Woman vs. Bear Reality Check: NJ Hiker Escapes Close Encounter in Kittatinny Valley State Park

photo of Kittatinny Valley State Park

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Andover Township NJ, A viral TikTok trend asked women whether they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear—a question millions answered with a resounding preference for the bear. But for one New Jersey hiker in Sussex County, a real-life encounter with a black bear proved that nature can get a little too close for comfort.