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equipment, the scenery, and your feet don’t hurt. Preparations are key to a good outing, especially since our outings take place in all four seasons, and each Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Noon season has a variety of safety precautions. Newcomers Annual Picnic—FDR Park are always welcome to join the adventures of the Adirondack Mountain Club. We offer a wide variety of activities locally and around the state, thanks to all the This year the annual Mohican picnic will be held at volunteers. Local hikes don’t need as much planning Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown. It is easy as the deeper woods or the mountains. to get to as it is right off the Taconic. Sign up by sending $10 to Kathie Laug, 33 Vincent Avenue, While signing up for a hike, speed, length, weather, Stamford, CT 06905 (203-348-3993). Please indicate elevation, and terrain are the keys to knowing whether which of the following you will bring: appetizer, side it is an easy, moderate, or expert hike and the type of dish, salad or dessert so the menu can be balanced. boots, how much water and food is needed, and any Please include your telephone number. Fee covers winter equipment needed (in season), maps, and cost of main course and beverages. parking areas.

From the Chair Know how many people are on the hike. Stay ------together, especially at intersections. The follower must THANK YOU: Adeline Natiello for the last 2 years as also let the leader know if they are leaving and if they CHAIR; to Jean Dolen who is now CHAIR; to Jane know the way back. A large group needs a “sweep” in Restani who was SECRETARY and is now Vice the back. Have them sign the new release forms CHAIR; to Lisa Weismiller who remains TREASURER; recently posted. to ANNETTE GRAU who is now SECRETARY and MEMBERSHIP; to Leslie Millman who remains as Learn the weather patterns. The temperature and DIRECTOR (her second term); to Fran Resch who is winds can change at any time. Don’t be caught without 1st ALTERNATE DIRECTOR; to Kathie Laug who is 2nd the essentials (listed below) especially in higher ALTERNATE DIRECTOR; to Carol Harting who elevations, or near rivers, oceans, etc. Avoid cotton remains in PUBLICATIONS; to Pat Johnston our clothing. They stay wet when you sweat. The warm WEBMASTER; to Jane Smalley for PADDLING temperatures bring out the snakes, ticks, mosquitos, COORDINATOR; to Barry Leibowitz who remains as and increases the risk of thunderstorms. Most of the DELEGATE TO NY/NJ TRAIL CONFERENCE; to Dod snakes are not bothersome if you leave them alone. If Chahroudi who remains as CONSERVATION CHAIR. lightning strikes in the middle of a hike, avoid metal, Thank you to trail maintainers and hike leaders. Thank wires, and being on the highest point. Cold weather you to NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Carol Harting, dehydrates you faster than warm weather. Drink lots of Steve Klepner, and Jane Smalley. fluids. Rub your hands together if feeling frozen or put them under your armpits. Gloves inside of mittens THERE WILL BE NO CHAPTER MEETING IN JUNE works well.

ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH Learn the terrain. Get to know how the trails respond GOOD PLANNING AND A CAMERA! to weather conditions. It may be a dry beautiful day, but if it rained two days prior to the hike you will encounter A great hike is when you are comfortable with the wet leaves, mossy rocks, muddy trails, etc. These people, the weather, the terrain, your capabilities, the areas can turn to ice if the temperature drops below

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32º after a rainfall, and make treacherous conditions. Moderate to Expert hikes: (longer days, longer rock Some areas dry up faster than others. scrambles, rougher terrains, steeper climbs, temperature changes). Examples: (under 3500 feet) Learn what your capabilities are. Knowing your Minnewaska (longer trails), Breakneck Ridge, ability makes it easier to select a hike. Rock scrambling Anthony’s Nose, Catskill Mountains, Adirondack may not be your skill in the current moment, but you Mountains, Berkshire Mountains, Appalachian Trail, can work up to it in time. Start out on easy trails and etc. work up to harder hikes. Long hikes may not be fun now, but you can also gradually get to that level. Hiking Expert hikes: (long days, steep climbs, rough terrains, poles help the knees when you are going downhill. scrambles, temperature changes). Examples: (above 3500 feet) Adirondack Mountains, White Mountains, Learn the basic essentials for hikes. Maps (DO NOT Green Mountains, etc. RELY ON ELECTRONICS); compass; flashlight; first aid; tissues; baggies; hand wipes; pens; paper; Enjoy the trails safely! And take pictures! sunglasses; bug spray; suntan lotion; mini-scissors; ® Jean Dolen, Chairperson matches; moleskin; aspirin; extra socks (SmartWool ); extra shirt; gloves; mittens; hat; poncho; water; food; boots; traction aids and/or snowshoes (winter); etc. Use life preservers for canoeing and kayaking.

