RAILWALKER NTEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE...MAINTAINING OVER 1300 MILES OF FOOT TRAILS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999

Conference hires first NJ Field Each moment of the year

Representative has its own beauty...

Expands our commitment to NJ volunteer trails in each park, leading to developing a picture which was never programs and parks an action plan for each park or trail sys- tem; improving trail stewardship and seen before communications with park agencies; rep- The New York-New Jersey Trail Con- sistance to our trail volunteers. resenting the Conference at agency and ference has expanded its staff with the hir- “The Trail Conference is delighted to colleague organization meetings; devel- and which shall never be ing of our first-ever New Jersey Field Rep- welcome Larry as our first New Jersey staff,” oping a broader base of member involve- resentative. Conference West Hudson trail remarked Conference Projects Director Anne ment; and developing a management seen again. crew leader Larry Wheelock was selected Lutkenhouse. “The job’s inaugural year re- committee for the Farny Highlands Trail as the NJ Field Representative, and be- quires strong knowledge of trail work and Network. - Ralph Waldo Emerson gan work in mid-October at the four-day- volunteer labor issues, knowledge which Larry, a Trail Conference life mem- a-week position. Larry keenly possesses. We are confident ber, joined the Conference in 1989, and This staffing expansion reflects the that Larry will be an effective facilitator began trail work shortly thereafter. He Trail Conference’s commitment to im- in furthering our mission in New Jersey.” has been a West Hudson trail crew leader proving our presence and effectiveness in Larry’s key responsibilities will in- New Jersey, and to providing better as- clude coordinating a needs assessment for continued on page 10

From the President’s Notepad

Hiking into the new millennium by Gary Haugland

When you read this I will have as- experience intact. She organized work sumed the title of President of the New trips and, slight as she was physically, York-New Jersey Trail Conference. This lugged the tools and hardware and bags is an incredible privilege, one that I could of cement with everyone else — and re- not have foreseen as I began my volun- turned to plant saplings when the work teer work some fifteen years ago when I was done. She wrote an endless stream of GLEN NISON represented the New York Section of the letters, of thanks and of protest, and got New TC editions Green Mountain Club on the people to do her bidding without making Orange-Rockland Appalachian Trail them feel “used.” You see, it was not about OUR WARMEST include hardcover Management Committee and became a her. We were not doing anything for her. trail corridor monitor. Since, at that time, It was all for the trail and for the Trail WISHES FOR THE for the 'Gunks Elizabeth Levers chaired the committee, Conference and for hikers everywhere. She I was introduced to the many facets of was a great mentor to a lot of people, The Trail Conference is pleased to trail work by a volunteer without peer. myself included. HOLIDAY SEASON. announce the publication of revised edi- Tirelessly and relentlessly she pursued I stand before you at a crucial junc- tions of two of its books—Harriman whatever had to be done to keep the AT ture in the history of the Trail Conference. For a seasonal hike to celebrate this time of Trails: A Guide and History, by William Neil Zimmerman has decided to step aside year for expansive views, see page 3. Myles, and Scenes and Walks in the New TC President Gary Haugland as president after 12 years — though not Northern Shawangunks, by Jack Fagan. without a few final bangs of his gavel! We are also proud to announce that, for His were years of incredible growth for the first time, the Scenes and Walks book, the Trail Conference, expanding our re- with its outstanding sketches of the scenic sponsibilities for hundreds of miles of Farewell Party for Shawangunks, will be available in a hard- trails, both north and south; building and cover edition—a perfect Holiday gift! strengthening our diverse partnerships; JoAnnDolan Harriman Trails, which contains a and introducing us to new land protec- Help celebrate her 19 years of detailed description of the numerous tion strategies. Such a transition in lead- service and contribute to a marked and unmarked trails in Harriman- ership will be difficult enough, but our special fund for trail stewardship. Bear Mountain State Park, was last up- long time executive director dated in 1994. Since then, there have been extraordinaire, JoAnn Dolan, is also leav- For details, see page 3 continued on page 11 continued on page 10 TRAIL WALKER Volume XXVI, No. 6 Nov./Dec. 1999 Ž E Ž T Ž T Ž E Ž R Ž Nora Porter Managing Editor L S Paul Leikin Advertising Manager

The TRAIL WALKER (ISSN 0749-1352) is published bi-monthly by the New York-New High Praise Indeed orders – that you manage to capture and the faint side trail into the shelter and have Jersey Trail Conference as a benefit of mem- I received my September/October is- retain that old-time respect/manner that even found a lost through-hiker in the dark bership. Of membership dues, $4 is allocated who had gone a half- mile downhill after to a one-year subscription. Subscriptions are sue of the Trail Walker a few days ago, is so painfully lacking in today’s world. available to libraries only at $15.00 a year. and just had to write to let you know how It’s noticed and appreciated. Please don’t missing the junction. Periodical postage paid at New York, NY. great it looks! Every change – from the ever lose it. Mr. Gabay should understand that the Postmaster: Send address changes to the address below. Opinions expressed by au- paper to the typeface to the layout – is a Ronald Fontana AT is well-signed throughout much of its thors do not necessarily represent the policy huge improvement. Congratulations on Flanders, NJ length and the NY/NJ area stood out as a or position of the Conference. Contributions making a great publication even better, noticeable exception. From my through- of typed manuscripts, photos and drawings are welcome. Manuscripts may be edited and best of luck to you as you lead the Signs Offer Reassurance hiking experience, I can say that nothing for style and length. Send SASE for writers’ Trail Walker into the twenty-first century. I am struck by Victor Gabay’s criti- reassures and instills a feeling of trail or- guidelines. Submission deadlines for the Alice Tufel cal letter on Appalachian Trail signs. As ganization more than a sign pointing you TRAIL WALKER are February 1 (Mar./Apr. Issue), April 1 (May/June issue), June 1 (July/ New York, NY an overseer for the trail, and a through- into a shelter in the pouring rain at dark. Aug. Issue), August 1 (Sept./Oct. Issue), hiker, I have made and installed some very Also, signs at trail landmarks help a October 1 (Nov./Dec. Issue), December 1 Alice Tufel is a former editor of the Trail helpful signs that have aided lost hikers through-hiker determine what he has left (Jan./Feb. Issue). Unsolicited contributions cannot be acknowledged unless accompa- Walker. - Thank you, Alice. and drawn praises from Trail Conference in the day and how to approach it. In my nied by SASE. For information on advertis- members and hikers alike. experience, signs have an effect of psy- ing rates, please write or call. A Note of Appreciation Mr. Gabay offers some insightful in- chological uplift, orientation, and achieve- Copyright 1999 by: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc. I love walking and the beauty and trospective points on geographical orient- ment on a day long hike. 232 Madison Avenue wonder of nature. But I belong to very ing and lay of the land romance. How- In my opinion, the trail signs on the New York, NY 10016 few organizations. I am definitely not a ever, the reality of the AT is one where AT will enable a better trail experience 212-685-9699 e-mail: [email protected] “joiner.” hikers who are totally unfamiliar with our for hikers and represent the Trail Confer- Worldwide Web: http://www.nynjtc.org/ A few years ago I discovered your area have hiked a long day and need to ence well. books and really got into hiking. I also know where they are with certainty. The Brian Doyle felt moved to join. I haven’t been disap- West Mountain shelter sign is a prime ex- Valley Cottage, NY NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY pointed. You are a class operation. It’s ample of a faint side trail needing a sign TRAIL CONFERENCE evident – in your correspondence, your to guide shelter seekers. I’ve read too Brian is the AT Overseer for Harriman- Mission Statement solicitations, and even your handling of many published reports of hikers missing Bear Mountain State parks. The New York-New Jersey Trail Confer- ence, founded in 1920, is a federation of member clubs and individuals dedicated to providing recreational hiking opportunities in the region, and representing the interests In late September, 240 Conference members and friends and concerns of the hiking community. The Honoring Neil Zimmerman gathered at Bear Mountain to celebrate our trails Conference is a volunteer-directed public heritage and to honor outgoing Conference President service organization committed to: All photos by Dan D’Errico • Developing, building, and maintain- Neil Zimmerman’s 12 years of leadership. ing hiking trails. • Protecting hiking trail lands through Karl Beard, New York Projects Director for the National Park Neil Zimmerman’s honors included a bit of good-natured support and advocacy. • Educating the public in the respon- Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, roasting, led by Master of Ceremonies Christopher (Kim) sible use of trails and the natural environ- presented the most appropriate “leaving” gift of the evening - he Elliman, former president of the Open Space Institute. ment. aptly gave Neil “the boot,” a well-Karl-worn hiking boot gilded for Neil Woodworth and Jo Benton, Counsel and Executive the special Director, respectively, of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Board of Directors Gary Haugland President occasion. On presented Neil with club Jane Daniels Vice President a more outerwear. Palisades Daniel Chazin Secretary serious note, Interstate Park Commission William Mishler Treasurer Karl also Deputy Director Kenneth Directors presented Krieser conveyed congratu- Paul Bell David Fermoile Neil with the latory letters from both NY Brian Goodman National Park Governor George Pataki John Gunzler Service’s and NJ Governor Christine Peter Heckler “Conserva- Whitman, saluting Neil’s Tom Humbach Ann Loeb tion Hero” leadership of the Trail G. Gail Neffinger award. Conference. Here, Neil Tom Rupolo takes all the razzing in Carol Ash, Executive Director of the Malcolm Spector stride. H. Neil Zimmerman Palisades Interstate Park Commis- sion, welcomed all to Bear Mountain, Staff reminding us that the Trail Confer- JoAnn Dolan Executive Director Anne Lutkenhouse Projects Director ence began here in 1920. Then- Judith Fulmer Administrative Conference-VP Gary Haugland New Jersey State Park Director presented Neil with an original pen Service Assistant Director Janice Cechony Office Manager and ink sketch by Jack Fagan, Anne Shreffler Secretary Richard Barker brought best author and artist of Scenes and wishes from the Department Part-time consultant Walks in the Northern Shawangunks, of Environmental Protection John Myers Trail Lands and a Congressional citation from Coordinator senior management staff in Rep. Benjamin Gilman (R-20th). In his Trenton, and a collection of Student office clerks remarks, Neil recalled that the seeds of his Trail Conference departmental logo outdoor Jessica Ng, Ann-Drea Small, service were sown in 1974 when he won a car in a raffle. To wear, including a special Jennifer Suero, Kent Yeung make use of it, he left Manhattan on weekends and “discov- “token of affection,” a state ered” hiking in the wild lands of New York and New Jersey. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference park teddy bear (shown is a volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organi- The rest, he said, is history, but he did admonish all to “be making its grand entrance). zation. It is a federation of 88 hiking and careful if you win a car in a raffle!” outdoor groups, and 10,000 individuals.

