Apr.-June, 2009 NOTES FROM THE TRAILHEAD:
It is with mixed emotions that I write my final article as Chapter Chair. I’ve been actively involved as a leader of the NJ Chapter since 1996, holding positions from news- letter editor to chapter chair. We’ve seen quite a few changes over the years, but nothing as exciting as our pending merger with the Ramapo Chapter. By now, you should have received a mailer with de- tails about the merger, including the new bylaws, and slate of officers. While I’ll still play a small role in our new, combined chapter, the leadership will be handed off to a new group of leaders with new ideas. Many of the non- elected positions will still be held by some of our excep- tionally talented volunteers. Phyllis Key will remain as the Membership Chair, Ed Fanslau will still be Cross Country Skiing Chair, Rob Lehmann will remain as webmaster, and I will take the position as Special Outings Chair. Other positions will be held by volunteers from the Ramapo Chapter. Of course, for all of this to happen, we will be hold- ing a ratification vote at our next annual meeting on April 26th at 4:30 pm in the Central Unitarian Church in Pa- ramus. Please consider joining us, not just to vote on the merger, but to celebrate our years together as the North Jersey Chapter. As always, our meeting will be preceded by a pot luck dinner; one of our most popular events. In closing, I’d like to thank you for all of the great times we’ve had together. I’d like to thank all of the volun- teers who have made our chapter so successful over the years. And, I’d like to thank you for being members, active or otherwise, of the best hiking club in New Jersey! See you on the trails… Christopher Tausch, Chapter Chair
page 1 ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~
Chapter Chair: .... Christopher Tausch 201-669-3113 ...... [email protected] Secretary: ...... Betty Heald 201-967-2937 ...... [email protected] Treasurer: ...... Marcia Greenwald 201-797-7541 ...... [email protected] Director: ...... Jeff Sovelove 973-261-4745 ...... [email protected] Membership: ...... Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 ...... [email protected] Activities: ...... Karen Rose 201-825-8166 ...... [email protected] Newsletter Editor ...... Lilo Kassel 845-353-0573 ...... [email protected] Education: ...... Open Liability Form Mailings .Kathy Kendall 201-438-8135 ...... [email protected] Conservation: ...... Open NYNJTC Delegate: ...... Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 ...... [email protected] Special Outings: ...... Jeff Sovelove 973-261-4745 ...... [email protected] Publicity: ...... Open XCountry Skiing: ...... Ed Fanslau 201-652-1496 ...... [email protected] Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta 845-216-2021 ...... [email protected] Webmaster ...... Rob Lehmann ...... [email protected] New Member Contacts ... Eileen Berch 973-506-7078
Adirondack Mountain Club—North Jersey Chapter 385 N. Franklin Turnpike, Box 7, Ramsey, NJ 07446 For Additional Information, contact: (888) 856-7030 • www.hikeleader.com Trail Talk is published four times per year, in January, April, July and October. The deadline for submissions is generally one month prior to publication date.
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Mark Your Calendars!
NORTH JERSEY ADK ANNUAL MEETING Pot Luck Supper APRIL 26, 2009 4:30 PM Central Unitarian Church 156 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652
We'll be voting on the proposed Merger with Ramapo ADK and for officers. Reservations: Contact Betty @ 201.967.2937 or [email protected] and tell her what dish (to serve 6) you'll bring to share. No desserts, please.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Krystyna Bloch & William Post – Hoboken NJ Hans Karlsen – Picatinny Arsenal NJ Larisa Kavalerchik – Fair Lawn NJ Anna Ridgill – Randolph NJ David Shapiro – Ringwood NJ Heather Daly – Flemington NJ Neil Sutter – Plainsboro NJ Karen Banks – West Milford NJ Timothy Howell – New Milford NJ Kathleen Ledbetter – Philipsburg NJ Brian Rath – Neptune NJ Peter Smeal – Allendale NJ Alison Brown – Branford CT Tom Volk – Neptune NJ Manuel Coelho – Edison NJ Hideoki & Mary Hagiwara – Randolph NJ Lawrence Jones – Malton NJ Natasha Semoynoff – Succasunna NJ
Look for a series of monthly hikes on The Highlands Trail led by Rob Lehmann Dates are three Saturdays: In this schedule: 5/17, 6/14, and in the next schedule, 7/12 page 3 UPCOMING EVENTS
Camping in Cape May, NJ, May 22-25. Everyone had such a great time last year, that we are doing it again this year. We'll be at the southernmost point in New Jersey "where nature smiles for 30 miles”. Those who wish to go must have their own camping gear, and meals, except for one night when we have a potluck dinner and everyone brings something to share for dinner. I can supply the stoves. Bicy- cles are a must, as Cape May has easy flat roads and driving will be horrendous during our stay there due to the holiday. If you are interested in joining us for fun and lots of laughs, please call to reserve your site at the Depot Travel Park which is one mile from the Victorian town of Cape May. Their number is 609-884-2533. The rate is $40.50 a night and a $50.00 check must be sent to the park office within two weeks after your reservation is made. Credit cards are not accepted. The website is www.thedepottravelpark.com. I will be on site #122. To look at the site map, go into the sites tab. Please confirm your site # to Leslie McGlynn at 973-252-8122 or [email protected]. Directions to Depot Travel Park, 800 Broadway Avenue, West Cape May: Garden State Parkway to exit 0. Follow ferry signs (1 mile) then 2 miles South on Route 626 (Seashore Road).
