What could be better than ice cream and the trails?! Join us at 10am on Sunday August 30th at Stairway to Heaven in Vernon, NJ. We'll do a group hike on the Appalachian Trail and then get ice cream at Heaven Hill Farm. Sasquatch is paying for Sassquad Members' ice cream!

We'll do an out and back hike on the Appalachian Trail up to Pinwheel Vista and then get ice cream at Heaven Hill Farm. This section of the Appalachian Trail is very rugged and steep; there are a lot of rocks! The group will be hiking together but you're welcome to run ahead. We'll be following the white blazes of the AT until we get to the top of the climb. We'll turn left at the huge pile of rocks to go another tenth of a mile to reach the iconic Pinwheel Vista. It's less than 1.5 miles to the summit, so all-in, the hike will be about 3 miles. There are no restrooms at the trailhead. Bring whatever you'll need to self-support your run/hike! You'll want to have a pair of trail running or hiking shoes, a water bottle or hydration pack, and food/snacks if you'd like to munch… Please RSVP so we know how many folks will be joining us.

Join us at 9am on Saturday September 5th at Ringwood State Park for a preview run on the 2026 Wild Goose course! We'll meet at Shepherd Lake Day Use Area and do the 4.75 Checkered loop together. There will no doubt be folks who want to stick around afterward to do the other two loops, so you'll have the opportunity to buddy up with other runners if you want to do more miles! Please bring everything you'll need for the run (water, snacks, bugspray, sunscreen etc) and know that there is a $10 fee (CASH-ONLY!) to park at Shepherd Lake, where we will be meeting. Please RSVP for this free event!

Are you newer to the trails? Looking to connect with other newbies? Or are you an adaptive athlete who needs some support to enjoy the trails? Come join us at our Meet-Ups in 2026! ​​These monthly runs/hikes at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ are designed to provide a welcoming, supportive space for anyone looking to explore the trails, build skills, and meet others in the community. We will have the 5K course marked so you can go at your own pace to get more comfortable on the trails. 

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Please pre-register for this free meet-up on September 12th at 9am so we know how many folks will be joining us.

Are you newer to the trails? Looking to connect with other newbies? Or are you an adaptive athlete who needs some support to enjoy the trails? Come join us at our Meet-Ups in 2026! ​​These monthly runs/hikes at the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ are designed to provide a welcoming, supportive space for anyone looking to explore the trails, build skills, and meet others in the community. We will have the 5K course marked so you can go at your own pace to get more comfortable on the trails. Please pre-register for this free meet-up on October 10th at 9am so we know how many folks will be joining us.

Join us on Sunday, November 1st, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the South Mountain Reservation in Millburn, NJ for the Squatch VanGO, a creative trail gathering open to all ages, paces, and abilities. It is an invitation to wander, notice, and experience the trails in a new way. Participants will meander through the woods, pausing to gather inspiration and create art along the way.

The nominal $10 registration fee (free for 2026 Sassquad Members!) covers a wide range of materials that will be provided, including acrylic paints, brushes, canvas paper, wood disks, charcoal, sketchbooks, pens, markers, pencils, glue, and even old race bibs to incorporate into your work.Whether you prefer to stop and create, draw as you walk, or assemble something unexpected, there is no right way to participate. Please pre-register for this squatchy event!