2 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999 TRAIL WALKER Winter Destination Hike

Seasonal views from Clear Lake Scout Reservation

hen the leaves have dropped to the earth, Wa whole new world of vistas unfold for the hiker, reveal- ing scenes previously hidden by the leafy gauze of greenery. To avail of the season, may we suggest the following hike in Putnam County’s Clear Lake Scout Reservation. The seasonal ridgetop views of the lake and hills complement the rolling terrain and stone-fence-lined old woods roads, their contours de- pressed by the weight of countless heavily loaded wagons. The route is also great for cross-county ski- ing and snowshoeing. Hiking in Clear Lake Scout Reservation is particularly nice in the leaf-off season when views are more proceeds along a woods road for 0.2 mile open. Protruding into the southeastern and then turns sharply left off the road section of Fahnestock State Park, the just before a gate. The trail climbs steadily camp is owned by the Westchester-Putnam until it reaches the ridgetop at 0.6 mile, Council of the Boy Scouts of America. where there is a wide, but seasonal, view. Under terms of a conservation easement, At 1.0 mile there is an open view of only the northern and western parts of Clear Lake below. Continue on the Blue the reservation are open to the public for Trail straight ahead. You pass one end of hiking. Hikers must stay away from the the Purple Trail at 1.5 miles. The junc- area used by the scouts near Clear Lake. tion with the Green Trail, which leaves Pertinent intersections are clearly marked the Clear Lake property almost immedi- with signs saying: STOP – NO PUBLIC ately and proceeds left (north) into ACCESS. The area is not open to pets or Fahnestock to connect with the Three bicycles. Bushwhacking is also prohibited. Lakes Trail, is at 1.9 miles. From here, Most of the major intersections have maps the Blue Trail follows a woods road head- of the area posted on large signs. ing south. You’ll pass the White Trail This 6.4-mile hiking circuit —follow- branching off to the left at 2.1 miles, and ing blue blazes, then white/blue blazes, the other end of the Purple Trail on the then white blazes — begins in the south- right at 2.4 miles. Shortly after crossing ern portion of Fahnestock State Park, at a stream, the part of the Blue Trail which Hall named as NJ superintendent the junction of Bell Hollow and Sunk is open to the public ends at the junction Mine roads, where there is limited park- of the Blue-White Trail at 2.6 miles. Turn for PIPC ing. (See Trail Conference map #3, grid left onto the Blue-White Trail. At its end, E-5.) Please note: Sunk Mine Road is a at 2.9 miles, turn left onto the White Trail James F. Hall, the former assistant tive branch and the DEP will put him in a rough, unmaintained road and is not and continue until it ends at the Blue Trail, commissioner for natural resources for the position to accomplish some critical land plowed during the winter. at 4.3 miles from the hike’s beginning. NJ Department of Environmental Protec- preservation transactions. The Trail Con- About 300 yards south of Bell Hol- Turn right onto the Blue Trail, and re- tion, was recently appointed as the New ference looks forward to building on our low woods road along Sunk Mine Road, trace your route along the ridge top south- Jersey superintendent for the Palisades working relationship with him to aug- the Blue Trail turns off to the right (north) ward to your car. Interstate Park Commission. ment public open space and to improve from the Candlewood Hill Trail (red). It Hall worked closely with the Trail hiking trail systems within the Conference on several trail projects in the Commission’s jurisdiction.” State, most notably facilitating the As NJ superintendent, Hall will be HELPFUL H IKING HINTS Pochuck Creek footbridge project — part responsible for stewardship of PIPC’s lands n You always need water when hiking. n Remember to bring clothes for all pos- of a major Appalachian Trail relocation and its park operations in the State. He Take at least a liter and drink it as you sible weather conditions forecast for that in Vernon Valley. He also helped to coor- plans to concentrate his efforts on land go! day. Being able to add, or subtract, cloth- dinate strategy and testimony for budget preservation and park administration. ing layers makes your journey much more n Snacks help to keep your energy level advocacy for increasing the stewardship comfortable. State legislation enacted last year ex- up. and operations funding for the state parks panded the PIPC’s jurisdiction into the n Now that autumn is here, daylight comes n It’s always a good idea to let someone through the TC’s Pride In Our Parks ini- Highlands province counties of Passaic, sooner – so start hiking in the morning, know where you are going to hike, and and take a flashlight just in case. tiative. Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, and War- when you expect to be back. Smart hik- JoAnn Dolan, Conference executive ren. Thus, the Commission will be look- ers do this no matter where they go. Trail information from the New York Walk director, remarked of Hall’s appointment, ing to expand its role in land acquisition n This trail is a footpath only – no bikes Book. A map set is available from the “What a brilliant move by the Palisades and public land management in this area. or horses. Conference. See order from in the Hikers’ Park Commission to appoint Jim Hall to Hall’s experience as head of the Green Marketplace on page 8. n Sturdy, comfortable shoes which are this post. As the Commission expands its Acres program for New Jersey will cer- broken in to your feet are best. presence and activities in the NJ High- tainly be an asset in his new role. lands, Jim’s experience with the legisla-

