Join veteran hiker, educator, and poet George Lightcap at Ethos Farm to Health for a fascinating journey from theDelaware Water Gap to Bellvale Mountain!

George has been walking the New Jersey Appalachian Trail since 1982, sharing its history, landscapes, flora, and fauna with generations of students and fellow hikers. He has completed a 27-year section hike of the Appalachian Trail, as well as two end-to-end backpacks of Vermont’s Long Trail.

But George’s connection to the trail goes beyond hiking. A published poet, George brings a storyteller’s eye and a poet’s appreciation forthe landscapes he has spent decades exploring. His poems have appeared in The Back Porch Review, Voices From Here, Off Line, and The Stillwater Review.

During this special presentation, George will share stunning views, significant landmarks, trail stories, and practical tips for planning day hikes, loop hikes, and backpacking adventures of your own.

Whether you’re an experienced hiker, a nature lover, a poetry enthusiast, or simply curious about the trail in our own backyard, come experience the Appalachian Trail through the eyes of someone who has spent more than four decades walking it.