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In this issue: Annual Report...Insert • Grobs Get TC Honors...pg 2 • About Butterflies...pg 7 • Saving Sterling Forest...pg 11 TC Publishes Trail Conference Opens New New Guide to Hiking the Trails in the Shawangunks Jersey Highlands even miles of new trails in the south- State Forest and a connection with the George Petty’s exciting new book, Hiking ern Shawangunks, constructed and Shawangunk Ridge Trail. The Trail Confer- the Jersey Highlands, will be available about Sblazed by Trail Conference volunteers ence also is working to transfer the lands it the middle of May, just in time for your on land acquired for preservation by the owns along the Ridge in Orange County spring hiking in the Highlands! Under the Trail Conference, are now open for hiking. to the state for addition to Huckleberry leadership of Ruth Rosenthal, project man- The new trail routes are divided between State Forest. ager, the Trail Conference Publications two Ridge areas in Orange County: a five- Detailed maps of the new hiking areas Committee has produced this informative mile loop that connects the City of Port are not available. For more information 450-page guidebook to 35 hikes in the Jer- Jervis to the “bony and scenic Lenape about the new trails, please read the sey Highlands, organized by length and Ridge” (as described by TC board and crew Favorite Hike feature on page 12. difficulty, with maps member Malcolm Spector), and a two-mile Thanks to the following volunteers for and detailed descrip- Br loop in the Town of Mount Hope that their work on building the new trails: tions to guide your and-ne gu w ide inc links the Shawangunk Ridge Trail to an old Judith Adams, Ken Flessner, Gely and hiking experience. ludes color p (now closed) fire tower. Jakob Franke, Doug Furman, Andy Each hike is hotos of re The longer loop—comprising the new Garrison, Toby Golick, Gary Haugland, accompanied by a gion’s wild Lenape Ridge and Minisink Trails—is Ryo Kiyan, Mike Knutson, Nikolay full-page map, as flowers accessible via Metro North to Port Jervis Kravchuk, Paul “Patagonius” Labounty, well as pictures illus- and a connecting walk along the Delaware Eric and Sue Meyer, John Moran, and trating the terrain and Volunteers have built two miles of new trail River Heritage Trail in Port Jervis. It is also Malcolm Spector. habitats covered by the hike. that link to the SRT in Mt. Hope. accessible by car (see description on page The book also includes a 30-page detailed 12). The two-mile loop in Mount Hope is description of the New Jersey section of the accessible only from the Shawangunk Highlands Trail itself—89.3 blazed miles, Ridge Trail. extending from Big Beech Mountain to Jakob Franke leads the Long Path/ Black Brook Road. Shawangunk Ridge Trail crew, which built Another added bonus is a 16-page color the new trails and plans additional insert with photographs of more than 100 trail-building in the area this spring. (The wildflowers. This will assist even novices in Lenape Ridge Trail is to be extended two identifying the flora that may be seen along miles this year.) He describes both trails as the hikes. The hike descriptions indicate scenic with “great views.” The trails are gen- where and when these wildflowers (as well erally wooded, with some rock ledges, and as birds, other wildlife, and interesting geo- offer opportunities for easy- to moderate- logic formations) may be encountered. The level hiking. The Ravine Trail in the Mount book also includes sections on the history, Hope section follows along a small stream. geology, habitats, wildlife, and flora of the These new trails are part of an ambitious Highlands. Trail Conference plan to protect the Our thanks to the many members of the 35-mile long Shawangunk Ridge Trail Trail Conference community, including corridor and link it to communities and the Publications Committee, trail supervi- other protected open spaces. sors, maintainers, office staff, and parks The Trail Conference is negotiating with people who have contributed to making the state for permission to extend the this publication possible. Lenape Ridge Trail through Huckleberry Five miles of new trail are phase one in a project that will link Port Jervis with the SRT.

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VOLUME XXXIV, NO.3MAY/JUNE 2007 The Long Tail: Finding and Promoting Our Niche GEORGETTE WEIR EDITOR LOUIS LEONARDIS GRAPHIC DESIGNER There are interesting new concepts in busi- ples of niche market products. Ours is a use of reviews and recommendations. For The TRAIL WALKER (USPS Permit #970- ness/economics that the Trail Conference small publishing account, offering books example, on Amazon.com people can sub- 100) (ISSN 0749-1352) is published bi-monthly may be wise to consider. One is described and maps of interest primarily to a special mit a review of a book or a list of books on by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference as in the book The Long Tail by Chris Ander- interest group within a defined region. a topic. Others can comment on those a benefit of membership. Subscriptions are available to libraries only at $15.00 a year. son. A related aspect is the topic in the Large book or outdoors stores want to min- reviews. All these reviewers and commenta- Periodical postage paid at Mahwah, N.J., and February 25, 2007 issue of Time magazine: imize the number of accounts they have to tors are working for free, and they help additional offices. Postmaster: Send address the gift economy. deal with. Thus they do business with dis- drive the economic engine. The donated changes to the address below. Opinions expressed To summarize Anderson’s message: Com- tributors, who, more often than not, are reviews on Amazon.com drive sales. Both by authors do not necessarily represent the policy or position of the Conference. Contributions of merce, particularly e-commerce, is no longer national companies with no interest in Anderson and Time magazine call this type typed manuscripts, photos, and drawings are so heavily driven by “hits” like the top best- regional products. Furthermore, the stores of donation the “gift economy.” welcome. Manuscripts may be edited for style sellers and the 80/20 rule (80% of your have limited shelf space and a regional The Trail Conference may not be able to and length. Send SASE for writers’ guidelines. business comes from 20% of your prod- compete with major publishers for shelf Submission deadlines for the TRAIL WALKER ucts). Instead, a significant part of the total space for our books, but we can make sure are January 15 (Mar./Apr. issue), March 15 (May/June issue), May 15 (July/Aug. issue), business is in the “long tail” of niche prod- our niche products are visible online in the July 15 (Sept./Oct. issue), September 15 ucts. Amazon and iTunes are examples of long tail. Visibility is driven by search (Nov./Dec. issue), November 15 (Jan./Feb. where an incredible choice of products— engines and by the reviews and recom- issue). Unsolicited contributions cannot be from best-sellers to niche items—is available mendations that draw attention to our acknowledged unless accompanied by SASE. to anyone via e-commerce. Physical book product might not fit in with what they products. So become part of the gift econ- For information on advertising rates, please write or call. stores do not have the ability to carry the wish to carry. Our books and maps are in omy and become an online reviewer! If Copyright 2007 by: vast array of book titles that are available that “long tail” of the publishing business. you have questions or would like to let us New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc. from these online sellers. But electronic With these constraints, and the fact that know you are helping, please contact me at 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Rt. 202) ordering (and in some cases, electronic dis- so many people order books via the inter- [email protected]. Mahwah, NJ 07430 tribution) means that even a niche book can net, we must work to ensure that our – Jane Daniels 201-512-9348 e-mail: [email protected] have the same availability as a best-seller. products are visible online. One compo- Chair, Board of Directors editorial e-mail: [email protected] Trail Conference publications are exam- nent that drives sales in the “long tail” is the Chair, Ramapo 2007 World Wide Web: www.nynjtc.org New PIPC Head Ann & John Grob Honored To Speak at Before Moving to Florida Ann and John Grob have been Trail cleanup of several Annual Meetings and oth- Conference stalwarts for decades. Unfortu- er special events. Ann’s organizing abilities Mission Statement Delegates’ nately for our region’s trails community, in and dedication will be sorely missed. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a federation of member clubs and individuals April they moved permanently from John Grob was a Trail Conference jack- dedicated to providing recreational hiking Meeting June 14 Morristown, NJ, to Florida. Rather than of-all-trades: active as a maintainer, crew opportunities in the region, and representing the wait until the Annual Meeting in October member, and supervisor; a whiz with interests and concerns of the hiking community. to acknowledge with awards the phone lines and setting up email systems; The Conference is a volunteer-directed public Come to the Trail Conference’s June 14 Grobs’ outstanding contributions, the Trail and generous in sharing his expertise. service organization committed to: Delegates’ Meeting at Ross Dock in Fort Conference Board of Directors voted to John was instrumental in connecting the • Developing, building, and maintaining hiking trails. Lee, NJ, and meet Jim Hall, the new exec- honor them before they headed south. Trail Conference with the Morristown • Protecting hiking trail lands through utive director of the Palisades Interstate In March, at a small dinner event, Board National Historical Park, in particular, with support and advocacy. Park Commission. Mr. Hall will give a Chair Jane Daniels presented the Paul Jockey Hollow. Beginning as a volunteer on • Educating the public in the responsible presentation starting at 7pm. His talk will Leikin Extra Mile Award to Ann and the the Jockey Hollow trail system, John eventu- use of trails and the natural environment. be preceded by a social hour at 6 and will William Hoeferlin Award to John. (The Board of Directors be followed by the business meeting. All Leikin Award is made to those volunteers Jane Daniels Chair members of the Trail Conference are wel- who have demonstrated exceptional com- Board Chair Jane Daniels Robert Boysen Vice Chair come to attend. mitment to a 3-5 year project such as a Mac Highet Treasurer Please RSVP to offi[email protected] or call book, map, or advocacy project. The Hoe- presented the Paul Leikin Daniel Chazin Secretary 201-512-9348. ferlin Award recognizes Trail Conference Directors For directions to Ross Dock, go to volunteers who have demonstrated Extra Mile Award to Ann Henry Atterbury Seth McKee www.njpalisades.org/direct.htm#RD. exemplary service to trail maintenance, and the William Hoeferlin Chris Connolly Anne Osborn management, and/or trail land protection.) Ellen Cronan Mary Smart Ann Grob volunteered for trails, but not Matthew Garamone Malcolm Spector Award to John. John Gunzler Daniel Van Engel with pick-axe and shovel. She was a regular Peter Kennard helper in the TC office, both in Mahwah and, earlier, in New York City (to which she Staff Edward Goodell Executive Director commuted weekly from her home in ally organized the site’s volunteers into a Joshua Howard Director of Morristown). For years Ann served as a self-sufficient trail crew that maintains the

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Bill O’Hearn Conservation & N Advocacy Director Meeting site at Ross Dock supervised the preparation, servicing, and John was active with the North Jersey Brenda Holzinger Conservation & Trail Crew, helping on technical problems Advocacy Associate encountered in rock work, blow-down Heidi Adami Volunteer removal, and bridge construction. He Coordinator Call for Candidates enjoyed introducing new tools and tech- Allison Werberg Cartographer for Trail Conference niques to trail work, and Crew Chief Sandy Gary Willick Fulfillment Parr notes that the North Jersey crew Coordinator Catherine Gemmell Information Board, Delegates “would be much less able without his Manager expertise.” New Jersey trails are easier to Eddie Walsh, Jr. Trail Projects navigate and more pleasant to walk thanks Coordinator The Trail Conference Nominating Com- to John’s input. Katy Dieters Membership & mittee seeks nominations for the board of John put in many hours GPSing trails Volunteer Associate directors and delegates-at-large. We are look- for the trails database, and he was frequent- Part-time Staff ing for board members with a background ly seen at the office with his tool belt on, John Myers Land Acquisition of skills in communication, fundraising, doing work to keep Trail Conference Director environmental science, and government. phone lines coordinated; in fact, he wired The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a Self nomination is encouraged. You can the phones when the Trail Conference volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is also suggest others if they meet the require- moved into the Mahwah office. Being a a federation of 103 hiking and outdoor groups, ments and might be willing to serve if former phone company worker, John knew and 10,000 individuals. nominated. better than most how to keep lines of all printed on recycled paper Send nominations with resume kinds from getting crossed. (if possible) to: [email protected], “Nominating Visit UsToday! Committee” in subject line. Nominating committee members: George www.NYNJTC.org Becker, Jr, Chair; John Gunzler, Malcolm Spector, Josie Gray, Denise Vitale May/June 2007 Page 3

From the Executive Director bers through our Member-Get-A-Member the home page). Work trips involve hands- Survey (see page 7). program and qualify for prizes. See page 1 on learning from experienced crew Almost every day during April, May, and Note to Self for details.) members. Trail University workshops at most of June, there is a workshop and/or a With a spring hike(s) firmly in your Bear Mountain (and elsewhere) provide work trip being offered somewhere in the There is something deli- calendar, you should be in a self-congratu- more formal training, but hands-on learn- region. This is wonderful way to learn ciously renewing about latory mood. Perhaps you are also in the ing from experienced instructors is still the some new skills, make the acquaintance of spring hiking. The sap ris- mood to be of service, to contribute to the key. If you are interested in working with fun and dedicated people, and gain a much ing into the unfurling hiking community. If so, then do we have rocks, large and small, this is a good place deeper appreciation for the care needed to leaves of the forest feels some deals for you! to go. (See www.nynjtc.org/workshops.) build and maintain quality hiking trails. like it is moving straight Please check our website for Trail Crew And if rocks and trails aren’t your thing, I guarantee that a day in field will both through me. There is schedules (Click on Trail Crews/Work learn how to identify and monitor invasive provide you with a more profound connec- movement in the landscape, too – flitting Trips in the navigation bar on the left of species in our Volunteer Invasive Plant tion to nature and, through the trails you birds, opening flowers, waving grass – that create, help to connect other people to is a startling contrast to the silent and nature. Whether it is through recreational severely beautiful, snow-covered woodlands hiking or active service, don’t let this season of a few months ago. pass without enjoying the out-of-doors For the enthusiasts among us, spring is experience that your Trail Conference just another season in the hiking life, part membership supports. of the merry-go-round of opportunities to See you there! explore the out-of-doors. But I imagine there are many others who, due to time, – Ed Goodell, [email protected] personal responsibilities, and other con- straints, may let this season pass without sampling its pleasures. For those of you in this latter category, I must be a scold. Get outside and do it now! If you are reading this, you are most likely a member/supporter of the Trail Conference’s efforts to provide high quality hiking opportunities for all to enjoy. But if you are not enjoying those opportunities Let’s not be yourself, well, plan your next hike and do it now! If your schedule is like mine, you need too busy to to get out your calendar and set aside a date certain for a hike (and don’t forget an enjoy the fruits alternate bad weather date, too). Check out the organized hikes that our member organizations offer. The sampling of hikes of our labors. offered to the public in the Hikers’ Almanac is just the tip of the iceberg. Our Get out and 100+ member organizations (listed at www.nynjtc.org/clubs.html) do a superb job of programming outdoor excursions to enjoy a hike— satisfy every taste. Bring a friend hiking. We need more now! people to appreciate the new open space that has been acquired with public funds. More people need to viscerally enjoy our public open space if we are to continue to E

