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PlumbCrazyRefer t1_isk389l wrote

The roads are packed in Sussex county with leaf peeper’s

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css01 t1_islpevc wrote

I went to Stokes today. I was surprised how few people I saw. Feel like if I drove farther north, up to the 'gunks, it would have been crazy.

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oodja t1_islsx2s wrote

"Sorry, folks- Jersey's closed. The Devil outside should have told you."

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theoneace t1_ismur37 wrote

Need this on a billboard on 95, 78, 80 and 440

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GrizzlybearNo1 t1_islsf5d wrote

Yesterday driving into New Jersey on I78 traffic came to a slow crawl. One daughter asked “what’s the slow down?” Other daughter responded “it’s New Jersey border patrol looking for out of staters trying to sneak in”

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ooshoe3 t1_iskwlkv wrote

We need a moose out front to spread the word.

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BloodRedeemed t1_isk0sl7 wrote

I’m assuming that should be a lake/pond/whatever. Where is this?

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_isk1ern wrote

Right above Waterloo village and road over looking Stephens park from allamuchy north

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_isk3ylv wrote

This is the link from Google if you wanted to check it out for yourself or see a birdseye view

Highlands Trail Overlook https://maps.app.goo.gl/mcmG72Yw6T5gEdGD9

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mudclog t1_iskxd29 wrote

Shhh dont let them know

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Dick_Demon t1_iskz5f8 wrote

What's the deal with this subreddit being all inclusive and welcoming to people who ask about the lifestyle because they think of moving here... Yet, when an actually nice area is pointed out, NJ redditors get their panties in a bunch because it was mentioned in a public forum. The fuck?

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Jake_FromStateFarm27 t1_isld59n wrote

Its a part of a conservation movement in reference to the saying "leave no trail behind" its evolved to include digital trails as well. I'm actually kinda in favor of it as the more tourists in a natural the more garbage there tends to be, more pollution, and the general wildlife gets more disturbed. Stairway to heaven used to be empty years ago during peak foliage season, if you drive there any weekend this time of year now it's swarmed by people in line taking photos for their Instagram. There's overall nothing wrong with sharing spots or trails but social media like reddit and insta have exacerbated it and caused a lot of damage to natural areas. I like to have some spaces left in jersey that are still preserved and have some semblance of serenity left.

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jmur89 t1_ism2bax wrote

Yeah, it's definitely a problem. But I find that you can escape most of the madness if you just put miles and elevations under your boots. Most visitors to venture out too far.

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Jake_FromStateFarm27 t1_ism43mn wrote

Elevation I would agree with most places, but most of NJ is below sea level and many already visit places like highpoint so a great deal of the state is "accessible" to a degree.

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jmur89 t1_ism4h6g wrote

I gotcha. No individual spot is safe, for sure. But if you find a hike with more than 2,000 feet of gain, it typically contains a fair bit of solitude as well.

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mudclog t1_islaa7h wrote

Because its nice to have a quiet hiking spot that isn't swamped with out of towners all the time

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Dick_Demon t1_isljneo wrote

If your hiking spots aren't within the bounds of your neighborhood, YOU'RE the out of towner.

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potatochipsfox t1_isl9otq wrote

Oh, I know this one!

A subreddit with near half a million subscribers isn't, it turns out, a hivemind. Also, "shh stop telling people how nice it is" is usually a joke.

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poland626 t1_islxz8c wrote

Thank you! I'm in Parsippany and need new things to explore/do and this is just PERFECT. Thank you. Anything I should know beforehand? I'm just a solo person

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_islz4s8 wrote

I grew up on the high side are you a lifer or new to par? I'm out west but intend to move back to LH in the spring.

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poland626 t1_islzbkn wrote

new but I've been here nearly 10 years at this point. I'm from old brige originally but I'm in LH now.

I'll try one of those groups you suggested, thanks!

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_ism0ksf wrote

I left about 6 years ago I'm excited to be coming back I know ppl post on the NJ hiking sub but there are groups on meetup. If you're new to hiking get good shoes a comfortable bag and a Pocket first aid kit. Always tick check doesn't matter if it's winter anymore you need to do it and get soap for poison ivy. When I lived in par I would also go to Ringwood and ramapo, ramapo is great from the bottom lot to check out ruins but the top lot is faster. Also there are great trails off 9f Clinton rd, west of Clinton rd is waywayanda which is also great. You're in the middle where nothing is too far

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the_full_effect t1_ism05rp wrote

Serious question - is this supposed to just be a “look at the pretty foliage” pic or am I missing something else?

