MARCH – MAY 2016

Newsletter of the Mohican Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Serving Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield Counties ...and B e y o n d

From the Chair and Vice-Chair ------Well, has this just been the strangest winter, or what? It was great for the hikers, but not-so-great for snow sports folks who snow-shoe or cross-country ski. We had the warmest weather, then the coldest, and now we are back to the warmest. I'm hearing that some lucky folks are already seeing daffodils peeking up from the ground. Wednesday – April 6, 2016 Meeting at Westmoreland Sanctuary It is hard to believe that we got this far through winter 260 Chestnut Ridge Road in Bedford Hills at 7:30 p.m. with only one significant snowstorm. All those plans for Doors open at 7 p.m. snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and ice Election of officers skating were melted down in a week to dirty snow. Pot Luck Supper - bring a dish to share with others – Fahnestock Park even closed the winter park a few beverages and dessert will be provided days after the storm because there wasn't enough to ski on. The birds and the bears are confused with the Wednesday – June 1, 2016 unusual warmth. It changes the vacation plans of birds Meeting at Westmoreland - 7:30 p.m. going to Florida. The bears fell asleep later in the season. Flowers and some trees started to bloom Sunday, September 11, 2016 - Noon before the storm came and knocked them down. Picnic at FDR Park in Yorktown "Mother Nature" can fool you any time she wants so enjoy the trails and remember your traction aids and/or September 15-24, 2016 snowshoes. There may not be snow at your house, but WTA Hiking week in Bar Harbor, Maine the forest is a different place and the elevation can See newsletter for details change the amount of ice, snow, wet leaves or mud. Have your equipment ready and enjoy what "Mother ELECTION TIME Nature" gives us. The nominating committee, consisting The spring and summer offerings for our chapter are as of Jane Smalley, Carol Harting and follows: Our first meeting of the new season is April 6th Steve Klepner, is putting together a at Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mt. Kisco. New officers slate of candidates for the offices of will be elected at this meeting, so please come out on a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and lovely spring evening to support your chapter and to Secretary to be elected at our April meeting. Place see your fellow hiking buddies -- and to have some contact Carol Harting [email protected] if you are goodies too! interested in any of these offices.

I know this is early, but we now have booked our Annual Picnic for Sunday, September 11 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Park right off of Rt. 202 in We extend our deepest condolences to Kathie Laug Yorktown. We have a lovely spot this year, and we and her family on the passing of Kathie’s Mother, Mary would love to see you all there. Happy Trails!!! Lou Friedman, in January. Adeline and Jean

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Saturday, December 12 Kitchawan to Teatown

November Joanne Rubin and Irene Studwell

Rejoined Members Lisa and John Carpenter; George and Karen Kollitides and Lisa Rosner

This column is dedicated to you, our members, whose lives, events, and achievements on and off the trail are to be recognized and shared.

If there is a special event, vacation or achievement in your life you 13 hikers joined Jane Smalley on a relatively ‘warm’ would like to share, please send in day in December; hiking 8 miles in four hours your news to Annette Grau at [email protected]. connecting Kitchwan Preserve to Teatown Lake Reservation. Submitted by Jane Smalley

Friday, January 1 Greenwich Point Park

Saturday, November 21 Turkey Mountain and Hilltop Hanover Farm

The weather was relatively balmy for the annual New Year walk and plunge. 25 walkers and a record 5 swimmers: Janice Miller, Caroline Hoffman, instigator Jane Restani and 2 from the Reidy clan--Billy Reidy and Krishe Van der Walt, participated. The other 2 Fourteen of us enjoyed hiking two northern Reidy's stayed dry as did all the other walkers. No foul; Westchester Preserves noting views of the NYC they cheered a lot. The leader wishes to thank those skyline atop Turkey Mountain while lunch was enjoyed who added their goodies to the after-dip party and who at a picnic table alongside the quiet pond at Hilltop expressed their condolences that our pal and Hanover Farm. A bonus after the hike was shopping for dependable "dipper" Margaret Freifeld was so sorely fresh vegetables at the farmer’s market at Hilltop. missed. Submitted by Jane Restani Submitted by Jane Smalley

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Saturday, January 16 over lunch at the fire tower. Thank you Jeanne, Judy, Angle Fly Preserve Doug (from Albany), Taneko, Yumiko and Janice for joining the leader, Carol on this fun filled day. Submitted by Carol Harting