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All events are scheduled Family Friendly Trail Work Junior Rangers and Others: Teatown Trail Day, Ossining, NY for Saturday, June 2, Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY Celebrate the Appalachian Trail Contact: Teatown Lake Reservation, Contact: Metro Crew Chief Joe Gindoff, Contact: Gene Giordano at Beth Rhines at 914-762-2912, ext. 115 except where noted. [email protected] [email protected] for or [email protected]. To make a Come help with trail repair and plantings. more information or to receive a full reservation, call 914-762-2912, ext.110. We hope that all of our clubs, crews, Families and youth welcome. listing of locations for the day’s events. Help Teatown maintain some of its maintainers, and volunteers will go A full day of events to celebrate the 15 miles of trails. Learn trail maintenance out and put our work on display to Trail Work for Beginners Appalachian Trail will include both long basics; projects will vary according to the public! Below is a sample of NTD Port Jervis, NY and short hikes on the AT and connected activity and skill levels. Lunch will be activities in our region. If you are Trail University: Maintenance 101 trails, a slide show presentation about the provided. Ages 14 and up. interested in participating in an event Contact: Heidi Adami, [email protected] AT, and the kick-off in our area of the Free. 9 am – 12 noon. or want to post your event online, go Learn the basics of building and maintain- National Park Service’s Appalachian Trail to www.nynjtc.org/events/ntd. ing hiking trails! The workshop will Junior Ranger Program. The day’s events Try-A-Trail-Crew Day! consist of three hours of classroom activity will begin at 10am at various locations Warren Trail, Jenny Jump in the Port Jervis Library and proceed to in the Delaware Water Gap National State Forest, NJ work in groups and visit nearby trails and Recreation Area adjacent to the Contact: Monica and Dave Day, do hands-on trail work. Appalachian Trail. Co-sponsored by the 732-937-9098 Cell: 908-307-5049 or NY-NJ Trail Conference NJ Appalachian [email protected] Build a Bridge! Trail Management Committee, the Come out and experience trail work first Storm King State Park National Park Service, and the hand. Learn side-hill construction and Contact: Denise Vitale, Appalachian Trail Conservancy other basic trail building techniques. No [email protected] or 845-738-2126 experience is required: tools, training and The Stillman Trail, east of the Mountain Highlands Trail Hits Hudson fun will be provided. 9am meeting time. Road parking lot, has been closed for over Contact: Gary Haugland, a year because of the bridge that has dete- 845-534-5053 Watchung Ramble & Trail Work Day, riorated. The West Hudson North Crew Celebrate the recent completion of the with the Union County Hiking Club, NJ Take a Hike! will be rebuilding the bridge this spring. final mile of the Highlands Trail in Orange Contact: Call Trailside Nature & Science Harriman State Park We could use a small army on National County, NY, which now connects the exist- Center at 908-789-3670, ext. 3420 for Contact: Katy Dieters, [email protected] Trails Day to help us carry in the building ing trail on Storm King Mountain with the info and to register. Meet 9:30am in the Anthony Wayne materials, lay the decking across the bridge Hudson River. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Here’s a wonderful opportunity to cele- North Parking Lot for a 7.5 mile-loop in span, and attach the railings. No experi- and inaugural hike are scheduled for brate our trails, socialize with fellow Harriman. This hike is sponsored by ADK ence is necessary. Cordless drills and Sunday June 3 at 1pm at the riverfront hikers, and give something back to the Ramapo and led by NY-NJ TC member socket wrenches (for 5/8" and 1/2" bolts) in the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. trails. No experience needed; tools provid- Pete Tilgner. Only heavy rain cancels. will be the tools of the day. ed. 8:30am to 2:30 pm; lunch will be provided to all pre-registered trail work 2C participants. Page 4 May/June 2007 Conservation Advocacy & Trail News From the Conservation The lesson is also worth remembering & Advocacy Director: as we struggle with our LaFarge property William P. O’Hearn in New York’s Sullivan County. LaFarge is a rails-to-trails site that we Conservation Requires purchased in 2005 along Route 209 in New Shawangunk Ridge Trail Potential + Patience the Town of Mamakating along the Loop in Mount Hope + Persistence Shawangunk Ridge. These 140 acres A new loop trail in the town of Mount were a strategic acquisition because the Hope connects the Shawangunk Ridge Trail As I was working on a review of Ann Bot- Delaware and Hudson Canal; New York, (SRT) with the Graham Fire Tower on top shon’s book on Sterling Forest [see page Ontario, & Western Railway (O&W); of the ridge. The tower is currently closed. 11], I was struck by the twists and turns and the Port Jervis, Monticello, and The new loop is accessed from the SRT. of the political process—joy followed by Summitville Railroad all crossed on this The hike: Starting from Guymard Turn- despair followed by satisfaction followed property. The O&W rail bed extends pike, hike 1.8 miles north on the SRT, here by more work, etc.—that the environ- several miles through Wurtsboro Ridge aligned on the former corridor of the mental community went through as we State Forest all the way down to just Ontario & Western railroad, to the two lurched toward the finish line of bringing above the Route 17 highway. new trails that comprise a mountainside in the $17.5 million in federal funding These parcels were also a disaster, con- figure-8 route. Each trail is approximately for this land in 1996. taining countless piles of debris scattered one mile long. The white-blazed Ravine The process dragged on for years. all over the site and perhaps the worst all- Trail (RT) climbs up a rather steep and Some activists dropped out as they sim- terrain vehicle (ATV) damage I have ever rocky ravine (easy boulder hops). Part of ply ran out of gas, moved out of the area, encountered. Some wide stretches of the the ravine is green with ferns and moss- Karen Goldstein and Al Slaninka helped to started a family, or otherwise stepped out land were literally beach-like, huge flat covered rocks. A nice little cascading whack a new trail at a Queens park. of the struggle. Others, like marathoners, circles of exposed sand and soil, with stream is crossed once, easily. At the top of endured for the long haul. burned-out cars and a boat perched atop the ravine the trail heads south, passes a The lesson I take from this is a them like outdoor sculptures gone bad. seasonal viewpoint, crosses a woods road New Marsh Trail at reminder that in conservation and advo- And it went downhill from there as we (the red-blazed Graham Fire Tower Trail), Idlewild Preserve in Queens cacy, there is no substitute for simple tried to manage and remediate the prop- and continues to the top of the ridge, end- A short new trail at Idlewild Park Preserve endurance, the ability to take some set- erty. Stones placed by a local contractor ing at the now-closed fire tower. in Queens takes walkers to a salt marsh and backs but remain committed to winning to deter ATVs were rolled away. Our On top, the RT again meets the Graham opportunities to enjoy an abundance of in the end, even if we are not sure exact- future buyer, New York State DEC, wildlife, particularly migratory birds. At the ly how we are going get there. informed us that all the railroad ties invitation of park administrator Barbara This is worth remembering as, at press would have to be excavated and removed Brown, more than 30 volunteers, including time, we are dealing with disappointing from the site, and the railroad beds the Trail Conference’s Metro Trail Crew, cut news in both states, in particular the would have to be tested for hazardous a quarter-mile long, eight-foot wide swath removal of the Bigger Better Bottle Bill waste materials. New dumping took through tall grass to the marsh and another from the New York State budget and the place, and the town served us with a path around a pond on the site. threat that the Garden State Preservation summons to ensure that we would clean The marsh trail provides access for the Trust referendum on open space funding it up, which we did—twice. public, particularly for young students who may be pushed back to 2008. continued on page 9 frequent the park on field trips and take H S

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E can see their charges while they are on the Bottle Bill Bummer The new Ravine Trail leads to this fire tower. trail. The crew has also been asked to help The Bigger Better Bottle Bill will not be in the New York state budget this year. As of build a bridge system in the park, a Nation- the deadline for this issue of TW, the BBBB was excluded from the final budget despite Fire Tower Trail, which is a series of old al Park Service Rivers and Trails project that support from Governor Spitzer and the New York State Assembly; opposition in the woods roads that can be followed back to is scheduled to get underway this year. Senate doomed the proposal. The BBBB aimed to increase container recycling in the your starting point on the SRT. Along this Idlewild Park Preserve is a Forever Wild state and generate—through state collection of unpaid bottle deposits—new funds for return route, look for the remnants of an Management Area of the New York City the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). old mine at the left of the first junction Parks department. It comprises 187 level There was good news from the budget negotiations. Despite the failure of the BBBB, with another woods road. There used to be acres just north of JFK Airport. The Envi- the EPF was slated to increase to $250 million from last year’s $225 million, and a lead smelter off the Guymard Turnpike, ronmental Action Coalition at Adelphi funding was approved to add 109 staff positions at DEC. The Governor, Assembly, and close to the old RR bed. A chimney of the University currently maintains the new Senate have said they would continue negotiations on the BBBB outside of the budget old smelter is still standing. marsh trail. process. The fight is not yet over! Access by car: From Route 6, go north For more information about the on Route 35 to Guymard Turnpike; west park, including directions, go to DEC Gets Grannis, New Staff on Guymard to rail line; park along road http://nycgovparks.org. Alexander “Pete” Grannis has been confirmed as Commissioner of NYS Dept. of near rail bridge. Environmental Conservation. Grannis, a state assemblyman from Manhattan since 1974, has a solid environmental record in the state assembly. He will be taking over an agency decimated by cutbacks that reduced staff by 25% during the Pataki administra- torical trail network. A few miles further tion. The state’s newly approved budget, however, funds the addition of 109 jobs to TC Proposes a New south is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. the department. Hiking Trail in NJ For two years Trail Conference volun- teers Malcolm Spector, Ellen Cronan, and Feds Allocate $1.9 Million For NJ Highlands Conservation If all goes well, in another year or two the John Mack have been exploring all these In late March, the federal government allocated $1.98 million for land preservation in hiking community should have an addi- lands and scouting a route for a proposed the New Jersey Highlands. The allocation was made under the Highlands Water tional 30 miles of hiking trail—presently trail that would connect the AT on top of Protection and Planning Act of 2004, which authorized spending $100 million over 10 dubbed the Iron Belt Trail—on the west- Wawayanda Mountain with the Highlands years for watershed protection in the Highlands of New Jersey and New York. The ernmost ridge of the Highlands corridor in Trail, over 30 miles to the south, in funding is for preservation projects along the wooded ridges west of the Wanaque New Jersey. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Reservoir, including Saddle Mountain, a 424-acre tract in Ringwood and West Milford A close study of the newly published Much of the proposed route of this trail owned by a rock quarrying company, and a nearby tract where a developer sought to North Jersey Trail Map 116 reveals an is shown on Map 116 as a dashed red line. build housing on steep slopes with streams that flow to the reservoir. abundance of publicly owned land in the The proposed trail combines some existing region, but very few trails for hikers. trails, some abandoned trails, some woods NJ Major Policy Plans Are Delayed From the dramatic crest of Wawayanda roads, and quite a bit of new trail. At the • The long-awaited draft of the New Jersey State Trails Plan was recently pushed Mountain (traversed by the Appalachian south end of the envisioned route, a few back “indefinitely” from its proposed March 31 release date. Trail) in Wawayanda State Park in the parcels of land are being acquired through • After some debate the New Jersey Highlands Council decided to move its deadline north, to the Pequannock Watershed, the Green Acres program to permit the trail for accepting changes to the Draft Regional Master Plan from April 2 to May 11. owned by the city of Newark, to the Ham- to connect the area around Edison Pond to At press time, a new executive director has not yet been announced. burg Mountain Wildlife Management Mahlon Dickerson Reservation on an Area, contiguous public open spaces pro- abandoned rail bed. Cleaner Air on the Way? tect a vast area of wetlands and rocky The Trail Conference has made formal A US Supreme Court decision announced April 2 is good news for the Adirondacks knobs, peaks over 1400 feet and lakes, requests for trail approval to the state and other mountain areas in the Northeast affected by smog produced by power plants ridges and forests. landowners and land managers. Once these in the Midwest. In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled that the New Source Review There is additional public land south of approvals are obtained, more detailed and Act requires plants to install the latest pollution controls technologies when improve- the area covered by the map. New Jersey intensive scouting will identify the best ments to the plants result in increases in emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife man- route through each area, and the trail will be New York State, with the support of ADK, a TC member club, filed suit against Duke ages public land south of Route 23 and west flagged, cleared, and blazed. Anyone inter- Energy Co., which modernized its plants and increased pollutants without installing of Lake Gerard and Beaver Lake; further- ested in helping to build this trail should scrubbers. The court’s decision clears the way to win these lawsuits and force a major more, that land abuts the Sparta Mountain “watch this space” for announcements. clean-up of the some 70 coal burning power plants that produce an estimated 80% of Wildlife Management Area. The latter the acid rain in the Adirondacks. includes the Edison Pond area with its his- May/June 2007 Page 5