TRAIL W ALKER NOVEMBER/D ECEMBER 1999 3 from the executive director... Current Appalachian Trail through-hiker Jacques d’Amboise, a former principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, and the founder of the National Dance Institute (NDI), came off-Trail in late August to spend a morning teaching about 100 Trail friends and community residents the joy of movement in general, and his specially- choreographed Appalachian Trail dance in Extending my Trail Conference experience particular. Trail Conference members who braved the 7:30 a.m. start time at Arrow Park, The turn of the century – and cer- of the 15,000-acre park and the Appala- adjacent to Sterling Forest State Park, showed tainly the millennium – brings about a chian and Highland Trails that run up with their “dance” boots on. desire to envision the future. What we through the forest, a vision of Appala- know for certain is that in the next cen- chian Trail founder Benton MacKaye’s Everyone got into tury, land will become precious, and that can become reality. the spirit of the Conference member pressures on that land will intensify as MacKaye envisioned 13 centers “free dance,” when Stella Green, and her populations grow. The Trail Conference’s along the trail that would be a source of you made up your granddaughter, both of widespread trail network serves as an community life – places for recreation, own steps. Here, whom are now veteran early warning system, alerting us to the recuperation and study. The communi- d’Amboise picks up Appalachian Trail destruction of wild places and to the op- ties served by Sterling Forest include the a trio with his son dancers. portunity to preserve these “zones of san- towns adjacent to the Park, as well as the George (left) - ity” before it is too late. The Trail Con- greater metropolitan region. Only an hour through-hiking with Jacques - and Jamie ference is preparing for the challenges of away from the most important biologi- Dolan, executive this next century and, in the Conference cal link in a major greenway lie many of director JoAnn tradition along with your support, it will the major science and art institutions in Dolan’s son. uphold our trail legacy for future genera- the country, with master teachers in their tions to enjoy. chosen fields. Many of you have asked about my For the first six months of the new reasons for leaving the Trail Conference, millennium I plan to work with many knowing that this organization has been groups on developing a strategic plan for such an important part of my life. Actu- educational programs at Sterling using Jacques d’Amboise brings the ally, I am envisioning my personal fu- the facilities at Arrow Park, the northern ture work as a natural extension of my gateway to the Forest. Through creative Appalachian Trail Dance to past Trail Conference experience. and enriching programs, we hope to con- Before I married my husband, Paul, nect many more people to the larger land- he was a Conference volunteer and intro- scape, and to engage people both young Sterling Forest duced me to the organization. I began and old in the wonders of learning in the volunteering as well, and then served as field. This next project builds on the op- A DAY TO REVEL IN MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR JOY AT THE Executive Director twice over the past 19 portunities I have had at the Trail Con- FOREST’S PRESERVATION years – first in 1980-85 and then again in ference, and I welcome any ideas and sup- 1991 until now, with part-time consult- port to make this next dream a reality. All photos by Dan D’Errico ing in between. I could not leave without a heartfelt Raising three children while serving “Thank You” to so many. I have been as Executive Director has been a juggling privileged to work with a very support- Part of the event highlighted the role of act that all parents perform. In my case, ive Board of Directors, including two out- volunteer maintainers my oldest son, Jamie, now 14, went into standing presidents, Don Derr and Neil in keeping public our backpack carrier before he could hold Zimmerman. It has been a pleasure team- footpaths available for his head up, and he has come to every ing with our small talented staff, who are all to enjoy. Here, Trail town meeting about Sterling Forest since crucial to the organization. I especially Conference trail he was five months old. Peter, 11, accom- thank Projects Director, Anne maintainers get a panied me to hear Secretary of the Inte- Lutkenhouse, who has served the Confer- thank you from rior Bruce Babbitt speak about saving ence for 13 years; Administrative Direc- Jacques and George Sterling Forest, and Thomas Sterling, 9, tor, Judith Fulmer; and Trail Lands Coor- for making the trails joined with the other two to climb Long dinator, John Myers. The hundreds of available. Bottom row, Mountain to the Torrey Memorial and volunteers who are the Trail Conference from left: Gail cut ribbons at trail openings. How fortu- have been a constant source of inspira- Neffinger, Bob Marshall, Trudy Schneider, Diane Butfilowski with daughter Lara and son nate I have been to weave a love of the tion and direction, and I am grateful for Alexander. Back row, from left: JoAnn Dolan, Walt and Jane Daniels, John and land with my work and child-rearing. their friendship and advice. Office vol- Mary Yrizarry, Jacques d’Amboise, Ellen Weinstein, George d’Amboise, John Thinking about our children, and unteers – like Paul Leiken, devoting one Gebhards, Anne Lutkenhouse. many others, has led Paul and me to be- day a week for over 15 years, and Fred gin putting much thought into planning Lieberman, now coming in twice a week the next stage of Sterling Forest – with a – are like family. I will miss you all. To focus on using the Sterling Forest land- my colleagues from other organizations, scape for a dynamic blend of field sci- and to state and federal agency partners, ence and the arts. Working with others, my sincerest thanks for the fun of con- like the Sterling Forest Partnership, there spiring to succeed. And thank you to all are tremendous programs already begin- our funders who have placed their trust ning. Using the great natural resources in the Trail Conference. – JoAnn Dolan

The exuberance was infectious!

4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999 TRAIL WALKER GET INVOLVED

Catskill trails available When: Sunday, November 7. Want to be a trail maintainer in RAIL Leader: Bob Marshall, 914-737-4792. our NYS Forest Preserve? Some T trails are now available for new Harriman State Park #1 maintainers. For information, REW C What & Where: Trail rehabilitation and contact Catskill Trails Chairman erosion control on the Arden-Surebridge Peter Senterman in care of the Trail. Trail Conference office, or at S CHEDULES When: Thursday, November 18. psenterman @pirnie.com. vHIGHLANDS TRAIL-NEW JERSEY Leader: Bob Marshall, 914-737-4792. JESSICA GREENSTEIN Eric Hollman, maintainer of the What & Where: Continue building new Long Path maintenance sections Phoenicia-East Branch Trail in the sections of the Highlands Trail in New Harriman State Park #2 available Catskills, shown here with his “co- Jersey. What & Where: Trail rehabilitation and Want to be a Long Path trail maintainer? maintainer,” sent in this photo remark- When: Sunday, November 7. erosion control on the Timp-Torne Some sections are available in Rockland ing that “I am considering offering a Leader: Bob Moss, 973-743-5203. Trail. County, NY. For more information, con- training on developing canine When: Sunday, November 28. tact Long Path supervisor George volunteerism to expand our trail vNEW JERSEY TRAIL CREW Leader: Bob Marshall, 914-737-4792. maintenance capabilities. Let me know Zoebelein in care of the Trail Conference What & Where: Tackle a variety of if you think there is interest!” Well, Eric, office. projects ranging from trail repair to Storm King State Park we’ll get back to you on this bridge building in NJ’s parks and for- Note: As of press time, it was not known ests. Bring lunch, work gloves and a bev- when Storm King State Park would re- erage. open after clean-up of ordnance. The Office Volunteer Help Wanted When: Sundays, November 14 and De- following worktrips may be canceled cember 12. if public access is still closed. Call the Have you got time to spare? Come spend it with Leaders: Sandy Parr, 732-469-5109; crew leader for the latest in status of us! We have all kinds of office tasks that need Dick Warner, 201-327-4945. these work outings. doing, from special projects to stamping envelopes. We’ll find just the right job for your talents. Meet What & Where: Trail rehabilitation and v lots of people, have a cup of tea, and feel good! WEST HUDSON TRAIL CREW erosion control on a new trail. Black Rock Forest CALL THE OFFICE AT 212-685-9699 When: Sundays, November 14 and 21. What & Where: Trail rehabilitation and AND ASK FOR JUDITH. Leader: Larry Wheelock, 973-823- erosion control on the Highlands Trail. 0166.