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (The Earth Institute at Co- lumbia University) on 9W Palisades has published their public lecture schedule for 4 Sundays in March (15th & 29th) and April (19th & 26th). The lectures are from 3:00- 4:00 p.m. with an admission of $5 at the door. Check out [email protected] or call 845-365-8998 for more info and to register.
Many ADK'ers travel to Heart Lake for a weekend of camaraderie and work projects with free meals and lodging twice a year in Spring & Fall. Fantastic projects have been undertaken with the talents of ADK mem- bers within the ADK Loj and adjacent campground, trails and struc- tures. Even if you don't have specific repair project talents, work is found for willing hands. All these volunteer hours save ADK a great many dollars. The HLP work weekend this Spring is April 24,25,26 Friday thru Sunday. In the Fall the dates are Nov. 6-8th. If you are interested in joining the fun, contact Tom Andrews, chair of the Heart Lake Property Committee [email protected] or 315-339-3753. A similar program takes place much closer to home. Camp Glen Grey off Rte 202 in Mahwah has Spring Beaver Day on Saturday, April 25th. Lunch will be provided for all workers. Check out the activities at www.glengray.org. They have some cabin/sites that need adoption too. Check that out by contacting Drew at [email protected]. If anyone has children or grandchildren in scouting, this is a great place for badge projects.
page 4 NORTH JERSEY RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING
On Thursday evening June 18th, our new chapter will have its first program and meeting at 7PM in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 125 Glasgow Terrrace, Mahwah, NJ. This convenient NJ location is on Route 202 , Ramapo Valley Road, just a bit west of Route 17, the Mason Jar Restaurant, and the Trail Conference Office. Our speaker will be Rick Cech, natural history author, photographer, and field observer of butterflies. Rick is the author of a magnificent 234 page field guide, Butterflies of the East Coast. We will hear many interesting and surprising facts about the hidden lives of butterflies as well as observing his beautiful pictures during his presentation, "Lifestyles of East Coast Butterflies". Rick will have copies of his books to be autographed upon purchase for your li- brary. Questions and refreshments will follow his presentation. Plan on attending this informative, interesting meeting, and please bring friends and family with you. www.butterfliesarestillfree.com/ is Rick's website . Suzan Gordon Programs Chair
SAVE THE DATE FOR MOHONK Our day at Mohonk Mountain House will be Saturday, Sept 12th with a rain date of Sunday, September 13th. The day will include a choice of three hikes: a carriage road walk, a 6-7 mile hike in the woods, or a rock scramble. We will have tea on the veranda over- looking the lake about 4 o'clock, shower and change in the health spa, and at 6 PM, have a delicious four course dinner in the main dining room. The cost is $50 per person. Please have both Satur- day and Sunday available in the event of " weather." The final day to register is August 20th. Please contact Suzan Gordon for more details or to sign on. 201-871-3531 [email protected]
ADK-North Jersey Members to Attempt 100k Hike in One Day. Insane? Most likely! ADK Members Rob Lehmann (our Webmaster), Donna Ellis, Norm Brandinger, Ned Gardner and Laura Gardner have signed up for the 36th annual “One Day Hike” to be held on April 25th, 2009. The hike begins at 3AM, headlamps and all, near the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC and proceeds along the length of the C&O Canal Towpath until the finish line in Harpers Ferry, WV. In order to get the coveted T-Shirt they must reach the finish line by midnight. That’s 21 hours to cover 62 miles! They must average 3mph including any and all breaks for food, water, blisters and well you know…biological time. The group’s motto: “Pain in Inevitable… Misery is Optional” For more info about the One Day Hike see: www.onedayhike.org
page 5 HIKER’S GUIDE New hikers and non-members must contact the leader in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes suitable to your abili- ties. Dress properly, especially footwear. THE LEADER HAS THE OPTION OF REFUSING ILL-PREPARED PERSONS. Minors under 16 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian on day hikes. No person under 18 shall participate in overnight outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor over 21. Non- members are welcome on two outings before joining. Check with leader prior to hike about bringing pets. Please get to hike start at least 10 minutes prior to meeting time. FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra garments for unexpected weather conditions. Dress in thin layers so that you can adjust the number of layers as required to maintain comfort. In winter carry a wool cap and wool or polypropylene gloves or mitts and a windproof shell. Be prepared for rain. Bring a rain jacket and rain pants, preferably of the type that permits venting body moisture. (Gortex is recommended.) Wear comfortable, sturdy boots. Be aware of the hunting season in the area of your planned hike. Check with the Department of Environmental Conservation for lo- cal hunting regulations. Avoid hiking in areas where and when hunting is permitted. Contact the NY-NJ Trail Conference for infor- mation on hunting seasons. (www.nynjtc.org) RISKS As with all physical activities, hiking involves hazards. Persons participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a statement acknowledging that fact before starting the hike. Prior to the hike please advise the leader of any medical condition or physical liabil- ity that could affect you during the hike.
