Exploring Weequahic and Hillside
North Elizabeth Train Station · Elizabeth, NJ
Date & Time
- Date
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time
- 10:33 AM EDT
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About this event
- *\\Please review the event details and answer the sign-up question properly. With frequent NJ Transit delays, plans may change. The 'Going' list will be confirmed closer to the event date after checking transit status. Please check my upcoming comments for any changes to the start or end locations. Distance: 10-11 miles. no easy drop out point Speed: 2.5- 3.0 mph, to some people maybe a brisk / athletic walk. PLEASE do consider your own capability to determine if this hike really suit you. I’m keeping the group to about 10-15 people for better safety and coordination. Also, please remember to pack your own lunch! This 10-mile route highlights the historic Weequahic and Kean University area, featuring the 80-acre Weequahic Lake and its 1668 boundary site at Divident Hill. The area is a mix of Olmsted-designed parklands, 1920s Tudor architecture, and Revolutionary-era landmarks like the 1772 Liberty Hall Museum. The path follows the Elizabeth River Parkway, offering a scenic greenway that connects urban history with expansive university grounds and historic residential corridors. MEET: Meet on the platform of North Elizabeth train station From NYC\- by NJ Trainsit 10:05 AM Depart NEW YORK PENN STATION 10:33 AM Arrive North Elizabeth End: Newark Penn Station \- Raymond Plaza between Raymond Blvd and Market Street\. 1 Block east of Rt\. 21 \(McCarter Hwy\.\)\, Newark\, NJ\, 7102 Please bring enough water, lunch, and sunscreen. Violet 732.447.3275 \\\\\\\\\\\\ Reminders 1. Read Before Signing Up: For safety and smooth operation, please read the entire hike description carefully. You will be prompted with a question during RSVP—please read it attentively and answer correctly to join. 2. Drop Early: If your plans change, cancel immediately. Do not wait until the day before or the morning of the hike. **Holding a spot without genuine intention to attend directly impacts your eligibility for…
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