Our projects serve to protect, preserve, and support Jockey Hollow.Â
Together, these efforts help ensure that Jockey Hollow can be explored, understood, and enjoyed for generations to come.
Jockey Hollow Comfort Station Renovation Project Status: Completed
The 1975 New York Brigade Comfort Station was renovated and upgraded in record time and under budget. FOJH invested nearly $500,000 to ensure the renovations included ADA-compliant accessibility features, amenities such as baby changing stations in both restrooms, a new roof, and a more comfortable seating bench. New bike racks and interpretive medallions surround the facility. Native trees and grasses were also installed, which help the comfort station fit into its forest setting.
Wick Garden Fence Replacement Project Project Status: Completed
The old fence surrounding the Wick Garden had seen better days. The beams were listing, and the wire fencing was old and compromised. Over the course of one week - our contractor, Fullerton Grounds Maintenance, installed a custom fence made of locally sourced lumber and added new wire mesh just in time for the spring planting that the NJ Herb Society started on May 1st.Â
Stump & Debris Removal Project Project Status: Completed
Owing to the insidious emerald ash borer, over 120 Ash trees were removed in 2023, leaving numerous stumps and debris that we are assisting the park with removing.Â
Working with Fullerton Grounds Maintenance and their heavy equipment, we are will continue to address this need.
Developing the Penn Line Mutiny Trail Project Status: Ongoing
The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with Friends of Jockey Hollow to develop a new interpretive hiking trail in the Jockey Hollow Area of Morristown National Historic Park. The park is currently planning this proposal.
The Penn Line Mutiny Trail would span approximately 0.33 miles through upland forest. The trail would be constructed of natural substrate to accommodate hikers. For the first time today, the trail would connect the Bettin Oak Monument to the former Fort Hill redoubt location via the existing White Trail.
The trail would interpret events associated with the winter encampments of General George Washington's Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. In early 1781, Continental soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line faced a cold winter, poor housing, and shortages of food and supplies. The soldiers revolted, demanding better conditions and higher pay under their enlistment contracts. Their efforts succeeded, and the event reflected the broader grievances between the United States and England during the Revolutionary War.
In 2025, the NPS invited the public to comment on the preliminary project scope and resources for a future impact analysis. You can submit comments through the public website or by mail at Morristown National Historical Park, c/o Jude Pfister, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960.
After considering input received during this initial civic engagement period, the NPS will refine the preliminary alternatives. The next phase will assess compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act, and other resource protection laws and regulations. Once NPS releases its preliminary NEPA document, the public will have another opportunity to review the proposal.
Trail Repair Work Project Status: Ongoing
Jockey Hollow’s 27 miles of trails are some of the most popular hiking attractions in the Northeast, with approximately 332,036 recreational visitors each year. Each spring, we upgrade some of the trails, which are subject to frequent erosion and invasive-species encroachment. Working with our partners from the NYNJ Trail Conference, we purchased $7,000 worth of lumber used for erosion control devices such as water bars, puncheons, and check dams throughout the trail systems.Â
FOJH is proud to partner with many outstanding organizations that take on various essential jobs that support Jockey Hollow. Â