7 (8) Greenwood Lake

[@douglasdingwall1596]

Don't bother climbing the obelisk.....too many steps, windows are just slits and are dirty not worth the view.