HIKE RATING SYSTEM: All hikes are rated based on pace, distance and degree of ele- vation change. For example a hike that has been rated B8B means that the pace is moderate, distance is 8 miles, and the terrain has moderate ups and downs. Pace: A= fast : 2.5 mph or faster B= moderate :about 2 mph; C= easy : about 1.5 mph. Distance: number in miles noted Terrain: A= strenuous and long ups and downs B= moderate ups and downs (typical for Harriman) C= generally flat with little elevation change
page 6 Spring 2009 HIKE SCHEDULE ADK North Jersey HIKES
Thursday, 4/2 In The Woods B 6/8 B Richard Sumner 845-362-8470 or [email protected] Ups and downs. Must register no earlier than 3 days before and no later than evening before. 10 AM start.
Friday, 4/3 Sterling Forest History Walk C 2 C John & Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 This will be a guided walk with Sterling Forest’s Educator, His- torian, “Doc” Bayne. Meet 10 AM at the Sterling Forest Visitor Center, Old Forge Rd., Tuxedo. 845- 351-5907. Register with leaders by April 2. [email protected]
Saturday, 4/4 Highlands Trail, Board to Little Windbeam Mts. B3.5A Despina Metaxatos [email protected] (preferred) Meet at 9:30 AM in West Milford at the paved lot for the ball fields on Stonetown Rd. near intersection with West Brook Rd., then shuttle to White Road to begin hike. We take the HT Con- nector Trail (0.2 miles) to the Highlands Trail up and over Board, Bear, Windbeam and Little Windbeam Mountains (3.5 miles). Nice overlooks. Descent of Little Windbeam via High- lands Trail on switchbacks to intersection of Stonetown and West Brook Roads. Short walk uphill on Stonetown Road back to parking area. Estimated time 4 hours. One of the most strenuous 4 mile hikes locally, 1400 ft. elevation gain. Steady rain cancels. Register with leader by Friday April 3rd. TC map 115. 201-952-4151
Saturday, 4/4 Iron Mountain And More C 7 B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 We start on TMI trail and then we follow old roads along File Factory Brook, then on the SBM trail around two lakes, a woods road and Iron Mountain summit. Nice views. We return via a Power Line path. If questions, call leader till 8 AM day of hike. Meet 9:30 AM at Ladentown Parking area. TC map 119.
Sunday, 4/5 Esposito Trail C 2.5 C Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 [email protected] The Esposito Trail is a level dirt path with great views of the TZ Bridge and Hudson River. Meet in front of the S. Nyack Police Station on S. B’way in Nyack at 10:00 AM. Weather permitting.
page 7 Sun., 4/5 Butter Hill And The North Ridge Of Crows Nest B 7.5 B+ Robert Permutt [email protected] (preferred) Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking turnout on the northbound side of 9W, 8.6 miles north of the Bear Mountain Bridge (this will be the second parking area you pass when traveling north). Please note that this turnout cannot be accessed from the southbound direction of 9W. Hike to the tops of Butter Hill and the North Ridge of Crows Nest via numerous marked trails and a woods road. Many ups and downs with some rock scrambling and great views. Registration required on or before April 4, 2009. TC map 113. 914-588-0212
Thursday, 4/9 In The Woods B 6/8 B Richard Sumner 845 362 8470 [email protected] Ups and downs. Must register no earlier than 3 days before and no later than evening before. 10 AM start.
Saturday, 4/11 Horse Stable Rock And Stone Memorial C 7 B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 We will use some old roads to the huge Horse Stable erratic rock. Summit Horse Stable Mountain and bushwhack to the Stone Memorial shelter. Return via regular trails and other old roads. An easy hike. If questions, call leader till 8 AM day of hike. Meet 9:30 AM at Ladentown Parking area. TC map 119.