Black Rock hunting season other use except hunting from November Manitou and Breakneck Ridge, now leave Black Rock Forest trails, including that 15-18. This includes all trails in that area, Grand Central Terminal earlier. The early RAIL portion of the Highlands Trail in the For- the Appalachian Trail as well. The Park train leaves at 7:52 a.m. (instead of 8:00 T est, will be closed for deer hunting season will post signs at either end of that stretch a.m.), and the former 9:00 a.m. train now from November 22 through December 14, of the AT directing hikers to use Rt. 23 departs at 8:50 a.m. Contact Metro-North inclusive. The Forest will re-open on De- and Rt. 519 as a temporary bypass. at 212-532-4900 or 1-800-METRO-INFO NEWS cember 15. For more details on the Black for more details. It’s prudent to call ahead Rock hunting season, contact the Forest Metro-North’s Cold Spring et al and check the transportation times for any at 914-534-4517. trains now depart earlier public transit, as seasonal changes can Metro-North’s Saturday, Sunday, and holi- cause schedules to be adjusted. High Point Park special deer hunt day trains servicing Cold Spring, Garri- New Jersey’s High Point State Park will son, and Beacon, with flag stops at Route 23A closed have an 8-day special deer hunt, Novem- Catskills Trails Committee chairman Pete ber 15-24. In addition, the day use area Senterman reports that Route 23A be- (north of Route 23) will be closed to all tween Palenville and Haines Falls is now Minnewaska State Park Preserve programs Frank Bouton Shelter Dedicated closed to all traffic (see the Conference’s “Now are come the days of brown leaves. Hike on the old Smiley Road. Satur- On September 18, family and friends Catskill trail map #41, grids O/P-3/4). They fall from the trees; they flutter on day, November 20, 9 a.m. Start at the of the late Frank Bouton, an avid and This closure, which is due to permanent the ground. When the brown leaves flutter Wildmere. Please sign up to arrange repair work of damage caused by the Janu- active member of the hiking and trail maintenance community, gathered to they are saying little things. They talk carpools, 914-255-2011. ary 1996 flood, could last until Thanks- with the wind. I hear them tell of their dedicate the new hiker shelter on the What Happens in Winter? November giving. borning days, when they did come into the Peekamoose-Table Trail on Table 27, 10 a.m. Come find out how our worlds as leaves. And they whisper of the Mountain in the Catskills. The shelter is northeastern ecosystem is equipped to Popolopen Creek bridge out hoods they wore then. I saw them – I about 3.5 miles from the Denning handle the rigors of winter. Explore The footbridge over Popolopen Creek at Trailhead parking area. used to count them, on the way to newly revealed signs of nature and in- Hell Hole was washed out as a school.” by Opal Whiteley, at 7 years old. vestigate how plants and animals deal result of Tropical Storm Floyd, From The Singing Creek Where The Willows interrupting access to the Torne with the oncoming months of cold on Grow, the Mystical Nature Diary of Opal this easy 2-3 mile hike. Meet Anna from south of the creek. As of Whiteley) press time we have no timetable Niedzielski at the Nature Center. Minnewaska is located on Route 44/55, from the Palisades Interstate Fire Walk. Saturday, November 13, 9 Park for its replacement. a.m. Explore the site of this summer’s 5 miles west of the intersection with fire and possibly another historic fire site. Route 299, near New Paltz, NY. To sign up, call 914-255-2011. Park Preserve Phone: 914-255-0752. Education Office Phone: 914-255-2011.

TRAIL W ALKER NOVEMBER/D ECEMBER 1999 5 The Capture of Forts Clinton and Montgomery and the 1777 Trail

On the morning of October 6, 1777, aux de frise that had served as a river under the cover of dense fog, 2500 British barrier, opening the upper Hudson River regulars, Hessian Jaegers, and New York to British vessels. Fortunately for the Loyalists crossed over the Hudson River Americans, other than sending a raiding from Verplanck Point to Stony Point, party up the river which burned the state marched 2 miles inland, and turned north capital of Kingston, Sir Henry Clinton did JOIN towards Dunderberg for a 12-mile march not exploit this opening and ten days later to the twin forts of Montgomery and General Burgoyne surrendered to General Clinton. Assisted by the local knowledge Gates at Saratoga. After twenty days, on of the Loyalist Beverley Robinson, Brit- the orders of British Commander-in-Chief ish General Sir Henry Clinton was ex- General Sir William Howe, the forts were THE TRAIL ecuting a brilliant tactical move that evacuated and British troops returned to would catch the Americans off guard, in New York City, so the victory was for an attempt to take the pressure off over- naught. extended British General John Burgoyne Construction of the 1777 Trail CONFERENCE! at Saratoga. The initial landing at The Revolutionary War trails in- Verplanck Point lead the Americans, com- volved in the above historic events were manded by General Israel Putnam, to first scouted and blazed in 1974-75 as a believe that Fort Independence above joint project of the Rockland County Boy 1,300 miles Peekskill was the British immediate ob- Scouts Council, the Palisades Interstate jective. This left the twin Highland Forts Park, the Rockland County Cooperative of hiking trails of Clinton and Montgomery in jeopardy. Extension, and the Trail Conference. The The forts, situated on the south and north route was determined by Jack Mead, Di- are waiting for you... banks of the Popolopen Creek, across the rector of the Trailside Museum on the site Hudson River from Anthony’s Nose, were of Fort Clinton, from British military lightly defended by some 600 men. In the records and maps drawn by Major Rob- MICHAEL WARREN late afternoon, after a ten-mile slog, along ert Erskine, Surveyor-General of the Con- what is now the 1777 Trail, between ...thanks to the volunteers of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Join tinental Army. The first hike was on March Dunderberg, Timp Torne and Bear Moun- and help support the organized volunteer work of building and maintaining foot 27, 1975, and was led by Brad Bobb, Cap- trails. Get discounts on maps and guidebooks, a subscription the TRAIL tain in the Bear Mountain-Harriman State tain of the Shore Guard, Orange County WALKER, and learn to do trail work. Add your voice to the thousands of hikers Park, the British troops simultaneously Militia, and John Walker of the 42nd in our region! overwhelmed the two forts. Black Watch British Infantry Regiment. By next day, the British had burned For a full description of the 1777 I want to join the NY-NJ Trail Conference in the category indicated: the stranded American vessels guarding Trail, see the New York Walk Book or the Hudson Highlands Narrows and de- the Harriman Trails Guide. Individual Joint/Family stroyed an iron chain, boom, and chev- -Tony Cundell Regular o $21 o $26 Sponsor o $45 o $50 Benefactor o $95 o $100 Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation o o ( required by 39 U.S.C. 3865) Student $15 $20 1. Publication Title: Trail Walker 2. Publication No.: 970-100 3. 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6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999 TRAIL WALKER “Tell me you don’t love it”

