ADK Mohican Hikes March - May 2016

Come join our club on one of our hikes listed on the following pages. No matter what your level of hiking, there is something for everyone.

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while care will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB FOUR THOUSAND FOOTERS

Westmoreland Sanctuary is on Chestnut Ridge Road, off Route 172 west of I-684, Exit 4

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consolidate cars for the shuttle. For meeting time or other questions, contact the leader Eileen West at [email protected]. Rain or heavy snow cancels. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (Nos. 63 Attention Leaders and Hikers and 94a [if done with Part 3 of this series].

When car-pooling, it is recommended that a charge of $.30 per mile be equally divided among passengers, including the driver, Saturday, March 12 and that everyone shares in the tolls. Trip tales go to Rockefeller Park - Main Entrance [email protected]. To enter the leader lottery, send your signup sheets to Jeanne Thompson, P.O. Box 219, Somers, NY 5-6 miles, easy to moderate. This is a three-to-four 10589-0219 hour hike which may lead to Stone Barns for food. Bring lunch or buy lunch. There are picnic tables Saturday, March 5 indoors and outdoors. Fee to park. For meeting time Round Hill-East Mountain Circular (Joint with or information, call Jean Dolen at (914) 948-4585. WTA) Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 59).

6-7 miles, moderate. This Fahnestock loop starts with Saturday, March 12 a steep climb to Round Hill from which we will enjoy Jackie Jones Mountain and Big Hill several views, and then on to East Mountain. Meet at (#6 Circuit Hikes in Harriman) 9:30 a.m. at Hubbard Perkins Parking just north of junction of 9 & 301. To register, contact leader Minu Moderate- Chaudhuri 914-391-5918 or [email protected]. to- strenuous Saturday, March 5 hike of 6.5 Edith Read Sanctuary - Rye, NY miles will include the 2-3 miles, easy. ORAK Wooded trails, a ruins, marsh, a lake, the panoramic Long Island views from Sound and a the Jackie bamboo forest. Jones fire The planned hike tower, and the Big Hill shelter. To register, contact is two hours, but leader Kathie Laug at 203-348-3993 or e-mail we can add more [email protected]. walking on the boardwalk for another hour or two. To register, contact Sunday, March 13 leader Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the Beacon Mountain, Pocket Road Ascent Westchester 100 (No. 16). (Joint with WTA)

Sunday, March 6 7 miles, moderate to strenuous. This is the lesser Around the County - Bedford to Lewisboro known and traveled trail up Beacon Mountain offering Part 5: Pound Ridge and Lewisboro (Joint picturesque trails bordering a fast-moving stream and w/WTA) multiple waterfalls. Spectacular views from the ridge. We'll also visit a makeshift war memorial and recount 7 miles, moderate. Now that we have visited the its poignant history. Same substantial climb to the top, preserves in the eastern part of Lewisboro, we return just from a different direction. Reasonably civilized. to Pound Ridge and head north, exploring the area Some easy scrambling, about 2000' elevation gain. near the upper Pound Ridge/Lewisboro border. First, Like all my hikes these numbers may change a bit-- we’ll hike through the Clark Preserve and then arrive Ahem. Meet at 10 a.m. on Pocket Road (northeast at the place that first comes to mind when we say side of the mountain). Parking is limited so please try “Pound Ridge” - Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Our to car pool. To register, contact leader Howard route will take us along part of the Rocks Trail and Millman (914) 439-8031, [email protected]. other trails, and will end on the Lewisboro side of the park near Kimberly Bridge, where the next hike in this series will begin. Meet at the Cross River shopping plaza at the intersections of Routes 121 and 35 to

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Sunday, March 13 rock formations. To register, contact leader Jean Reservation, Peekskill Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the Westchester (Joint with WTA) 100 (No. 51).

5-6 miles, Sunday, March 20 easy to Harriman Hike - Sebago Boat Launch moderate. Scenic trails with massive rock formations. Trails are mostly easy; 7-8 miles moderate. We will start out with a climb and steady then wander on various trails and visit several lakes. If ascent on Blue Mountain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at North there is snow or ice, bring appropriate foot gear, such White Plains, or for time and place to meet at the park, as traction aids. Be prepared for a full day of hiking. To contact leader Catharine Raffaele (914) 948-4061 or register, contact leader, Sarah Davis at 212-873-4018 email [email protected]. Carpooling from NWP (h), 917-501-1322 (c) or [email protected]. train station. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 48). Sunday, March 20 Around the County - Bedford to Lewisboro Saturday, March 19 Part 6: Pound Ridge and Lewisboro Route 9D to Bear Mountain (Joint with WTA) (Joint with WTA)

