Battle of Monmouth Historic Trail

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trail patch trail medal

A few facts about the trail:

The Battle of Monmouth occurred on June 28, 1778.
The historic trail is about 11 miles long (a shorter version is available for Webelos dens).
A trail medal and a patch are available for purchase by the unit leader for the hikers. The medal costs $6.00, and the patch costs $5.00.
The trail begins at Quail Hill Scout Reservation and ends at the battle monument in front of the Monmouth County courthouse in Freehold. (It is not a loop trail.)
The trail passes through the Monmouth Battlefield State Park. You can see artifacts from the battle at the park’s visitor center.
Significant sections of the trail involve hiking along roads.
All groups wishing to hike the trail must make a reservation for a trail orientation. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. To make make a reservation, please email the Trail chairman . Please provide the unit number, number of youth and adults and the date and time you wish to hike the trail (Saturdays between the hours of 7AM and 9:30AM). Please wait for a confirmation e-mail confirming the day and time of your trail orientation.

If you have any questions, please email the Trail chairman.