Sunday, 4/12 Appalachian Trail C 7 B Richard Sumner [email protected] or 845 362 8470 Wetlands, cow pasture, woodlands, & mountain vista; sample all of this on a short stretch of the AT in New Jersey. Most of this hike is on level ground, but there is a strenuous climb to Pinwheel Vista for lunch. Meet 9:30 AM at the beginning of the boardwalk at the junction of NJ 517 and the AT near Vernon, New Jersey. Limited hiker parking allowed on shoulder. Parking area is just off the edge of the TC map 116. Rain cancels.
Wednesday, 4/15 RSVP to Suzan Gordon 201-871-3531 or [email protected] for Ramapo Pot Luck Supper meeting on April 23.
Thursday, 4/16 In The Woods B 6/7 B Hank Zulauf (NJ) 201-391-5867 or Ups and downs. Please telephone or e-mail for location and start time. [email protected]
page 8 Thursday, 4/16 Wild Flower Walk At Skylands C 3 C Betty Heald 201-967-2937 or [email protected] Meet 11 AM at Skylands visitor parking at left of kiosk. This will be an easy meander through the Wild Flower Garden before touring Skylands Manor formal gardens. Bring lunch and water. TC map 115. Rain cancels.
Saturday, 4/18 Catskill Panther and Giant Ledges (car shuttle) B 10.5 A Gary Wiltshire [email protected] For those who want to car pool we will meet at the Mason Jar at 7 AM. Those driving direct meet at the Woodland Valley Camp- ground at 8:30. We will leave cars there then drive to Fox Hollow Road to begin the hike. This will be a long day, not for begin- ners. Hard hiking rewarded by great views. TC map 42. (Stabilicers may be necessary). Please register with leader by Thursday the 16th. 973-728-9011
Saturday, 4/18 Rockland Lake To Haverstraw Loop B 7 B Despina Metaxatos [email protected] (preferred) Meet 9:30 AM at Landing Hill Road dead end near Rockland Lake (accessible from both Lake Road and Rockland Lake Roads off 9W). Hike Long Path north, descending White Trail to Haver- straw Beach where we take short unmarked trail to lunch at riverside ruins. Return via flat bike path along Hudson back to Landing Hill Road. TC map 111. 201-952-4151
Thursday, 4/23 In The Woods B 6/7 B Phyllis Stewart 201-327-6319 Ups and downs. Please telephone or e-mail for location and start time. [email protected]
Thursday, 4/23 Ramapo ADK Pot Luck Supper Meeting 7 PM Nanuet Public Library. Vote on Merger, and swap equip- ment.
Thursday, 4/23 HARRIMAN DOG HIKE B5-7B Elie Bijou [email protected] 718-377-2990 Hike in Harriman, explore the Horns route, the Timp and Her- bert Mine. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Anthony Wayne P.A. Well behaved dogs are welcome and park leash laws must be obeyed. Please bring lunch, snacks, water for you and your pet. Out by 4 p.m. Joint with Harriman Hikers.
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Saturday, 4/25 Ramapo Reservation C 6/7 B Lou O'Neill 845-357-0497 We will hike various trails. Meet 9:30 at the Ramapo Reserva- tion Parking Lot off 202. Rain cancels. TC map 115. (NCA 8 PM)
Saturday, 4/25 Camp Smith Trail B 7 B+ Deanna Felicetta 845-216-2021 Some of the best views along the Hudson River. Ups, downs with some short scrambles. Experienced hikers only. Must reg- ister for this hike. TC map 101. [email protected]
Saturday 4/25 Pyramid Mountain B 4/5 B+ Jeffrey Sovelove [email protected] Lee Ousley [email protected] This will be a loop hike past Tripod Rock using a variety of trails. There is quite a bit of elevation change and significant climbing. See the Morris County Parks web site www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/pyrmtnmain.asp for directions and info. Meet in the Visitor’s Center parking lot at 10 AM. In- clement weather cancels. Joint ADK/Sierra club hike.
Sunday, 4/26 NORTH JERSEY ADK ANNUAL MEETING See page 3 for details.
Sunday, 4/ 26 Walk Around Hessian Lake C 3 C Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 [email protected] Walk around Hessian Lake. Meet at 10 AM in the Bear Mt. park- ing lot. Weather permitting. TC map 119.
Sunday, 4/26 The Timp And Bald Mountain B 7.5 B+ Robert Permutt 914-588-0212 Meet 9:30 AM at the parking area .25 miles north of the Anchor Monument on 9W opposite the road to Jones Point. Follow por- tions of the unfinished Dunderberg Spiral Railway as we trav- erse the summits of the Timp and Bald Mountain via the Timp Torne and RD Trails. TC map 119. Registration required on or before April 25. [email protected] (preferred)
Thursday, 4/30 In The Woods B 6/8 B Bob Danetz 201-692-9217 Ups and downs. Please phone or e-mail for location and start time by 9 PM Wednesday. [email protected]
page 10 Thursday, 4/30 HARRIMAN DOG HIKE B6-9B Elie Bijou [email protected] 718-377-2990 Meet Beech P.A. Rte 106, 9:30 a.m. Explore Beech, Red Cross, 1779, Owl Lake Rd, the Pines, Flaggy Meadow Trail. Well be- haved dogs are welcome and park leash laws must be obeyed. Please bring lunch, snacks, water for you and your pet. Out by 4:30 p.m. Joint with Harriman Hikers.