5-6 miles, moderate 9 miles, moderate. This hike begins where we left off to strenuous. Starting last time -- at the Kimberly Bridge picnic area in Ward from Route 9D, we Pound Ridge Reservation. Depending on ground cross the Bear conditions, we will do a circular on the blue or other Mountain Bridge (nice trails. Then we head north, back into Lewisboro. We’ll river views) and go visit the Lewisboro Town Park, and continue from through the zoo down there to explore various trails in the Old Field to the river. We then Preserve, Pine Croft Meadow and Long Pond ascend Bear Preserve, where this season’s Around the County Mountain ('the goal') series of hikes will end. For meeting time and place, via the Major Welch and descend by way of the AT. contact leader Eileen West at The ascent up Bear Mountain is steep but will be done [email protected]. Rain or heavy snow at a moderate pace. Depending on conditions, some cancels. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (Nos. 12 sort of traction aid might be a good idea. To register, and 63). contact leader Steve Klepner, [email protected], (home) (914) 617-9193, (cell) (845) 297-7066 Saturday, March 26 Overlook and Fishkill Ridge Loop Saturday, March 19 Cranberry Lake Preserve

3-4 miles, easy to moderate. This is a two-to- three hour hike through a North White Plains preserve in an area of quarry used to build the Kensico Dam a This approximately 8-mile strenuous hike will start at century ago. Trails go past various ponds, woods, and the Sunnyside Road parking. We begin with a steep

3 ascent up the Overlook Trail. We will then climb Sunday, April 3 Lamb’s and Bald Hills. If conditions and enthusiasm Rockwood to Rockefeller permit, we will complete the Ridge Circuit before returning to descend the Overlook Trail. Plan on 2,000' Join us for this easy 3-4 hour morning hike doing about elevation gain. Contact leader Jane Restani by 5:00 5-6 miles with beautiful views of the mighty Hudson p.m. Friday to register at [email protected] River. We will walk into some of the Rockefeller trails as well. For meeting time and place, call leader Jean Saturday, March 26 Dolen at 914 948-4585. Fahnestock Loop (Joint with WTA) Sunday, April 3 6-7 miles, easy to moderate. This is a loop hike on the Dunderberg Circular (Joint with WTA) Perkins and Fahnestock trails. We will hike over rolling hills in horse country, through hardwood forests, along 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with carpooling from North White streams, and by several ponds. To register, contact Plains. 8 miles, moderate to strenuous. We will climb leader Jane Smalley (914) 276-0413 or up to the ridge on the Ramapo-Dunderberg and return [email protected]. on the Timp-Torne. Lots of ups and downs all day, rewarded by spectacular views in all directions. To Sunday, March 27 (Easter) register, contact leader Catharine Raffaele (914) 948- Pine Meadow Loop (Joint with 4061 or [email protected]. WTA) Saturday, April 9 6 miles, Anthony’s Nose moderate. The brooks and 6 miles, strenuous. cascades will The Camp Smith be rushing this Trail is said to be time of year. the most rugged We'll lunch trail in Westchester overlooking County. You will be the lake, there rewarded for your are great views along the shoulder of Diamond efforts with many Mountain, and we can meditate at Ga-nus-quah rock. panoramic views Meet at NWP at 9:30, or at the Reeves Meadow along this scenic Visitor's Center on Seven Lakes Drive at 10:20 a.m. route. Lunch will be at Anthony’s Nose and then we To register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, will head back to the starting point. To register, contact [email protected], home (914) 948-0608, cell on co-leaders Lillian Wolfe-Brown, [email protected] day of hike only (914) 420-5778. or (914) 668-3184, and Alice Benash, [email protected] or (914) 723-8722. Rain cancels. Saturday, April 2 This is a WTA hike. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 Multi-Hued (Joint with WTA) (No. 50).

6 miles, Saturday, April 9 moderate to Butler Memorial Sanctuary in strenuous. Bedford/Mt.Kisco area (Joint with WTA) Explore Taurus (aka Bull Hill) and 3-4 miles, easy to environs starting moderate. This is a from the lesser lovely hike that is perfect used Nelsonville for those hikers who trailhead, traversing a quintet of trails - Red, White, want to graduate from Blue, Green and Yellow. To register, contact the easy hikes to moderate leader Debbie Farrell at [email protected] or call hikes. One trail is fairly (914) 282-9942. level and the other trail we take is moderate as there is some elevation. To register, call Carol Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail at [email protected]. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 49).