by Bob McElroy Dome, Black Head, Windham, and plodded up the switchbacks east of Stoney Kaaterskill High Peaks. High-spirited Clove Notch with an unspoken percep- Two free spirits proceed afoot into the wild hills and straddle the precarious no- cries echoed for miles as we occasionally tion: we might not pull this off. Thunder man’s land between folly and legitimate enterprise: an account of a Catskill 3500 whooped with joy. (And for the sheer YA- and lightning spurred us along the heights. Club aspirant’s successful blitz of the summits* HOO! of it.) It was another day of car Finally and mercifully, Jimmy Dolan and bike moves. “Piece of cake,” we Notch. Only Indian Head to go. “You just climbed more than a quar- enjoy the scenery. agreed at day’s end, shamelessly distort- “Why are we doing this, Chris?” I ter of your summer peaks today. What if We returned to our beloved hills the ing reality. asked, as we limped up the side of the you could finish the other 26 in four more next week with enthusiasm, uncertain if Regardless of our earlier brashness, last mountain. His smiling answer: “Bob, hiking days? Think about it. No aspirant we were equal to our ambition. Balsam the final leg would be a stretch. The alti- look me in the eye and tell me you don’t has ever come within months of doing Lake Mountain, Graham, Double Top, tude gain alone was intimidating. To fin- love it.” that.” Big Indian, Fir, Eagle, and Balsam Moun- ish the game in style we would have to It was the summer of ‘95. I was talk- tain were the day’s daunting objectives. Disclaimer: Chris and Bob caution against climb Rusk, Hunter, Southwest Hunter, ing to my friend and 3500 Club hopeful, Our misgivings proved baseless. Except trying this project without a doctor’s per- Plateau, Sugarloaf, Twin, and Indian Chris Adams. Chris, a classically-trained for my cracking a rib coming down mission if you’re over 85. Head. And as feared, it WAS tough. We musician and leader of a blues band, Graham’s east side, we enjoyed a strenu- house builder, furniture maker, sailor, ous but agreeable day in the woods. lover of wild places, and the most upbeat Descending Eagle, we heard voices F O R & A B O U T guy I ever knew, considered the idea for ahead. Chris took a deep breath and in less than a second before jumping at it his powerful operatic tenor belted out, like a hungry trout. “THE HILLS ARE ALIVE, WITH THE O u r M e m b e r s For fun that day we had strolled over SOUND OF HIKE-ERS!” To our delight nine 3500 footers: Slide, Cornell, The the other party replied in song, present- v Wittenberg Friday, Balsam Cap, Rocky, ing the illusion we were performing in an Our heartfelt thanks to Elke Dochterman mile in length. Every Tuesday evening Lone, Peekamoose, and Table. The hike, operetta. for her gorgeous graphic designs of sev- (weather permitting) there is a two-to- with another 3500 footer added each year, The third outing was a noble solo by eral publications. Elke designed a more three-mile-long Sunset Hiking Series for is an annual ritual. This unusual behav- Chris. Flushed with our previous successes, visually compelling format for our High- adults, targeted for beginners. All pro- ior has spawned critics who consider us he saw Halcott, Sherrill, North Dome, lands Trail brochure, a format which will grams are free to Flat Rock Brook mem- unresponsive to mountain beauty – two Westkill, and Panther fall by the wayside allow us to incorporate into the package bers, $3 for non-members. For more infor- irreverent boors intent only in “scoring” during a day requiring two moves by car the new sections of the Trail as they open. mation, call Flat Rock at 201-567-1265. peaks. We concede “irreverent” but em- and one by bicycle. (He biked from Dia- Elke also designed the program, on very v phasize that our advanced ages, totaling mond Notch trailhead downhill to a car short notice, for outgoing Board president Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, 116 years, ranging to 72, enforce a slow parked at Sherrill’s approach.) Neil Zimmerman’s retirement dinner. And NY, relies on Volunteer Nature Guides to enough pace to ensure adequate time to A week later, with confidence ap- she contributed some thought-provoking open up children’s eyes to the natural advertisements for the Trail Conference world. If you enjoy the company of chil- * Club qualification requires climbing the 35 proaching arrogance, we set our sights Catskill peaks higher than 3,500 feet, plus four on Bearpen, Vly, Thomas Cole, Black to use in various media. Thank you so dren and like the outdoors, consider be- winter repeats. much, Elke. coming a Guide. For information about Teatown’s training sessions, contact Phyllis vWe also extend our deep appreciation Bock at 914-762-2912, ext. 14. to Dan D’Errico for all of his professional photography services. Dan cheerfully ac- vThe Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club cepts our requests to document Confer- is sponsoring a 16-hour SOLO Wilder- ence events of all shapes and sizes. In ness First Aid course in New York City August, he was up at the crack of dawn on Sundays, December 12 and 19. The to join us with Jacques d’Amboise—only course, not generally offered in NYC, Dan was dancing around people instead costs $99, plus $20 for lunch and snacks. of to the music! We kept him out late one For details, visit their website at Sunday night to record festivities of out- www.anschechesed.org/Pages/Outings/ going Board president Neil Zimmerman’s wfa.htm, or contact Michael Brochstein retirement dinner. Thank you, again, Dan. at [email protected]

vWarmest greetings to Ken Lloyd, a long- vThe Appalachian Mountain Club has time, dedicated Appalachian Trail main- a wonderful web database detailing the tainer in New Jersey with the Woodland current efforts of the nationwide conser- Trail Walkers. Ken’s health has prevented vation community to revive Congres- him from continuing his beloved trail sional budget appropriations for the fed- maintenance activities. Ken, we miss you eral Land and Water Conservation Fund. on the trails but know you are “out there” The Trail Conference is one of many or- in spirit with us. ganizations which have banded together to support full funding of this important vFlat Rock Brook Nature Center in program. Visit the website at Englewood, NJ, has a series of autumn www.outdoors.org to learn how you can programs to enjoy this November. Every generate congressional support for the Wednesday morning there is a Fall Stroll Fund, so that it can help preserve open for Seniors, about one hour long and a space such as the NY-NJ Highlands.

TRAIL W ALKER NOVEMBER/D ECEMBER 1999 7 Reminder: Black Rock Forest closes to hikers from November 22-December14, including n Be Prepared! n Give a Gift! Hunting Schedules that portion of the Highlands Trail in the New York and New Jersey have an- Forest. For details, call 914-534-4517. nounced their hunting schedules for large For more information about New York Hikers’ Market Place game, and times when firearms are per- hunting schedules, call the Office of mitted. We strongly urge hikers to wear Parks & Recreation, 518-474-0456, or safety orange clothing during these the hunting, fishing and game licensing/ NY-NJ TC member? o YES o NO o JOINING NOW times. Dates listed are inclusive. sales office, 518-457-3521. Please order by circling price NEW JERSEY NEW YORK: Southern Zone Deer Season Retail Member P/H Total (including Catskills) Archery: Oct. 2 - Nov. 27 Official Conference Maps Deer Season Firearms: Dec. 6 - Jan. 29, 2000 Harriman-Bear Mtn. Trails (1995, rev. 1998) $7.95 $5.95 +.95 ______Archery: Oct. 15- Nov. 21; Dec. 15- 19 Muzzleloader: Nov. 29- Jan. 21, 2000 East Hudson Trails (1997) $8.95 $6.75 +.95 ______Archery, Westchester Co. only: Special High Point State Park Season: West Hudson Trails (1992) $6.95 $5.25 +.95 ______Nov. 1- Dec. 31 Nov. 15-24 Catskill Trails (1996) & see combo $13.95 $10.45 +$1.10 ______Firearms: Nov. 22 - Dec. 14 Shawangunk Trails (1997) & see combo $8.95 $6.75 +.95 ______Muzzleloader: Dec. 15- 21 Coyote Season So. Kittatinny Trails (1997) & see combo $6.95 $5.25 +.95 ______Jan. 29, 2000 - Feb. 14 No. Kittatinny Trails (1997) & see combo $6.95 $5.25 +.95 ______Hunting is not allowed in Bear Mountain- Most of Ramapo Mountain State Forest South Taconic Trails (1988, rev. 1998) $4.95 $3.75 +.65 ______North Jersey Trails (1998) $7.95 $5.95 +.95 ______Harriman State Park. However, it is al- is closed to hunting. Hunting is not al- Hudson Palisades (1991) $4.95 $3.75 +.80 ______lowed in parts of Storm King, lowed on Sundays in New Jersey. For Minnewaska and Sterling Forest State more information about the New Jer- Books Parks. Contact 914-786-2701 for more sey hunting schedules, call 908-735- Scenes & Walks in the Northern details about hunting in these parks. 7040 or 609-292-6685. Shawangunks (1999) & see combo $10.95 $8.75 +$1.75 ______NEW - Hardcover! Scenes & Walks in the Northern Shawangunks (1999) $17.95 $14.50 +$3.00 ______New York Walk Book (1998) $19.95 $15.95 +$3.00 ______New Jersey Walk Book (1998) $15.95 $12.75 +$3.00 ______Iron Mine Trails (1996) $5.95 $7.15 +$1.75 ______Health Hints for Hikers (1996) $5.95 $4.75 +$1.75 ______Doodletown-Hiking Through History in a Vanishing Hamlet on the Hudson (1996) $12.95 $10.35 +$2.50 ______Harriman Trails Guide (1999)& see combo $16.95 $13.55 +$3.00 ______Circuit Hikes in No. Jersey (1995, repr. 1998) $9.95 $7.95 +$1.75 ______Long Path Guide to NY/NJ (1996) $9.95 $7.95 +$1.75 ______Delaware Water Gap (1994) $7.95 $6.35 +$1.75 ______Nature Walks in New Jersey (1998) $12.95 $10.35 +$2.50 ______50 Hikes in New Jersey (1997) $14.95 $11.95 +$1.75 ______50 Hikes in Hudson Valley (1994 repr. 1998) $14.00 $11.20 +$1.75 ______Best Hikes w/ Children in the Catskills & Hudson River Valley (1992) $14.95 $11.95 +$1.75 ______Best Hikes w/ Children - New Jersey (1992) $12.95 $10.35 +$1.75 ______A.T. Guide for NY & NJ (1998) w/ 6 maps $19.95 $15.95 +$2.50 ______ADK Guide to Catskill Trails (1994, repr. 1998) $16.95 $13.55 +$2.50 ______