Sat., 5/2 Cruise The Hudson River on Pride Of The Hudson John & Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 or [email protected] Pass Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mt., & Cold Spring. Light snack available- no food on board. Seniors 62+ $17.00 & Adults $18.00. Cruise departs Torches Landing, 26 Front Street, Newburgh, N.Y. 1 PM to 3 PM. Call for car pooling.
Saturday, 5/2 Harriman Ship Rock Hike B 6/7 B Peg Wissler 914-260-7506 See what sails on Hogencamp Mountain. Please register with leader by Thursday, April 30. Meet at the Elk Pen 9:30 AM. Heavy rain cancels. TC map 119. [email protected]
Sunday, 5/3 Windbeam Mt. Through Hike B 6 A Pete Heckler [email protected] 973-831-2307 (No calls morning of hike) For most of this shuttle hike we will follow the Highlands Trail over Board, Bear and Windbeam Mts. with views of the Wanaque Reservoir from their summits. This scenic, strenuous hike will climb a combined total of 1200' ele- vation gain. Rain cancels. Joint ADK/IHC hike. E-mail registra- tion is requested. Meet 9:30 AM Skyline Diner parking lot, Ring- wood Ave. (Rt. 511, Wanaque, NJ. mid-way between Skyline Drive and Rt. 287 (Exit 55). TC map 115.
Sun., 5/3 Brooklyn Bridge and Beyond Urban Adventure Hike Christopher Tausch - 201-669-3113 This will be a full day exploring the other side of the East River. We'll start out in Manhattan and hike across the Brooklyn Bridge. From there, we'll make our way towards Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens which will be celebrating Ha- nami, the Japanese cultural tradition of viewing and cherishing each moment of the Cherry Blossom season. There will some transportation expenses as the main group will start our jour- ney at the Ferry Terminal in Weehawken and entrance fees to the Botanical Gardens. Please call by April 30th to register.
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Thursday, 5/7 In The Woods B 5/7 B Eileen Berch 973-506-7078 Meet 9:30 at Parking Lot C Skylands Manor at NJ Botanical Gardens, Ringwood, NJ (www.njbg.org). We will hike White Crossover, Halifax, Pierson Ridge, Hoeferlin Memorial, Blue, Ringwood/Ramapo Trails, and woods roads. Moderately strenu- ous (not for beginners) with several ups including one at the end. Please no calls after 8 PM. No go if steady rain. If weather doubtful call by 8 AM morning of hike. TC map 115.
Saturday, 5/9 Nyack Beach State Park C3C Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 [email protected] Meet at 10AM at Nyack Beach parking lot. It is at the end of North Broadway in Nyack. Weather permitting. TC map 110
Saturday, 5/9 Wittenburg, Cornell and Slide Circular B 14.1 A Gary Wiltshire [email protected] Considered one of, if not the toughest day hike in the Catskills. Expect a long day, great views lots of fun! We will move slowly, bring lots of food and water. For those who would like to car pool meet at the Mason Jar off Rt. 202 in Mahwah at 7 AM, those meeting at the trailhead be at the Woodland Valley Camp- grounds at 8:30. TC map 43. Please register with the leader by Thursday the 7th. 973-728-9011
Saturday, 5/9 Seven Hills Trail End to End B 8.5 A Peter Reiner 845-634-7635. Starting at the Reeves Center, we will hike all seven hills includ- ing Diamond Mountain and finish up at Lake Sebago. Meet hike leader at the boat ramp/ parking lot of Lake Sebago at 9 AM. This hike has several major climbs. Car shuttle is required. TC map 118.
Sunday, 5/10 Hewitt State Forest B 5 C Jennifer Leonard Hahn [email protected] We will be hiking in Abram S. Hewitt State Forest along a stream, pass a beaver dam and head to a beautiful waterfall. There is not much climbing on this hike so bring your children. Pack lots of fluids and some snacks. Contact leader for ques- tions. Meet at Sears Parking Lot in Hewitt, NJ on Greenwood Lake Turnpike at 9:00 AM. TC map 116.
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Sunday, 5/10 Mt. Taurus Loop B 5 A Janice Bortree 845-831-4430 Steady AM climb to gorgeous lunch spot via Washburn and Un- dercliff trails, back on the Cornish Trail. Meet 10 AM at trail- head of Washburn on 9D, just north of Cold Spring, NY. TC map 102. Rain Cancels.