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Sunday, April 10 Saturday, April 16 Circular in Fields, Farms, Cemetery, and Mines Hike (Ramblers Hike) (Joint with WTA)

12 miles, moderate. 8 miles, easy to Using trails within the moderate. The Trout Brook Preserve hike begins with a and the Centennial brief exploration of Watershed State the farms and a Forest, we will do a mine around the circular hike around the St. John’s Church Saugatuck Reservoir, area in Harriman. located within the towns of Weston, Easton and Then it's off to find Redding, CT. Lots of water views from every direction a seldom seen as we hike along and above the shore. Meet the leader woodland cemetery. Along the way we'll pass a forest at the Katonah railroad station (in the Jay Street lot on of pretty mountain laurel. We'll stop by the the northbound side of the tracks) at 8:45 a.m. About Hasenclever Mine--Harriman's oldest and most a dozen hikers are expected to arrive on the 8:58 a.m. important mine. The return route will pass Lake Askoti, train from NYC so please register in advance since we and more laurel. Brief off trail; no short pants. Meet at need enough cars to accommodate everyone on the the trailhead on St. Johns Road immediately north of drive to the trailhead. To register, contact leader the Church at 9:30 a.m. To register, contact leader Eileen West at [email protected]. Awful Mark Jelléy (914) 261-0987, [email protected]. weather cancels. Note: This is a Ramblers hike. Saturday, April 16 Wonder Lake State Park in Putnam County Sunday, April 10 Mountain Lakes Camp in North Salem Acquired by New York in 1998 and expanded in 2006, this park covers over 900 acres in both the Towns of 5-6 miles, easy to moderate. This is a three-to-four Paterson and Kent. The hike will cover 6 miles+/-, hour hike through a County park with a partially Easy-to-moderate but NOT for first-time hikers. There restored camp from the olden days. Yurts and log is the main lake, a smaller pond and some hills. About cabins, bonfire pit, bathrooms, dining hall, etc. Trails 3-4 hours. To register, please call leader Barry are beautifully marked through the camp, with some Leibowitz by 5 p. m. on the day before the hike at 845- view areas. Bring lunch and water. To register, contact 278-2479 (home) or 914-774-5321 (cell). Rain leader Jean Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Qualifies for the cancels. Westchester 100 (No. 57). Sunday, April 17 Sunday, April 10 Harriman Loop Hike # 21 Pingyp Mountain Whippoorwill Park, Chappaqua (Joint with WTA) (Joint with WTA)

3 miles, easy to moderate. This is “slow but steady” This is a 7+ mile hike which has some strenuous hike, and is dog friendly (welcoming well-behaved terrain. Be prepared for rock scrambling. This is not dogs on leashes.) Gentle terrain with a few hills in a recommended for beginners or folks who hate iffy hardwood forest. Carpooling from North White Plains footing. To register, contact leader Jane Restani by train station or contact leader if you want to meet at 5:00 p.m. Saturday at [email protected] the trailhead. To register, contact leader Carolyn Hoffman, [email protected], home (914) 948- 0608, cell on day of hike only (914) 420-5778. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No 45.)

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

8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Plenty of views on this Saturday, April 30 hike, using part of the . Shuttle Great Mountains, Great Lake Hike in Harriman involved. For information and to register, call or email (Joint with WTA) leader Steve Singlak at (845) 641-4132 or [email protected]. 7 miles, moderate plus. Saturday, April 23 This hike has Canoe/Kayak, Chodikee Lake, Highland, NY something for (Joint with WTA) everyone. We'll hike up to About 5 or 6 miles of Tom Jones lake and stream and Parker paddling. The Cabin meandering mountains, while enjoying the many fabulous views. streams at both the Then we'll use a lesser traveled route along a pretty north and south wetland to the beautiful Lake Skenonto (we may even ends provide plenty see beavers there), and return along another lesser of wildlife habitat, used route. There are 3 short but steep strenuous with acres of dead ascents, with long periods of easy hiking in between. and dying trees, Hiking poles recommended. Meet at the Ramapo- extensive wooded swamps and stands of cattails and Dunderberg trailhead lot on Route 106 in Harriman (to other marsh vegetation. We may encounter a few the west of Kanawauke Circle) at 9:30 a.m. To beaver dams. There may be space in leader's canoe. register, contact leader Mark Jelléy (914) 261-0987, Directions: New York State Thruway to Exit 18, New [email protected]. Paltz. We'll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Mall. Turn left onto 299 and then a right into the Mall. To register, Sunday, May 1 contact leader Jane Smalley (914) 276-0413 or /Sunset Point [email protected]. (Joint with WTA)