NJ HIGHLANDS CREW Leader: Glenn Oleksak, 973-283-0306, TrailCrew [email protected] First Sunday of each month + Teaching Practical Skills to Schedules Additional Saturday or Sunday trips are often scheduled. We tackle a variety of projects on the Trails Volunteers at Locations Highlands Trail in NJ. Details and directions are Throughout the NY-NJ Area posted on the NY-NJ TC website calendar or May – June 2007 contact the leader. Unless otherwise noted, register by For the latest schedules and additional contacting: Heidi Adami, Volunteer details, go to nynjtc.org and click on METRO TRAILS CREW Leader: Joe Gindoff, 914-760-3568, Coordinator, at 201-512-9348 ext. 26, “Trail crews/Work trips.” [email protected] [email protected]. TBD = To Be Determined For all trips bring work gloves, water, Third Saturday of each month May 13 (Sunday) lunch, insect repellent. In some cases, Trips start at 9am, locations TBA. Call or email for TU 186 Stone Step Construction tools are provided. Contact leaders in details. We serve parks from Pelham Park in the @ Bear Mountain advance for meeting times and places. Bronx, to the Staten Island Greenbelt. To get more Using natural and cut stone, participants in info on the many trips held throughout the sea- Volunteers must become members of sons, contact us, and get onto our mailing list. this workshop will build a stone staircase the Conference to participate in these Among this season’s projects: using the overlap and tuck-behind method. projects. A one-time “guest” participation LONG PATH/SHAWANGUNK RIDGE CREW replacing this bridge on the Stillman Trail This workshop is designed for all skill levels. is allowed, so bring your friends. Leader: Jakob Franke: 201-768-3612 (home), in Storm King State Park. Register by May 7. No fee. 212-342-0178 (work), 201-638-0582 (cell) NORTH JERSEY WEEKEND CREW June 2 (Saturday) May 6 (Sunday) June 2 (Saturday, National Trails Day) Leader: Sandy Parr, 732-469-5109 Stillman Trail Bridge, Storm King State Park TU 187 Trail Maintenance101 New South Gully Trail, Sam’s Point Preserve Bring in materials. Set decking and rails. Meet: 10 am, Preserve parking lot in Cragsmoor @ Port Jervis Tackle a variety of projects ranging from trail repair Meet: 9:30, Mountain Road parking lot This one-day training session teaches main- to bridge building in northern New Jersey. May 12 (Saturday) Trips start at 9:30am; call for location and details June 16 (Saturday) tenance techniques, trail standards, and New South Gully Trail, Sam’s Point Preserve during the week before the scheduled trip day. Stillman Trail Bridge, Storm King State Park what problems to expect on the trails and Meet: 10 am, Preserve parking lot in Cragsmoor how to solve them. If you are interested in To be included in leader’s email notification list, Build sub-structure for stairs. email him at [email protected] and put “NJ Meet: 9:30, Mountain Road parking lot becoming a maintainer or enhancing your WEST HUDSON SOUTH CREW Trail Crew” in the subject line. Leaders: Chris Ezzo (Crew Chief): 516-431-1148, maintenance skills, this is the perfect work- Sunday, May 20 June 23 & 24 (Saturday, Sunday) [email protected] shop for you. No previous experience is Second Sunday of each month thereafter Stillman Trail Bridge, Storm King State Park necessary and beginners are welcome. Stu- Brian Buchbinder: 718-218-7563, Build stairs. [email protected] dents will spend the morning in a classroom NORTH JERSEY WEEKDAY CREW Meet: 9:30, Mountain Road parking lot Claudia Ganz: 212-633-1324, [email protected] environment and then head out into woods Leader: John Moran, [email protected] Robert Marshall: 914-737-4792, EAST HUDSON CREW for a hands-on exercise. No fee. [email protected] This crew will cover the NJ Ramapos, Ringwood If you are coming by train, let the leader know so S. P., northern Wyanokies, and NJ Palisades, we wait for the train. June 3 (Sunday) May 10 (Thursday) among other areas. Its purpose is to respond Pine Meadow extension, Bear Mountain State Park TU 188 Turnpike / Causeway quickly to immediate needs, rather than to sched- Leaders: Michael Bongar, 914-788-0616, Leader: Bob Marshall Construction @ Bear Mountain ule definite events far in advance. If you’re [email protected] In this workshop participants will learn how interested in being on call for this work, contact Josie Gray, 845-831-5786, [email protected] May 12 (Saturday) to build raised earthen treadways as a means John Moran by email. Alan King, 914-763-9643, [email protected] Pine Meadow extension, Bear Mountain State Park to create dry and durable trails across wet Leader: Monica Day areas. Turnpikes (a.k.a. Causeways or Rock WEST JERSEY TRAIL CREW May 12 (Saturday) boxes) are an alternative to stepping stones, Leader: Monica and David Day Hudson Highlands State Park Phone: 732-937-9098 Cell: 908-307-5049 May 19 (Saturday) Leader: Josie Gray puncheon, and boardwalk and, as partici- Email: [email protected] Appalachian Trail, West Mountain pants in this workshop will find out, they Website: www.trailstobuild.com Leader: Chris Ezzo June 2 (Saturday) are relatively easy to build. This is a perfect Hudson Highlands State Park workshop for first-time trail workers. All tools, materials and training will be provided June 9 (Saturday) Leader: Alan King Register by May 28. No fee. Appalachian Trail, West Mountain All events begin at 9am. There is usually a walk to Leader: Claudia Ganz NEW JERSEY APPALACHIAN TRAIL FIELD CREW the work site, so please be there on time. Call or Leader: Gene Giordano, email leaders for meeting place details and other June 14 (Thursday) [email protected] New to Trail Work? questions. Rain cancels – if in doubt, call leaders Major Welch Trail, Bear Mountain State Park Email Gene Giordano if you would like to be Leader: Bob Marshall placed on email notification list. Come join the between 6 and 6:30 that morning. May 5 (Saturday) June 16 (Saturday) Second Saturday of each month West Jersey Crew on their Warren Trail, Jenny Jump State Park Appalachian Trail, West Mountain through November Try a Trail Crew Day! Leader: Chris Ezzo Work begins at 9am and is finished before 4pm. Try-a-Trail-Crew workdays! We will begin work constructing a reinforced Covers the entire NJ section of the AT, blue-blazed side-hill tread for the trail as it descends Jenny June 23 (Saturday) side trails, and shelters. Supplements work by our Appalachian Trail, West Mountain individual maintainers as requested and for special On May 5, May 19, and June 2, the Jump Mountain below Rt. 611. Meeting place: Scenic overlook on Highway 611 Leader: Brian Buchbinder work projects. Workers bring gloves, lunch, and West Jersey Crew welcomes any- water; all tools, equipment and training provided. May 19 (Saturday) one who is interested in trail crew WEST HUDSON NORTH CREW Warren Trail, Jenny Jump State Park BEAR MOUNTAIN TRAILS PROJECT work to come see what it is all Leaders: Denise Vitale, crew chief: Try a Trail Crew Day! Contact: Heidi Adami 845-738-2126, [email protected] about! These are regularly sched- We will continue work constructing a reinforced [email protected] or Dave Webber: H: 845-452-7238, side-hill tread for the trail as it descends Jenny 201-512-9348, ext. 26 uled work days where we invite [email protected] Jump Mountain below Rt. 611. newcomers to the trail for training. Meeting place: Scenic overlook on Highway 611 Every Friday through Tuesday No experience is required; training, We are rebuilding the Stillman Trail bridge in In addition to the work trips below, crews are Storm King State Park this season. This isn’t a June 2 (Saturday) active Fridays through Tuesdays. Individuals tools and fun are provided! Check typical bridge across water. We are crossing a land Warren Trail, Jenny Jump State Park as well as organized groups are welcome, breech beside a cliff. In addition to the bridge, we the Crew Schedule for details. For Try a Trail Crew Day! regardless of experience level. To get involved, are building steps to scale a near-by ledge. The more information and to register, We will continue work constructing a reinforced register online or contact the Trail Conference project is both exciting and challenging, requiring side-hill tread for the trail as it descends Jenny Office at 201-512-9348, ext. 26. contact Dave and Monica Day at special rigging and inventive thinking. We will be Jump Mountain below Rt. 611. using rock shaping/drilling and carpentry skills [email protected]. Meeting place: Scenic overlook on Highway 611 May 12 (Saturday) as well as some traditional stone footing and Women’s Worktrip, stair building skills. Rock climbing harnesses June 9 (Saturday) Beginner Level and rigging will be needed during some phases Dunnfield Creek Trail, Worthington State Forest of construction. There are also project tasks that We will begin work on the abutments for a bridge May 13 can be accomplished by all skill levels. C & A Thanks... over Dunnfield Creek (near the Holly Springs Trail), Women’s Worktrip, to replace a bridge destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. Intermediate Level May TBD The Conservation & Advocacy staff would Meeting place: Dunnfield Creek parking lot like to recognize and thank these individuals: Stillman Trail Bridge, Storm King State Park June 17 (Sunday) Cut wood for bridge and stairs • Ed Galto, President of Omdex Inc., for June 10 (Sunday) Family Day (easy project) Dunnfield Creek Trail, Worthington State Forest Join your Dad on the trail donating a much needed map hanger for May 26, 27, 28 (Memorial Day weekend) We will continue work on the abutments for a on Father’s Day! all our maps. Stillman Trail Bridge, Storm King State Park bridge over Dunnfield Creek (near the Holly “Family Day” is open to • Chris Connolly, Trail Conference Carry in equipment and materials. Bridge layout. Springs Trail), to replace a bridge destroyed by all family members, with Board Member and Counsel, for patiently Set rigging. Prepare bedrock for bridge supports. Hurricane Ivan. work specifically geared Build traditional rock footing for bridge. Build wading through all our archived files and Meeting place: Dunnfield Creek parking lot to the next generation. identifying the important documents. bridge sub-structure. Excavate area for stair footings. Stair layout. • Our New Jersey and New York June 23 (Saturday) Meet: 9:30, Mountain Road parking lot advocacy committee volunteers for Beaver Brook Trail, attending public hearings, writing letters, Weldon Brook Wildlife Management Area and making phone calls to support us in We will rehabilitate a bridge over the Beaver Brook. Meeting place: To be determined 2C our advocacy work. Page 6 May/June 2007 Volunteer Classifieds: Get Involved!

If you are interested in volunteering with itors visit the sites assigned to them at to a regular weekly or biweekly time slot If you like sharing your hiking knowledge the TC and do not see an opportunity that least twice per year. We are seeking new with some flexibility. Contact: Brenda and would like to help us out, please suits you, contact Heidi Adami, either by volunteers to participate in this project! Holzinger, [email protected], 201- contact Liz at [email protected] or email, [email protected] or phone, Interested persons should contact Heidi 512-9348, ext. 25. 201-512-9348, ext. 23. 201-512-9348, ext. 26, and she will find a Adami, [email protected], or 201- way to get you involved. 512-9348, ext. 26. Conservation & Advocacy Trail Structures Researcher Stewardship Organizer Are you a budding engineer who is willing Trail Maintainers Event Planner We seek a volunteer or intern to create and to research the different types of bridges We are looking for individuals, couples, and Are you a good host/hostess? Do you enjoy organize “field binders” for properties that might be built for trails and provide families who are willing to adopt a section of bringing people together for festivities, owned by the Trail Council. This position reference material for designing and trail. Maintainers are expected to visit their food, and fun? If so, the Trail Conference will require organizing some existing files, building them? Same for privies, kiosks, assigned section a minimum of twice a year, needs your planning expertise to assist in extracting the important information for trail register boxes, signs, and other keeping it passable by cutting back brush, the coordination of recognition events and the field binder, and visiting the properties structures? A volunteer with sufficient ensuring it is well marked and free of trash, Delegate meetings. As an event planner as part of our general stewardship activi- starting knowledge might do this job and submitting semi-annual reports of their you will help locate and secure the venue, ties. This is a great summer project that in 40 hours. Contact: Larry Wheelock, work. We have openings on several of our organize the catering, and coordinate will allow you to hike Trail Conference [email protected], 201-512-9348, Trail Committees. Contact: Heidi Adami, activities such as hikes. Contact: Joshua properties along the Shawangunk Ridge ext. 16. [email protected], or 201-512-9348, Howard at [email protected] or 201-512- Trail and the Long Path. Contact: Brenda ext. 26. 9348, ext. 13. Holzinger, [email protected], 201- Trail Standards Researcher 512-9348, ext. 25. We need a more up-to-date and extensive Appalachian Trail Corridor Monitor Outreach Representatives Needed! trail design and building, and trail Looking to get off the beaten path? Outreach representatives are needed to Conservation & Advocacy standards reference manual; might be Monitors are needed to patrol and watch attend health fairs, work at information Archive Indexer combined with Trail Structures Research, the Appalachian Trail Corridor to protect tables, and share information about the We seek a volunteer or intern to index our above. Trail Standards research would against misuse and illegal activities. Trail Conference to the public. If you are archives. We have approximately 25 boxes focus on ADA compliancy, multi-use, lia- Responsibilities include: walking the interested in bringing new people to the of archived files that need to be indexed. bility issues, front country vs. back country corridor boundaries two to four times Trail Conference and informing the Some boxes need to be better organized, design and construction, and general trail per year, verifying boundary markers public of our work, please contact Katy but some boxes are ready to be indexed. standards. 40 to 100 hours. Contact: along the corridor boundary, reporting Dieters at [email protected]. This is a one-time project with an Larry Wheelock, [email protected], evidence of trespassing and misuse such as estimated completion time of about 201-512-9348, ext. 16. dumping, logging, ATVs, etc.; assisting Conservation & Advocacy 25 hours. Contact: Brenda Holzinger, Corridor Manager in handling problems Map Organizer [email protected], 201-512-9348, Trails Files Organizer discovered; and meeting trail neighbors We seek a creative and organized volunteer ext. 25. Help us organize our trails files. Require- and easement holders annually. Contact: to organize our map collection. We have a ments: need to recognize what’s important Heidi Adami, [email protected], or newly donated hanging-map holder and material and be able to re-file into a system 201-512-9348, ext. 26. at least 50 maps that need to be labeled, functional to staff and volunteers. Proba- organized, and hung. Many of these maps bly 10 to 12 hours initially (can be spread Can You Spare a Few Hours a Week? are ones created by the Trail Conference over several weeks), with regular updating Join the fun at our Mahwah office and assist that we use regularly in the course of our and follow-up for the long term. Contact: with the packing of map and book orders, conservation and advocacy work. We need Larry Wheelock, [email protected], shipping membership cards, and processing help putting them into a user friendly 201-512-9348, ext. 16. membership renewals. Keep the Trail organizational format! This is a one-time Conference’s Orders and Fulfillment project with an estimated completion time Photography Cataloguer Department on track by lending us a hand. of about 25 hours. Contact: Brenda We could use someone who could begin With a boom in memberships and book Holzinger, [email protected], 201- Front Desk Volunteer to catalogue, scan, and generally organize and map orders, we need your help. 512-9348, ext. 25. The Trail Conference prides itself on (digitally) our extensive file of photo- Interested persons should be comfortable being a resource for hikers in our area. We graphs. Contact: Larry Wheelock, working on a computer. Contact Gary Conservation & Advocacy provide information and support in so [email protected], 201-512-9348, Willick, either by email [email protected], Paralegal/Legal Administrator many ways, including by phone calls and ext. 16. or phone, 201-512-9348, ext. 11. We seek a volunteer with some legal back- the availability to walk in to our Mahwah ground who could assist C&A staff with office and talk with people about hiking. Appalachian Trail administrative support in the office. To ensure we can provide these services we Natural Heritage Monitors Specifically, we have real property tax need your help. The Trail Conference is Every summer and fall, Trail Conference work and other tasks associated with land seeking “trail smart” people to work at our volunteers head out to selected sites along acquisition and stewardship, but there are front desk to help answer phones, assist the AT to monitor rare, threatened, or also many other tasks that occur regularly. walk-in customers and varied other office endangered plant species. Similar to trail Ideally, we would like a volunteer who is duties. We specifically need folks on Mon- maintainers, the AT natural heritage mon- able to work independently and commit days and late afternoons most week days.

