Jackson Pathfinders, along with the help of many other volunteers, are nearing completion of the new Silver Stream Spur Trail off Frank Applegate Road. Please stay tuned for even more work days in the near future. We welcome all to come out and help, so that the trail can be completed for all to enjoy this Spring and Summer!
Upcoming Events
Sat May 4, 11AM (possibly Sun May 5 also)
Come out an join the Jackson Pathfinders as we work along at Silver Stream trail off of Frank Applegate road as a contribution towards the annual Barnegat Bay Blitz. We will be picking up garbage and doing general cleanup of the trail at the Metedeconk preserve.
June 15, 9AM-1PM
Ocean County Parks nature walk at the Purple Heart trail on June 15, 9AM to 1PM. The walk costs $6 per person and people must register at http://www.oceancountyparks.org/ or call 877-627-2757.
Recent Happenings
Trail work and moving a kiosk
Purple Heart trail hike - April 7, 2013
"Spring Ahead" Hike - FREC March 10, 2013
Silver Stream Workday - March 17, 2013
Other Tidbits
Jackson Pathfinders have completed the re-mapping of the Silver Stream Trail off Frank Applegate Road using various technologies - iPhones, handheld GPS, mapping software, etc. The main trail is on the Metedeconk Preserve owned by NJ Conservation Foundation. Also mapped and depicted below is the new Spur trail which is located on adjacent property owned by Jackson Township. This new "Spur" trail joins into the main Silver Stream trail on its Northern-most side. Click on the image below for a more detailed view.
The trails are always in need of maintenance such as trimming of paths, collecting garbage, constructing/cleaning boardwalks, etc. We can also work with Boy/Girl Scouts for a variety of projects. Please see our Volunteering page for more information and to submit an online inquiry form.
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The main Silver Stream Trail shown in purple resides on 79 acres owned by the NJ Conservation Foundation known as the Metedeconk Preserve.
The "Spur" trail shown in red (which is currently under mapping and construction) connects to the existing Silver Stream Trail. It's located on adjacent property owned by Jackson Township, just north-west of the Metedeconk Preserve property.