Sunday, April 24 7-8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Views all day-- Two Lakes in Harriman Wilkinson Trail over to Sunset Point and return on the Breakneck Ridge Trail/Breakneck 7-8 mile, moderate hike, leaving from Reeves Brook Bypass. Meet at the large parking lot just north of the Visitor’s Center off of Seven Lakes Drive. Climbing in 9D tunnel. To register, contact leader Steve Singlak the morning, then a lovely ridge walk and out along a (845) 641-4132 or [email protected]. stream. Reeves Brook Trail to Pulpit to Raccoon

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Sunday, May 1 Saturday, May 14 Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Storm King (Joint with WTA) (Joint with WTA) 8-9 miles, moderate to strenuous. Starting from 9W, 5.6 miles- this will be a pleasant “walk in the woods” we climb Butter Hill, descend to Route 218, and on gentle terrain on the Reservation’s red ski trail. To continue on to Storm King and the North Ridge of register, call Carol Harting at (845) 669-6731 or e-mail Crow’s Nest Mountain before returning to the cars. For at [email protected]. Qualifies for the information or to register, contact Bob Fiscina at Westchester 100 (No. 63). [email protected]. No beginners please. Rain cancels. Saturday, May 7 Suffern to Sloatsburg in Harriman Saturday, May 14 (Joint with WTA) Mianus River Gorge Preserve (Joint with WTA)

8-9 miles, moderate to strenuous. This one-way hike 4.5 miles, easy to moderate. traverses some little used areas in Harriman and The Mianus River Gorge passes several interesting rock formations. For Preserve is nearly 800 acres information or to register contact Bob Fiscina at of old-growth forests, rare [email protected]. A shuttle will be required. No hemlock forests, woodlands, beginners please. Rain cancels. stone walls, abundant wildlife and the Mianus Saturday, May 7 River--a water supply for Bear Mountain State Park over 150,000 people in Westchester and Fairfield 5 miles, moderate plus. We will take winding steps counties. Some of the (800 or more) to the midway point, then a trail with highlights of the hike include minor scrambling to the top. A beautiful view from the the seasonal Havemeyer Falls and the Hobby Hill top surrounding Perkins Tower (an historical museum, Quarry. Directions: Route 684 to Exit 4 (NY 172), not open at this time of year). To register, call the Route 172 East toward Bedford Village, left on Route leader, Jean Dolen at (914) 948-4585. 22 North past the village green to Long Ridge Road (Mobil gas station on right) for less than ½ mile to Sunday, May 8 Miller’s Mill Road, Right on Miller’s Mill Road, go down Jones Point to the Timp (Joint with WTA) the hill and across the bridge, Left on Mianus Road (dirt road). It is half a mile to the parking lot on the left. 7-8 miles, moderate to strenuous. Starting at Jones To register, contact leader Art Adelman at Point, we take the Ramapo-Dunderberg up [email protected] or (914) 765-0542 for and continue on via Bald meeting time. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. Mountain to the Timp. Return via the Timp-Torne trail. 56). Many views, particularly if the leader Saturday, May 14 can find the alternate trail near the top of Dunderberg. Central Park Walk, NYC A big up at the beginning followed by several ups and downs, done at a moderate pace. Bring a lunch and at 6 miles, easy to moderate. Explore Central Park from least 1.5 quarts of water. To register, contact leader the north end to midtown, see the historic monuments Steve Klepner, [email protected], (home) (914) along the way, and enjoy optional sightseeing 617-9193, (cell) (845) 297-7066. afterwards. Take the Metro North Harlem Line to 125th Street. To register or for details, contact leader Jean Sunday, May 8 Dolen, (914) 948-4585. Marshlands Conservancy in Rye Sunday, May 15 3-4 miles, easy. Enjoy a two-hour hike in this Rye Harriman Hike - Breakneck Pond preserve on a network of trails through a field, a deciduous forest and a salt marsh. Meet leader at 7-8 mile 10:00 a.m. at the Conservancy parking lot, located at moderate 220 Boston Post Road near the Rye Golf Course. To Harriman hike register, contact leader Leslie Millman at on various trails [email protected]. Cell number is for day of hike going to changes only: (914) 552-7720. Qualifies for the Breakneck Pond and Third Reservoir. The trails will Westchester 100 (No. 9).

