New Jersey school requires freshmen to go on 55-mile hike

For more than five decades, St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, has required its freshmen to go on a mandatory five-day, 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Steve Hartman explains why in "On the Road." "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most important stories, delivering context and depth to bring greater understanding to your world. Check local listings for "CBS Evening News" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Evening News" YouTube channel:    / cbseveningnews   Watch full episodes of "CBS Evening News": https://cbsnews.com/evening-news/full... Follow "CBS Evening News" on Instagram:   / cbseveningnews   Like "CBS Evening News" on Facebook:   / cbseveningnews   Follow "CBS Evening News" on X:   / cbseveningnews   Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]