Separation breaks should be approximately 200 feet Werner Hengst, a former Mohican member, died on th from water sources to avoid contamination. February 7 from complications of diabetes. Werner was an avid hiker and sailor and was active with the The DEC provides a list of safety rules for the outdoor Wednesday hikers group. enthusiast. Kathie Laug and In general, we try to break up the types of hikes into Jane Restani categories, especially for people who are new to the joined an AMC adventure. Each person has their own opinion; but in February cross- general, these are some of the hike categories. If a 5- country skiing trip mile flat trail is done in an hour, then that is not easy, to Yosemite because of the speed. National Park. Snow the Easy Hikes: (2-3 hours, 3-5 miles) rolling hills in previous week between flat surfaces, and no rock scrambling. provided Examples—Rockefeller Park, Edith Read Sanctuary, excellent skiing in Rye Marshlands, Croton Aqueduct, Mianus River, the Badger Pass Cranberry Lake, etc. area above the valley, but great Easy-to-Moderate Hikes: (3-5 hours, 5-7 miles) weather inspired moderate hills in between flat surfaces, a minor hiking from the scramble, and some obstacles (tree roots; rocks; valley to the wooded trails). Examples—Mountain Lakes Camp, iconic waterfalls-- Fahnestock, Westmoreland Sanctuary, Butler Vernal, Nevada Sanctuary, Pound Ridge, etc. and Yosemite. We recommend a winter trip to Yosemite to avoid the summer crowding in the valley Moderate-Plus hikes: (4 or more hours, more than 5 and on the trails. Also, winter provides an opportunity miles) hills in between flat surfaces, and obstacles (tree to see the natural fireball at Horseshoe Falls. Check it roots; rocks; wooded trails; scrambles; steeper hills). out on line. Submitted by Jane Restani Examples: Locally-Minnewaska (carriage roads), Bear Mountain, Harriman Park, Pound Ridge, etc.

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Jeanne Thomson and Jane Restani joined the 70+ We wish Doris and Bill Bosworth the best of health Ski Club for a and happiness in their new home. They moved from delightful North Salem, NY to Heritage Village in Southbury, CT, outing to and we hope they will keep in touch with all their Quebec City friends in the Mohican Chapter. and environs. They skied at three different resorts and visited the Ice Hotel for a tour and drink. Beautiful but January 2016 not too many of the group are making reservations for Kevin McGahren, Andrew Rohr a night on the ice. Perhaps the 60+ group will find it Rejoined Member: appealing. The spring skiing conditions were excellent, Marilyn Maracic i.e. not too springy. The grand and historic Hotel Frontenac on the St Lawrence River provided a terrific February 2016 base camp. Be prepared to ski hard to work off the Stephen Sagner and Jennifer Tower fabulous French cuisine. Submitted by Jane Restani March 2016 Kathie Laug was pictured in the March-April issue of Cathleen Becker, Lester Brickman, Liz & Bill D’Imperio, Adirondac magazine on Page 25. The article centered John & Lisa Griffin, Matthew Meister and Leba Wise on 91 year old Ruth Kuhfahl who had been an active member of the Niagara chapter before she moved to This column is dedicated to you, our Keene Valley. Kathie had been a member of the members, whose lives, events, and Niagara Chapter when she lived in Buffalo. Ruth’s achievements on and off the trail are friends put together a plan for Ruth to hike to JBL with to be recognized and shared. friends from that Chapter and the date was set for August 2015 and Kathie was eager to help celebrate If there is a special event, vacation with her friend. After a pre-hike dinner and early or achievement in your life you would like to share, birthday celebration on Saturday night for Ruth, who please send in your news to Annette Grau at was turning 92 in October, 18 hikes assembled in [email protected]. Keene Valley on Sunday for the hike to JBL. Ruth carried her own pack. On Monday, Ruth toured some of her favorite remembered places near JBL. That night the group picture was taken in front of the JBL fireplace and Kathie is “front and center”. Tuesday the group Saturday, March 26 hiked back to the Garden. This article is an inspiration Fahnestock Loop to all of us and if you haven’t seen the article, go back and look at it. Submitted by Carol Harting This is the end of March and the day was cool with sun and clouds appearing alternately throughout the day. At the Trail Conference headquarters at the restored 13 hikers mostly new faces, joined leader Jane Darlington School House in Mahwah, NJ, a new photo Smalley to enjoy another great hike in Fahnestock. exhibit titled: ‘View from the Trail’ will open on May 9, Submitted by Jane Smalley 2016 and run through August 22, 2016. An ADK Mohican member, Sarah Davis, has a photo titled: Sunday, April 10 ‘View from the Dunning Trail’ in the show. Sarah is an Saugatuck Reservoir Circuit amazing photographer, and we congratulate her on the photo being exhibited. The closing party for the show On April 10 Eileen West led a hike around the entire will be held Thursday, August 25th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saugatuck Reservoir, using trails within the Trout at the headquarters, 600 Ramapo Valley Road in Brook Preserve and Centennial Watershed State Mahway, NJ 07430. Submitted by Sarah Davis Forest in Weston, Easton and Redding, CT. The hike,

