Trips

Our Outdoor Adventure trips have limited spots available and many trips fill up quickly. If a trip does fill, we will maintain a wait-list for anyone interested. There is no fee for putting your name on the wait-list. Like stand-by for flying, we highly encourage interested individuals to be at the Student Recreation Center prior to the trip departure and we will accept individuals for open spots first in the order of the wait-list, and next in the order of the time they sign in that morning. Payment for the trip occurs only if you get to participate.

Registration

Register Online:
All students have an ActiveNet account to register for Campus Recreation Trips/Events. To access your account, use Forgot my password and use your email in the mail.montclair.edu format.

Fall 2020 Trips and Events

If you’re interested in hiking, please visit our Hiking Trips page.

Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Location: Student Recreation Center Back Patio

Details: Join us for our Friday Night Fire Pits- social distancing style! To coincide with proper health and safety guidelines, all patrons must pre-register for their own time slot on montclair.edu/campus-recreation. The usual free s’mores will be offered in your own personal kit to use around the fire with your friends! Enjoy Friday Nights around the fire!

Date: Friday, October 2
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Location: Student Recreation Center Back Patio

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Details: Meet Outdoor Adventure at a nearby New Jersey gem in Paterson, NJ for an easy hike. This is a great way to break in your hiking boots and appreciate nature in the local area! Transportation not provided.

What to bring: Water, sneakers and a sense of adventure!
Potential Hazards: Weather changes, sunburn/heat exhaustion, dehydration, allergic reactions/poisonous plants, insect bites, and injury by running, including sprains, lacerations, abrasions and fractures.

COVID-19: Masks and social distancing are required during Outdoor Adventure lead hikes. Failure to do so may lead to exposure to COVID-19. All participants must show proof of Hawk Check health screener completion for the day of the program. Please bring your own facial coverings/masks when joining us for our hiking events.

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Register for Moderate Hike- High Point State Park
Details: Meet Outdoor Adventure at High Point State Park for a moderate hike! This hike will provide you with beautiful panorama views of hills meeting the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border and Delaware River. Transportation not provided.
- What to bring: Water, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, layered clothing (depending on weather) and good shoes (sneakers OK; NOT flip-flops)
- Potential Hazards: Poisonous plants/allergies; insect bites; unpredictable weather changes; sunburn/heat exhaustion; dehydration; steep, rocky and/or slippery terrain; rolling or falling rocks; snakes and large animals; and injuries including sprains/strains, abrasions, lacerations and fractures.
COVID-19: Masks and social distancing are required during Outdoor Adventure lead hikes. Failure to do so may lead to exposure to COVID-19. All participants must show proof of Hawk Check health screener completion for the day of the program. Please bring your own facial coverings/masks when joining us for our hiking events.

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Register for Advanced Hike -Stairway to Heaven
Details: Meet Outdoor Adventure at in Vernon, NJ for the ultimate advanced trail, Stairway to Heaven. This trail is 2.9 miles and gives wonderful views of farmland. It’s the perfect challenge for any hiker! Transportation not provided.
- What to bring: Water, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, layered clothing (depending on weather) and good shoes (sneakers OK; NOT flip-flops)
- Potential Hazards: Poisonous plants/allergies; insect bites; unpredictable weather changes; sunburn/heat exhaustion; dehydration; steep, rocky and/or slippery terrain; rolling or falling rocks; snakes and large animals; and injuries including sprains/strains, abrasions, lacerations and fractures.
COVID-19: Masks and social distancing are required during Outdoor Adventure lead hikes. Failure to do so may lead to exposure to COVID-19. All participants must show proof of Hawk Check health screener completion for the day of the program. Please bring your own facial coverings/masks when joining us for our hiking events.

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Details: Meet Outdoor Adventure at Liberty State Park for a 3 mile bike ride viewing Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. We’ll provide the bikes, just join us to experience a wonderful day by the water and around United States history. Transportation not provided.

What to bring: Water, Lunch, Sneakers, and Sunblock, a jacket depending on weather.
COVID-19: Masks and social distancing are required during Outdoor Adventure lead hikes. Failure to do so may lead to exposure to COVID-19. All participants must show proof of Hawk Check health screener completion for the day of the program. Please bring your own facial coverings/masks when joining us for our hiking events.

Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Location: Student Recreation Center Back Patio

Details: Join us for a special Halloween Fire Pit- social distancing style! To coincide with proper health and safety guidelines, all patrons must pre-register on montclair.edu/campus-recreation. The usual free s’mores will be offered in your own personal kit with a spooky twist to use around the fire with your friends! Enjoy this Friday Night Fire Pit telling ghost stories around the fire.

Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free with Montclair State University ID

Details: Meet Outdoor Adventure at Watchung Reservation for a spoOooOky Halloween hike! We’ll take you around hiking trails through an abandoned village in Watchung Reservation to get the hair on the back of your head to stand up!

What to bring: Water, sneakers and a sense of adventure!
Potential Hazards: Poisonous plants/allergies; insect bites; unpredictable weather changes; sunburn/heat exhaustion; dehydration; steep, rocky and/or slippery terrain; rolling or falling rocks; snakes and large animals; and injuries including sprains/strains, abrasions, lacerations and fractures.

COVID-19: Masks and social distancing are required during Outdoor Adventure lead hikes. Failure to do so may lead to exposure to COVID-19. Please bring your own facial coverings/masks when joining us for our hiking events.