2012 Lenape34 Walk Date Set
The 3rd Annual Lenape34: The Origins Walk will take place on October 8, 2012 following the same route. Please note the date. More information will appear on this website and on FreeWalkers.org. If you are a FreeWalker.org member we'll be posting a link to officially sign-up soon. Also, you can keep up to date on the details of the event if you sign up for the event email below (no need to sign up again if you have previously done so.)
Video of 2011 Walk
The Origins Walk - Lenape34 2011 from Paul Kiczek on Vimeo.
Congratulations Walkers!
Congratulations to all 26 walkers that took part in the 2nd annual LENAPE34: The Origins Walk on Columbus Day, October 10, 2011. It was a gloriously beautiful day for a long hike through some of the most diverse environments New Jersey has to offer.
We traversed a mind-boggling 4 reservations, 3 public utility access routes, 15 parks and over a dozen towns. It was a 34-mile trek through woods, neighborhoods, and urban settings in the tradition of modern-day explorers. The walk started in Millburn and ended in Newark those that could make it all the way. For others, there was plenty to experience and enjoy in this challenging event. As a testament to how hard this was Jay Leslie's GPS showed 5145 feet of cumulative ascent for the entire length.
The Lenape34 Event
The event is designed specifically so walkers can use mass transportation, particularly NJ Transit, to assist them in getting to the event and back. Also, the event encourages less ambitious walkers to join along the way at various points and complete a part of the walk they are comfortable with.
Our "tag-team SAG" services were provided by volunteers Risa Olinsky, Amy Hebard and Tom Landes. For carpooling, Risa & Amy shuttled from about 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tom provided SAG Support (rides, water, snacks, and even his homemade chile!) after 1:00 p.m.
Read about the LENAPE34 2011 and other related events
- Read about the LENAPE34 October 10, 2011 Event
- Read about the South Mountain Practice Walk Sep 25, 2011
- Read about the LENAPE34 October 11, 2010 Event
Lenape Trail Overview

The Lenape Trail was first established over 30 years ago by Al Kent, a retired trail coordinator who wanted to connect as many natural resources and points of interest in Essex County as he could, traversing towns, parks, woodlands, and residential areas along the way. Our walk along the trail takes you from the peak of South Mountain to urban Newark. The Lenape Trail is currently going through a revitalization effort largely due to Steve Marano and the NYNJ Trail Conference efforts. Steve also is involved in an effort to finalize the 130-mile Liberty Water Gap Trail across New Jersey.
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