Mark Your Calendar: WTA Hiking Week+ in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine Thursday, September 15 - Saturday September 24

Stand at the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard where the first sunrise in the United States is viewed on New Year’s Day. Walk along the shore and hear the crash of waves hitting the rocky Maine coast. Climb almost vertical routes using ladders and handholds; or hike to the summits in the usual way through forested areas and along open ridges; or stroll on carriage roads made for the Rockefeller family that have the familiar feel of our own Rockefeller Preserve. Acadia National Park is a magical place, and whether With rain predicted to end by 10 a.m. Saturday you like to hike, bike, golf, fish, kayak, whale watch, morning, twelve hikers met at Reiss Park in Somers at tour, or just relax and take it all in, our 2016 Hiking 10:30. We were rewarded with a mostly clear day and Week+ has it all. especially the warmth of a noon time sun for lunch. Submitted by Jane Smalley

Saturday, January 30 Balsam Lake in the Catskills

We’ve expanded this year’s hiking week to nine days (hence the +) due to the length of the drive, and timed the trip to capture Acadia’s best hiking weather. Those who attend AMC’s Fall Hiking Week in the Whites (to be held 9/23-9/30) can still do so by driving directly from Maine to New Hampshire.

We’ll be staying at the Bar Harbor Motel, just 1-1/2 What we thought would be a snowshoe hike in the miles outside of town. Our discounted group rate is Catskills (what else would you expect at the end of $129 for a room with either one king bed or two queen January) turned out to be traction aids only as there beds. The rates are for the room, not per person, and was not enough snow even at the top to use include a continental breakfast with hot and cold items, snowshoes. Luckily we all decided not to carry them. a mini-fridge in each room, and a communal The temperature was perfect, the sun was shining and microwave in the lobby. They have free Wi-Fi; a heated all in all it was a perfect day along with stops at Bread outdoor pool; and their own trail connecting to Acadia’s Alone for coffee/hot chocolate and their famous bread. carriage roads. Although you have plenty of time to It is only a five-mile hike round trip, and the group did it make reservations, there’s no reason to delay--just visit in about three hours even with spending quality time

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the motel’s website at http://barharbormotel.com or call Sunday, March 6 them at 800-388-3453 to reserve your room. Be sure to Around the County - Bedford to Lewisboro tell them you are part of the Westchester Trails Part 5: Pound Ridge and Lewisboro (Joint w/WTA) Association group so that you get the discounted rate. Since they are not officially open during the winter, an 7 miles, moderate. Now that we have visited the answering machine may pick up if you call. If you leave preserves in the eastern part of Lewisboro, we return to your number with the dates and times you are Pound Ridge and head north, exploring the area near available, they will call you back. Once you make your the upper Pound Ridge/Lewisboro border. First, we’ll reservation, contact Eileen West at hike through the Clark Preserve and then arrive at the [email protected] to let her know you are place that first comes to mind when we say “Pound coming and to be placed on an e-mail list for future Ridge” - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Our route will updates about the trip. Eileen is also keeping a list of take us along part of the Rocks Trail and other trails, people who would like to carpool. If you can give and will end on the Lewisboro side of the park near someone a ride, or if you need a ride, let Eileen know Kimberly Bridge, where the next hike in this series will that as well. begin. Meet at the Cross River shopping plaza at the intersections of Routes 121 and 35 to consolidate cars for the shuttle. For meeting time or other questions, contact the leader Eileen West at Attention Leaders and Hikers [email protected]. Rain or heavy snow cancels. When car-pooling, it is recommended that a charge of $.30 per Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (Nos. 63 and 94a [if mile be equally divided among passengers, including the driver, done with Part 3 of this series]. and that everyone shares in the tolls. Trip tales go to [email protected]. To enter the leader lottery, send your Saturday, March 12 signup sheets to Jeanne Thompson, P.O. Box 219, Somers, NY 10589-0219 Rockefeller Park - Main Entrance