ADK Mid-Hudson (ADK members in other chapters who pay Member Club Profile April 21, 2007 offered some tough choices an additional small fee to get the Mid-Hud- The Trail Conference comprises 10,000 individual members and more than 100 for members of the Adirondack Mountain son chapter’s quarterly newsletter). Outings Club, Mid-Hudson Chapter (ADK-MH). focus on hikes, paddles, backpacks, and member clubs with a combined membership of 150,000 hikers. We invite club There was a hike on the AT in Dutchess trail work. There are monthly meetings representatives to submit photos from hikes or maintenance outings or other events County to Nuclear Lake, or trail work on where education mixes with socialization. (please set your digital camera for highest resolution). Email your photos, along with the AT at Bear Mountain in Rockland; There is a young members group. And there was a paddle on the Wallkill River in there is an active conservation committee. complete caption information to: [email protected]; put “TW club photo” in the subject line. Ulster County or a clean-up of a park on ADK-MH provides the volunteers who the Hudson River in Orange County; maintain the AT and four shelters in there was a weekend backpack in Pennsyl- Dutchess County and an adjoining sec- vania or one in a series of bridge-building tion in Connecticut. They are helping to work-days scheduled for the RPH Shelter build new trails in a new park owned by on the AT in Hopewell Junction. Scenic Hudson overlooking the Hudson Admittedly, the ADK-MH’s Earth Day River in Ulster County. They are support- agenda was busier than usual. Still, Lalita ing the Bear Mountain Trails Project by Malik, the club’s current president, notes scheduling club work trips to the site. that typically two outings are scheduled Ms. Malik is proud of the club’s level of each weekend, with another offered on activity. “We are not only enjoying the alternate Thursdays. In addition, a core of outdoors,” she says, “we are giving back volunteers lead outings for teenagers in a something to the community by working program developed by the club and now on trails, by leading outings for high administered by the local Cornell Cooper- school students and sharing our skills and ative Extension Dutchess County 4-H helping them to learn to appreciate the Youth Development Program. environment. I’m really proud of the fact This year the club celebrates its 60th that we’ve been getting new people out on anniversary. Its membership, based prima- the trails and involved.” rily in Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia For more information about the group, Counties, is growing and numbers about visit www.midhudsonadk.org. Club members prepare a meal after a tending Wiley Shelter in Dutchess. 700, with another 260 associate members May/June 2007 Page 7

Science & Ecology antifreezes, allowing the insects to hiber- These two butterflies are unmistakable – In recent years, butterfly watching has nate through the cold winter months. they are bright yellow, with black stripes, been enhanced by inexpensive close- Butterflies As the days get warmer, and spring pro- and are nearly as large as a hand. focusing binoculars and wonderful photo- gresses into summer, more and more A trail hike may also offer a glimpse into graph-based field guides. These have largely along the Trail butterflies are on the wing, and finding 20 two common butterfly behaviors: hill top- replaced the traditional tools of nets and By David Moskowitz species or more on a day hike would not be ping and puddling. Hill-topping describes killing jars. I guarantee, that once you start a surprise at all. the tendency of many butterflies to ascend looking for butterflies and begin to notice late spring or summer walk along the Spring is also the time to search along the slopes and gather on high points on the how common they are along trails, these AAppalachian Trail offers a wonderful trail for one of North America’s newest landscape, like hikers seeking great views. “flying flowers” and “winged jewels” will opportunity to observe butterflies. Finding described species, the Appalachian Tiger In the case of butterflies, hill topping is add a wonderful dimension to your hike. butterflies is really pretty easy, once you Swallowtail. Although suspected for some thought to ease their hunt for mates by know a little about their basic behaviors and train yourself to be observant. First, know that butterflies prefer sunny, warm and calm days, so clouds, rain, or wind will diminish your chances of finding them. Although some butterflies will be obvious as they fly around, others will be Z T

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D I from upland woods to forested wetlands, to V Butterflies through Binoculars: A D streams and meadows, barren rock out- The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is as big as one’s hand. The East A Field Guide to the Butterflies of crops, and beaver swamps in a relatively Eastern North America by Jeff Galssberg short stretch. Each habitat offers the time as being a unique species, this butter- concentrating the number of butterflies chance to see different butterflies. fly was only recently separated from the into an easily searchable corridor. Pavulaan H and Wright DM. 2002. There are seasonal considerations to but- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail based on techni- Butterflies, particularly males, also often Pterourus appalachiensis (Papilionidae: terfly-watching as well. Warm days in early cal characteristics and DNA analysis. It is congregate on moist, wet, or muddy, spots Papilioninae), a new swallowtail butterfly spring are the realm of butterflies like the now thought to be the more common of of bare soil, where they obtain moisture from the Appalachian region of the United Mourning Cloak, the Comma, the Ques- the two tiger swallowtails in early spring and trace elements such as sodium that are States. The Taxonomic Report of the tion Mark, and the Spring Azure. The first and can be distinguished from the Eastern not found in nectar. This is called puddling. International Lepidoptera Survey 3(7): 1-20. three spend the winter as adults, waiting for Tiger Swallowtail by its much larger size. At A hiker’s sweat also may attract the atten- a warm spring day to emerge from the shel- present, it is thought to be more common tion of butterflies for its salts and minerals, Binoculars101.com ter of a loose piece of bark or rotten log or in the southern Appalachians, but its as may urine, feces, and even dead amphib- Choosing Binoculars for Butterfly Watching tree hollow. The Spring Azure winters as a northern limits are not yet known, provid- ians and reptiles. Congregations of www.binoculars101.com chrysalis. Among the compounds found in ing a wonderful opportunity for everyone butterflies on the ground along the trail are the blood of some butterflies are glycerol to aid science through careful observations almost certain to be exhibiting puddling and sorbitol, which act as natural about the locations and times it is seen. behavior. Walk with the Butterflies Putting Trail Work Skills Saturday, June 23, 10am – 11:30am At Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, NY To Work on the Home Front Take a walk on one of the first days of summer to look for one of nature’s most wondrous By Lalita Malik creatures. Find out how important butterflies are to a vibrant ecosystem. Walk will be led by Teatown trustee, naturalist Charlie Roberto. Free. All ages welcome. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining. www.teatown.org; e-mail [email protected]. To make a reservation, call 914-762-2912, ext.110. “My handiwork Last Chance ’Tis the Season was a success.” to Participate! For Teens, Trail Tracking the Work, and Fun Gear up for National Trails Day and join Wild Invasives other young men and women aged 14-20 (high school and above) in Hike’n’Serve – Year Two Venturing Crew #100, a unit of the Boy Scouts of America. Hike and have fun with In the last issue of the Trail Walker you read new friends from the Greater New York about the second year of a three-year proj- metro region, and enjoy service on the trails. ect supported by the USDA, which aims to Active monthly program, plus meetings at In 2006, I decided I was going to get involved with trail maintenance. Little did I realize better understand the spread of invasive the Trail Conference office. Joining fee: $75. that the skills I learned would eventually help me solve erosion problems at home and save plants in forested parklands…and you Contact Maureen Edelson, 973-632-4895 me a lot of money! answered the call to participate in this or [email protected]. Adult I participated in trail work weekends organized by my club, ADK Mid-Hudson Chap- exciting opportunity! The NY-NJ Trail volunteers always welcome–training provided. ter. I learned how to build water bars and check dams to prevent erosion caused by water Conference and Rutgers University were runoff and drainage ditches to channel water. While inspecting water bars, I heard discus- seeking 45 hikers interested in participat- sions about self-cleaning dams, which reduce maintenance. It suddenly occurred to me to ing in this study to help identify common use the same techniques in my yard to solve water drainage problems. invasive species and track the occurrences My water problems stemmed from the town-maintained road near my home. Water using GPS units. We have just a few spots from heavy rains flowed into my yard instead of the rain drain, and the highway depart- left open! So don’t delay, call today to ment had not been able to solve the problem. During heavy rains, my walkway became a ensure your place in one of the upcoming stream bed, causing serious erosion. A landscaper suggested I increase the swales in the training dates: yard by digging trenches and adding top soil to channel water away from the house. In 1. June 2 other words, spend money and get a muddy yard. I decided to use the skills I had learned 2. June 3 doing trail work to solve the problems at home. 3. June 6 I looked for small trees and large branches that had toppled over and dragged them next You will be offered extensive training Will (14) and Bob Barkalow of to the road. I found large rocks and shale, got some concrete blocks, and started working. Hike'n'Serve Venturing Crew #100, in plant identification and the proper I used the logs to build a check dam near the curb to channel the water into the rain drain. improve the Hewitt-Butler Trail use and care of GPS devices. Contact with new blazes. The shale was used to build water bars to divert the water away from my yard. I built a Heidi Adami at 201-512-9348, ext. 26, or check dam to divert water away from my walkway. [email protected] for more information. My handiwork was a success. I no longer have runoff in my yard. I solved a problem that the highway crew did not, and I did not have to hire a landscaper to dig up my yard! www.nynjtc.org 2C Lalita Malik chairs the ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter and is now a regular on the club’s trail work outings. This article is adapted from one first printed in the group’s newsletter. Page 8 May/June 2007 HIKERS’ ALMANAC A Sampling of Upcoming Hikes SponsoredSponsored by Member Clubs

May Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 17 UCHC. Ramapo Torne and Russian Bear, Harriman, NY. Leader: RVW. Delaware Hudson Canal, NY. Leader: Call 845-246-2945 UCHC. Lake Skannatati, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Reeves Meadow Saturday, May 5 for information. Meet: 9am at Sawyer Savings Bank, 87 Market Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Lake Skannatati visitor center. 6 miles at a moderate pace. Hike to these two UCHC. Watchung Trail Maintenance, NJ. Leader: register by St., Saugerties, NY. Easy 4 miles; 3-hour walk. parking lot. 8 miles at moderately fast pace; for experienced lookouts over northern NJ; return on Reeves Brook Trail. calling Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside, NJ; hikers. Over Pine Swamp Mtn., then around, up and over Black ADK-MH. Mount Tremper, Catskills, NY. Leader: Sue Mackson, 908-789-3670, ext. 3420. Meet: 9:30am; work until noon. Have UCHC. Sourland Mtn. Preserve, Somerset Co., NJ. Leader: Leo Rock Mtn.; some beautiful lookouts along the way. 845-471-9892, [email protected]. Meet: at the park and ride at fun and meet new people while giving back a little to the trails; no Shnitzer and Norma Cohen, 732-499-9176. Meet: 10am; call for the intersection of Rts. 9W and 299. 7 miles with elevation experienced needed. Bring gloves, bag for trash, and clippers or directions. About 5 moderately paced miles. Enjoy the beauty: Saturday, May 19 change of 1640’ feet. But my pace is very gradual. Bring lunch, loppers (if you have them). steep slopes, dark woodlands, boulder fields, vistas, and rocky trails. RVW. East Hudson Highlands, NY. Call 845-246-4590 for information. Meet: 9am. Moderately strenuous 6 miles; 6-hour snacks, two liters water. Wear sturdy boots. Rain cancels. UCHC. Cooper Mill to Kay Environmental Center, Chester, NJ. ADK-MH. Bear Mountain Walkabout, NY. Leader: Lou Ruidisch hike. Inclement weather date is following Saturday. UOC. D & R Canal Walk, Frenchtown, NJ. Leader: Lynn Wong, Leader: John Gilris, 973-386-1168. Meet: 10am at Cooper Mill, off III, 845-896-9332. Meet: 9am, Rt. 9D, just north of east side of 732-548-3996. Moderate 2-3 mile walk along the Delaware and Rt. 206. Moderate 4+ miles suitable for beginners. Hike along the Bear Mtn. Bridge. A moderate hike of about 5 miles. We will walk UCHC. Tourne Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973- Raritan Canal near Frenchtown. Visit and tour the Sand Castle Black River, mostly flat, optional extension of 2 miles. Rain cancels. across the Bear Mtn. Bridge and two bridges crossing the 402-2555. Meet: 10am; call for directions. 4 miles at a moderate Popolopen Creek, enjoy the Trailside Museum (nominal charge), pace. Beautiful park with some ups and downs. Steady rain cancels. Winery afterward. Bring lunch and water. ADK-MH. Mohonk Preserve, NY. Leader: Carol Gray, 845-471-1168, Fort Montgomery museum, and Hessian Lake. Bring lunch, water, WEIS. Weekend at Mt. Greylock, MA. Leader: Don Weise. Contact Sunday, May 27 [email protected]. Meet: 9am at New Paltz Diner parking lot and sturdy footwear. Please note that extreme heights will be Weis Ecology Center for more info and to register; 973-835-2160. IHC. Tuxedo, NY, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Jim McKay, on Rt. 299 just West of the Thruway. There is a day visitor charge encountered on the bridges. except for Mohonk Preserve members. Moderate hike, Rhododen- Strenuous hikes in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. 973-538-0756. Meet: 9am at Tuxedo commuter lot (no parking Thursday, May 10 fee) on E. Village Rd. off of Rt. 17. Moderately strenuous 8 miles. dron Bridge and beyond. ADK-MH Young Members Group. Mt. Beacon, NY. Leader: Ellen UCHC. Hewitt State Forest, Bearfort Ridge, NJ. Leader: Eric Variety of trails, including new trails in Dater Mtn. County Park. ADK-MH. Blackhead Range, Catskills, NY. Leader: Edward Albert, [email protected]. Meet: contact leader for Singer, 973-744-7147. Meet: 10am at A&P, Hewitt, NJ, for short Ripley-Duggan, [email protected], 845-657-7057. Meet: contact details. Rated difficult; mileage will depend on conditions and the WEIS. Sterling Ridge End-To-End. Leader: Charlie Toole. Contact shuttle to trailhead. 8+ miles at a steady pace; for experienced leader for details. A one-day, 11.5-mile traverse of the rugged group. Young members’ trips are geared towards those in their Weis Ecology Center for more info and to register; 973-835-2160. hikers. Strenuous at the start, then moderately strenuous. peaks of the northern Catskills—Windham High Peak, Black Head, 20s and 30s, but not restricted to those ages. Meet: 9:30am. Moderate pace, exploring special places in the Black Dome, and Thomas Cole—starting at Rt. 23 and ending at Saturday, May 12 Highlands region; out by 2:30 pm. Cost: Non-members $8. Barnum Road. A car shuttle will be required. Moderate pace, IHC. Sugarloaf, Along the Devil’s Path, NY. Leader: Carolyn and 8-9-hour hike, with a climbing elevation of 4200 feet, with Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 8am at Harriman RR station, corresponding elevation loss. It should only be attempted by Rt. 17, Arden, NY. Strenuous 7 miles in the Catskills, from Pecoy those in very good physical condition. Those in attendance should Notch to Mink Hollow Notch; rock scrambling over Sugarloaf carry a minimum of 2 liters of water, etc. As this is a scenic hike, Mountain on Long Path. Car shuttle required. if the weather does not oblige, we will reschedule. AMC-NYNJ. BYOB Hike (Binoculars, That Is), Harriman State TEA. Hidden Valley Treasures, Ossining, NY. Leader: Teatown Park, NY. Leader: Nancy Tollefson, 212-727-8961. Meet: 9:15am at trustee and expert naturalist Charlie Roberto. Meet: 8am. To commuter parking on E. Village Dr., Tuxedo, NY. Moderate pace make a reservation, call 914-762-2912, ext.110. The May woods are (with stops to view migrating warblers) with some hills; about bursting with the flitting of colorful warblers overhead and early 5 miles. Lake Skenonto area of Harriman State Park. Forecast of wildflowers underfoot. Enjoy and learn about the treasures a walk heavy rain cancels. in Hidden Valley can reveal. Free. All ages welcome. UCHC. Farney Highlands, NJ. Leader: Al Verdi, 973-263-8569. UOC. Dismal Swamp and Triple-C Ranch, Edison, NJ. Leader: Meet: 10am at Fisherman’s parking on Split Rock Rd.; call for Chris Meadows, 732-745-9074; call by April 30. Easy walk. This is directions. Four Birds and Split Rock Trails past reservoir, cross a visit to the largest wildlife refuge in northern Middlesex County. Beaver Brook, then climb rocky trail back to reservoir. About There are wetlands, forest, a freshwater pond with birds, 3 hours to complete; for experienced hikers. bullfrogs, and turtles. $5 donation. Bring lunch and water. Sunday, May 13 Sunday, May 6 UCHC. Willowwood/Bamboo Brook, Morris/Somerset Co., NJ. IHC. Pocono Environmental & Education Center, PA. Leader: Leader: Lynn Gale, 973-763-7230. Meet: 10am at Willowwood Neil Weiss, 973-625-0078. Meet: 9am at park and ride lot, Rt. 206 parking; call for directions. Easy 3-4 miles through two estates at Rt. 15, Augusta, NJ. Moderate 7.5 miles. Visit a very nice water- with interesting gardens, woods, and fields. Steady rain cancels. fall and climb down a fixed rope to get past a rock face (it’s fun). TNC. Mother’s Day Hike, Tenafly, NJ. Call 201-568-6093. Meet: S O K