Combo-Packs Catskill (5 map set & book) $27.80 $21.60 +$2.50 ______Harriman (2 map set & book) $22.65 $18.15 +$2.50 ______Kittatinny Combo Maps (4 N&S) (1997) $12.95 $9.75 +$1.10 ______NY & NJ Walk Books $32.35 $25.85 +$5.00 ______Kittatinny Double (DWG guide & 4 map set) $18.80 $14.50 +$2.50 ______Shawangunk Combo (4 map set & book) (1999) $17.90 $13.95 +$2.50 ______

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8 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999 TRAIL WALKER Applications now available for the Elizabeth IKERS’ OOKSHOP H B Levers Memorial Fund for youth projects

Earlier this year, Elizabeth and Gary Winterwise — A Backpacker’s easy. Another helpful feature is the gear HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDS Tallman, cousins of Elizabeth Levers, es- Guide lists which make planning easier. Finally, If you have identified a trail project tablished the Elizabeth Levers Memorial by John M. Dunn. Adirondack Moun- the index and appendices along with the that requires funds, think about how you Fund with a gift of $10,000, as a tribute tain Club, 1996. 205 pages. author’s obvious personal knowledge might accomplish it with youth. Funds to Liz Levers’ deep interest in nurturing make this book a valuable resource for can support bus transportation, lumber, Reviewed by Roger Williamson the next generation of trail workers and any hiker. tools, safety equipment, training, or So, you just got back from a summer environmentalists. (See July/August 1999 The book is somewhat dated in ar- whatever else might be needed. hike. And, aside from the bugs, the DEET, Trail Walker for announcement.) The eas such as stoves and types of synthetic Each grant application has a brief, the heat, and the crowds of people, you Tallmans’ hope is that this memorial fund clothing, but that is to be expected since one-page form that a young person or had a great time. helps Liz’s work to continue. the outdoor industry changes fairly rap- youth group leader can fill out to de- So how about a winter hike? No Recently the Trail Conference re- idly. The important thing is that the book scribe the project. You can request ap- bugs, no heat, no DEET, and no people. ceived two large additions to that fund, conveys the sound basic principles needed plication forms from the Trail Confer- But, winter hiking and backpacking is a with a gift of $4,000 from Ken Lloyd, to be competent in a cold environment. ence office at 212-685-9699. Requests bit more involved than three-season stuff. and $1,000 from Thomas Joyce. Com- Completely lacking, however, is mention for funds can be made as needed. For- Make a mistake in the winter and it is bined with other smaller gifts, the Levers of Global Positioning Systems. I hope this ward completed applications to Anne much more likely to be dangerous or even Fund has grown to $16,500. This fund- oversight is rectified in the next edition. Lutkenhouse, Trail Conference Projects fatal. So how do you get started winter ing can go a long way to support a vari- Above all, the author advises the Director, at the Conference’s office, 232 hiking? A good first step would be to read ety of youth participation projects. reader to go slowly and to think through Madison Ave., Room 802, NY, NY Winterwise—A Backpacker’s Guide. An This fund provides the means to en- difficult situations. By thinking and ap- 10016. A response to your request will excellent book for both beginners and courage the involvement of young people plying common sense, most such situa- be made within two weeks. experienced hikers alike, this book con- in trail work. By making the effort to in- tions can be survived or even avoided. The Levers Fund offers exciting po- veys the basic knowledge and skills nec- volve youth, the Trail Conference can As the author points out, the French moun- tential for outreach and support of trail essary to be successful in cold weather pave the way for active volunteer com- taineers have a saying, “The mountain work. If we all think creatively, we can hiking and backpacking. The book also mitment in the future as well as offering will be there tomorrow.” use this funding to aggressively invest contains pictures and charts to help the a positive experience that will make them This is a good basic primer, written in our next generation of trail-care vol- reader understand the subject. Chapters life-long supporters of our trail lands. with subtle humor, and is a great addi- unteers. range from getting started, first aid, food, tion to any outdoor library. clothing, skis, and boots, to stoves, shel- ters and most other aspects of winter mountaineering. Also helpful is the fact CD*NY Country Dance New York, New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club, that the book’s chapters are further sub- & the NY-NY Trail Conference present divided, so finding a particular subject is The FALL FLING MUSIC DANCING 3-5 PM Songswap led by Scott Higgs 8-11 PM Concert with A Band Named Bob Erol Tammerman & Friends 3-5 PM English Dancing Followed by 7-7:40 PM Couple Dancing Murtha, Seymour & Murtha 7:40-8:20 PM Dancing with Old Timey, great vocals Panache The Moonlighters 8:20-11 PM Contra Dancing Swing, Early Jazz, Hawaiiana

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 PS 199, 270 W. 70th St., NYC (between Broadway & West End Ave.) Members of sponsoring groups: afternoon $6, evening $12, combo $15 (bring ID); All others: afternoon $8, evening $15, combo $20 Bring clean, non-street, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Food: Bring goodies to share at the break. Info: Dancephone 212-459-4080 CD*NY: www.cdny.org n Pinewoods: members.aol.com/nypinewoods/club.html

TRAIL W ALKER NOVEMBER/D ECEMBER 1999 9 CONTRIBUTIONS Annual autumnal FIRST NJ TRAIL REPRESENTATIVE MAJOR DONORS continued from the front page Robert J. and Eric Aspinwall William T. Golden John Gunzler membership meeting Theresa Hamacher More than 100 people attended the Conference’s Annual Meeting in mid-Octo- for 5 years and has Mrs. Elizabeth Heald Joan D. James ber. This year’s event took place at the Alpine, NJ, boat basin pavilion, on the shores served as an assis- Thomas Joyce of the Hudson River on the NJ Palisades. At the brief business meeting, Conference tant leader on Si- Ann Loeb members and member club delegates elected New Jerseyans Paul Bell, a banker, John erra Club worktrips Mary Anne and Charlie Massey Robert and Alma Newton Gunzler, a businessman, and William Mishler, a controller; and Malcolm Spector, an in the West. He Samuel T. Pryor III attorney from Manhattan, to the Board for three-year terms. During a special focus also graduated Edwin R. Ward session on TC member clubs and organizations, 8 presidents highlighted their group’s from the Student Bobbie and Ted Weeks H. Neil Zimmerman activities. To round out the day’s events, after the meeting attendees hiked along the Conservation Long Path and Shore Trail in the glorious afternoon autumnal sunshine. Association’s Wil- ELIZABETH LEVERS MEMORIAL FUND derness Work Skills Rockland County legislator Harriet Thomas Joyce Larry Wheelock training, a week- Gary D. Sandrock Cornell, seen here flanked by outgoing and incoming TC presi- long course in high- MATCHING GIFTS dents, received a Trail Conference caliber trail building and repair skills. For Bankers Trust Foundation Trail Partner Award for her the past two summers, he has been the Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. J.P. Morgan Charitable Trust “outstanding contributions to the seasonal trail crew leader for the Dela- Pfizer Foundation development and protection of the ware Water Gap National Recreation Prudential Insurance Long Path in Rockland County and Area, working closely with both National, her role in protecting Sterling and State, park service officials. DONORS Forest.” Susan Gerhardt, volunteer Moshe Arad & Family, Wilbert S. & Ina G. The Trail Conference will not have Aronow, Robert L. Arrington, Ted Baker, Walt trail supervisor for Minnewaska an office in New Jersey, at least for this B. Barney, Harry Batt, Karl & Nancy Beard, State Park Preserve trails; office