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which was on the New York Ramblers schedule, drew bike, golf, fish, kayak, whale watch, tour, or just relax ADK/WTA members Carol Harting, Jane Restani, and take it all in, our 2016 Hiking Week+ in Acadia has Frank Lee and Simonetta Morrison. The weather was it all. We’ve reserved space at the Bar Harbor Motel, cool and sunny, and despite its length (billed as 12 but rooms are only guaranteed through August 15 so miles but more like 13.3 miles, at least according to be sure to make your reservations before then to GPS readings) the frequent views above the reservoir ensure your place. Our discounted rate is $129/room and along its shore made it all worthwhile. with either one king bed or two queen beds. The rates Submitted by Eileen West are for the room, not per person, and include a continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool, Saturday, April 23 and a trail leading from the motel to Acadia’s carriage Chodikee Lake roads. To reserve your room, visit the motel’s website at http://barharbormotel.com or call at (800) 388-3453-- This was a be sure to tell them you are part of the Westchester difficult paddle Trails Association so you get the discounted rate. Once day due to you make your reservation, contact Eileen West at strong gusty [email protected] to let her know you are northeast winds coming and to be placed on an e-mail list for future kicking up updates. Eileen is also keeping a list of people who whitecaps on would like to carpool--if you can give someone a ride, the lake. There or if you need a ride, let Eileen know. were 10 of us; 3 ------kayaks, 1 Run the Rapids on the Delaware River. Art Adelman tandem kayak, 2 and his wife Sandy tandem canoes, and the leader’s solo canoe. The spend at least one tandem canoes could not make it out onto the lake... summer’s day just too windy. It was a good decision and a safe one kayaking on the for the canoes to stay behind. The rest of us headed Delaware River near Barryville, NY in the Catskills, toward the stream at the northern end fighting the wind putting in at the Ten Mile River launch site and ending all the way. Once we got to the mouth of the stream it at Barryville, and this year they invite you to join them was a little easier paddling but still gusts of wind. We for a paddling adventure. Time on the river will be passed about 12 beaver houses, saw a great blue about 4 hours of easy paddling 8 miles depending on heron, and many red wing blackbirds. We had lunch at water level and paddling effort (including stops for the falls and walked around seeing some ruins nearby. lunch along the river and swims). There will also be Returning the wind was behind us so it was like sailing time for sighting of eagles, a visit to a Pennsylvania home. Robyn and Bev were there waiting on the dock. town park where author Zane Grey’s house is open to The other left early. The leader brought tea, coffee, and visitors, and a visit to the Roebling bridge, built by the cranberry bread for all to enjoy after canoes were put same person who built the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip on the car. Submitted by Jane Smalley will conclude at Barryville, where you can shower and change into fresh clothes, enjoy a drink on the deck Hiking Week+ in Acadia National Park nearby overlooking the river, and have an optional September 15 - 24, 2016 dinner at one of the local restaurants. Price to rent a Reserve BEFORE August 15th! kayak (single or double) is $47 per person, canoes $45 per person as of this writing - we will be renting from Don’t miss out on Kittatinny Canoes in Barryville, NY: this year’s http://kittatinny.com/river-trips/kayaking/, expanded hiking http://kittatinny.com/river-trips/canoeing/. Bring cash to “week” (9 nights cover this, and dinner if you wish to join us. The date is with 8 full days of weather dependent and will be on a Saturday in July or hiking) at Acadia August. If interested, please send your full contact National Park in information now (name, email addresses, both home Bar Harbor, and cell numbers) to trip leader Art Adelman at Maine. Whether [email protected] who will send you further you like to hike, details. Joint with WTA.

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Saturday, June 11 Storm King via Mountain Road (Joint with WTA)

Attention Leaders and Hikers

When car-pooling, it is recommended that a charge of $.30 per mile be equally divided among passengers, including the driver, and that everyone shares in the tolls. Trip tales go to [email protected]. To enter the leader lottery, send your signup sheets (new ones please) to Jeanne Thomson, P.O. Box 219, Somers, NY 10589-0219

Saturday, June 4

Trail Work in Harriman State Park

We maintain a 2.5 mile section of the Suffern/Bear 5-6 miles, moderately strenuous. This hike has good Mountain Trail that we walk in both directions clipping elevation gain and great Hudson River views. May any undergrowth and lopping or sawing off branches involve a short shuttle. For information or to register, that block the trail. We want it to be in good shape for contact leader Steve Singlak at the spring and summer hikers. Since it was a mild [email protected]. Rain cancels. winter, there should not be a lot of blowdown to deal with. No experience necessary. Wear work gloves and Saturday, June 11 bring tools if you have them. Contact Kathie to sign up Sing Sing Kill Greenway, Croton Aqueduct and or for more information [email protected] Croton Gorge Park (Joint with WTA) 203-348-3993. 6 miles, easy to moderate. The new Greenway, Sunday, June 5 Ossining’s own “High Line,” lets walkers stroll inside The Blue Disc Trail and More in Harriman State the Kill’s ravine via a 1/3 mile concrete walkway (with Park (Joint with WTA) railings!) It will cap our jaunt on the Aqueduct’s most natural segment (Croton Dam-Ossining), along with 6-8 miles, moderate to strenuous. This hike takes us visiting exhibits about history of Sing Sing Prison and on a lovely section of the Blue Disc Trail including the Aqueduct. Shuttle required. To register, contact Almost Perpendicular and Claudius Smith’s Den, along leader Debbie Farrell at [email protected] or call with sections of the Ramapo Dunderberg, Yellow (914) 282-9942. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. Triangle, and Kakiat trails. To register and confirm 72 and 99b. meeting time and place, please email the leader Judy Hirschman at [email protected] no later Sunday, June 12 than 6:00 p.m. on the day before the hike Harriman Hike, Diamond Mountain

Wednesday, June 8 6-7-mile, moderate hike, leaving from Lake Sebago Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride (Joint with WTA) Parking, off of Seven Lakes Drive. Starting on Seven Hills Trail to Diamond Mountain, we will visit Pine These late afternoon rides will be Meadow and Wanoksink Lakes, then out on the Buck done on bike paths and the leader Trial. Appropriate footwear, lunch and sufficient water will decide which route she will required. To register, contact leader Sarah Davis at take depending on weather, heat [email protected], 212-873-4018 (h), 917-501- etc. Therefore, you must register 1322 (c). with Carol Harting at [email protected] for the meeting time, place and mileage for the ride.

