Outdoor OOTD Alert: Hiking in Color at South Mountain Reservation!

Calling all car-free adventurers! Just discovered this hidden gem—South Mountain Reservation is totally accessible by train from NYC! 🚆 Took the NJ Transit to Millburn and entered via the magical Fairy Trail, then conquered the full loop trail. Here's the scoop + my bright & functional outfit! 👚 My Hike-Ready Fit: Top: @STAW - Super comfy long-sleeve (perfect for sun protection + breezy enough for summer hikes!) Will 100% wear again. Hat: REI’s sun hat - Ultra-lightweight and UPF 50+, but REI—please make more colors! 🌈 Shoes: Salomon Alpinway Advanced - True to size, but the non-adjustable ankle cuff runs snug (wide-feet folks, size up!). 🌲 Trail Highlights: ✔️ Fairy Trail entrance feels straight out of a storybook 🧚 ✔️ Well-marked 5-mile loop with waterfalls + epic overlooks ✔️ Dog-friendly (so many happy pups!) 🐕 ✔️ Zero crowds on weekdays = peaceful vibes 🚆 How to Get There (No Car Needed!): NJ Transit from Penn Station to Millburn (~40 mins) 5-min walk from station to Fairy Trailhead Follow yellow blazes for the main loop 📸 Photo Ops Not to Miss: • Hemlock Falls (tiny but picturesque!) • The Overlook - panoramic NYC skyline views 🏙️ • Moss-covered boulders (prime Lord of the Rings energy) 🎒 Packing Must-Haves: • 2L water (no fill stations on trail) 💧 • Bug spray (those gnats are relentless) • Portable charger (you’ll snap 100+ pics!) #HikingNYC #CarFreeHikes #OutfitInspo #TrailStyle #NYCHiking #NJParks #SalomonShoes #REIcoop #WearColorOutside #FairyTrail #WaterfallHikes