Horse trail ride planned at Lusscroft Farm

WANTAGE — An overnight equine trail ride will be held starting on Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7.

Participants are asked to bring their own horse and have fun exploring the beautiful trails at Lusscroft Farm, affiliated with High Point State Park. Lusscroft Farm is the only location in the N.J. State Park system to have horse facilities. Come ride for just the day, or stay overnight Friday and/or Saturday night. Stabling and water is available for your horse, and you can camp out under the stars or in your trailer. A pot-luck dinner will be held both evenings.

Proceeds will go to ongoing restoration efforts at this historic farm. The cost will be $25 to ride for just the day; Saturday riding and Saturday overnight is $35.

Friday night arrival is free. Shoes or boots on horses are recommended.

For more information and to reserve a spot, call Richard Bayles at 973-886-9279.

Lusscroft Farm is located at 50 Neilson Road & 4-H Trail, Wantage, NJ, 07461. An alternate entrance will be available at mile marker , 81 on County Route 519 (by the stone gatehouse).