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Saturday, June 18 Sunday, June 19 Hook Mountain Circular Breakneck Mountain, Harriman State Park Circuit Hike #11 (Joint with WTA) 6 miles, moderate. The day will begin with an easy hike along the Shore Path and progress with a ridge walk 7-8 miles, moderate. This is not Breakneck Ridge in on the Long Path, ascending to the Hook Mountain the East Hudson Highlands--it’s a hike with interesting summit with its spectacular views of the Hudson. There rocks, water views and a 1500' elevation gain in is a parking fee of $6 if you don’t have an Empire Harriman. Participant number will be limited so register Passport. To register, contact leader Jean Dolen, (914) with the leader as early in the week as you can but no 948-4585. later than 5 p.m. on the day before the hike. Leader: Saturday, June 18 Jane Restani, [email protected]. Rockwood Hall and Pocantico Lake Summer

Surprise (Joint with WTA) Sunday, June 19 4.5 miles, easy. The surprise is how unique this walk Hudson Highlands Gateway Park (Joint with WTA) will be in a very familiar area. Many members have walked Rockwood Hall State Park, the fabulous estate 4.9 miles, easy to moderate. Join Walkable of William Rockefeller. However, how many have seen Westchester authors, Jane and Walt Daniels as they pictures of the mansion, grounds, and explored its lead a hike--where else but on a Westchester 100 hike. nooks and crannies? We'll start by walking through a Hudson Highland Gateway is rich in Revolutionary War part of the estate and briefly pause to see pictures. history and biodiversity. Learn more about the area as Then we'll continue via carriage trails to the beautiful we hike. Meet the leaders at the trailhead on Sprout Pocantico Lake and see the very impressive still Brook Road in Cortlandt at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements standing ruins of the New Rochelle water bottling can be made for those coming by train to be picked up facility. Return will be via the very pretty 13 Bridges at the Peekskill station--contact leaders in advance for Trail. We'll finish up seeing other parts of the estate information. To register, contact leaders: Jane and that we didn't previously see. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in the Walt Daniels (914) 245-1250, [email protected]. parking lot at Rockwood Hall State Park, Rockwood Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 31). Road, by Phelps Hospital. To register, contact leader Mark Jelléy at (914) 261-0987, Wednesday, June 22 [email protected]. Qualifies for the Westchester Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride (Joint with WTA) 100 (Nos. 38 and 59). These late afternoon rides will Saturday, June 18 be done on bike paths and the Photography Field Trip on the AT in Pawling, NY leader will decide which route

6 miles, moderate with one (optional) she will take depending on short, strenuous section. For those weather, heat, etc. Therefore, who prefer a shorter hike, a shuttle can you must register with Carol be set up. This is a casual, Harting at [email protected] instructional field trip, not a hike from for the meeting time, place and mileage for the ride. points A to B. It will include macro, landscape and creative compositions in a variety of Saturday, June 25 settings (green fields, landmark tree, rusted relics, Fahnestock State Park mountaintop view, cascading stream, boardwalk over swamp etc.) Should bring a tripod (leader has a few to 7 miles, moderate. The hike starts from NY 301 near lend), a camera and have a basic understanding of Canopus Lake. We take the AT and travel southwest how to operate it, preferably including manual settings. continuing to Sunk Mine Road and returning on the Instruction is by two semi-professional photographers Three Lakes Trail. Mountain laurel should be in full (Justin Goodhart and the leader, Dod Chahroudi). bloom. Optional post hike refreshments at the Cold Bring lunch and water. Meet at 10 a.m. at the AT Spring Depot. Meet at the Cold Spring station for a parking area on Route 22 on the left, about 3 miles carpool to the starting point. To register and for north of Pawling and less than a mile past River Road. meeting time, contact leader for meeting time. Marvin To register, contact Dod Chahroudi at (845) 878-6869 Pasternak, [email protected], (718) 261-7199. Rain or [email protected]. cancels.