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_ism0zgo wrote

I'm colorblind I don't know if there is much foliage it's just a great view and as you can tell by the wearhouses it's near civilization. Only 10 minutes from the best ice cream in the state

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Intelligent_Ear_4004 t1_isn4n7t wrote

I bought my partner a pair of sunglasses that “correct” color blindness. It was an experience to watch him the first time.

A few months later, thishappened. If you’re in Sussex county, check it out!

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_isns8io wrote

I try to not expose myself to niceties told my wife never to get me those. My perspective is what it is one day if they do something to correct it permanently I'll consider that but temporary corrections just show me what I'm missing out on

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Golden_Gooner t1_isma7b5 wrote

What’s the best ice cream? Please share.

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_ismbtce wrote

das creamery I'll die on this hill

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Strung_Out_Advocate t1_ismgfe5 wrote

I'm told Cliff's in Ledgewood. Never been myself, can anyone vouch?

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crushworthyxo t1_ismp1z7 wrote

Been to Cliff’s once. Drove from Denville for a little adventure. Waited in a 45 minute line and the first two flavors I wanted were sold out so had to go with my third pick. Tbh wasn’t impressed. Denville Dairy is better in my opinion.

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Digitalpheer t1_isn06bj wrote

Cliffs is super overrated, only good menu option is a super thick strawberry shake. Taylor's in chester is only good when the whole town isn't there. I stopped going to parlors and found some good store bought. Try Hudsonville if you can find it

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crushworthyxo t1_isoka3q wrote

I’ll keep a look out for it. Another one that my bf and I have found recently and is delicious is Tillamook. We get it at Wegmans.

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theoneace t1_ismuvx4 wrote

I’m sorry to hear you are color blind but yes it’s a vibrant photo displaying the changing of the leaves to that beautiful fall look. I also now have to check out your ice cream recommendation

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_isnsg8c wrote

Das is soooooo good, been going since we moved to the area. They had a best of Morris county and they Handley beat out cliffs and in denville dairy

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ReverseMermaidMorty t1_islvyfi wrote

You guys really need to get out of the state more this is honestly pretty bland and boring…

Like if you think this is cool literally anywhere in New England or out West would blow your minds.

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Lindstronical t1_islxqda wrote

I agree with you! I just hiked the White Mountains, last week - now THAT is beautiful.

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2cupscornstarch t1_ismzn7i wrote

Lol I’ve been all around and I always find some comparison to Jersey, for such a small state we have a lot of diversity in our landscape (even if our “mountains” and “lakes” aren’t quite comparable). I think a lot of it has to do with how ugly the state can be as well lol.

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i8mygoldfish t1_isl1nin wrote

I know that spot well! It's a hidden gem of sorts.

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Liveslowdieslower t1_ismlf4c wrote

Driving through Vernon was insufferable today. Super packed with city dwellers. Same thing up in Warwick, NY.

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Sensitive-Jelly8116 t1_ismpq3e wrote

I hear you .... went to run a quick home depot trip from Franklin, trees were stunning but...... gas peddle people

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undertoe74 t1_ismfpnx wrote

There is so many out of state plates!Its people traveling south and north with this weather.There’s so many more Photographers and people on vacation visiting Jersey than I have ever seen this time of year

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[deleted] t1_isl6jtm wrote

It's neat that nyc is consistently 10 degrees warmer than the suburban mountains and a few weeks behind. I fucking can't wait for central park and rock center to pop off their fall colors and Halloween displays. Fall is the best season for walking!

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EastCoastMountaineer t1_ism1v0n wrote

Fuck that. Stop gatekeeping. Everyone is welcome in New Jersey, its a great state and freedom of movement is something foundational to this country.

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superdead t1_isngbrf wrote

Then the tourists need to learn to fucking drive for starters.

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ophidiophobia_py_dev OP t1_ism1zyn wrote

It's actually not a foundation of this country

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EastCoastMountaineer t1_isnnbvd wrote

Article IV, Section 2 of the US Constitution states:

The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.

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lukeannie176 t1_ism3bap wrote

That's for sure. When I was coming back home to sussex County from my mom's house on the shore. Rt 15 south was a parking lot.

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xphr5 t1_ism8tyr wrote

This place sucks don't ever come here!

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Digitalpheer t1_ismzedt wrote

I was going to shoprite to pick up some snacks and there was an abnormal amount of people out today. 5 minute drive turned into 15 both ways

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Pulse_fang t1_ismie21 wrote

It's weird that people have a hard on for trees starting to hibernate.

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