WEIS. Bearfort Mountain, NJ. Leader: Don Weise. Contact Weis 10am at Tenafly Nature Center. Mothers and children are invited Y T S

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9:30am. Strenuous hike across the watershed; out by 2:30pm. and animal mothers contribute to the lives of their offspring. A M Cost: Non-members $8. Craft and hiking activities are planned for rain or sunshine. A young hiker enjoys a reflective moment at Silvermine Lake in Bear Mountain State Park. GAHC. Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Mathias Wuethrich, Advance registration is required. The program is free to mothers and members; $5 each for non-members. 908-253-9042; call to register. Meet: 9am. Easy to moderate UOC. Birding at Jamaica Bay, NY. Leader: George Pitcher, 732- UCHC. DeKorte Park, Meadowlands; Lyndhurst, NJ. Leader: hikes in the Sloatsburg area. Monday, May 14 828-1890. This is an easy 1.5-mile birding walk around the west Lynn Gale, 973-763-7230. Meet: 10am at visitor center; call for UCHC. Jockey Hollow National Park, Morristown, NJ. Leader: RVW. Trail Maintenance on the Long Path (Kaaterskill High pond of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. We have found snow geese, directions. 4 miles at a moderate pace. Environmental center with MaryDell Morrison, 908-684-5175. Meet: 10am at visitor center. Peak), NY. Call 607-363-7267 for information. Rain date is May 21. scaup, grebes teal, osprey, and ducks. Brunch after the walk. beautiful, wild salt marsh and upland trails; some floating boardwalk and lots of birds. Heavy rain cancels. Enjoy a scenic 4-5 mile moderate hike. Tuesday, May 15 Sunday, May 20 Tuesday, May 29 ADK-MH. Take the Kids Hike, Esopus, NY. Leader: Catrine Moore UCHC. Terrace Pond, NJ. Leader: Carolyn and Jim Canfield, IHC. Weis Wildflowers, NJ. Leader: Carolyn Canfield, 973-728- and Gino (8-year-old son); call 845-691-2310 if any questions. 973-728-9774. Meet: 10am at Clinton Rd. trailhead. 7 miles at a 9774. Meet: 10am at Weis Ecology Center, 150 Snake Den Rd., UCHC. Skyline Drive, Ramapo State Forest, NJ. Leader: Terry Explore the new trails around Lake Louisa at the top of the Shau- moderate pace; for experienced hikers. Loop to Terrace Pond; Ringwood, NJ (park on right before Weis Ecology). Moderate Kulmane, 908-665-2672. Meet: 10am at lower parking on Skyline peneak Ridge. Hike is for anyone who would like to come, but is hope for spring flowers. 6-7 miles. Expect blooming wildflowers throughout Norvin Dr. (exit 57 on 287). 6-mile moderately paced hike, with some specifically geared for parents and/or grandparents to get their Green State Forest, complemented by distant views from rocky sections and ups and downs. Rain cancels. Wednesday, May 16 7-10 year-olds out. Length will be from 3-5 miles depending on Wyanokie High Point. Wednesday, May 30 which trails we take, with minimal elevation changes. Bring lunch UCHC. Whittingham Wildlife Mgt. Area, NJ. Leader: Ellie King, 908-233-8411. Meet: 10am at Fredon Rd., Springdale; call for NYR. Summit to Cranford, NJ. Leader: Kurt Ramig, 212-924- UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Irv and water. Plan on meeting at 9:30 at the park and ride at the inter- 8020. Meet: 7:55am at NY Penn Station NJ Transit ticket Auerbach, 973-239-4342. Meet: 10am at Elmdale on Brookside section of Rt. 299 and Rt. 9W in Highland. Heavy rain will cancel. directions. About 5 miles. Non-strenuous hike with interesting mixture of woodland, rocky ridges, open fields, ponds and windows for 8:11am train one-way to Summit (check train times). Dr.; call for directions. About 4 miles at moderate pace. Visit areas TNC. Spring Family Nature Walks, Tenafly, NJ. Call: 201-568- streams. Wildflowers! Watchung Reservation, Echo Lake, Lenape, and Nomahegan not often seen; beautiful trails without many rocks or hills. 6093. Meet: 3pm at Tenafly Nature Center. Look for migrating Parks, then follow Rahway River to out at Cranford RR station. Thursday, May 31 birds and seasonal changes during a 1-hour walk along the trails TEA. Central Park Ramble, NYC. Leader: Teatown trustee and UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: UCHC. Harriman State Park. Leader: Mike Handelsman, led by a TNC environmental educator. Inclement weather will expert naturalist Charlie Roberto. To make a reservation, call 914- Louise White, 973-746-4319; call before 9pm. Meet: 10am at Tulip 718-633-6129. Meet: 9:45am at White Bar trailhead on Rt. 106. cancel the program. No strollers, please. Advance registration is 762-2912, ext.110. Meet: 6:30 am at Teatown or 7:30 am at the Springs parking, Brookside Ave. 4 miles at a moderate pace. To Moderately strenuous 9-10 miles; for experienced hikers. Explore not required, but is requested. Family walks are free to members; W. 77th St entrance to Central Park (across from the American Museum of Natural History). Central Park’s Ramble is a 38-acre Hemlock Falls, then Lenape Trail and woods road along Rahway west-central Harriman. $5 each for non-members. River; some steep, rocky areas at start. “wild garden”; its varied terrain and location on the Atlantic June Monday, May 7 Flyway make it an ideal stopover for many bird species flying Monday, May 21 RVW. Lake Awosting, NY. Call 845-255-0614 for information. northward during spring migration; it is one of the top 15 birding RVW. Huckleberry Loop, NY. Call 845-338-8772 for information. Saturday, June 2 Meet: 8am. Moderate hike. A new look at the carriage trails sites in the entire US. All participants must register in advance. Be Meet: 8am. Moderately strenuous 10 miles; 7-hour hike. Inclement National Trails Day through less familiar territory. Inclement weather date is ready to carpool to 77th St. and Central Park West. Bring binocu- weather date is following Monday. UCHC. Watchung National Trails Day Ramble & Trail Work Day, following Monday. lars and wear walking shoes. Free, but if carpooling, a minimal fee NJ. Leader: Register by calling Trailside Nature & Science Center may be collected for gas and parking. Tuesday, May 22 at 908-789-3670, ext. 3420. Meet: 8:30am to 2:30 pm; lunch will UCHC. Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: be provided to all pre-registered trail work participants. Here’s a Ellie King, 908-233-8411. Meet: 10am at Reeves Meadow visitor The activities listed are sponsored by member clubs of the NY-NJ Trail Conference. All hikers are welcome subject to club regula- wonderful opportunity to celebrate our trails, socialize with fellow center. 5-mile moderate hike; suitable for most. tions and rules of the trail. You are responsible for your own safety. Wear hiking boots or strong, low-heeled shoes. Bring food, water, hikers, and give something back to the trails. No experience rain gear, first aid kit, and a flashlight in a backpack. Leaders have the right and responsibility to refuse anyone whom they believe Wednesday, May 23 needed; tools provided. cannot complete the hike or is not adequately equipped. Easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes are relative terms; call leader if in doubt. UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: UCHC. Eagle Rock Reservation, W. Orange, NJ. Leader: Peter More than 90 clubs belong to the Trail Conference, and many of our affiliate groups sponsor hikes not listed in the Hikers’ Almanac. Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove; Wolff, 973-731-0602. Meet: 10am at lot near restaurant on Eagle For a descriptive list of Conference clubs, consult our website or send a SASE with your request to NY-NJ Trail Conference. call for directions. About 4 miles at moderate pace, mostly level. Rock Ave. Easy 3 miles on newly marked trails. Rain cancels. Visit areas not often seen, including a beautiful waterfall. Club Codes TEA. Teatown Trail Day, Ossining, NY. 9 am – 12 noon. For more Only those clubs with hikes offered in this issue are listed below. Please call numbers listed to confirm. Thursday, May 24 information contact Beth Rhines at 914-762-2912, ext. 115 or ADK-MH Adirondack Mountain Club, RVW Rip Van Winkle Hiking Club UCHC. Johnsontown Circular, Harriman State Park, NY. [email protected]. To make a reservation, call 914-762-2912, Leader: Terry Kulmane, 908-665-2672; must call to register. Mid-Hudson Chapter TEA Teatown Nature Center ext.110. As part of National Trails Day, get down and dirty to help Meet: 10am. 5-6 miles at moderate pace; for experienced hikers. Teatown maintain some of our 15 miles of trails. Learn trail AMC-NYNJ Appalachian Mountain Club, TNC Tenafly Nature Center Various trails and lunch stop at scenic location. Rain cancels. maintenance basics; projects will vary according to activity and New York-North Jersey Chapter UCHC Union County Hiking Club Saturday, May 26 skill levels. Lunch will be provided. Ages 14 and up. Free. GAHC German-American Hiking Club UOC University Outing Club AMC-NYNJ. Moderate Hike in Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Sunday, June 3 IHC Interstate Hiking Club WEIS NJ Audubon’s Weis Ecology Center Nancy Tollefson, 212-727-8961. Meet: 9:20am at Arden parking, UCHC. Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ. Leader: Gail Waimon, NYR New York Ramblers 2 miles north of Southfields, NY. Moderate 6 miles; we’ll take it slow 973-467-4761. Meet: 10am at Sugarloaf area parking. Moderate Clubs wishing to have hikes listed in Hikers’ Almanac should send their schedules to [email protected] or to the Trail Conference on the hills and watch for signs of the season. Good for beginners, hike, suitable for most all. Office. 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Monday, June 4 Saturday, June 16 Monday, June 25 Thursday, June 28 RVW. Thomas Cole (3940') Maintenance Hike, Catskills, NY. UCHC. Rifle Camp Park, Paterson, NJ. Leader: Peter Wolff, UCHC. Painters Point, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. UCHC. Buttermilk Falls, Stokes State Forest, NJ. Leader: Wayne For more information call 607-363-7267 or 845-338-8772. Meet: 973-731-0602. Meet: 10am at first lot from entrance; call for Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-402-2555. Meet: 10am; call for Frey, 732-537-9190. Meet: 10am at Buttermilk Falls parking; call for 8am. Inclement weather date—following Monday. Moderate: directions. Nice views midway in this historic area. Easy, casual directions. About 3 easy miles, along the Rahway River. directions. Moderately strenuous 7 miles up to the AT and on to 7.1 miles, 5 hours. pace. Rain cancels. RVW. Hunter Mountain (4040') and SW Hunter (3740'), Crater Lake; back via Hemlock Pond. For experienced hikers. Tuesday, June 5 ADK-MH. Sam’s Point, NY. Leader: Marge Velasquez: 845-888- Catskills, NY. For more information call 845-246-8616. Meet: Saturday, June 30 UCHC. Trail Maintenance Hike, Waywayanda State Park, NJ. 2853. Meet: 9 am at preserve parking lot. 8.5 miles. Hike past 8am. Moderate+ hike, plus bushwhack: 7.5 miles, 6 hours. UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at offices at High Point to the top of the ridge with wonderful vistas. Inclement weather date—following Monday. Joan Lepselter, 908-273-4188. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove entrance to the park. Help UCHC maintain its section of the Some rock scrambling. Continue to Verkeederkill Falls and back. Wednesday, June 27 parking; call for directions. 4-5 moderately paced miles with some Heavy rain cancels. Appalachian Trail; will break into two groups (one easier/one more UCHC. Randolph Township Trails, NJ. Leader: Betty White, rocky trails. Steady rain cancels. difficult), each of which will hike about 6 miles. Bring clippers, Sunday, June 17 973-989-0790. Meet: 10am at Freedom Park, Millbrook Ave.; ADK-MH. Sterling Forest, NY. Leader: Pete McGinnis 845-454- loppers if you have them for light trail maintenance. IHC. Split Rock, Farny Highlands, NJ. Leader: Peter Beck, call for directions. Casual 2-hour hike at easy pace, suitable for 4428; [email protected]. Meet: contact leader for details. Wednesday, June 6 201-274-4471. Meet: 10am at Fisherman’s parking lot, Split Rock beginners. Steady rain cancels. A moderate hike to the fire tower. We’ll check out visitors center; UCHC. Turkey Mountain, Montville, NJ. Leader: Joe McLaughlin, Rd., Rockaway, NJ. 7 miles. Moderate ups and downs, and pace, hike around lake for lunch and swim weather permitting. 973-263-2799. Meet: 10am at Pyramid Mtn. parking; call for on the Four Birds Trail. directions. About 5 miles at moderate pace. Interesting, not very GAHC. Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Brian Kassenbrock, strenuous, section including Lake Valhalla. 718-748-0624; call to register. Meet: 9:45am. Moderate hike on Hikers’ Thursday, June 7 Torrey Mountain. UCHC. Elk Pen (Arden), Harriman State Park, NJ. Leader: Belle Monday, June 18 Marketplace Chen, 973-263-0527. Meet: 10am at Elk Pen parking. Moderately UCHC. Great Swamp, Chatham, NJ. Leader: Len Shnitzer, strenuous 7-8 miles; for experienced hikers. Hike the AT, through 732-499-9176. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Nice easy, level hike NY-NJ TC member? YES NO JOINING NOW Member #______Lemon Squeezer, lunch on Surebridge Mtn., then descend on along the boardwalk and the Laurel Trail. Dunning Trail. Heavy rain cancels. Please order by circling price Retail Member P/H Total RVW. Berlin Mountain (2790') in the Taconics, NY. For more UCHC. Wildflower Hike. Leader: Carol O’Keefe, 973-328-7395; information call 518-895-8474 or 845-417-8097. Meet: 8 am. Official Conference Maps Order 8 or more and get discounted expedited shipping! call day before hike for meeting place and time – leaders will scout Moderate: 5 miles, 4.5 hours. Inclement weather date—following Catskill Trails (2005) & see combo $14.95 $11.21 +$1.35 ______the best location for wildflowers. Slower paced 5-6 miles, so we Monday. East Hudson Trails (2006) $10.95 $ 8.21 +$1.20 ______can stop and smell the flowers. Wednesday, June 20 Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails (2005) & see combo $ 9.95 $ 7.46 +$1.20 ______Saturday, June 9 UCHC. Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Hudson Palisades Trails (2005) $ 8.95 $ 6.71 +$1.20 ______UCHC. Tourne Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, Ben Sterman, 201-797-0468. Meet: 10am at Reeves Brook visitor Kittatinny Trails (2005) & see combo $12.95 $ 9.71 +$1.35 ______973-402-2555. Meet: 10am: call for directions. Moderate 4 miles center. About moderate 5 miles. A bit rocky and hilly, but the NEW!! North Jersey Trails (2007) $ 9.95 $ 7.46 +$1.20 ______with some ups and downs. Steady rain cancels. reward is great: laurel blossoms and lunch at the lake. Shawangunk Trails (2005) & see combo $10.95 $ 8.21 +$1.20 ______Sunday, June 10 Thursday, June 21 South Taconic Trails (2006) $ 4.95 $ 3.71 +.80 ______IHC. Two State Hike. Leader: Chris Davis, 609-924-2563; must UCHC. Sterling Lake, NY. Leader: Jim McKay, 973-538-0756. Sterling Forest Trails (2005) $ 7.95 $ 5.96 +$1.00 ______call to register. Meet: 9am in Totowa, NJ. Moderately strenuous Meet: 10am at Sterling Forest visitor center; call for directions. 10+ miles from Edgewater Boat Basin in NJ, across the GW Moderately strenuous 8-9 miles; for experienced hikers. West Hudson Trails (2006) $ 8.95 $ 6.71 +$1.20 ______Bridge, through NYC parks to Van Cortland Park. Subway returns Saturday, June 23 Books us to GW Bridge, where we walk back across to the boat basin. Car shuttle from Totowa to boat basin; $5 parking fee. IHC. Kittatinny Ridge, NJ. Leader: Guy and Jen Percival, NEW!! Hiking the Jersey Highlands (2007) $22.95 $17.21 +$3.00 ______973-984-1005. Meet: 9am at Stokes State Forest ranger station New York Walk Book (2005) & see combo $22.95 $17.21 +$3.00 ______UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: off Rt. 206, Branchville, NJ. Moderately strenuous 9 miles along New Jersey Walk Book (2004) & see combo $19.95 $14.96 +$3.00 ______Naomi Shapiro, 973-762-1832. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove park- the AT to Bird Mtn.; return down to Tillman Ravine. ing; call for directions. Brisk 5 miles in a little over 2 hours; steep Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey (2003) $11.95 $ 8.96 +$2.50 ______hill at start. Rain cancels. AMC-NYNJ. Exploring Doodletown, NY. Leader: Nancy Tollefson, Day Walker (2002) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______212-727-8961. Meet: 10:15am at Bear Mtn. Inn, Rockland Co., NY. Monday, June 11 Moderate 5 miles with no big hills. Perfect for beginners, but call if Harriman Trails Guide (1999) & see combo $16.95 $12.71 +$3.00 ______UCHC. Mahlon Dickerson, NJ. Leader: Joe McLaughlin, 973-263- this is your first AMC hike. Parking fee. Heavy rain cancels. Hiking Long Island (2005) $19.95 $14.96 +$3.00 ______2799. Meet: 10am at picnic area parking; call for directions. About UCHC. Eagle Rock Reservation, W. Orange, NJ. Leader: Peter Iron Mine Trails: NY/NJ Highlands (1996, rev. 1999) $ 8.95 $ 6.71 +$2.50 ______3 easy miles. A favorite hike to the pond for an early lunch. Wolff, 973-731-0602. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Nice easy Kittatinny Trails (2004) & see combo $18.95 $14.21 +$2.50 ______Monday, June 11 3-mile hike on newly marked trails. Rain cancels. Long Path Guide to NY/NJ (2005) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______RVW. Balsam Cap (3623') and Friday (3694') Mountains, ADK-MH. Fishkill Ridge Plus Modern Art at Dia-Beacon, NY. NEW!! Scenes & Walks in the Northern Shawangunks Catskills, NY. For more information call 607-363-7267 or 845- Leaders: Barry and Kathy Skura 914-779-0936, (2006) & see combo $13.95 $10.46 +$2.50 ______338-8772. Meet: 8am. Strenuous bushwhack: 7.5 miles, 7.5 hours. [email protected]. Meet: Breakneck Ridge Metro North Inclement weather date—following Monday. Health Hints for Hikers (1994) $ 5.95 $ 4.46 +$2.50 ______train stop at 10:14am, or whenever the 8:51 train from Grand Doodletown: Hiking Through History in a Tuesday, June 12 Central arrives. Contact leader to confirm meeting time. Steep Vanishing Hamlet on the Hudson (1996) $12.95 $ 9.71 +$2.50 ______UCHC. Wildcat Ridge, Farny Highlands, NJ. Leader: Jim and climb followed by 7 steady paced miles of fantastic views from Teresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10am at Four Birds Trail south Fishkill. Afterwards, 2-hour tour of Dia Museum led by local artist. Nature Walks in New Jersey (2003) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.50 ______lot; call for directions. 6-7 miles at moderate pace; for experienced RVW. Bowdoin Park, Poughkeepsie, NY. For more information AMC Catskill Mountain Guide (2002) $19.95 $14.96 +$2.50 ______hikers. Hike to Wildcat Ridge, pass Hibernia mine en route. call 845-246-6459. Meet: 9am. Easy: 3 miles, 4 hours. Inclement ADK Catskill Trails (2005) & see combo $19.95 $14.96 +$2.50 ______Wednesday, June 13 weather date – following Saturday. ADK Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons (2002) $12.95 $ 9.71 +$2.50 ______UCHC. Eagle Rock Reservation, W. Orange, NJ. Leader: Peter Sunday, June 24 Catskill Trails: A Ranger’s Guide to the High Peaks Wolff, 973-731-0602. Meet: 10am; call for directions. About 5 miles TNC. Spring Family Nature Walks, Tenafly, NJ. Contact: call Book One: The Northern Catskills (2000) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.50 ______at moderate pace. 201-568-6093. Meet: 3pm at Tenafly Nature Center. Look for Book Two: The Central Catskills (2000) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.50 ______RVW. Hand Hollow Conservation Area, New Lebanon, NY. For migrating birds and seasonal changes during a 1-hour walk along Shawangunks Trail Companion (2003) $18.95 $14.21 +$3.00 ______the trails led by a TNC environmental educator. Inclement more information call: 845-758-6143. Meet: 9am. Moderate: Moon Take a Hike NYC (2006) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______5 miles, 5 hours. weather will cancel the program. No strollers, please. Advance registration is not required, but is requested. Family walks are Walking Manhattan’s Rim (2003) $13.95 $10.46 +$2.50 ______free to members; $5 each for non-members. 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley (2002) $16.95 $12.71 +$3.00 ______50 Hikes in New Jersey (2006) $16.95 $12.71 +$3.00 ______Best Hikes w/ Children in New Jersey (2005) $15.95 $11.96 +$2.50 ______Best Hikes w/ Children in the Catskills & Hudson River Valley (2002) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.50 ______Hudson to Delaware: The Great Valley (2004) $75.00 $56.25 +$5.00 ______Combo-Packs Catskill (5-map set & ADK book) $30.35 $22.69 +$2.50 ______Harriman (2-map set & book) $23.40 $17.55 +$3.00 ______NY & NJ Walk Books $38.60 $30.95 +$4.25 ______Shawangunk (3-map set & Scenes & Walks book) $21.65 $16.23 +$2.50 ______Kittatinny (4-map set & book) $27.80 $20.85 +$2.50 ______The Personal Touch R