Saturday, March 5 5-6 miles, easy to moderate. This is a three-to-four Round Hill-East Mountain Circular (Joint with WTA) hour hike which may lead to Stone Barns for food. Bring lunch or buy lunch. There are picnic tables 6-7 miles, moderate. This Fahnestock loop starts with a indoors and outdoors. Fee to park. For meeting time or steep climb to Round Hill from which we will enjoy information, call Jean Dolen at (914) 948-4585. several views, and then on to East Mountain. Meet at Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 59). 9:30 a.m. at Hubbard Perkins Parking just north of junction of 9 & 301. To register, contact leader Minu Saturday, March 12 Chaudhuri 914-391-5918 or [email protected]. Jackie Jones Mountain and Big Hill (#6 Circuit Hikes in Harriman) Saturday, March 5 Edith Read Sanctuary - Rye, NY Moderate-to- strenuous 2-3 miles, easy. hike of 6.5 Wooded trails, a miles will marsh, a lake, the include the Long Island Sound ORAK ruins, and a bamboo panoramic forest. The views from planned hike is the Jackie two hours, but we Jones fire can add more tower, and walking on the the Big Hill boardwalk for another hour or two. To register, contact shelter. To register, contact leader Kathie Laug at 203- leader Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the 348-3993 or e-mail [email protected]. Westchester 100 (No. 16).

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Sunday, March 13 Major Welch and descend by way of the AT. The Beacon Mountain, Pocket Road Ascent ascent up Bear Mountain is steep but will be done at a (Joint with WTA) moderate pace. Depending on conditions, some sort of traction aid might be a good idea. To register, contact 7 miles, moderate to strenuous. This is the lesser leader Steve Klepner, [email protected], (home) known and traveled trail up Beacon Mountain offering (914) 617-9193, (cell) (845) 297-7066 picturesque trails bordering a fast-moving stream and multiple waterfalls. Spectacular views from the ridge. Saturday, March 19 We'll also visit a makeshift war memorial and recount Cranberry Lake Preserve its poignant history. Same substantial climb to the top, just from a different direction. Reasonably civilized. 3-4 miles, Some easy scrambling, about 2000' elevation gain. easy to Like all my hikes these numbers may change a bit-- moderate. Ahem. Meet at 10 a.m. on Pocket Road (northeast side This is a of the mountain). Parking is limited so please try to car two-to- pool. To register, contact leader Howard Millman (914) three hour 439-8031, [email protected]. hike through a Sunday, March 13 North Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill White (Joint with WTA) Plains preserve in an area of quarry used to build the Kensico 5-6 miles, Dam a century ago. Trails go past various ponds, easy to woods, and rock formations. To register, contact leader moderate. Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the Scenic trails Westchester 100 (No. 51). with massive rock Sunday, March 20 formations. Harriman Hike - Sebago Boat Launch Trails are mostly easy; steady ascent on Blue Mountain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at North White Plains, or for time and place to meet at the park, contact leader Catharine Raffaele (914) 948-4061 or email [email protected]. Carpooling from NWP train 7-8 miles moderate. We will start out with a climb and station. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 48). then wander on various trails and visit several lakes. If there is snow or ice, bring appropriate foot gear, such Saturday, March 19 as traction aids. Be prepared for a full day of hiking. To Route 9D to Bear Mountain (Joint with WTA) register, contact leader, Sarah Davis at 212-873-4018 (h), 917-501-1322 (c) or [email protected]. 5-6 miles, moderate to strenuous. Starting Sunday, March 20 from Route 9D, we Around the County - Bedford to Lewisboro cross the Bear Part 6: Pound Ridge and Lewisboro Mountain Bridge (nice (Joint with WTA) river views) and go through the zoo down 9 miles, moderate. This hike begins where we left off to the river. We then last time -- at the Kimberly Bridge picnic area in Ward ascend Bear Mountain Pound Ridge Reservation. Depending on ground ('the goal') via the conditions, we will do a circular on the blue or other

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trails. Then we head north, back into Lewisboro. We’ll can visit the Lewisboro Town Park, and continue from there meditate to explore various trails in the Old Field Preserve, Pine at Croft Meadow and Long Pond Preserve, where this Ga-nus- season’s Around the County series of hikes will end. quah For meeting time and place, contact leader Eileen rock. West at [email protected]. Rain or heavy snow Meet at cancels. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (Nos. 12 NWP at and 63). 9:30, or at the Saturday, March 26 Reeves Overlook and Fishkill Ridge Loop Meadow Visitor's Center on Seven Lakes Drive at 10:20 a.m. To register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, [email protected], home (914) 948- 0608, cell on day of hike only (914) 420-5778.