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Saturday, June 25 Saturday, July 2 Butler Sanctuary in Bedford/Mt. Kisco Area Popolopen Gorge/Torne Circular; Music and (Joint with WTA) Fireworks at West Point (Joint with WTA)

3-4 miles, easy to moderate. This is a lovely hike in the 7 miles, Bedford/Mt. Kisco area, perfect for those hikers who moderate; 2-3 want to graduate from easy hikes to moderate hikes. easy miles at One trail is fairly level and the other trail we take is West Point. moderate as there is some elevation. To register, call Start the day Carol Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail at with a hike [email protected]. over the Twin Forts Bridge, Saturday, June 25 along Canoe/Kayak: Bantam River, Litchfield, CT Popolopen (Joint with WTA) Creek, up We’ll explore the Popolopen Torne, around Brooks Lake, and into Fort Bantam River in Montgomery. Then head over to West Point for its Connecticut. The river annual Independence Day celebration. There, we can enters and exits the explore the grounds of this historic military academy, lake at the north end have dinner on the lawn at providing superb quiet Trophy Point, and enjoy a water paddling parade, music by the West through an extensive Point Band (traditionally tract of land protected including the 1812 Overture, by the White Memorial complete with cannon fire), Foundation. We will paddle upstream on this gently and a fireworks display. Meet twisting river for a few miles to Little Pond; then at Fort Montgomery at 10 downstream reaching the north end of the lake and a.m. for the hike. Those wishing to attend the West explore along the shoreline. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Point event only should arrive at Fort Montgomery no Bantam Market on the right near the junction of Rt. 202 later than 2:15 p.m. and wait for the hikers if they and Rt. 209. Bring binoculars, lunch, and a willingness haven’t returned by then. We’ll all take a short stroll to explore. There may be space in leader’s canoe. To around the paths at Fort Montgomery, consolidate register, contact leader Jane Smalley (914) 276-0413 cars, and carpool to West Point. Please note that you or e-mail [email protected]. must have a valid driver’s license or other acceptable form of identification (see https://www.dhs.gov/real-id- Sunday, June 26 public-faqs) and that cars are subject to search. West From Pond to Pond in West Milford, NJ Point admission is free. Bring plenty of water, lunch for (Joint with WTA) the hike, dinner for West Point, and a sit-upon for the lawn. No need to register in advance. Rain date is rd Meet at North White Plains Station. 8-9 miles, Sunday, July 3 . Leader: Eileen West, moderate. Join the leader in her annual quest for [email protected]. rhododendron in bloom on a hike that takes us from Hanks Pond to Terrace Pond with expansive views Sunday, July 3 along the ridges. Short shuttle required. To register and Harriman Hike Breakneck Pond for meeting time, contact leader Eileen West at [email protected]. Rain cancels. 7-8 mile moderate Harriman hike on various trails going to Breakneck Pond and Third Reservoir. The Sunday, June 26 trails will include T-M-I, Breakneck Mountain and the Rockwood/Rockefeller, Sleepy Hollow, NY Buck. Appropriate footwear, lunch and sufficient water required. To register contact leader Sarah Davis at This is an easy to moderate hike on flat carriage roads [email protected]. 212-873-4018 (h) or 917-501- with beautiful views and rolling hills. Call Jean Dolen at 1322 (c). 914-948-4585 to register.

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Sunday, July 3 Saturday, July 9 Silver Lake Preserve (Joint with WTA) Mianus River Gorge (Joint with WTA)

5 miles, easy to moderate. What better way to 4-5 miles, easy. This preserve features spectacular celebrate Independence Day than by hiking to a site views of the river and gorge, and is a cool, shady place from the Battle of White Plains in the American for a hot day. You may bring your lunch to eat at the Revolution, and a cemetery from a free African preserve entrance at the end of the hike. Meet for American community from the 1770’s through the post- carpooling at North White Plains at 9:15 a.m. or at the Civil War period, through this quiet preserve in White preserve at 10:00 a.m. To register, contact leader Plains and Harrison. Meet at the North White Plains Catharine Raffaele, (914) 260-0343 or train station at 9:30 a.m. To meet at the trailhead and [email protected]. to register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, [email protected], home (914) 948-0608, cell on Sunday, July 10 day of hike only (914) 420-5778. Qualifies for the Breakneck Ridge Westchester 100 (No. 40). 5 miles, moderate with some strenuous sections, at a Monday, July 4 compassionate pace. Will go up along Breakneck Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (Joint with WTA) Brook on the Red and the Blue trails. Then return on 5.6 miles, easy to moderate. This will the up and downs of the ridgetop White trail, where we be a pleasant “walk in the woods” on will stop for lunch, with beautiful views of the Hudson gentle terrain on the Reservation’s River and beyond. Then descend on the Yellow trail red ski trail. To register, call Carol back to the Red trail and out (not on the very steep Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail at White trail). Bring water and lunch. Optional après hike [email protected]. Qualifies for ice cream in Cold Spring. Contact leader for meeting the Westchester 100 (No. 63). time and place. Dod Chahroudi (845) 878-6869, [email protected]. Saturday, July 9 AT Series Hike #3 Sunday, July 10 Teatown Lake Reservation This is the third in a series of hikes to cover all of the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut. This will be a 4-6 miles, moderate. We will hike on various wooded strenuous hike of 11.5 miles and 3500 feet elevation trails including the Twin Lake Trail. Meet the leader at gain and will necessitate an early start due to driving 10 a.m. at the Nature Center. If the lot is full there is distance. The trail, which begins from Route 12 near additional parking across the road. For directions check Falls Village and ends at the Breadloaf Mountain Trail the website www.teatown.org or call them at (914) 762- near Cornwall Bridge, is mostly in the Housatonic State 2912. To register or if you need a ride, please contact Forest. One of the highlights is the Hang Glider View the leader Sue Soni, [email protected], from which part of the Lime Rock racetrack is visible. (914) 747-2452 in advance. Inclement weather may For meeting time and place, contact leader Kathie cancel. Also, to register, contact leader Qualifies for the Laug at 203-348-3993 or [email protected]. Westchester 100 (No. 62).