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E Harriman Map Bandanna $ 6.95 $ 5.21 +$1.85 ______G Hikers with Mid-Hudson groups Sierra Club and ADK Conference Logo Patch $ 2.50 $ 2.50 postpaid ______learn about glaciation during a hike at Minnewaska. Long Path Logo Patch $ 2.75 $ 2.75 postpaid ______Conference Logo Decal $ .85 $ .85 postpaid ______CONSERVATION & ADVOCACY Subtotal ______Somehow we both knew that if these continued from page 4 Postage/handling from above ______wild creatures could survive here, then we New Jersey residents add 7% tax* ______Just as I was walking the property for the could, too. We are now applying for grants, TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ______third time and wondering what it would reaching out to the community, and put- cost to purchase enough explosives to blow ting together a plan that will bring this Method of Payment: the property sky-high, a colleague tapped abused property back to where DEC can NAME Check or money order enclosed me on the shoulder, and said, “Look!” take over the task of stabilizing the land- Visa Mastercard Amex There, about 30 feet away, in one of the scape and helping Mother Nature restore it ADDRESS Card #______most desolate stretches of the land, the to a true natural area. CITY STATE ZIP Exp. Date: ___ /___ landscape appeared to be moving, slowly. This will take time, just as it will take Signature: ______On closer inspection, it was a mother some time to achieve our New York and EMAIL TELEPHONE woodcock, a brown ground bird that walks New Jersey advocacy goals, but we will get with a herky-jerky motion like a drunk there together. As a lobbyist once told me Make check or money order payable to NY-NJ Trail Conference, and mail to: 156 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. For a full descriptive catalog, please write or call 201-512-9348. with a big beer belly, and four chicks. in Trenton, “When it comes to govern- *Tax must be paid on books, maps, misc., but not on clothing or shipping, by customers Despite our troubles, we had to laugh as ment, the Fat Lady never really sings; you with NJ ship-to (not billing) addresses. Prices are subject to change. (5/07) the little family slowly shuffled over a sand just have to hang in there until the other 2C hill and out of sight. side quits.” YOU CAN ALSO ORDER AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.NYNJTC.ORG Page 10 May/June 2007 DONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND Map Assembly Becomes Vocational January 30, 2007 to March 21, 2007 Skills Building Project for Students GIFTS Robert P. & Joan T. Augello, Christine & William Balcerski, Alexander & Margaret Bancroft, John B. Blenninger, Blue For the past year, the students of the Initially, the students worked under close Ridge Mountain Sports, Murray & Jeanne Bodin, Casey Bruno, Michael J. Burns, Lenny & Sue Bussanich*, Catskill Bridges II Class at the Memorial Middle supervision of the classroom teacher and Community Club, Paul Cornett, Matthew and Jennifer Coulter, Jane & Walt Daniels*, Kathleen Davies, John Devery, School in Fair Lawn, NJ, have been volun- paraprofessionals. However, as their skills Barbara Docktor, Barbara Dreyhaupt, Douglas K. Eads, Noel S. Fernandez, Peter I. Ford, Robert Galli, Ed Galto, Michael E. Gellert, George Gentsch & JoAnn Abbadessa, German-American Hiking Club, Mary & Patrick Hartery, Peter & Rita teering their time and developing their improved, students became more inde- Heckler*, Jason Henrich, David A. Hoffenberg*, Nitin Kapadia, Howard Kaplowitz & Robert Gaudreau, Peter L. Kennard*, skills by packing maps for the Trail Confer- pendent. Some students in the class are Nancy & Clifford Konnerth*, Daniel A. Kriesberg, Margaret LaBelle, Paul Lenz, George Lockwood, Michael & Sandra ence. The students have developed “supervisors” and are responsible for Mandel*, Carol Mantell, Bonnie H. Marsh, Robert F. Marshall, Michael S. McGraw, Christian Meyer & Hwa Soon, James P. Monticello, Elizabeth Moran, Richard & Barbara Moore, Marjorie Navidi, G. Gail Neffinger, New York Hiking Club, vocational skills such as sorting, one-to-one replenishing supplies for the students as Holger Nissen & Sally French, Frederick J. Pinkney, Charles F. & Aline Roselius, Fred & Janet Rosenberg, Sura Rosenthal, correspondence, assembly line skills, order- needed. One student, David, is also David & Judith B. Roth, J. Rudder, David Schiff, Helmut A. Schneider, Paul J. & Roberta Shapiro, James R. Sheil, Marc ing, and various fine motor skills. They responsible for calling Mr. Chazin to order Silverstein, Brian Sniatkowski, Linda & Bob Steiner, Marek Stycos, Muriel Tesser, Thendara Mountain Club*, David L. have also developed job-related social skills. more maps, bags, etc. Thurber, Diana Trebbi, Alice L. Tufel, Tom Wicks, Gary Willick, John K. Witherspoon Jr., Sondra Wolferman “We’re always looking for additional vol- Mrs. Gallucio feels this has been a “win- DARLINGTON SCHOOLHOUSE FUND MEMORIAL GIFTS unteers to help us with many tasks, such as win” partnership for her students and the Dr. George L. Becker Jr.*, Robert J. Jonas, John K. In memory of Dick Redfield assembling map sets,” explains Daniel Trail Conference. The students are learning Witherspoon Jr. John B. Blenninger Chazin, Trail Conference Publications important vocational and social skills, and In memory of Marvin Mausner, Ph.D In memory of Stu Ostrow Chair. “Thus, I was really excited when we the Trail Conference has a steady supply of Andrew T. Lehman* Mahwah Board of Health received an email last year from Andrea maps for the public. This activity has NEW LIFE MEMBERS In memory of Helen Fenske Gallucio, teacher of a pre-vocational skills become the favorite of the class, and Peter Casey, Nancy and Clifford Konnerth, Eliott R. Robert J. Jonas class at the Memorial Middle School, who because the students know that these maps Mordkowitz, Keith and Nicole Oringer, Betsy Thomason In memory of Martin Last Rudy Garfinkel pointed out that the students in her class are sold in stores, they take pride in their SHAWANGUNK RIDGE COALITION In memory of Nat Levin were looking for important projects that work. Says Mrs. Gallucio: “It’s very gratify- MEMBERS David & Naomi Sutter, Richard & Nancy Wolff they were capable of undertaking. I knew ing to see how seriously the students work Basha Kill Area Association, Mohonk Preserve In memory of Julian Miller that the assembly of maps would be a great during ‘map time.’ I’m very proud of all the HONORARY GIFTS Herbert Shulman project—both for the Trail Conference, progress they’ve made, and am grateful to In the name of Joe Gindoff In memory of Anna Parker and for the students.” Daniel Chazin for giving my students the Kevin Miles David & Naomi Sutter opportunity to do this work.” MATCHING GIFTS In memory of George Zoebelein Constance L. Stallings BP Foundation, General Re Corporation, HP Employee Wow, camping without a car! Charitable Giving Program, Earth Share, Minerals Technologies Inc. Matching Gifts Plan, Pfizer Foundation No camping gear? Matching Gifts Program, United Way of Bergen County *Members of the Raymond H. Torrey Society No problem! We’re proud to announce a new

partner in our fund-raising efforts. “Undoubtedly the The Trail Conference has joined Here’s how it works: best book of its kind Commerce Bank’s Affinity Membership Commerce Bank will donate an amount Program, which provides our organization equivalent to a percentage of the annual on the market today.” the opportunity to earn annual cash dona- balance in every one of our members’ — TrailWalker tions. We’re thrilled with the ease of accounts. Checking, savings, money mar- participating in this program and that ket, CDs, and retirement accounts are all there is no cost to our organization or our included! And, there is no limit on the Moon Take a Hike members. amount of the potential donation to the New York City Trail Conference! details 75 Make Commerce Bank your bank. Visit spectacular trails any Commerce Bank location and open within two hours any of the above mentioned accounts. Let of Manhattan. the Commerce representative know that you want your account linked to the Trail Available through Conference’s Affinity Program. That’s NYNJTC’s Hikers’ Marketplace and at it…Commerce will take care of the rest. major bookstores.