JUDITH FULMER year; Larry will work out of his home in Paul & Brenda Bell, Bob Binnewies, John B. volunteer Fred Liberman; George Vernon, NJ. To reach him, write to Larry Blenninger, Eugene C. Box, Jr., George F. Brown, Cartamil, AMC’s West Hudson trails supervisor; and trail crew members Bob Wheelock, NJ Field Representative, PO Robert F. Busha, Van Caliandro, Lyle M. & Reardon and Harry Smith received William Hoeferlin awards of appreciation. Leo Patricia A. Carlson, Bette & Nash Castro, Box 169, McAfee, NJ 07428, or call 973- Daniel Chazin, Neil & Susan Chessin, Douglas Rothschild Conservation Awards were given to John Gebhards, Executive Director of Christie, Ethel Churchill, Hal & Mimi Cohen, Sterling Forest Partnership, for his contributions to the preservation of Sterling Forest 823-9999. Herbert Coles, Michael C. Cox, Anthony and the Appalachian Trail corridor, and to Robert Augello, an attorney who serves as Cundell, Walt & Jane Daniels, Paul Demeny, TC legal adviser and volunteer for trail lands protection projects. Central Hudson Gas Michael & Ruth Doehring, JoAnn & Paul Dolan, Diane V. Dugan, Tom Dunn, Carol & & Electric Corporation received a Corporate Partner Award for its role with the Donald Dyson, Marc Elfenbein, John Ellingboe Mossy Glen Bridge in Minnewaska State Park Preserve. & Page Hartwell, Elizabeth A. Feldhusen, Dave Fermoile, Jakob & Gely Franke, Phyllis & Ben Frankel, Barbara A. Friedland, Judith Fulmer, HIKING INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM Clifford Norman Gerenz, Michael Gershenson, Robert J. Glynn, Sibyl R. Golden, Alfred continued from the front page Goldstrom, Lizbeth Gonzalez, Brian Goodman, Chris Meadows Gordon & Family, David & Glenda Haas, Henry & Mary Hagedorn, ing. Her impassioned advocacy has dra- We must also change with the times. continue to be a trails day for us. To be George B. & Kathleen Y. Haubner, Gary Haugland, Gerard W. Hoekstra, Raymond T. matically increased the Trail Conference’s I am dedicated to introducing the joys of sure, there are challenges and threats, but Hoelz, Thomas & Susanne Humbach, Gary visibility and her steadfast pursuit of coa- hiking trails and the work of protecting there are also great opportunities. In the Jacobson, Spencer Jarrett & Family, Bob Jonas, William M. Kelly, James F. Kenny & Viola Ortiz, lition with a broad range of constituen- them to the increasingly diverse popula- coming months I will be asking many of Albert Kent, Jr., Christie Van Kehrberg, Stephen cies was instrumental in the protection of tions living in New Jersey and New York. you for help. Remember only that it is Klein, Jr., John L. Kolp, Keith LaBudde, Vega A. Sterling Forest as a state park. Together, I am dedicated to developing rewarding not for me, but for the Trail Conference, Lalire, Paul Lanzillotta, Richard D. & Faith A. they are leaving behind a strong and vi- trails for persons whose mobility is com- as together we continue to serve the needs Larson, Gladys B. & Lester Lawrence, Dr. Isabella Lee, Phyllis Lennert, Gus Lesnevich, tal organization that has gained the re- promised. And I am dedicated to a more of the hiking community. Anne Lutkenhouse, Henry P. & Jenny spect of stewards of open space as well constructive dialogue with other trail user Here’s hoping that the only Y2K bug Mangione, Harry H. Manko, Robert Marshall, as lovers of hiking. groups. you have to contend with is the one that Bonnie H. Marsh, Virginia S. Mattice, Paula Medley, Anthony Mendicino, Robert W. In spite of these changes, I will make I want to thank those of you that have makes you itching to take a hike in the Messerschmidt, Bill & Karen Mishler, Robert sure that we keep doing what we do best offered encouragement and support as I New Century. Mitrane, Maurice J. & Patricia A. Moran, Mat — taking care of the old trails, building move into the presidency of the Trail Con- Morgan, Janos Morocz, Charles G. Morrison, Miklos Muller, Michael C. Natale, Bob & Alma new ones, and insuring that they will be ference. As we weather the hoopla sur- Newton, Edward T. O’Connor, Dr. Joachim available when my grandchild takes his rounding the millennium, each day will Oppenheimer, Fred & Anne Osborn, Robert A. grandchild hiking. We will continue our Parente, Cas Patrick, Dianne T. Philipps, Robert A. & Caroline Phinney, Terry F. & Janet C. tradition of producing the best hiking Pierce, Frederick J. Pinkney, Brian Poalillo, maps and user-friendly guidebooks for Change of Address? Michael & Joan Rea, Frances S. Reese, Wayne this region. I am dedicated to supporting Richter, Kurt Richwerger, Karla H. Risdon, If you are moving or have recently changed your address, please provide the Donald & Margaret Roeske, Roger Roloff, our member clubs, and especially the in- Michael & Ruth Rosenthal, Judith & Lewis dividual volunteers who do such a great information requested below to the Trail Conference office, in order to ensure Roshke, Weiland A. Ross, Lisa Safier, Aaron job of maintaining our network of trails. that you continue to receive your TRAIL WALKER and other important mail. Schneider, Norman C. Schwartz, Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff, Edward J. Sidote, And I am dedicated to strengthening our George Siebert, Jerome Siegel, Anne & Manny existing partnerships with parks, land Name______Silberberg, James S. Sligar, Mary Margaret trusts, and environmental organizations, Sloan, Norm & Kip Smith, Dr. David Spanel, OLD Address______Anne Malia Spatz, Malcolm Spector, John and forging new ones to further our mu- Striker, Ned Sullivan, Naomi & Dave Sutter, tual goals. City/State/Zip______Peter & Claudia Swain, Arthur W. Tollefson, There are many challenges ahead: Alice L. Tufel, Ivan Vamos, John Viehman, OLD Phone (day)______(eve)______Nicholas J. Viggiano, Matt & Lisa Visco, more parklands mean greater vigilance; NEW Address______Richard Voigt, Ed & Eudora Walsh, Dick more trails mean more volunteers. And Warner, Arnie L. Weitzman, Arthur Wester & while some of our trails are threatened City/State/Zip______Susan Smitten, Hanson Wong, Franklin W. & by misuse and overuse, others like the Bernice Wortman, Mary & John Yrizarry, Lydia NEW Phone (day)______(eve)______& Jack Zakim Long Path and the Highlands Trail are moving into counties where we have Mail completed form to: NY-NJ Trail Conference, 232 Madison Ave., Room CLUB DONATION 802, New York, NY 10016 Hunterdon Hiking Club never hiked before.