Thursday, 5/14 In The Woods B 6/8 B Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705 or [email protected] Ups and Downs. Call or e-mail leader by 9 PM Wednesday night for details.
Fri., 5/15 - Sun., 5/17 Southern Catskills Bike and Hike This event is listed with Bike Club of North New Jersey. Register with leaders Mike Scugoza (Bikers) by May 1st (201-803-1623) or Deanna Felicetta (Hikers) by May 12th (845-216-2021 or [email protected]) . Saturday is a 2 level bike event. Sunday is a B+ hike and/or another bike event. Hike can be done as a Day in the Catskills for any ADK hikers coming from home. Call or e mail Deanna or Mike for directions, places to stay and hike descriptions. This is not a Ramapo sponsored weekend.
Saturday, 5/16 Ramapo Reservation To Skylands Gardens B 7 B Despina Metaxatos [email protected] (preferred) Meet at Skylands Botanical Gardens Parking Lot A at 9:30 AM. This woodlands ramble begins with a car shuttle from Skylands to Ramapo Reservation, where we start the hike. Following the ups and downs of the Halifax Trail, we pause for views at Hawk Rock, skirt Bear Swamp Lake, and follow the Crossover Trail into Skylands to admire what’s blooming. Potential $5 seasonal fee for those parking at Skylands. TC map 115. 201-952-4151
Sunday, 5/17 Half of 7 Hills B 7 B Linda Schutz [email protected] (preferred) Starting at Sebago Boat Launch we will do half of the 7 Hills Trail to the Kakiat. Then head over to Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. Return on Pine Meadow. Meet 9:30 at Lake Sebago Boat Launch. Inclement weather may cancel or change route. TC map 118. E-mail or call if in doubt. 973-335-6973
page 13 Sunday, 5/17 – Section 1 – Storm King to Schunemunk (almost) B11B Rob Lehmann – [email protected] Join us on the first hike of my Section Hike of The Highlands Trail. The Highlands Trail is expected to be about 150 miles upon its completion. We will hike it section by section from the North to South. Expect many detours and the occasional misdi- rection. It’s all part of the fun! We will skip as many road walks as possible. Bring lots of water and a nice lunch. Car shuttle required. Hikeleader may have his very friendly hiking dog Phoebe along but please no other dogs. Start time will be 9AM, finish time approx 3PM. Email hike leader to register and for meeting location. Heavy rain cancels. For more info about the Highlands Trail see: www.highlands-trail.org/
Thursday, 5/21 In The Woods B 5/7 B Debbie Bell [email protected] 845-358-8386 (no calls after 9 PM) Varied terrain in Harriman or nearby parks. Contact the leader for hike details.
5/23-25 Memorial Day Camping at Cape May See page 4.
Saturday, 5/23 Pound Ridge Circular C 5/6 B Denis & Joan Kmiec 845-634-1397 (NCA 9 PM) Meet 10 AM at Johnsontown Rd. Circle. The Blue Disc to Claudius Smith for lunch. Return on the TMI and White Bar Trails. Out by 1:30. Rain or chance of T-storms cancels. Call leaders if in doubt by 9 AM. TC map 118. [email protected]
Saturday, 5/23 Catskills Hike: Windham High Peak B 7 A George Preoteasa [email protected] or 201-694-8344 Windham High Peak and, on the way to it, Burnt Knob, offer great views towards North and East. On clear days, one can see the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains in Vermont. Moder- ate pace. Total ascent is 1700 ft. Hike is near Maplecrest, NY. Short shuttle required. Bad weather cancels. To register, please contact leader by Thursday, 5/21 (e-mail preferred). Carpool information: Harriman train station off Rt. 17. TC map 41.
Saturday, 5/23 Sterling Forest B 4/8 B Irene Logan 845-753-5651 We will hike a variety of trails starting with the Blue Trail to the Red Trail and the Fire Tower. Then we will hike along the ridge and take the Orange Trail down to Sterling Lake where there
page 14 will be an opportunity for an early out. For those who wish to continue the hike, we will follow the Blue Trail around Sterling Lake. Meet the leader at the Sterling Forest Visitor Center at 9:30 AM, weather permitting. If in doubt, call the leader by 9 PM Friday or 9 AM Saturday. TC map 100.
Sunday, 5/24 Piermont Pier C 3 C Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 Walk out on the pier in Piermont and have lunch al fresco. Meet at 10:00 AM at the ball field parking lot at the entrance to the pier. [email protected]
Sunday, 5/24 Suffern to Kakiat B 6 B Richard Sumner [email protected] or 845-362-8470 Meet at Kakiat County Park on Route 202 at 9:30 AM. Short shuttle to start of Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail. SBM through Valley of Dry Bones, past Grandma and Grandpa Rocks, de- scent on the Kakiat after lunch. TC map 118.
