The Somerset County Park Commission has published their “Volunteer Park Patrol” schedule for 2022. JORBA and the Park Rangers partner closely on trail maintenance projects and all are welcome to join and lend a hand. Official events will be posted here on the site as we get closer but for now, save these dates! Washington…
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Sourland Mountain Preserve Park Report 2021
2021 was a slower than normal year for trail work at the Sourlands due to the on-going pandemic, but also because all of the good sustainable work put in during prior years. The big project this year was a complete re-blazing of all the trails within the park. JORBA was not involved in this process…
Essex County Chapter
JORBA has established a new chapter to advocate for mountain biking in Essex County. Gene Sackman will lead efforts for legal MTB access. Please visit our Essex County Chapter Page for updates and add your name to our Essex County Mailing list.
JORBA Officer Elections 2022
Tom HenniganPresident, Chairman Ken SeebeckExecutive Director, CEO Dave ClarkTreasurer Jason FletcherSecretary Mike ConfentiVice President Board Members and Staff
Trail Planning and Design Hub
Our colleagues at American Trails have put together a list of resources for trail planning and design. Please check it out.
Wildcat Ridge WMA Chapter Report 2021
The Wildcat Ridge WMA chapter of JORBA remains active. In 2020-2021 there was a joint effort with the NYNJTC to replace a dilapidated bridge across a brook within the WMA. This effort was completed and benefitted all trail users as well as building good will between the two organizations. Due to above normal rainfall, vegetation…
Dickerson Mine Trail Review 2021
98 hours Jeremy Klopper took Jason Goncalves slot as Co-Lead earlier this year.Jeremy lives in Randolph and can be spotted on the trails either locally or further away as he and his family love to travel to find different places to ride. He has been a NICA coach since the league’s first season in NJ…
Allamuchy Trail Review 2021
268 hours Completed 4 Bump Alt. – Lumpy Bumpy re-route Rock armored wet sections of ‘Unblazed’ Trail on way up to 4 Bump Heavy tree removal throughout the year Extensive ‘brush-back’ at Deer Park and the Tranquility side of park Re-route of ‘Unblazed’ trail off the Orange Trail (closest to Rt. 80) Re-route wet section…
JORBA Board Meeting 2/16 7:30 p.m.
Location:JORBA Board MeetingWednesday, February 16 · 7:30 – 9:00pmGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/nyv-aqif-yhjOr dial: (US) +1 314-480-3654 PIN: 484 411 970#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nyv-aqif-yhj?pin=3848620288047 Date:Wednesday February 16, 2022 7:30 p.m. Meeting Details We need to make a quorum, please register here. The event is open to all but voting is limited to board…
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