Northwest NJ Hike for Hope

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Welcome to Northwest NJ Hike for Hope

Event Details

Date: 05/31/2025
Location: Camp Jefferson - 81 Weldon Road, Lake Hapatcong, NJ 
Registration: 8:00 am
Event Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Tracy Cappiccille 
Contact Email: tcappiccille@mhainspire.org

   Raise $75 earns a Hike for Hope t-shirt!

    If you would like to check out other Hike for Hope events across the country, you can find them here.

Become a Sponsor
 

Show your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Become a partner to help stop this leading cause of death. Email Tracy Cappiccille at TCappiccille@mhainspire.org to explore all the sponsorship opportunities!

 

 

 

Northwest NJ Hike for Hope will be taking place at Camp Jefferson on Saturday 5/31 from 8:00am until 11:00am. Registration begins at 8:00am and the walk kicks off at 9:00am.  

 
This Hike for Hope event is an opportunity to bring people together and gather our communities in raising suicide prevention awareness. Your help will expand our impact on supporting life-saving efforts, funding prevention programs, and fostering connections, all while enjoying the outdoors with participants from local schools and communities. Instead of a participation fee, consider a donation to AFSP to fund their mission and help break the stigma. 

 

Here is information regarding parking and access: 

 

Some parking is available at Camp Jefferson at 81 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ and overflow parking will be available at Jefferson Township Middle School at 1000 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge NJ with shuttles bringing participants to the event. Parking will NOT be permitted along Weldon Road. Any vehicles stopped or standing on Weldon Road may be ticked or towed. Handicapped Parking will be permitted at Camp Jefferson with a valid placard or tag. 

 

Event location: 

  • Camp Jefferson - 81 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 

  • Some parking, including handicapped spaces, is available 

 

Overflow parking is available at the following parking area with shuttles to bring you to the event:

  • Jefferson Township Middle School - 1000 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge NJ  

 

Shuttle buses will be running between the parking area and Camp Jefferson: 

  • Saturday 5/31 from 7:30am to 11:30am 

 

No alcohol, weapons, fireworks, etc. will be permitted - No smoking or vaping on township property. 

 

Event Schedule  

Arrival/registration is between 8:00am-9:00am. Parking will be at Camp Jefferson and overflow parking at Jefferson Township Middle School with shuttles provided to the starting point. Event includes Honor Beads and Pathways to Healing activities and the hike. 

The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00am and the hike will immediately follow. 

“Hike” options - Hike as little or as much as you like! The hike consists of a combination of paved path, gravel and wooded trail. The trail will be identified with signage. Leashed dogs are allowed. Restrooms will be open. 

                                                                                       

                                                                                              Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities 
 
On-Site Activities 
Take part in out art therapy project titled “Pathways Project.” This meaningful work incorporates cardboard bricks that display a significant word or quote or message to loved ones. 
 
Honor Beads 
Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause.

What Are Your Honor Beads? 
 
Hope & Healing 
Share messages of hope and remembrance.