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New Year’s First Day Hike in Historic Mid-Town Elizabeth at Boxwood Hall Historic Site 2023
Here are more New Year’s activities in New Jersey.
- As of December 28, 2022, these are the details that have been released about this New Year’s Day event.
New Year’s Day First Day Hike: EXPLORE HISTORIC MID-TOWN ELIZABETH NJ
Explore 300+ years of history in Elizabeth, NJ—oldest English settlement in the State and still developing! Service animals only. The group size is STRICTLY limited to 25 participants.
Level of Difficulty
Moderate – 1.5 miles. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
Recommended Ages
Not really suitable for children under 5. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
When is this New Year’s Day hiking event?
January 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
YesRegistration is required. Call: 908-282-7617 or e-mail [email protected]. Hike will be cancelled for severe snow or rainstorm (regular rain will not cause cancellation).
New Year’s Day Hike Activities
- 1.5 mile hike
What is the admission price for this New Year’s Day hiking event in Historic Mid-Town Elizabeth?
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Where is this event happening?
This event is happening at
Meeting Spot
First Presbyterian Church, Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201