# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hike 12 beautiful rail-trail miles from High Bridge to Califon, NJ and then back along the Ken Lockwood Gorge Trail (weather permitting.)About this EventIf you've never hiked the Columbia Trail you're in for a real treat. If you have you know how special it is. We walk out on the top trail and back along the gorge.Pack a snack/lunch to picnic in Califon.At the end join us for food/drinks in High Bridge (location TBD). It is important for you to check your email the night before for any delays or rescheduling due to weather. Start and Finish: Trail head in High Bridge NJ. Please arrive at 10:20 so we can head out no later than 10:30 am. We are leaving extra time to take a break for lunch together in Califon.Distance: Approximately 12 miles R/T. Where to find us: Parking lot in High Bridge across the street from the trail head. Optional endpoints: You can shorrten your hike by simply turning around and heading back. If you do this you're on your own, but you will NOT get lost. It's a straight shot back.Bathrooms: There are NEW indoor bathrooms at the start and one portable in Califon (was told it will be open, hopefully).NO Dog policy: We love the pups but NOT on our walks..Terrain: Crushed gravel trail, some hills on the return trail and along the river. The return trail is a bit rocky.Dress: Depending on snow/ice weather conditions you might need traction devices, hiking boots and poles.Post Hike Food/Drink: Join us after the hike for food/drink in a local High Bridge spot. Your tab is your own.Transit: No trains or buses go there on Sunday.(A pre- arranged carpool is an option). If you are coming from NYC you can take a train to Maplewood Train Station to meet Risa. This must reserved a week ahead of time. Limited seating in the car.Parking: Free parking in High Bridge lot at the trailhead.Difficulty: Moderate. The trail is not difficult as long as you can do the mileage. If not, one suggestion is to hike to the bridge/gorge (about 3 miles) and turn back. Pace will be about 2.8 -3 MPH depending on conditions.Category: magnificent natural beauty, waterfalls, historical and more.Coordinator: Risa Olinsky 201-618-5582/ info@freewalkers.org. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/866a7d50-d4cf-11f0-b5dd-cf8884207a20-rimg-w1189-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/high-bridge/winter-wonderland-hike-columbia-trail-and-ken-lockwood-gorge/100001977313252165 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, food-drinks, trekking, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes - Location: Columbia Trail (High Bridge) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: High Bridge - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Columbia Trail (High Bridge) - **lat**: 40.6695324 - **long**: -74.89579909999999 - **full address**: Columbia Trail (High Bridge), 77 Main Street, High Bridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/11e26dabac982d2fd98bd7e9aca1bb6d994914769a51cfb9e5adbac9620afd5c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc2e332b-gmir.jpg?v=1770223634 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge. being held? - **A:** Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge. takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Columbia Trail (High Bridge), 77 Main Street, High Bridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge.? - **A:** Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge. is organized by FreeWalkers.org. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Winter Wonderland Hike: Columbia Trail & Ken Lockwood Gorge.", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/11e26dabac982d2fd98bd7e9aca1bb6d994914769a51cfb9e5adbac9620afd5c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc2e332b-gmir.jpg?v=1770223634", "startDate": "2026-01-25", "endDate": "2026-01-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/high-bridge/winter-wonderland-hike-columbia-trail-and-ken-lockwood-gorge/100001977313252165", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Columbia Trail (High Bridge)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "77 Main Street", "postalCode": "08829", "addressLocality": "High Bridge", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.6695324", "longitude": "-74.89579909999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Hike 12 beautiful rail-trail miles from High Bridge to Califon, NJ and then back along the Ken Lockwood Gorge Trail (weather permitting.)", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-25", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/high-bridge/winter-wonderland-hike-columbia-trail-and-ken-lockwood-gorge/100001977313252165" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/high-bridge/winter-wonderland-hike-columbia-trail-and-ken-lockwood-gorge/100001977313252165", "price": 0, "name": "FreeWalker" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/high-bridge/winter-wonderland-hike-columbia-trail-and-ken-lockwood-gorge/100001977313252165", "price": 0, "name": "Donation to FreeWalkers" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "FreeWalkers.org", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/freewalkersorg/22705200", "description": "FreeWalkersis a non-profit 501(c)3 social organization and network for individuals interested in participating in distance walking events. 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