Thursday, 5/28 The 5 Peaks of Black Rock Forest Plus B 9 B Dick Ernenwein 845-565-3866 or 845-220-7693 Meet 9:00 AM sharp at the Black Rock Forest main parking lot: entrance on RT. 9W across from the Storm King School. We will hike a full loop of Black Rock Forest at a steady pace which will include Whitehorse Mt., Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, Rattlesnake Hill, Eagle Cliff, Split Rock, and Black Rock Mt. Rain or shine. Est. hiking time : 6 hours. Please register with leader for this hike. TC map 113 [email protected]
Thursday, 5/28 In The Woods C 5/6 C Donna Nye [email protected] Hike on woods roads and trails with moderate ups and downs. Contact the leader for hike details. 845-358-8386 (NCA 9 PM)
Saturday 5/30 South Taconic Trail (Southern Half) B 12 A Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) This hike features some of the most beautiful scenery in the South Taconics including spectacular views from Brace and Alander Mtns. We also will climb to the highest point in CT and stand at the tri-state monument (NY/CT/MA) and view the roar- ing Bash Bish Falls. This hike involves a long car trip and a car shuttle. TC Map 14. Registration is required for this hike. Con- tact leader for information. 845-986-8645
page 15 Thursday, 6/4 In The Woods B 6/8 B Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705 or [email protected] Ups and Downs. Call or e-mail leader by 9 PM Wednesday night for details.
Sat., 6/6 Cruise The Hudson River On Pride Of The Hudson John & Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 or [email protected] Pass Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mt., & Cold Spring. Light snack available- no food on board. Seniors 62+ $17.00 & Adults $18.00. Cruise departs Torches Landing, 26 Front Street, Newburgh, N.Y. 1 to 3 PM. Call for car pooling.
Saturday, 6/6 Schuber, Hoeferlin Memorial, Cannonball C 6/7 C Pat Marcotullio 845-729-4046 [email protected]. Pleasant ups and down in the beautiful Ramapo Mountains. Meet Skyline Drive Upper Parking Lot 9 AM. TC map 115 (Skyline Dr. is off Rt. 287, exit 57) This time I am determined to be there. Steady rain will cancel.
Saturday, 6/6 Catskills Hike: Westkill Mountain B 8 A George Preoteasa [email protected] or 201-694-8344 The view from the top of Westkill Mountain is one of the best in the Catskills. Moderate pace. Total ascent is 2400 ft. Hike is near Spruceton, NY. Short shuttle required. Bad weather can- cels. TC map 41. To register, please contact leader by Thursday, 6/4 (e-mail preferred). Carpool information: Harriman train sta- tion off Rt. 17.
Sunday, 6/7 A Room With A View B 6 B Mary-Elin VanRoessel [email protected] 201-264-3300 & Richard Sumner Ups and downs with some good views along the way. Meet 9AM at Anthony Wayne Parking Lot North. Hard, steady, rain can- cels. TC map 119. Parking fee may apply.
Thursday, 6/11 In The Woods B 6/7 B Linda Schutz 973-335-6973 or [email protected] Ups and downs. Please call or e-mail (preferred) to register.
Sat. 6/13 Sterling Forest Fire Tower Ramble B 5 B Jeffrey Sovelove [email protected] Lee Ousley [email protected] We will do the Sterling Forest Sterling Fire Tower Ramble with the option to extend if the group desires. This is a moderately
page 16 strenuous hike with a considerable amount of climbing. Meet at the Visitors Center at 10 AM sharp. See the Sterling Forest web site for information and directions: nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/ info.asp?parkID=81 Inclement weather cancels. Joint ADK/ Sierra Club hike. TC map 100.
Sat., 6/13 Devil’s Path, Sugarloaf, Twin & Indian Head Mt. B 8.65 A Gary Wiltshire [email protected] Tough hike, Shuttle required. Bring food and water, not for beginners. For those who want to car pool meet at the Mason Jar off Rt. 202 in Mahwah at 7 am. I plan to be at the trailhead by 9 AM. TC map 41. This will be a long day. Please register with leader by June 11th. (car shuttle required). 973-728-9011
Saturday, 6/13 Birthday Hike B+ 6/8 B+ Deanna Felicetta (NJ) 845 216 2021 Meet 10 AM for Birthday hike as summer begins. Call for de- tails. Great Harriman hiking with scrambles and views. Must register. Bring plenty of food and water. dollinthe- [email protected]
Sunday, 6/14 Seven Hills Plus B 9 A Karen Rose 201-962-8546 or [email protected] Meet 10 AM Reeves Brook Visitor Center for my favorite Harri- man Hike. We will take the Seven HillsTrail, (possibly diverting to Old Red) returning on TMI and Stony Brook. Lots of climbs, a few scrambles, great views. Rain cancels. Call after 8 AM morn- ing of hike if weather uncertain. TC map 118.