7 include TMI, Breakneck Mountain, the Buck and Baby Sunday, May 22 Buck. To register, contact leader Sarah Davis Rockefeller State Park at [email protected], 212 873-4018 (h), 917 501- 1322 (c). 4-6 miles, easy to moderate. We will explore several Sunday, May 15 trails on a less traveled side of the preserve, which will Morning Hike and Lunch at the Monastery enable us to see views of the Saw Mill River valley. Meet the leader at 9.30 a.m. in the large parking lot 4 miles, moderate. We will meet at 9 a.m. at the Pelton owned by the Town of Mount Pleasant (formerly the Pond Picnic parking lot on Route 301 just off the Mt. Pleasant pool) on Route 117. If you are heading Taconic Parkway. After a 2-3 hour hike around west, the lot is on your left, past Route 9A and the Canopus Lake on the AT, we will go to the Buddhist North County Trailway parking lot, but before Route Monastery in Kent, NY for a vegetarian lunch ($6) and 448. If you need a ride, please contact leader in a tour of the grounds and buildings. The largest statue advance. Inclement weather may cancel. To register, of the Buddha in the Western hemisphere is located contact leader Sue Soni there. For information and to register, contact Carole [email protected], (914) 747-2452. This Ehleben, [email protected] or (914) 205-3207. is a WTA hike. Qualifies for the Westchester 100 (No. 59). Saturday, May 21 Saturday, May 28 Canoe/Kayak, BashaKill (Joint with WTA) Al’s Trail and , Newtown, CT (Joint with WTA) This is the largest freshwater wetland in southeastern New York, which protects acres of habitat for all kinds 6-7 miles, moderate. This linear hike through the of wildlife. If we are lucky, we may catch the spring bird Upper Paugussett State Forest combines “Al’s Trail” migration. The leader may set up a shuttle for a one- (part of the Newtown Trailway system) and the blue- way paddle through the entire wetlands. There may be blazed Lake Lillinonah Trail, offering multiple ups and space in leader's canoe. Bring binoculars, lunch, and downs and frequent water views. Then we’ll head over a sense of adventure. To register, contact leader Jane to the Holy Cow Ice Cream Stand for a post-hike treat. Smalley (914) 276-0413 or [email protected]. Carpooling is available from the Exit 2 Park & Ride off Route 84 in Danbury, CT (across from Trader Joe’s). Saturday, May 21 Register with one of the co-leaders: Carol Harting at - Mount Taurus [email protected] or (845) 669-6731, or Eileen West at [email protected]. Enjoy a 6-mile moderate hike with views of the Hudson River and a lunch break overlooking West Point. We Sunday, May 29 will commence on Route 9D and go up the Brook trail Hi-Tor and the Long Path (Joint with WTA) to the Notch trail, then over and down the Washburn trail to the Undercliff trail and back down the Brook trail 7 miles, moderate. This is a shuttle hike on moderate to our vehicles. We will make stops at the dairy farm terrain with some easy sections featuring Hi-Tor, the ruins and aqueduct pump house which are examples highest point in the Palisades with spectacular views of beautiful old stone work. Vertical rise of 1,400 feet. over the Hudson. Carpooling from North White Plains Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. with the meeting location to train station. To register, contact leaders Frank Lee, be determined. Steady rain cancels. Bring plenty of [email protected], or Carolyn Hoffman, water and food. No beginners, please. To register, [email protected], home (914) 948- 0608. Cell contact the leader, Rosanne Schepis, at 203-417- on day of hike only (914) 420-5778. 5552 or [email protected]. Monday, May 30

Shenandoah Mountain off the AT (Joint w/WTA) Sunday, May 22 Island Pond Circular in Harriman This 6-mile hike with 1,282 feet of elevation is moderate enough to give 6-7 miles, moderate. We’ll start on the Arden-Sure everyone a good workout before those Bridge trail (A-SB), hike up to the ridge for expansive Memorial Day picnics with hiking time views along the Ramapo-Dunderberg and Lichen of about 3-3 1/2 hours. Take Taconic trails, and then head over to Island Pond for a relaxing State Parkway to Miller Hill Road to break on a rock outcrop overlooking the water. Return Hortontown Road and parking is on the road. We will is via the A.T. To register, contact co-leaders Alice pass the RPH Shelter and climb to the open summit Benash, [email protected] or (914) 723-8722, and on the Mountain and then come back down the same Lillian Wolfe-Brown, [email protected] or (914) route. To register, contact Carol Harting at 668-3184. This is a WTA hike. Rain cancels. [email protected] or 845-669-6731.

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