Saturday, July 9 Wednesday, July 13 West Mountain, Pawling, NY. Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride

7.4 miles, moderate. This hike uses the Appalachian Trail, starting out through a marsh area with a wooden These late afternoon rides will pathway, continuing through the woods and farmland be done on bike paths and the to a huge oak tree, and then ascending West Mountain leader will decide which route to a viewpoint at 3.7 miles, where we will have lunch she will take depending on and then return the way we came. Parking is at the weather, heat etc. Therefore, Appalachian Trail train station, just to the west of Route you must register with Carol 22; if crowded, there is a large lot a bit further north, Harting at [email protected] past the Native Landscapes Nursery. Call the leader, for the meeting time, place and mileage for the ride. Jean Dolen, to register at (914) 948-4585.

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Saturday, July 16 Sunday, July 17 Harriman (Joint with WTA) Rockefeller State Park

8 miles, moderate to strenuous. This hike starts from We will meet at the main gate off Route 117 in Sleepy 106 and includes the Parker Cabin Hollow, White Bar, Hollow for this easy to moderate hike on carriage Triangle, RD, Dunning and LP trails before ending at roads. We will do about 5-6 miles for about 3-4 hours. Lake Skannatati. For further information or to register, There is an option to eat lunch at the Blue Stone Café. contact the leader Bob Fiscina at [email protected]. There is a parking fee of $6.00 without the Empire No beginners please. Rain cancels. A shuttle is Passport. Contact Jean Dolen at 914-948-4585 to required. register. Saturday, July 23 Saturday, July 16 Trout Brook Preserve, Easton, CT Canoe/Kayak: The Great Swamp from Green Chimneys (Joint with WTA)

Paddle on the Great Swamp, putting in at Green Chimneys. We will paddle upstream against 8-9 miles, moderate. Explore the Trout Brook Valley a very gentle Preserve and part of the adjacent Crow Hill and Jump current. The river Hill preserves, all part of the Aspetuck Land Trust in widens and narrows with beaver dams about and Easton, CT. View of the Saugatuck Reservoir at lunch, summer wildflowers along the banks. We will paddle as view from an old orchard in the afternoon, and multiple far upstream as the beaver dams will allow us. Bring ups and downs in between. Contact one of the co- binoculars, lunch and own canoe or kayak. Rentals are leaders for meeting time and information. Carpooling available in Patterson at Great Blue Outfitters, (845) from North White Plains. Co-leaders: Alice Benash, 878-6869. We’ll plan to meet at 10:00 a.m. at Green [email protected] or (914) 723-8722, and Lillian Chimneys. For more information and to register, Wolfe-Brown, [email protected] or (914) 668-3184. contact leader Jane Smalley, [email protected] or Rain cancels. (914) 276-0413. Saturday, July 23 Bear Mountain Sunday, July 17 Hook Mountain 5 miles, moderate plus. We will take winding steps (800 or more) to the midway point, then a trail with 6 miles, moderate. minor scrambling to the top with beautiful views. There Hike along and is a parking fee of $10 if you don’t have an Empire above the Hudson Passport. To register, call the leader Jean Dolen at with views of the (914) 948-4585. Carpooling available. river all day. We will do the ascent of the Sunday, July 24 ridge at the start of Almost Perpendicular and Claudius Smith Den, the hike. At a few Harriman Circuit Hike No. 8 (Joint with WTA) points, the trail comes within a few 6-7 miles, moderate. This hike, which features feet of the cliff edge, offering an interesting panoramic views and local history, has about 1700 feet perspective. Return is via the shore walk. Bring a lunch of elevation gain. If it is very hot, we will shorten the and at least two liters of water. A sunhat and sunblock hike to 5.5 miles and 1300 feet. Extreme heat cancels. is advised. To register, contact leader Steve Klepner, Participant number is limited so register early in the [email protected], (h) (914) 617-9193, (mobile) week, if possible, and no later than 5 p.m. the (845) 297-7066. preceding day. Leader: Jane Restani, [email protected].