Sun.,6/14 – Section 2 –Schunemunk to Seven Springs Road B8.6B Rob Lehmann – [email protected] Join us on the second hike of my Section Hike of The Highlands Trail. The Highlands Trail is expected to be about 150 miles upon its completion. We will hike it section by section from the North to South. Expect many detours and the occasional misdi- rection. It’s all part of the fun!We will skip as many road walks as possible. Bring lots of water and a nice lunch. Hikeleader may have his very friendly hiking dog Phoebe along but please no other dogs. Start time will be 9AM, finish time approx 2PM. Email Hikeleader to register and for meeting location. Heavy rain cancels. For more info about the Highlands Trail see: http://www.highlands-trail.org/
page 17 Thursday, 6/18 Dater Mountain To Nawakwa Loop B 7 B Despina Metaxatos [email protected] Meet 9:30 AM at Johnsontown Road Circle in Harriman. Various trails, some short climbs, see Claudius Smith’s Den, and follow the unmarked trail to Nawakwa Lodge for a visit. We can sit on the dock and dangle our feet in the water while we have lunch. The return is via the White Bar Trail back to Johnsontown Road. TC map 118. 201-952-4151 (NCA 9 PM)
Thurs., 6/18 NORTH JERSEY RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING 7 PM Holy Cross Church, Mahwah, NJ (Rt. 202). Speaker Rick Cech, “Lifestyle Of East Coast Butterflies”. See page 5 for details.
Friday, 6/19 Walk Around Rockland Lake C 3 C Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 [email protected].. Meet at 10 AM in Parking Field 6 - boat launching dock. Weather permitting. TC map 110.
Saturday, 6/20 Mountain Laurel In Minnewaska B 8 B+ June Slade 973-835-2832 White cliffs, mountain laurel and all the glories of this area. Oc- casional steep places. Rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Lower Awosting parking lot. (ask at gate house if unsure). Directions: NY Thruway north to Exit 18 (New Paltz). After tolls, turn left on to Rt. 299 through New Paltz to “T” intersection with Rt. 44/55. Turn right and continue to Minnewaska Gate. (app. 5 mi.) TC map 9. Parking about $6 per. car.
Sunday, 6/21 A Circular In Northern Harriman State Park B 7 B Ike Siskind 845-352-8506 [email protected] (No calls morning of hike) Meet: 9:30 AM at Rt. 6 Parking Lot ( approx. 1.1 mi. west of Long Mt. Circle). Using mainly the Popolopen Gorge and An- thony Wayne Trails, we'll enjoy a scenic view from the Torrey Memorial at 1,155 ft, plus hiking along Turkey Hill and Queens- boro Lakes. Bring 2 qt. of liquid and appropriate clothing for June weather. TC map 119.
Thursday, 6/25 In The Woods B 5/7 B Debbie Bell [email protected] Varied terrain in Harriman or nearby parks. Contact the leader for hike details. 845-358-8386 (NCA 9 PM)
page 18 Saturday, 6/27 Lake Sebago Views C 5/6 C Pat Marcotullio 845-729-4046 [email protected] We will not do the Seven Hills. Instead, we'll stay on the east side of the lake and lunch at the shelter off the TMI Trail. Meet Lake Sebago Boat Launch 9 AM. TC map 118.
Saturday, 6/27 Scavenger Hike and Hunt C 4 B Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 Join us on a special scavenger hunt to find unique treasures and items found along the trails. Go out on a trail with a small group or just your family and see how many items you can scavenge, record and bring back. Bring a digital camera if you have one. Meet hike leader at Lake Skannatati Parking Area off Seven Lakes Drive at 10 AM. TC map 118.
Saturday, 6/27 Sterling Forest History Walk C 2 C John & Louise Parnell 845-290-5287 This will be a guided walk with Sterling Forest’s Educator, His- torian, “Doc” Bayne. Meet 10 AM at the Sterling Forest Visitor Center, Old Forge Rd., Tuxedo. 845- 351-5907. Register with leaders by April 2. [email protected]
Sunday, 6/28 Jordan Pond Circular, Fahnestock State Park B 8 B Suzan Gordon& Peter Tilgner [email protected] Venture to the East side of the Hudson to experience trails and views in Putnam Co. Meet 9:30 AM at the trail head parking for the Perkins and Charcoal Burners Trails on Co. Rt. 301. From the South take the P.I.P. to Bear Mountain Bridge. Cross bridge (toll). Drive North on Rt. 9 D (10.5 mi.) to Main St., Cold Spring, NY. Turn right at light driving East on Rt. 103, crossing Rt. 9, to parking area on left (7 mi.) TC map 103. 201-871-3531
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