Sunrise Mountain Hike
Sunrise Mountain Hike
Date TBD
Sandyston, NJ 07826
NOTE: Due to the pandemic and the ATC directive to stay away from the Appalachian Trail at this time, we have suspended this hike. We expect to announce a new date later in the summer or fall.
Enjoy a beautiful 5.5 mile ridge walk to Sunrise Mountain on the Appalachian Trail and discover why New Jersey is called the Garden State.
Gaze over panoramic views from the Culver fire tower and Sunrise Pavilion, built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Visit Gren Anderson Shelter, an authentic Appalachian Trail shelter build in 1958 by the Green Mountain Club.
Look over Kittatinny Lake and other viewpoints along the hike route.
Our hike will begin at the Culvers Gap parking area in Stokes State Forest off Highway 206 and end at the pavilion on Sunrise Mountain.
Join us on this amazing summer hike on the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey!
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Registration Is Free
Instead of charging a fee, we ask your help raising funds for mental health research and trail maintenance.
It’s fast and easy! When you register, you will be able to personalize a sponsorship page and share it through email and your favorite social media such as Facebook or Instagram. How does it work? 
Every little bit helps, and there is no minimum to raise – we just ask that you help us spread the word, then come join us on the trail.
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Get a Free Hiking Shirt
Our quick-dry shirts look and feel great, on or off the trail.
Every registered hiker who raises at least $100 will receive a HIKE for Mental Health shirt as a token of our appreciation.
Available in men’s or women’s sizes SMALL – XXL.
When you register, we will ask your size preference. Once you reach $100 in donations to your fundraising page, we will get your shirt to you.
If you hit the $100 ten days before the hike, your hike leader will have your shirt for you on hike day. Otherwise, we will mail it to you after the hike.
So help us raise money and awareness for this great cause.
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For a Good Cause
HIKE for Mental Health is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All contributions are tax deductible, and 100% of the hike donations support our mission.
Eighty cents of every dollar funds mental health programs, including break-through scientific research into PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar spectrum disorders, depression and other major mental illnesses. Through research we can find better ways to alleviate the suffering that affects 1 in 4 American families.
The remaining twenty cents maintains wilderness trails across the U.S. By supporting non-profit, volunteer groups that care for our trails, we help preserve wilderness experiences for generations to come. Where the money goes. 
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Hike Details
| Location: | Stokes State Forest, Sandyston, NJ |
| Date: | TBD. |
| Time: | 8 AM – 4 PM. Exact times and locations with directions provided to registered hikers only. |
| Distance: | Approximately 5.5 miles. |
| Difficulty level: | Moderate. |
| Suitable for beginners? | Yes, if you are in good physical condition and can climb 3 flights of stairs without stopping and still be smiling! |
| Registration fee | Registration is free. |
| Pet friendly? | No dogs allowed. |
| Sponsorship amount: | The hike goal is $1,000. There is no minimum required to join the hike, but if every hiker raises $100 we will get very close to our goal. |
| Free shirt: | Hikers who raise $100 or more will receive a free HIKE for Mental Health quick-dry hiking shirt. |
| Hike director: |  The organizers of this hike are Ryan and Kelly Robinson. Ryan has been a long-time supporter of HIKE for Mental Health. He and his wife Kelly will be joined on the hike by Joe Beck, who will serve as the sweep for the hike. |
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Trail Map
Every HIKE for Mental Health is an opportunity to:
- get away from the hustle and bustle of work-a-day life and enjoy the beauty of Nature
- renew old friendships and make new ones
- have a great time hiking with a good group of people
- stand up against the stigma of mental illness
- discover your new favorite get-away
- raise money for a great cause
Come on out and join us!
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Goal: $1,000.00
$0.00 donated
Questions
If you have any questions or ideas, please contact us.
We are glad to talk with you about your hike and how you can help HIKE for Mental Health.
We hope you will make HIKE for Mental Health a part of your hike.
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Looking forward to seeing old and new friends.