Adopt-a-Trail Program

Adopting a trail is a great way to support the conservation and maintenance of RVC’s trail systems while also enjoying the many benefits of spending time outdoors. 

The Adopt-a-Trail program assists the RVC stewardship staff in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails. Groups and individuals take responsibility for one preserve and regularly “sweep” that preserve’s trail[s]. Trail sweeping involves picking up litter, noting any prohibited activities occurring on the preserve, and reporting the condition of the trail to RVC for further action if necessary, at least once per month. (No tools or cutting!)

Adopt one of these preserves!

Beech Ridge, Blairstown (1.1 miles)
Birch Ridge Ravine, Hardwick (2 miles)
Blair Creek, Stillwater (1.6 & 2.9 miles)
Blair Creek South, Hardwick
Gnome Hollow, Frelinghuysen (2 miles)
Greendell Ridge, Frelinghuysen (.9 miles)
Hemlock Ridge & Ravine, Blairstown (1.7 miles)
Spring Valley, Hardwick (.5 miles)
Sunset Ridge, Hardwick (1.5 miles)
Cedar Ridge Preserve, Stillwater (1.9 miles)

“A goal of trail builders and maintainers is to do their work so well that travelers will be aware of the natural wonders unfolding around them, but barely notice the pathway on which they are walking. The best trails provide access to the outdoors without drawing attention to themselves.”
— Robert C. Birkby, The T.R.A.I.L. Boss Manual, 1992