Saturday, April 2 Multi-Hued Bull Hill (Joint with WTA)

6 miles, moderate to strenuous. Explore Taurus (aka This approximately 8-mile strenuous hike will start at Bull Hill) and the Sunnyside Road parking. We begin with a steep environs ascent up the Overlook Trail. We will then climb starting from Lamb’s and Bald Hills. If conditions and enthusiasm the lesser permit, we will complete the Ridge Circuit before used Nelsonville trailhead, traversing a quintet of trails returning to descend the Overlook Trail. Plan on 2,000' - Red, White, Blue, Green and Yellow. To register, elevation gain. Contact leader Jane Restani by 5:00 contact the leader Debbie Farrell at p.m. Friday to register at [email protected] [email protected] or call (914) 282-9942.

Saturday, March 26 Sunday, April 3 Fahnestock Loop (Joint with WTA) Rockwood to Rockefeller

6-7 miles, easy to moderate. This is a loop hike on the Join us for this easy 3-4 hour morning hike doing about Perkins and Fahnestock trails. We will hike over rolling 5-6 miles with beautiful views of the mighty Hudson hills in horse country, through hardwood forests, along River. We will walk into some of the Rockefeller trails streams, and by several ponds. To register, contact as well. For meeting time and place, call leader Jean leader Jane Smalley (914) 276-0413 or Dolen at 914 948-4585. [email protected]. Sunday, April 3 Sunday, March 27 (Easter) Dunderberg Circular (Joint with WTA) Pine Meadow Loop (Joint with WTA) 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with carpooling from North White 6 miles, moderate. The Plains. 8 miles, moderate to strenuous. We will climb brooks and cascades will up to the ridge on the Ramapo-Dunderberg and return be rushing this time of year. on the Timp-Torne. Lots of ups and downs all day, We'll lunch overlooking the rewarded by spectacular views in all directions. To lake, there are great views register, contact leader Catharine Raffaele (914) 948- along the shoulder of 4061 or [email protected]. Diamond Mountain, and we

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Saturday, April 9 within the towns of Weston, Easton and Redding, CT. Anthony’s Nose Lots of water views from every direction as we hike along and above the shore. Meet the leader at the 6 miles, Katonah railroad station (in the Jay Street lot on the strenuous. northbound side of the tracks) at 8:45 a.m. About a The Camp dozen hikers are expected to arrive on the 8:58 a.m. Smith Trail is train from NYC so please register in advance since we said to be the need enough cars to accommodate everyone on the most rugged drive to the trailhead. To register, contact leader Eileen trail in West at [email protected]. Awful weather Westchester cancels. Note: This is a New York Ramblers hike. County. You will be Sunday, April 10 rewarded for Mountain Lakes Camp in North Salem your efforts with many panoramic views along this scenic route. 5-6 miles, easy to moderate. This is a three-to-four Lunch will be at Anthony’s Nose and then we will head hour hike through a County park with a partially back to the starting point. To register, contact co- restored camp from the olden days. Yurts and log leaders Lillian Wolfe-Brown, [email protected] or cabins, bonfire pit, bathrooms, dining hall, etc. Trails (914) 668-3184, and Alice Benash, [email protected] are beautifully marked through the camp, with some or (914) 723-8722. Rain cancels. This is a WTA hike. view areas. Bring lunch and water. To register, contact Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 50). leader Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 57). Saturday, April 9 Butler Memorial Sanctuary in Sunday, April 10 Bedford/Mt.Kisco area (Joint with WTA) Whippoorwill Park, Chappaqua (Joint with WTA)

3-4 miles, easy to 3 miles, easy to moderate. This is “slow but steady” moderate. This is a hike, and is dog friendly (welcoming well-behaved dogs lovely hike that is on leashes.) Gentle terrain with a few hills in a perfect for those hardwood forest. Carpooling from North White Plains hikers who want to train station or contact leader if you want to meet at the graduate from easy trailhead. To register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, hikes to moderate [email protected], home (914) 948- 0608, cell on hikes. One trail is day of hike only (914) 420-5778. Qualifies for the fairly level and the Westchester 100 (No 45.) other trail we take is moderate as there is some elevation. To register, call Saturday, April 16 Carol Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail at Fields, Farms, Cemetery, and Mines Hike [email protected]. Qualifies for the Westchester (Joint with WTA) 100 (No. 49). Sunday, April 10 8 miles, easy to Saugatuck Reservoir Circular in Connecticut moderate. The hike (Ramblers Hike) begins with a brief exploration of the 12 miles, moderate. farms and a mine Using trails within the around the St. Trout Brook Preserve John’s Church area and the Centennial in Harriman. Then Watershed State Forest, it's off to find a we will do a circular hike seldom seen around the Saugatuck woodland cemetery. Along the way we'll pass a forest Reservoir, located of pretty mountain laurel. We'll stop by the Hasenclever