Contact us @ 845-831-6767 New Charitable Giving Opportunity Get your copy, or visit us on the web: then get hiking. Available in 2007 Only! www.maloufsmountain.com There is a new and exciting method for Like most nonprofit organizations, the members to support the Trail Conference, Trail Conference is dependent on the gen- made possible by the Pension Protection erosity of its members. Although we derive Conservation minded Realtor, Chris Tausch of Marron & Act of 2006. significant income from our membership Gildea Realtors has offered to donate 30% of his Realtor’s The Pension Protection Act permits dues and from the sales of our publications, individuals ages 70+ and older to make these sources cover only a small portion of commission from a home purchase or sale by any clients charitable gifts up to $100,000 directly our expenses. We rely on voluntary contri- who identify themselves as Trail Conference supporters. from a traditional or Roth IRA to a quali- butions from our valued members—like Contact Joshua Howard for more details, 201-512-9348, fied 501(c)(3) organization, such as the you—to balance our budget. Trail Conference. Not only will such a gift Remember, you have only until the end ext. 13, or [email protected]. not generate taxable federal income, but of 2007 to take advantage of this special the gift does not incur estate tax liability, opportunity! Take advantage of the 2006 and it may satisfy some or all of your annu- Pension Protection Act and make a Hiking Puts al required minimum distribution. There is substantial contribution to the Trail Demands on only one catch—the gift must be made Conference. Of course, to better under- before the end of 2007. stand the financial consequences of such a Yo u r F e et. You may choose to make an unrestricted gift, you should first contact your financial gift to the Trail Conference from your IRA, adviser, attorney, and/or accountant. We Help Your or you may designate your gift for a specif- For more information, contact Joshua Feet Hike Those ic program, such as land acquisition or trail Howard, director of membership and building. Of course, like any other contri- development at [email protected] or 201- Extra Miles. bution, it can be made in honor of or in 512-9348, ext. 13. memory of a special person, or it can com- Prevention, Diagnosis & memorate a special event. Treatment of Foot Disorders Board Certified Podiatrist & Foot Surgeon

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Book Review and Whitman; Lou Heimbach and Robert saddle bags I bought from pet stores, and Thomson of the Corporation; Senators Bill losing two or three pairs along the way Saving Sterling Forest Bradley and Frank Lautenberg, and Repre- from poor fits, I came across the Moun- The Epic Struggle to Preserve sentatives Maurice Hinchey, Ben Gilman, GEAR tainsmith Dog Trippin’ Kit. Its pack, Peter Kostmayer, Bob Torricelli, and Marge which comes in three sizes, was New York’s Highlands Roukema, not to mention the dozens of adjustable to fit my 60-pound Shepherd, dedicated environmentalists involved. Ridgeback, Greyhound, Labrador mutt. Trail Conference readers will recognize CHECK The fleece-lined chest harness prevented our former executive director, JoAnn An occasional series that will review gear painful rubbing and the large saddle bags Dolan, and her husband, Paul, as two stal- appropriate for hiking. swallowed up her food, bowl, and some warts who helped organize the grassroots of my extra gear. The saddle bags are opposition in the very beginning and are durable and can take a beating. After six still active on Sterling Forest issues today. weeks of hiking, and over 1,000 miles, Ann hits all the high and low notes along they were still in great shape. the way, including: Before we got the kit, Koda would take • 1988-94: Passaic County, NJ, a few hours trying to find her bed for the condemns 2,100 acres in New Jersey. night. She would often end up sleeping in • October 1989: Peter Kostmayer a bed of leaves or sneaking onto the cor- holds hearings in Tuxedo, NY. ner of my mattress pad when I was off By Ann Botshon • US Forest Service releases regional getting water. On a recent trip to the State University of studies in 1992 and 2002 on the Catskills, when the temperature dropped New York Press, 2007 NY-NJ Highlands. into the teens, Koda stayed warm by curl- Reviewed by William P. O’Hearn • 1993: Public-Private Partnership group Mountainsmith’s Dog Trippin’ Kit ing up on her fleece-lined dog bed next to of environmental groups and PIPC forms. Reviewed by Josh Howard and Koda my sleeping bag (not on it!). As much as I eagerly awaited my review copy • 1995: 700 residents and experts The rest of the pieces that come with of Saving Sterling Forest, I approached read- attend four hearings in Tuxedo, Warwick, According to the folks at Mountain- the kit performed equally well. The food ing and writing a review of this book with and Monroe to comment on the 5,000- smith, the Dog Trippin’ Kit “contains all and water bowls are durable, and the some anxiety as well. Having played a small page Draft Generic Environmental Impact of the necessities to take your hound drawstring on the food bowl is great to role in the preservation of the forest as High- Statement (DGEIS). backpacking with you.” They should keep Ziplocs of food from rolling around lands Co-Chair of the New Jersey Chapter of • 1995-96: House and Senate Republicans have clarified that statement by indicat- the large pockets on the saddlebags. the Sierra Club, I was concerned that the try to sink the Sterling Forest legislation by ing that it would be a First Class trip for In short, the Mountainsmith Dog author might have to gloss over certain tying it to several land swaps in Oklahoma, your pooch. I’ve done a lot of hiking Trippin’ kit is a great all-inclusive pack- aspects of this long and dramatic battle in Utah, and Alaska, but Senator Bradley fights with my dog Koda. Including a thru- age to supply man’s best friend and order to fit the story into 174 pages of text. them off. hike of the AT, we’ve hiked more than hiking partner with the gear needed to I’m pleased to say that I needn’t have • March 1996: Newt Gingrich 3,000 miles together! Until she had the comfortably bag our favorite peaks. worried. Ann Botshon, who was a veteran (yes, that Newt Gingrich) travels to the Dog Trippin’ kit, she was roughing it in New York activist and Coordinator for the Wanaque and Monksville Reservoirs in the backcountry. Wallkill River Task Force, takes us from the Ringwood and West Milford to announce I’ve always followed the golden rule of area’s colonial-era iron mining days right his support for the federal funding of hiking: everyone carries their own gear. up to 2004 and the struggle to preserve the Sterling Forest. After having Koda try several different Rating: 5 paws out of 5 last 575 acres in Sterling Forge, known as • October 1996: Senator Bradley signs the “hole in the doughnut.” Sadly, Ann the bill for $17.5 million out of the total passed away in September of 2004 and did purchase price of $55 million as “his last not get to see the purchase of that land, but deal and his last vote on his last day in she has left us this story, finished just the Senate.” months before her death, as her legacy. Ms. Botshon also doesn’t shy away from Beginning with the Sterling Forest Cor- some of the controversial issues that sur- poration’s 1971 proposal to construct a city faced during this long battle; for example, of 80,000 people in the middle of 20,000 the in-fighting between some of the New forested acres on the New York-New Jersey Jersey groups over spending resources on a border, this is a political and land use case New York property, or the environmental study that involves all levels of government community’s frustration over the partial in two states, key land use issues (sprawl, the acquisition of the forest in 1998. ratables chase, home rule, regional plan- Most of all, she has captured the spirit ning, grassroots organizing, watershed and the details of this 30-year campaign to protection, state environmental regulations, save 21,000 acres of open space. I recom- the value of contiguous forest, endangered mend it as a book you will want to buy, species), and a full cast of memorable char- read, and keep as a source of inspiration acters: Governors Pataki, Cuomo, Florio, when local land issues look bleak.

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Have you considered investing in the Trail Conference’s mission? Making a donation in the form of a charitable gift annuity from the Trail Conference might be the perfect opportunity for you. A charitable gift annuity pays you a steady fixed income for the rest of your life and is a generous donation to the TC. Charitable gift annuities are very popular gifts because of the high rate of return, which will never change after a gift is made, regardless of inter- est rate fluctuations. And, a charitable gift annuity is simple to establish. With a charitable gift annuity you would get an immediate income tax deduction for a significant portion of the value of your gift, and favorable taxation of the annuity payments will increase the spending power of your annuity. For more information, please contact Joshua Howard at [email protected] or 201-512-9348, ext. 13. 4C Page 12 May/June 2007 Favorite Hike Don’t Forget the...

By Jakob Franke Hiking Extravaganza Lenape Ridge & Minisink Trails Coming to Our Area July 13-20 The Trail Conference will host Ramapo 2007 the biennial meeting of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)

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J Ramapo College in northern New Jersey The view from the new Minisink Trail near Port Jervis. Club, trails, and outings leaders: Two new trails in the southern Shawan- High Point Monument in New Jersey Join us and encourage others to attend this exciting event. gunks (see page 1) add seven miles of clearly visible to the south. The trail follows trekking options for hikers. Particularly the ridge for the next two miles. Steep slabs Meet hikers from all over. exciting is the fact that a new five-mile of slate-like rock along the way are popular loop just east of Port Jervis is accessible not areas for fossil hunting. You will look down Learn new leadership skills, trail building and only by car, but also via Metro North to on Heinlein Pond and continue until close Port Jervis and a connecting 1.5 to 2-mile to a power line, where the LRT and MT maintenance techniques, trail ecology, and more! walk along the Delaware River Heritage relink to complete their circuit. Trail in the city. (Read about the Mount Turn left on the Minisink Trail and Come for the day, the weekend, or the entire week. Attendance is Hope Shawangunk Ridge Trail side loop return. The trail traverses a lower ridge that open to all; membership in the Trail Conference or ATC not required. on page 4.) affords great views west of the Neversink and Delaware River Valley. Once in a Complete details and registration are available at Lenape Ridge & Minisink Trails while, the trail dips down close to the rail- www.Ramapo2007.org. This new five-mile loop lies east of the road line. Neversink River, between Interstate 84 to the south and the Metro-North Rail Road Access by train: From the Port Jervis train Last Chance to Renewal at the Old Rates line to Port Jervis to the north on land pre- station or elsewhere in the city, find the Only one month left until the new dues rates go into effect on June 1, viously acquired by the Trail Conference. Delaware River Heritage Trail (www.min- The new trail, which is to be extended by isink.org/trail.html) and follow it 1.5 – 2.0 2007. Act now and take advantage of the old rates. Regardless of when another two miles this year, provides a link miles out to Route 6 and the bridge over your Trail Conference membership is set to expire, NOW is the best time between the City of Port Jervis and Huck- the Neversink River. Near a DRHT his- leberry State Forest. It is hoped that toric sign on the west bank of the river, to renew it. You’ll be able to take advantage of special member-only eventually the trail will connect with the look for three white blazes on a telephone discounted prices, and you’ll be helping the Trail Conference at an Shawangunk Ridge Trail (SRT) north of pole indicating the start point for the important time, when open space and trail protection most need our Huckleberry SF in the town of Greenville. Lenape Ridge Trail (LRT). Follow the trail across the bridge, looking for the turnoff attention and energy. The hike: From Minisink Ave./Old east (left) onto Minisink Ave.; the trail fol- Greenville Turnpike, the LRT follows an lows this road for about half a mile. Act now. You’ll be helping yourself and strengthening the Trail Confer- old woods road for a short distance before ence in its efforts to protect and extend access to unspoiled nature. turning right, into the woods. In another Access by car: From Route 6, just south- 0.2 mile, there is junction with the red- east of the Neversink River crossing, turn blazed Minisink Trail. The MT parallels east onto Minisink Ave. (which is renamed the LRT, and reconnects with it in just over Old Greenville Turnpike once it reaches the Join the volunteers who bring you the great outdoors! 2 miles. It can be your return route to make Town of Deerpark). Drive about 0.5 mile this a loop hike. and spot the white-blazed trail turning 1,675 miles of trails and counting; your membership helps us expand our horizons. Take the white-blazed LRT on your north into the woods; drive another 0.1 Included with membership, Trail Walker, 10% discount on purchases at most right. Soon you climb a moderate slope to mile to find a small parking area at the cor- a ridge that provides great views of the ner of Old Greenville Turnpike and outdoor stores, and 25% discount on all Trail Conference maps and books. Shawangunks (and I-84) to the east, with Limekiln Road. Save time and a tree by joining or renewing online at www.nynjtc.org. Just click on the Join/Renew button. MEMBERSHIP LEVEL 2006 DUES 2007 DUES* We Need Your Great Photos Senior Individual (65+) $18 $25 Trail Walker is expanding our image library Senior Family (65+) $24 $30 Individual $25 $30 with high resolution photos of hikers and Family $31 $40 families in action as well as full-length Sponsor Individual $50 $60 Sponsor Family $60 $75 volunteer portraits with tools. Be creative Benefactor Individual $100 $120 and search for interesting locations in our Benefactor Family $120 $150 Life Individual $500 $1,000 region. If your image is used in the Trail Life Joint $750 $1,500 Walker, you will receive a photo credit. Send Name ______files (minimum of 1800x1200 pixels) in jpg Address______format to [email protected]. Include “Trail Walker City ______State______Zip ______Image Library” in the subject line. You may Day Phone ______Evening Phone ______E-MAIL ______be asked to sign a photographer/model Check or money order enclosed Visa Mastercard Amex R I

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G and mail to: 156 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Trail volunteer Roland Breault *Effective June 1, 2007 Tax-deductible. Dues are not refundable. www.nynjtc.org The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Special Insert Annual Report October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006

ConnectingConnecting PeoplePeople withwith NatureNature sincesince 19201920

Trails for Life “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.”

e at the Trail Conference couldn’t agree more with the above statement by John WMuir, a famously prodigious hiker and nature preservationist. Since 1920, our members have been building and protecting the trail lands and trails that connect Contributed Services people—nerve-shaken and otherwise—to nature for respite and inspiration. A review of this Annual Report for FY 2006 reveals the breadth of our challenges in securing those connections in the 21st century as well as the scope of our successes: 1,348 Trail Conference volunteers • New York and New Jersey trail lands protected despite intense development pressures; contributed a total of 51,921 hours

• The passionate dedication of volunteers in the face of ever greater competition for their time and energy; valued at $769,251!