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Sunday, July 24 large Canopus Lake parking lot on Route 301 at 9:45 Clark Preserve and More a.m. To register or if you need details, contact the Bedford/Pound Ridge area leader, Elena Burova, by phone (914) 837-4235 or e- mail at [email protected] This easy hike will begin in Clark Preserve with its stone fences, rock outcroppings and varied terrain that Sunday, July 31 make Pound Ridge so special. Then the leader will Marshlands Conservancy (Joint with WTA) take the group into Pound Ridge Reservation for more easy hiking. For information and to register, contact 3-4 miles, easy. Enjoy a two-hour hike in this Rye Carole Ehleben at 914-205-3207 or email preserve on a network of trails through a field, a [email protected]. deciduous forest and a salt marsh. Meet leader at 10 a.m. at the Conservancy parking lot, located at 220 Wednesday, July 27 Boston Post Road near the Rye Golf Course. To Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride register, contact leader Leslie Millman [email protected]. Cell number is for day of hike These late afternoon rides will be changes only: (914) 552-7720. Qualifies for the done on bike paths and the leader Westchester 100 (No. 9). will decide which route she will take depending on weather, heat Saturday, August 6 etc. Therefore, you must register Appalachian Trail/Osborn Loop Traverse with Carol Harting at [email protected] for the (Joint with WTA) meeting time, place and mileage for the ride. 8-9 miles, moderate. Starting on the Appalachian Trail Saturday, July 30 near South Mountain Pass, we will head north over Minnewaska Hike and Swim Canada Hill to the Carriage Connector; detour to the White Rock view; and return to our starting point via 8 miles, moderate. This is a scenic hike on carriage the Osborn Loop and A.T. To register and for meeting roads and rolling hills, plus a cooling swim in a clear time/place, contact hike leader Sheila Khatibi, lake (dressing rooms are available). We can meet [email protected]. Heavy rain cancels. either at the Mt. Kisco Park & Ride (Exit 4 off Route 684), or at the Exit 19 Park & Ride off Route 84. There Saturday, August 6 is a $10 per car parking fee unless you have an Empire Walkway Over the Hudson, and More (Joint with WTA) Passport, so carpooling is encouraged. To register and for information, contact leader Jean Dolen, (914) 948- 4585.

Saturday, July 30 Harriman Dolittle: Cats and Birds (Joint with WTA) 6 miles, easy to moderate. Beautiful views on this 7 miles, moderate to strenuous. Catamount, Panther unique hike over the pedestrian bridge in Mountain, Eagle Hill, and a squirrel or two highlight this Poughkeepsie, plus the Franny Reese State Park loop- jaunt along the Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy and Suffern-Bear Mtn. -a perfect blend of urban and rural terrain. Meeting Trails and woods roads in Harriman, starting at Diltzes time/place is 9:30 a.m. at the end of the parking lot Lane. To register, contact leader Debbie Farrell at closest to the beginning of the Walkway. The easiest, [email protected] or call (914) 282-9942. most direct route to the Walkway from Westchester is the Taconic to Route 55 West straight into Sunday, July 31 Poughkeepsie. Turn right on Washington Street, then Three Lakes/A.T. Loop (Joint with WTA) right on Parker Avenue and the Walkway parking lot is about a 1000' on the left. If you use a GPS enter '61 6-7 miles, moderate. This circular hike in Fahnestock Parker Avenue' as the destination. Carpooling is Memorial Park passes two lakes and features multiple recommended because there may be a parking fee. To ups and downs through wooded areas. Meet leader at register and for questions, call leader Steve Singlak North White Plains train station at 9:00 a.m. or at the (845) 628-1812, [email protected].

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Sunday, August 7 with spectacular views of the lake. Pace will be Route 106/SBM Crossing (Joint with WTA) adjusted to the temperature. Easy return along the lake shore. To register, contact leader Catharine Raffaele, 6-7 miles, moderate to strenuous. Join us on this (914) 260-0343 or [email protected]. picturesque amble. We'll start on the SBM, then take Carpooling from North White Plains. some lesser traveled routes. You'll learn the intriguing history of File Factory Hollow and the legendary Iron Sunday, August 14 Mountain (or at least my version). Time and tolerance Gentleman's Farm (Joint with WTA) allowing we'll explore some lesser known/unnamed mines. Mileage estimate subject to missed trails, wrong 7 miles, easy to moderate. Hike past three lakes in turns, last minute whims, etc. Bring food, water and Fahnestock Park. Modest elevation gain. Mostly in the snacks for the leader. To register, contact leader woods with a nice section across an open field. Ideal Howard Millman at (914) 439-8031, for warm/hot weather. Bring lunch and at least two [email protected]. liters of water. A sunhat and sunblock is advised. To register, contact leader Steve Klepner, Sunday, August 7 [email protected], (h) (914) 617-9193, (mobile) Mountain Lakes Camp, North Salem, NY (845) 297-7066.

6 miles, easy to moderate. This is a three to four hour Sunday, August 14 hike through a County park with a partially restored Lasdon Park, Somers camp from the olden days. Yurts and log cabins, bonfire pit, bathrooms, dining hall, etc. Trails are on 2-3 miles, easy. Stroll past war memorials honoring carriage roads and through wooded areas. Leader: veterans from Revolutionary times until today, then Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the stroll on winding pathways with flowers, bushes and Westchester 100 (No. 57). trees. Enjoy the historic tree section, and the Chinese Garden. To register, contact leader Jean Dolen, (914) Wednesday, August 10 948-4585. Note: Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride (Joint with WTA) 34). Sunday, August 14 These late afternoon rides will be Paddle White Pond in Putnam County done on bike paths and the leader will decide which route she will take Beautiful, motorboat free, large pond (or small lake) in depending on weather, heat etc. township of Kent, NY. Leisurely paddle, with cooling-off Therefore, you must register with opportunities of the wet kind. Have your lunch on a Carol Harting at [email protected] for the meeting rocky peninsular. Also, optional hike on a forested trail time, place and mileage for the ride. along the shore. Must have canoe or kayak. For meeting time and directions, contact leader Dod Saturday, August 13 Chahroudi. (845) 878-6869 [email protected]. Hudson Highlands (Joint with WTA) Monday, August 15 9-10 miles, moderate to strenuous. This hike begins Bartlett Arboretum with an end-to-end traverse of the Undercliff Trail, from Nelsonville to Breakneck Ridge. We will continue to the 2-3 miles, easy. Enjoy a summer Notch Trail and descend, returning to the cars via the afternoon walk on the trails of the Nelsonville Trails. For further information or to register, Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in contact the leader, Bob Fiscina at [email protected]. Stamford, CT. Meet at 2 p.m. For No beginners please. Rain cancels. further information and to register, contact leader Barry Leibowitz H: Saturday, August 13 (845) 278-3479; C (914) 774-5321. Sterling Forest (Joint with WTA) Rain date--August 16 @ 10 a.m.