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Mine--Harriman's oldest and most important mine. The leader Steve Singlak at (845) 641-4132 or return route will pass Lake Askoti, and more laurel. [email protected]. Brief off trail; no short pants. Meet at the trailhead on St. Johns Road immediately north of the Church at Saturday, April 23 9:30 a.m. To register, contact leader Mark Jelléy (914) Canoe/Kayak, Chodikee Lake, Highland, NY 261-0987, [email protected]. (Joint with WTA)

Saturday, April 16 About 5 or 6 miles of Wonder Lake State Park in Putnam County lake and stream paddling. The Acquired by New York in 1998 and expanded in 2006, meandering streams this park covers over 900 acres in both the Towns of at both the north and Paterson and Kent. The hike will cover 6 miles+/-, south ends provide Easy-to-moderate but NOT for first-time hikers. There plenty of wildlife is the main lake, a smaller pond and some hills. About habitat, with acres of 3-4 hours. To register, please call leader Barry dead and dying Leibowitz by 5 p. m. on the day before the hike at 845- trees, extensive 278-2479 (home) or 914-774-5321 (cell). Rain cancels. wooded swamps and stands of cattails and other marsh vegetation. We may encounter a few beaver Sunday, April 17 dams. There may be space in leader's canoe. Harriman Loop Hike # 21 Pingyp Mountain Directions: New York State Thruway to Exit 18, New (Joint with WTA) Paltz. We'll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Mall. Turn left onto 299 and then a right into the Mall. To register, This is a 7+ mile hike which has some strenuous contact leader Jane Smalley (914) 276-0413 or terrain. Be prepared for rock scrambling. This is not [email protected]. recommended for beginners or folks who hate iffy footing. To register, contact leader Jane Restani by Sunday, April 24 5:00 p.m. Saturday at [email protected] Two Lakes in Harriman

Sunday, April 17 7-8 mile, moderate hike, leaving from Reeves Brook Lasdon Park, Somers Visitor’s Center off of Seven Lakes Drive. Climbing in the morning, then a lovely ridge walk and out along a 2-3 miles, easy. stream. Reeves Brook Trail to Pulpit to Raccoon Brook Enjoy the spring Hills Trail for lunch. Out along the Stony Brook. Hiking flowers in this boots, lunch and sufficient water required. To register lovely contact leader: Sarah Davis at 212 873-4018 (h), or Westchester 917-501-1322 (c) or [email protected]. County park as we walk the path Sunday, April 24 of war memorials Hook Mountain Circular and then through the gardens and a field of beautiful trees, leading us to 6 miles, moderate. The day the historic tree section, and circle a pond with a will begin with an easy pagoda. To register, contact leader Jean Dolen, (914) northward hike along the 948-4585. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 34). Shore Path and progress with a ridge walk on the Long Saturday, April 23 Path, ascending to the Hook Lion's Head and Bear Mt, Salisbury, CT Mountain summit with its (Joint with WTA) spectacular views of the Hudson, then returning on 8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Plenty of views on this local streets to our cars. A beautiful hike, but not hike, using part of the Appalachian Trail. Shuttle suitable for beginners. To register, contact leader Jean involved. For information and to register, call or email Dolen, (914) 948-4585.

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Saturday, April 30 information or to register contact Bob Fiscina at Great Mountains, Great Lake Hike in Harriman [email protected]. A shuttle will be required. No (Joint with WTA) beginners please. Rain cancels.

