What we’re about
Welcome to the Outdoor Club of South Jersey’s Hiking/Backpacking Meetup group.
The OCSJ is a dues-paying club that uses Meetup to schedule all activities. You must be a paid member to join the hiking group and RSVP to hiking events. Visit ocsj.org for more information about our club and how to become a member.
Membership in the OCSJ allows you unlimited free access to the hundreds of activities we offer in hiking, biking, trail maintenance, backpacking, paddling, and cross-country skiing.
Please visit our other Meetup groups to see what they offer. These are included with your paid membership, although you must join each group individually:
Biking:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/
Kayaking/XC Skiing:
https://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/
Rebecca Strickland,OCSJ Hiking Chair
becky.ocsjhikes@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Good Friday Family Stroll on the Ocean City BoardwalkFox Trot Lane, OC, NJ, Ocean City, NJ
We will leave the parking lot and head north on the boardwalk, turn around and head to the south end, turn around again, back to the cars.
School is out, I'll have my 7 & 8 year olds with me. 7 year old might be on bike.
Hike leader: Dawn Tepper
Anticipated Distance: +/- 5 miles
Expected Speed: slow end of moderate/fast end of slow
Number of planned breaks: approximately every 2 miles
Bathrooms: Once on Boardwalk, multiple chancesBe sure to bring water, even in the cold. I also recommend at least a snack for the break or lunch. After walk, will probably stop for pizza for lunch.
Be sure to be prepared for the weather, though with kids, weather needs to be above 40 degrees and not raining.
Please arrive a few minutes ahead of time to sign in and use the bathroom.
I start the safety talk 5 minutes before and then start.Take your preferred tick, chigger, and flying insect precautions.
I drive a dark blue/gray Toyota Sienna minivan. I wear a skirt.
Any questions ahead of time, email theteppers@comcast.net. Problems the day of, you can text 609-742-8803.Constant rain, wind chills below 25, heat index above 85 degrees, or other nasty weather of the same ilk cancels. If above 60 degrees and only isolated showers or mist, hike will be on but may be modified.
The nitty gritty:- Dogs: I’m neutral. Your well behaved, leashed dog is welcome to hike with me at the back of the group. It is YOUR responsibility to determine/confirm that dogs are permitted on a specific trail. If you plan to bring your dog, please note it in the comments such that people who prefer not to hike with dogs are aware.
- Why do I often title my hikes as casual? Because my pace varies on how I’m feeling and the makeup of the group that day. Unless I title my hike as slow, my pace falls within the moderate level, whether I’m using my rollator, hiking sticks or pushing a stroller. My distances are generally short to mid range. I also like to look at nature, take time for photos, spot interesting things and don’t mind stopping for comfort breaks. If you want to go fast, you picked the wrong leader/hike.