6 miles, moderate. We will start at the Visitor’s Center and climb up to the fire tower, then hike along the ridge

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Saturday, August 20 of quarry used to build the Kensico Dam a century ago. AT Series Hike #4 Trails go past various ponds, woods, rock formations, bridges and the foundation of an old quarry building. This is the fourth in a series of hikes to cover all of the Leader: Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut. The hike of 10.8 Westchester 100 (No. 51). miles is from Salisbury, CT to Falls Village, CT through an area rich in history and with a panoramic view of the Wednesday, August 24 Taconic Range. We will get an early start due to driving Easy and Relaxing Bike Ride (Joint with WTA) distance. To register and for meeting time and place, contact leader Kathie Laug at 203-348-3993 or These late afternoon rides will [email protected]. be done on bike paths and the leader will decide which route Saturday, August 20 she will take depending on Canoe/Kayak/Swim Croton River weather, heat etc. Therefore, (Joint with WTA) you must register with Carol Harting at [email protected] This is a favorite--an easy and relaxing flatwater paddle for the meeting time, place and mileage of the ride. on the Croton River. We will launch at the Croton RR station and paddle under 9A heading into the river on Saturday, August 27 the incoming tide as this is a tidal river. We will take Black Rock Forest Hike and Swim (Joint with WTA) advantage of high tide to explore the river, its side channels and estuaries. We will lunch and swim at the 5 miles, moderate. We will gravel beach. May be space in leader’s canoe. Bring hike in the forest, maybe binoculars, lunch, and swimsuit. To register, call leader see a waterfall and Jane Smalley at (914) 276-0413 or email "Jupiter's boulder," and [email protected]. enjoy a swim at Sutherland Pond. Short shuttle Sunday, August 21 involved. Meet at 9:30 a.m. Greenwich to Port Chester - Gardens and Gorges at North White Plains, or (Joint with WTA) contact leader to meet at trailhead. To register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, [email protected], home 13-14 miles, easy to moderate. We’ll begin with a (914) 948- 0608, cell on day of hike only (914) 420- counterclockwise circuit on the trails of the Greenwich 5778. Audubon Center and Gardens, then hike south through the Hemlock and Byram River Gorges and continue Sunday, August 28 into Purchase. If the newly renovated Pepsico Mt. Race and Mt. Everett (Joint with WTA) Sculpture Gardens have reopened we’ll explore their grounds. Then we’ll head into Port Chester via local 7-8 miles, parks and streets. Drivers: park in one of the metered moderately spaces (no charge on Sundays) in the Port Chester strenuous. railroad station lot at the intersections of Broad Street Good and Irving Avenue, in time to meet the incoming 8:57 elevation a.m. train. To register, contact leader Eileen West, gain and [email protected]. Awful weather cancels. great views Note: this is a New York Ramblers hike. Qualifies for on this hike, the Westchester 100 (No. 97a) if the Pepsico grounds using the are open. Appalachian and other Sunday, August 21 trails in Cranberry Lake Preserve. northern Connecticut. For information or to register, contact leader Steve Singlak at 3-4 miles, easy to moderate. This is a two-to-three hour [email protected]. No beginners please. Rain hike through a North White Plains preserve in an area cancels.

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Sunday, August 28 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (Joint with WTA) Remember, if you prefer to receive an electronic copy of the newsletter, 3.8 miles, easy to moderate. This loop hike will start contact Pat Johnston at out with a short but steady climb up to the fire tower, [email protected], and she will then down onto a trail surrounded by beautiful rock add your name to the distribution list. formations and then out to the flat and level Laurel Trail ending up at the Kimberly Bridge area where the cars will be parked. We will have lunch there and then can do another hour or so for those who wish to do additional hiking. We will carpool into the park as there is a parking fee. To register, call Carol Harting at (845)

669-6731 or [email protected].

If you do not think you will ever hike the entire 2200 miles of the AT but would like to be part of the hiking community, the Appalachian Train Conservancy has developed the “14 State Challenge”. All you need do is to touch the white AT blaze in each of the Trail’s 14 states. When completed, you can download the certificate from the ATC’s website and for those “patch” people, a patch will soon be available. Visit the website: appalachiantrail.org/14statechallenge for additional information which even lists the areas in each of the 14 states that are easy to access. Mt. Taurus hike in April – great views of the Hudson River. (photo courtesy of Deb Farrell)

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