7 miles, Saturday, May 7 moderate plus. Bear Mountain State Park This hike has something for 5 miles, moderate plus. We will take winding steps everyone. We'll (800 or more) to the midway point, then a trail with hike up to Tom minor scrambling to the top. A beautiful view from the Jones and top surrounding Perkins Tower (an historical museum, Parker Cabin not open at this time of year). To register, call the mountains, leader, Jean Dolen at (914) 948-4585. while enjoying the many fabulous views. Then we'll use a lesser traveled route along a pretty wetland to the Sunday, May 8 beautiful Lake Skenonto (we may even see beavers Jones Point to the Timp (Joint with WTA) there), and return along another lesser used route. There are 3 short but steep strenuous ascents, with 7-8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Starting at Jones long periods of easy hiking in between. Hiking poles Point, we take the Ramapo-Dunderberg up recommended. Meet at the Ramapo-Dunderberg Dunderberg Mountain and continue on via Bald trailhead lot on Route 106 in Harriman (to the west of Mountain to the Timp. Return via the Timp-Torne trail. Kanawauke Circle) at 9:30 a.m. To register, contact Many Hudson River views, particularly if the leader can leader Mark Jelléy (914) 261-0987, find the alternate trail near the top of Dunderberg. A big [email protected]. up at the beginning followed by several ups and downs, done at a moderate pace. Bring a lunch and at Sunday, May 1 least 1.5 quarts of water. To register, contact leader Breakneck Ridge/Sunset Point Steve Klepner, [email protected], (home) (914) (Joint with WTA) 617-9193, (cell) (845) 297-7066.

7-8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Views all day-- Sunday, May 8 Wilkinson Trail over Sugarloaf to Sunset Point and Marshlands Conservancy in Rye return on the Breakneck Ridge Trail/Breakneck Bypass. Meet at the large parking lot just north of the 3-4 miles, easy. Enjoy a two-hour hike in this Rye 9D tunnel. To register, contact leader Steve Singlak preserve on a network of trails through a field, a (845) 641-4132 or [email protected]. deciduous forest and a salt marsh. Meet leader at 10:00 a.m. at the Conservancy parking lot, located at Sunday, May 1 220 Boston Post Road near the Rye Golf Course. To Ward Pound Ridge Reservation register, contact leader Leslie Millman at (Joint with WTA) [email protected]. Cell number is for day of hike changes only: (914) 552-7720. Qualifies for the 5.6 miles- this will be a pleasant “walk in the woods” on Westchester 100 (No. 9). gentle terrain on the Reservation’s red ski trail. To register, call Carol Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail Saturday, May 14 at [email protected]. Qualifies for the Westchester Storm King (Joint with WTA) 100 (No. 63). 8-9 miles, moderate to strenuous. Starting from 9W, we Saturday, May 7 climb Butter Hill, descend to Route 218, and continue Suffern to Sloatsburg in Harriman on to Storm King and the North Ridge of Crow’s Nest (Joint with WTA) Mountain before returning to the cars. For information or to register, contact Bob Fiscina at 8-9 miles, moderate to strenuous. This one-way hike [email protected]. No beginners please. Rain traverses some little used areas in Harriman and cancels. passes several interesting rock formations. For

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Saturday, May 14 Sunday, May 15 Mianus River Gorge Preserve (Joint with WTA) Morning Hike and Lunch at the Monastery

4.5 miles, easy to moderate. 4 miles, moderate. We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Pelton The Mianus River Gorge Pond Picnic parking lot on Route 301 just off the Preserve is nearly 800 acres Taconic Parkway. After a 2-3 hour hike around of old-growth forests, rare Canopus Lake on the AT, we will go to the Buddhist hemlock forests, woodlands, Monastery in Kent, NY for a vegetarian lunch ($6) and stone walls, abundant wildlife a tour of the grounds and buildings. The largest statue and the Mianus River--a water of the Buddha in the Western hemisphere is located supply for over 150,000 there. For information and to register, contact Carole people in Westchester and Ehleben, [email protected] or (914) 205-3207. Fairfield counties. Some of the highlights of the hike Saturday, May 21 include the seasonal Canoe/Kayak, BashaKill (Joint with WTA) Havemeyer Falls and the Hobby Hill Quarry. Directions: Route 684 to Exit 4 (NY 172), Route 172 This is the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern East toward Bedford Village, left on Route 22 North New York, which protects acres of habitat for all kinds past the village green to Long Ridge Road (Mobil gas of wildlife. If we are lucky, we may catch the spring bird station on right) for less than ½ mile to Miller’s Mill migration. The leader may set up a shuttle for a one- Road, Right on Miller’s Mill Road, go down the hill and way paddle through the entire wetlands. There may be across the bridge, Left on Mianus Road (dirt road). It is space in leader's canoe. Bring binoculars, lunch, and a half a mile to the parking lot on the left. To register, sense of adventure. To register, contact leader Jane contact leader Art Adelman at Smalley (914) 276-0413 or [email protected]. [email protected] or (914) 765-0542 for meeting time. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. Saturday, May 21 56). Hudson Highlands - Mount Taurus

