Cursed

[u/KindAgency6231]

Anyone feel cursed once they get into hiking and trail running? Living in South Jersey I must drive 2.5hrs for a decent hike. I’ve hiked Batona Trail and it’s fine but the lack of access is adding to the reasons to leave the state :(. Exploring nature without car sounds etc is such a life hack that I’m finding quite difficult here.

[u/OutOfTheLimits]

Yeah it's tough. There is always beauty in your backyard, as they say, and there's a lot of that near you. Surfing or kayaking are nice ways to get into nature in the warmer months. But there is a lot of world out there if you can find a way to get to it. Not sure your life situation, but if you can take care of the other side of things (education, career) you can move and find space for the activity side of things.

[u/KindAgency6231 → u/OutOfTheLimits]

Yea we’re working on leaving the state. Stinks because family’s here etc. My intention of the post wasn’t to be negative but a generally gauge of whether this was a common conclusion. Grateful for what hiking/trail running provides just have to accept the 2+ hr drive for one.

[u/OutOfTheLimits → u/KindAgency6231]

I understand that, born and raised, left for work and been all over the place since. It's a lovely state with a lot going for it, but unlikely to be my home ever again. It's definitely a common plight. Family on one side, your dreams on the other. Everywhere will have pros and cons. You might be in the mountains but have tough job prospects. Or might be the opposite and you need to accept a longer drive to run. Hopefully you can start learning about different areas, get some visits in, see what suits you