• The continued financial support of our members Value based on information from U.S. Department of Labor statistics. and communities in spite of competing demands. Contributed hours include travel time; $ value is determined by work hours. In FY 2006, the generous contributions of our supporters to the Connecting People Committee Hours Value With Nature campaign, which ended with calendar year 2005, were put to work. As our campaign promised, we acquired land to protect trail corridors, embarked on a massive Membership 634 $ 8,196 trail rebuilding project at Bear Mountain, ramped up our volunteer training and Administrative 516 13,992 recruiting efforts by launching Trail University, and pushed forward on our project of upgrading our maps and books using GIS (Geographic Information System) tools. Conservation 415 9,271 Details about the past year’s accomplishments are inside. We hope you will stop a Development 243 9,899 moment with us to savor the view. Because, as we all know, our work continues. Outreach 3,117 147,866 Publications 3,420 120,231 Science 1,522 27,071 Trails 42,054 432,722 Jane Daniels Edward K. Goodell Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director TOTAL 51,921 $ 769,251 Page 2B Special Insert: 2005–2006 Annual Report Trails 1,666 Miles of Trails and Counting The network of trails maintained by the Trail Conference grew to 1,666 in FY2006. Keeping them open and well maintained were 690 individual trail maintainers and 10 trail crews, working under 14 regional management committees. These dedicated volunteers tackle projects big and small, requiring a mix of novice and advanced skills. Between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006, trail accomplishments included the following:

Major Projects Expanding the Trail Network Trail Skills Development Other Trail Advances

On the Long Path - The Trail Conference increased its respon- The Trail Conference offers novice to • The Trail Conference continued Shawangunk Ridge Trail sibilities by adopting the following trails for advanced level training in trail building developing the extension of the • relocated 2.5 miles of the Long Path maintenance: and maintenance. Highlands Trail from the Hudson off roads in section 27 in Schoharie • in Minnewaska S. P., the Peters Kill • Trail University debuted. The Trail River to the Connecticut state line. County; Loop, Yellow and Bull Wheel Trails; Conference’s traditional trail workshops Trail Conference staff and volunteers • reopened the old route (across the • trails in the Frannie Reese Preserve at and field training opportunities are now began seeking necessary agreements Awosting Reserve) of the Long Path the west end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge; organized into a comprehensive educa- for the proposed route from the various connecting Mud Pond in Minnewaska tion program. Trail U courses include land owners, including the NYC • trails in the Ward Pound Ridge everything from Trail Maintenance 101 Department of Environmental S. P. to Verkeerder Kill Falls when the Reservation in Westchester County; Reserve was acquired by New York State to Chainsaw Safety to GPS/GIS use. Conservation (watershed lands) and added to Minnewaska State Park • the Pelton Pond Nature Trail circling Instructors are experienced trail volun- and state park agencies. Preserve; Pelton Pond in Fahnestock State Park; teers and professionals; instruction takes • The Trail Conference participated in the • trails in Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx; place in the field and in classrooms first stages of analysis and development • opened a route between High Point at throughout the NY-NJ region. Sam’s Point Preserve and the Smiley • trails in Oscawana Park in the Town of a revised New Jersey State Trails Plan. Carriageway in Minnewaska S. P. Known of Cortlandt; • Trail U seeks to train new trail • The Trail Conference worked with Mike as the Old Blue Trail, the section may volunteers and develop the skills of Knutson of the Student Conservation • the seven-mile trail system at the existing volunteers. become part of the Long Path; Tenafly Nature Center/Lost Brook Association to conceptually combine • began work on a new trail, known as the Preserve, NJ; • In its first year, Trail U offered 30 special- existing sections of the Appalachian ized workshops at Bear Mountain, from Trail, Shawangunk Ridge Trail, Long Lenape Ridge Trail, connecting Port • the Pierson Ridge Trail in Ringwood S. P.; Jervis to the Shawangunk Ridge. basic trail construction to advanced stone Path, and Highlands Trail into the • two miles of relocated Stonetown working skills. Maintenance 101 classes 116-mile Wallkill Valley Loop in Circular Trail in the Wyanokies On the Appalachian Trail at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Orange County. With a combined • replaced nearly 1,000 feet of board Port Jervis both enlisted new maintainers distance of about 116 miles, this loop puncheon and rebuilt approximately for these areas. A Chainsaw Safety class draws attention to Orange County, NY, 100 feet of bridging across a tributary was presented at Fahnestock State Park. as a hiking destination. of the Wawayanda Creek in Vernon, NJ; In addition, ongoing training was offered • TC volunteers began identifying a route during scheduled work trips by our 10 for the planned 30-mile Iron Belt Trail, • built the first mouldering privy ever trail crews. constructed by a Trail Conference crew. which will connect the AT on It is at the Morgan Stewart Shelter on Wawayanda Mountain to trails in the Dutchess County section; Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. • successfully urged the NJ DOT to replace the Dunnfield Creek crossing just north of the parking area with a fully ADA-compliant bridge; • inaugurated the Bear Mountain Trails Our Trail Project. During year one of this planned seven-year project, more than 180 vol- University builds unteers contributed over 6,000 hours of service towards the reconstruction of the AT on the east and south sides of Bear skills while Mountain. our volunteers On the Warren Trail • built 3.1 miles of the new Warren Trail build trails. in Warren County, NJ. Special Insert: 2005–2006 Annual Report Page 3B Conservation & Advocacy Advocacy Conservation Protecting land and promoting trails Saving and extending trails through political action. by saving open space. • The Trail Conference added the new position of Director of Conservation & Advocacy, the first time we have had In New York In New Jersey a staff person dedicated to this important component The Trail Conference Land Acquisition Iron Belt Trail of our mission. Fund worked to protect the following trail • Rolling Acres, 95 acres, Sparta, lands through acquisition: Sussex County: purchased • We developed a quick-response, Shawangunk Ridge Trail • Cardinale, 250 acres, Deer Park and Highlands Trail/Patriots’ Path electronic Action Network: Greenville, Orange County: purchased • Three properties totaling 74 acres in a. 187,506 total Trail Conference messages sent Washington Township, Morris County: • Falzone, 90 acres, Sullivan County: purchased (announcements and alerts) assigned to Open Space Institute b. 6,555 participants sent 23,540 messages • Patterson, 90 acres, Sullivan County: to public officials assigned to Open Space Institute • LaFarge 140 acres, Mamakating, • For the first time we offered advocacy training— Sullivan County: purchased • Karvellas land swap, 18 acres, School of Hard Knocks. Grassroots advocates shared Greenville: in progress best practices and reviewed actual cases. • Feretti, 17 acres, Greenville: in progress Long Path In New York • Good Tidings Bible Conference, 205 acres, Durham, Greene County: purchased • Sterling Forge development stopped. • Proposed Lorterdan development in • Beretz, trail easement, Middleburgh, The Trail Conference staff and support- Ramapo, Orange County, opposed. Schoharie County: not completed ers joined with the Sterling Forest The Trail Conference hired a scenic Partnership, U.S. Rep. Maurice impact expert and helped bring forth Hinchey, and dozens of other activists rattlesnake habitat information from to oppose development of the last New Jersey and New York in our efforts Trail Support 575 acres in Tuxedo, NY. The “hole in to oppose the Lorterdan project. The the doughnut” closed November 2006 proposed development received some Protecting and extending trails with state’s purchase of the tract. local approvals but has not been built. • Awosting Reserve development • State income tax credit for land stopped. The Trail Conference celebrat- protection supported. The Trail by offering technical expertise. ed, along with other environmental Conference and ADK worked with groups, particularly our member club many other groups to support the Save the Ridge, the successful broad- passage of a state income tax credit Examples: helping to negotiate easements or less formal agreements to allow access based effort to add the 2,518-acre for landowners whose land is protected across a property; arranging for insurance coverage of a landowner who allows access; Awosting Reserve to Minnewaska State by a conservation easement. working to acquire a key connector piece along a trail corridor. Park Preserve. The state’s purchase of the land saved it from development. Trail support has been given to the following projects: In New Jersey • East of Hudson trails, Putnam County, NY • Environmental Trust Fund increased • Iron Belt Trail, Sussex and Morris County, NJ from $150 million to $225 million. • NJ Ballot Question No. 2, Park • Byram trails (Highlands Trail), Sussex County, NJ Working with the Adirondack Moun- Improvements lobbying effort, passed • Long Path North, National Park Service, Saratoga County, NY tain Club and many other groups, the in November 2006. Trail Conference • Warwick trails system, Orange County, NY Trail Conference helped push Governor worked with a coalition of environmen- Pataki and the legislature to increase tal groups to inform the public about EPF funding, and has set a target of the need to pass a referendum establish- $300 million for 2007-08. ing a stable source of funding for park • Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) legislation capital projects. Publications pushed but stalled. A new state bill • ATV legislation was brought forward on ORVs was brought forward thanks by Assemblyman Gusciora and supported Trail Conference maps and to the ADK and Trail Conference, by the Trail Conference, but legislation but did not pass this year. did not pass this year. guidebooks provide people • NJ Highlands Council Regional Master Plan developed. The Regional Master Plan for 860,000 acres in north- with the information they ern New Jersey was developed during 2006 through an extended series of meetings and hearings. need to access and enjoy • NJ State Trails Plan in the works. The Trail Conference served on the State public open space in our region. Trails Committee, which is developing the new plan through a series of meet- Our state-of-the-art GIS (Geographic Maps ings and hearings Information Systems) resources and capa- • The Trail Conference published two bilities enable us to produce top-quality completely new digitally-produced Visit UsToday! maps that are both easy to read and contain map sets: the most accurate data. In FY 2006, the • Hudson Palisades Trails Trail Conference offered 10 map sets and • West Hudson Trails www.NYNJTC.org 11 guidebooks. We moved closer towards our goal of producing all our maps by • We published new editions of the means of digital technology. following maps: • East Hudson Trails New Books and Editions in the Works • Catskill Trails during FY 2006 • South Taconic Trails • Scenes and Walks in the Northern Shawangunks by Jack Fagan; • Using digital technology, work progressed new third edition on a completely new edition of: • Hiking the Jersey Highlands, • North Jersey Trails by George Petty; new book • Walkable Westchester, by Trail Conference Chair Jane Daniels and her husband Walt; new book Page 4B Special Insert: 2005–2006 Annual Report Condensed Financial Treasurer’s Report Statements 2005–2006 Submitted by Mac Highet, Treasurer As my first duty following appointment as Treasurer, Net Assets at $1,646,000 are flat with last year Year ended Year ended I am pleased to report on our financial results for the after impact of the above changes but Total Assets of Assets 9/30/06 9/30/05 fiscal year ended September 30, 2006. $4,096,000 and Total Liabilities of $2,450,000 have The preliminary financial statements for the year increased by $1,630,000 and $1,597,000 respective- Cash & Investments $ 623,000 $ 751,000 show revenues of $1,998,549 (or 21%) less than last ly, due to substantial increases in land acquisition Receivables 254,000 234,000 year, due mostly to reduced Grants and Contribu- and related mortgages during the year. Progress is tions to the Capital Campaign. You may recall that always slow in finalizing state agreements for resale of Inventory 134,000 140,000 in 2004 we received a large one-time benefit from these lands, but as proceeds are received in 2007, Other 11,000 10,000 the Capital Campaign. Offsetting this decrease we related mortgages will be repaid. recorded higher volunteer contributions with Our independent accountants have completed Current Assets 1,022,000 1,135,000 Contributed Service Revenue of $769,000— their field work and audit for the fiscal year 2006 and $82,000 higher than last year. they have issued an unqualified opinion on the state- Trail Land 2,955,000 1,120,000 Total costs of $1,965,000 were just $94,000 or 5% ments. These are summarized opposite this report. higher than last year, despite incurring significantly Other Assets 119,000 211,000 higher interest costs related to our land purchases. TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,096,000 $ 2,466,000

Liabilities and Net Assets

Current Liabilities 1,915,000 397,000

Mortgages Payable, Long Term 516,000 429,000 Membership and Development Other 19,000 27,000 Total Liabilities 2,450,000 853,000 A heartfelt thank you to the 976 individuals, founda- tions, organizations, and corporations that generously supported the Trail Conference’s mission in the 2005- Net Assets 1,646,000 1,613,000 2006 fiscal year. The value of these donations reached TOTAL LIABILITIES $679,000. These generous contributions enabled the FY 2006 Revenues AND NET ASSETS $ 4,096,000 $ 2,466,000 Trail Conference to be the region’s leader in training and supporting active volunteers who maintain and 4% protect hiking trails and the lands surrounding them. Statement of Activities Club and organizational membership in the Trail 9% 15% Conference grew this past fiscal year to a new high. We Membership Dues $ 183,000 $ 176,000 ended the year with 102 member organizations, up Grants & Contributions 679,000 1,456,000 from 97. We also experienced a slight increase, 3%, in 16% Contributed Services 769,000 682,000 the membership revenue, to $183,000. Sales, Maps & Books 199,000 182,000 Contract Income 116,000 — 56% Investment Income 52,000 51,000 Total Revenue $ 1,998,000 $ 2,547,000

Personnel Expense 592,000 594,000 Consulting Services 119,000 165,000 Membership Contract Income Volunteer Labor 769,000 682,000 Contributions Investments Printing/Shipping 109,000 135,000 Publications Land Purchase Costs 151,000 — Other 225,000 295,000 Total Expenses 1,965,000 1,871,000 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 33,000 $ 677,000

Board of Directors FY2006 Committee Chairs FY2006 Staff Positions FY2006 Chair Science Committee Chair Trails Chair, AT Orange/Rockland Executive Director Jane Daniels Anne Osborn G. Gail Neffinger Edward Goodell Vice Chair Development Committee Co-Chairs Trails Chair, West Jersey Operations Director Peter Kennard Mary Smart and John Gunzler Robert Boysen Josh Howard Treasurer Membership Committee Chair Trails Chair, Catskills Advocacy/Conservation Director Herb Hochberg Doug Sohn Peter Senterman Dennis Schvejda/Bill O’Hearn Secretary Outreach Committee Chair Trails Chair, Highlands Trails Director Daniel Chazin Dottie Noe Gary Haugland Larry Wheelock Directors Administrative Committee Chair Trails Chair, Long Path North Trail Projects Coordinator Robert Boysen Herb Hochberg Vacant Eddie Walsh, Jr. Chris Connolly Publications Committee Chair Trails Chair, Long Path South Volunteer Coordinator Ellen Cronan Craig Little and Daniel Chazin Jakob Franke Heidi Adami John Gunzler Trails Chair, West Hudson North Seth McKee Nominating Committee Chair Land Acquisition Director Larry Braun and James J. Gebhard John Moran Peter Heckler John Myers Robert Newton Trails Council Chair Trails Chair, West Hudson South Land Protection Specialist Anne Osborn Peter Heckler Peter Heckler and John Mack Richard Benning Mary Smart Trails Chair, AT Dutchess/Putnam Trails Chair, Metro Trails GIS Specialist/Cartographer Malcolm Spector Jim Haggett Robert Ward Eric Yadlovski/Allison Werberg Daniel Van Engel Trails Chair, AT New Jersey Trails Chair, North Jersey Administrative Assistant/ Don Weiss Gene Giordano John Moran Information Manager New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc. Conservation and Advocacy Chair Trails Co-Chair, East Hudson Ramon McMillan/Catherine Gemmell 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Rt. 202) Seth McKee Jane Daniels and Walt Daniels Fullfillment Coordinator Mahwah, NJ 07430 NY Advocacy Chair Trail Chair, Central Jersey Gary Willick Tel: 201-512-9348 H. Neil Zimmerman Ellen Cronan Accounting/Operations Manager Fax: 201-512-9012 e-mail: [email protected] Elizabeth Bleiweiss World Wide Web: http://www.nynjtc.org Development Director Maureen Edelson