Saturday, May 14 Enjoy a 6-mile moderate hike with views of the Hudson Central Park Walk, NYC River and a lunch break overlooking West Point. We

will commence on Route 9D and go up the Brook trail 6 miles, easy to moderate. Explore Central Park from to the Notch trail, then over and down the Washburn the north end to midtown, see the historic monuments trail to the Undercliff trail and back down the Brook trail along the way, and enjoy optional sightseeing to our vehicles. We will make stops at the dairy farm afterwards. Take the Metro North Harlem Line to 125th ruins and aqueduct pump house which are examples of Street. To register or for details, contact leader Jean beautiful old stone work. Vertical rise of 1,400 feet. Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. with the meeting location to

be determined. Steady rain cancels. Bring plenty of Sunday, May 15 water and food. No beginners, please. To register, Harriman Hike - Breakneck Pond contact the leader, Rosanne Schepis, at 203-417-5552

or [email protected].

Sunday, May 22 Island Pond Circular in Harriman

6-7 miles, moderate. We’ll start on the Arden-Sure Bridge trail (A-SB), hike up to the ridge for expansive 7-8 mile moderate Harriman hike on various trails views along the Ramapo-Dunderberg and Lichen trails, going to Breakneck Pond and Third Reservoir. The and then head over to Island Pond for a relaxing break trails will include TMI, Breakneck Mountain, the Buck on a rock outcrop overlooking the water. Return is via and Baby Buck. To register, contact leader Sarah the A.T. To register, contact co-leaders Alice Benash, Davis at [email protected], 212 873-4018 (h), 917 [email protected] or (914) 723-8722, and Lillian 501-1322 (c). Wolfe-Brown, [email protected] or (914) 668-3184. This is a WTA hike. Rain cancels.

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Sunday, May 22 Sunday, May 29 Rockefeller State Park Hi-Tor and the Long Path (Joint with WTA)

4-6 miles, easy to moderate. We will explore several 7 miles, moderate. This is a shuttle hike on moderate trails on a less traveled side of the preserve, which will terrain with some easy sections featuring Hi-Tor, the enable us to see views of the Saw Mill River valley. highest point in the Palisades with spectacular views Meet the leader at 9.30 a.m. in the large parking lot over the Hudson. Carpooling from North White Plains owned by the Town of Mount Pleasant (formerly the train station. To register, contact leaders Frank Lee, Mt. Pleasant pool) on Route 117. If you are heading [email protected], or Carolyn Hoffman, west, the lot is on your left, past Route 9A and the [email protected], home (914) 948- 0608. Cell on North County Trailway parking lot, but before Route day of hike only (914) 420-5778. 448. If you need a ride, please contact leader in advance. Inclement weather may cancel. To register, Monday, May 30 contact leader Sue Soni [email protected], Shenandoah Mountain off the AT (Joint with WTA) (914) 747-2452. This is a WTA hike. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 59). This 6-mile hike with 1,282 feet of elevation is moderate enough to give Saturday, May 28 everyone a good workout before Al’s Trail and Lake Lillinonah, Newtown, CT those Memorial Day picnics with (Joint with WTA) hiking time of about 3-3 1/2 hours. Take Taconic State Parkway to 6-7 miles, moderate. This linear hike through the Upper Miller Hill Road to Hortontown Road Paugussett State Forest combines “Al’s Trail” (part of and parking is on the road. We will pass the RPH the Newtown Trailway system) and the blue-blazed Shelter and climb to the open summit on the Mountain Lake Lillinonah Trail, offering multiple ups and downs and then come back down the same route. To register, and frequent water views. Then we’ll head over to the contact Carol Harting at [email protected] or 845- Holy Cow Ice Cream Stand for a post-hike treat. 669-6731. Carpooling is available from the Exit 2 Park & Ride off Route 84 in Danbury, CT (across from Trader Joe’s). Remember, if you prefer to receive an electronic Register with one of the co-leaders: Carol Harting at copy of the newsletter, contact Pat Johnston at [email protected] or (845) 669-6731, or Eileen [email protected] and she will add your West at [email protected]. name to the distribution list. Save a tree!!!!!!

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