St. Benedict's Preparatory School, a private high school in Newark, N.J., requires freshmen – many of whom have never been hiking or camping – to hike the Appalachian Trail for five days, with "some" adult supervision. Steve Hartman reports on an annual 55-mile rite of passage.
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N.J. students' rite of passage via the Appalachian Trail
St. Benedict's Preparatory School, a private high school in Newark, N.J., requires freshmen – many of whom have never been hiking or camping – to hike the Appalachian Trail for five days, with "some" adult supervision. Steve Hartman reports on an annual 55-mile rite of passage.
Published June 14, 2026, 2:24 PM
Updated June 14, 2026, 2:43 PM888
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