When it comes to natural wonders, Jersey just does not come close to places like Yosemite, or Banff. But it does have some intersesting geological features. Landmarks like the Deleware Water Gap are large scale examples of what shapes the region. Maybe less magnificient but still noteable features along the trail are the many glacial erratics like "tripod rock" or boulder fields like sourlands. So for like a real long time, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, I'm not sure, these rocks just got placed in these intersting formations by "nature". Now in year 2007, some folks think these formations are real cool, but could be even better if we could just roll up and down them. So we (note the use of inclusive term) place a rock here, rock there, to facilitate and test the limits of our riding abilities. Yes, at the risk of being "outed" and called a "rock hugger" I question whether we are taking away from the scientific and educational value of these trailside landmarks. How does someone experiencing nature for the first time differentiate "a small miracle of Jersey" after we have altered it forever? What are your thoughts?:hmmm: