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HOUR RADIUS Highest AT Point in NJ A strenuous "highest-summit-in-the-state" hike can be found in New Jersey's High Point State Park. Straddling the Kittatinny Ridge, a geological ridge that runs from eastern Pennsylvania to the Schawangunks in New York, the trail up to 1,803-foot High Point Mountain makes for a challenging day hike on one of the more scenic segments of the AT, replete with dark forests and striking ridgelines. The hike can be divided into two parts. For the first section , go south of the access road (NJ 23) to pick up the AT. This will swing around on a circuit back to the parking lot. If you want to summit High Point, cross to the more heavily-trodden north side of NJ 23 on the AT and take the Schawangunk Ridge Trail to the summit. At the peak, there are various trails that branch off the peak and lead to high ledges that overlook huge tracts of forest and farmland in three states. The area gets very busy with all manner of outdoor enthusiasts during peak times of year so avoid week- ends if you can. From the George Washington Bridge, take Interstate 80 West to exit 53. From there, get on NJ 23 North. After roughly 50 miles you will start seeing signs for High Point. The park entrance will be on your left and seasonal parking fees apply. For more information, call the New York-New Jersey Trails Conference (212-685-9699, www.nyn- jtc.org) or the park itself (973-875-4800). New Jersey Transit (973-762-5100, www.nytransit.state.nj.us) has train service to New York's Port Jervis, just outside High Point, on the Mainline/Bergen County Line. leva and blue invite you to enter the SNAP IT! sweepstakes. Just send in your favorite photo from a recent urban paddling adventure - along with a 25-word description of your experience - and you will be entered to win Teva footwear! Then, blue will publish one lucky winner's photo and essay in blue's September, 2001 issue. SEND MATERIALS TO leva/blue "Snap It'" Sweepstakes blue Magazine 611 Broadway. Ste. 405 New York. NY 10003 by JUNE 7, 2001 Most Remote AT Access At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock in northwestern Massachusetts is the tallest peak in the entire state and the area around it is laced with 45 miles of hiking trails. Many people think that because it's an East Coast peak, Greylock should be a piece of cake. But Greylock is part of a huge and rugged wilderness area where misinformed people have got- ten lost for days. Also, because it stands mostly alone rather than in a cluster of peaks, Greylock catches all the bad weather that comes its way. The result can be sunny and warm weather at lower altitudes and an unpredictably cloudy and colder summit. Try var- ious trails from the parking lot to make a circuit, starting with the Hopper Trail, which will take you to the AT. You can tackle the moderate four-hour hike to the peak and back, or follow the AT north from Greylock's summit for a multi-night tour of five peaks on anoth- er well-marked loop. If you plan your trip accordingly, you can go for days without setting foot in civilization . Again , you may want to time your visit, because the area can get very crowded with outdoorsy people. To get there, take the Taconic Parkway North to Route 23 East into Massachusetts. From there, go north on Massachusetts Route 7. When you hit Lanesboro, get on North Main St on the right. Make another right onto Quarry Road and then a left onto Rockwell Road. After several miles, you will find the parking area and vis- itor center on the right. For more information, contact the Mt Greylock Park office (413- 499-4262). Bonanza Bus Lines (888-751-8800, www.bonanzabus.com) has service to Williamstown , a couple of miles north of Mt Greylock. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIB- ITED. All entries must be received by June 7, 2001. One [1] winner will be randomly selected from all entries on June 11 , 2001. Winner will receive a pair of Teva footwear. Winner's essay and photo will also be published in blues September, 2001 issue. Approximate retail value of prize is $250. One sweep- stakes entry per person only. For complete sweep- stakes rules, visit ININw.blueadventure.comltevarules.