10 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1999 TRAIL WALKER NEW TC BOOKS HIKERS’ ALMANAC continued from the front page

major changes in the routes of a number beauty of this area — has been updated of trails, including the Appalachian, to reflect recent trail changes. Chapter 4, Arden-Surebridge, Timp-Torne, and covering the Bonticou area of the Mohonk White Bar Trails. An entirely new trail, Preserve, has been rewritten to take into continued from back cover THURSDAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 - 26 known as the Menomine Trail, has also account the trail and access changes MSC. Christmas ski weekend at our lodge in Waitsfield, VT. Call DECEMBER 212-978-9191 for information. been created. All these changes have been which have resulted from the closing of SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 incorporated into the new edition of the the old Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center NYHC. Staten Island Town and Woods. Leaders: Steve & Bettye SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 book, together with many updates and on Mountain Rest Road. Chapter 9, cov- Soffer, 718-720-1593, 7-10 pm. Meet: 11:45 am, Spring Street trailhead IHC. Kakiat End-to-End. Leader: Jim Hayes, 201-825-9506. Meet: corrections of historical information. In ering the Sam’s Point/Verkeerder Kill Falls on Staten Island. Moderately hilly 4-5 miles. Yellow Trail to High Rock 8:30 am, Tuxedo Railroad Station, Tuxedo, NY. The days may be short, addition, the quality of the Michael War- vicinity, has also been updated, and sev- Nature Center. Bring water and lunch; hiking boots recommended. but there’s still enough time for this 7.4 mile end-to-end hike along the ren photographs in the new edition has eral new sketches by Jack Fagan have Kakiat trail. We’ll pass Grandma and Grandpa rocks as well as Cascade THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 of Slid along the way. Shuttle required. been significantly improved by using new been added. FVTW. AT in Stokes. Leader: Bob Messerschmidt, 908-832-6976. LIGTC. Cold Spring Harbor Climb. Leader: Nick, 516-586-3396, computer processes. For prices, see the Hikers’ Market- Meet: 10 am, lot near 4-H camp entrance. The AT and some woods W-F, 5-9 pm. Meet: 10 am. Easy, hilly 7-9 miles on the hills of Cold Spring Jack Fagan’s Scenes and Walks book place order form on page 8. roads with nice views. Harbor south to Stillwell Woods, then return. Bring lunch and liquid. — which features not only descriptions of Rain may cancel. the trails in the magnificent Shawangunk SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Mountains, but also over 150 pen-and- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28 UCHC. Jockey Hollow - Morristown. Leader: Herb Chertock, ink sketches which capture the special 908-464-8289. Meet: 10 am, Jockey Hollow Visitor Center. Enjoy a FVTW. Jockey Hollow. Leader: Mary Dell Morrison, 908-684-1173. scenic 4-5 mile ramble at a moderate pace in this historic National Brisk walk around the perimeter of this Morris County park. Bring trail Park. Rain cancels. Call leader prior to 9 am on day of the ramble if in lunch. doubt due to inclement weather. UTC. Alpine to Nyack. Leader: Judy Levine, 718-482-9659. Meet: THURSDAY - MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 - JANUARY 3 Looking for a new trail to hike or up-to- George Washington bus terminal to take 9:15 am bus to Alpine Boy MSC. New Year’s ski weekend includes x-country-at our lodge in Scout Camp. Walk along Palisades and Hudson River. Several ups and Waitsfield, VT. Call 212-978-9191 for information. date information about your favorite trail? downs plus one steep climb and one steep descent. Weather permit- ting. Bring lunch and water. Try www.nynjtc.org THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 UCHC. Patriots Path, Long & Short. Leaders: Charles & Anita SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Kientzler, 973-835-1060. Meet: 9:30 am, Speedwell Lake parking area. Our new and improved website, designed by IHC. Appalachian Trail #18 -- Rt 301 Canopus Lake, NY to on Rt. 202. Some will hike the 10.2 miles from Rt. 24 in Mendham to John L. Kolp and Walt Daniels, offers in- Dennytown Road. Leader: Ilse Dunham, 973-838-8031. Meet: 9 am, Speedwell Lake in Morristown; others may leave at the 5.5 mile point. depth, timely informaiton about NY-NJ Trail Anthony Wayne Recreation Area (north parking area), Harriman Park, Mostly level along the Whippany River and the old Rock-a-bye Railroad. Conference activities, projects, trail issues NY. Hike from Canopus Lake, NY south along the AT to Dennytown Shuttle required. Moderately strenuous hike. Rain cancels. Road and return via the Old Mine Railroad. Rain cancels. and trails themselves. ADK-MH. Indian Head Loop, Catskills. Leader: Christopher Zaleski, 914-838-0022. Meet: 8 am, Red Caboose just off the traffic JANUARY circle at the Kingston exit of the NYS Thruway. Strenuous, 6 miles with SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 1,500 ft. ascent, but could be more difficult if ice and snow conditions NYHC. Long Beach to Lookout Point. Leader: Mike Puder, 718- present. Bring crampons, headlamp and snowshoes. 763-1635, 7-10 pm. About 5 miles. Bring lunch and water. WTW. Jersey Central’s Wharton & North Line. Leaders: Bruce Rhinesmith & Louise Fornarotto. An 8-9 miler on the abandoned right- SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 of-way of this railroad, including walk past scenic Lake Denmark. In- LIGTC. Moraine Pond Hike. Leader: Nick, 516-586-3396, W-F, 5- cludes a shuttle. 9 pm. Meet: 10 am. Easy, varied 7-9 miles. See McKinley, Hidden and Honeysuckle Ponds up and over Ronkonkoma Moraine and back. Bring TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 lunch and liquid. Goes rain or shine. FVTW. Butler-Montville Trail. Leader: Joe McLaughlin, 973-263- 2799. Meet: Pyramid Mtn. visitor center. Turkey Hill and assorted trails on “other” side of Rt. 511.

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ADK-MH Adirondack Mountain Club, Mid-Hudson MSC Miramar Ski Club. Contact: Jay Schwarz, 212- chapter. Contact: 914-471-5712. 673-7132. FVTW Frost Valley Trail Walkers. Contact: Cherryll NYHC New York Hiking Club. Contact: Halina Jensen, Short, 201-299-0212. Mon. 3 mi., Tues. 6-7 mi., Wed. 5 212-568-6323. mi., Thurs. 7-10 mi., Fri. ramble up to two mi. UCHC Union County Hiking Club. Contact: Herb GAHC German-American Hiking Club. Contact: Evelyn Chertock, 908-464-8289. Hoyer, 718-457-8319. UTC Urban Trail Club. Contact: Cap Field, 718-274- HHC Hunterdon Hiking Club. Contact: Lud Bohler, 0407. 908-788-3941. WWW/WEC Weis Wyanokie Wanderers/NJ IHC Interstate Hiking Club. Contact: Brian Mazur, 973- Audubon Society’s Weis Ecology Center. Contact: 478-5285; [email protected]. Schedule $1. Wendy Rhoades, 973-835-2160, for hikes and program on request. schedule. LIGTC Long Island Greenbelt. Contact: L.I. Greenbelt WTW Woodland Trail Walkers. Contact: Michelle Keller, Trail Conference, 516-360-0753. 63 Stevens Rd., Clifton, NJ 07013; 973-773-7984. Guest card $2.00 for 6-month hike listing.

The activities listed are sponsored by member clubs of the NY-NJ Trail Conference. All hikers are welcome subject to club regulations and rules of the trail. You are responsible for your own safety. Wear hiking boots or strong, low-heeled shoes. Bring food, water, rain gear, first aid kit, and flashlight in a backpack. Leaders have the right and responsibility to refuse anyone whom they believe cannot complete the hike or are not adequately equipped. Easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes are relative terms; call leader if in doubt. Many of our affiliate groups sponsor hikes which are not listed in the Hikers’ Almanac. For a descriptive list of Conference clubs, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request to NY-NJ Trail Conference, 232 Madison Ave., Rm. 802, NY, NY 10016.

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NOVEMBER Chertock, 908-464-8289. Meet: 10 am, Trailside Nature and Science ADK-MH. Dunderberg Mountain. Leader: Russ Faller, 914-297- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 Center, on Coles Ave. as it intersects with New Providence Rd. Enjoy 5126, before 9 pm. Meet: 7:30 am, Wappinger’s Falls. About 10 strenu- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 IHC. Appalachian Trail #13--Arden to Lake Tiorati. Leaders: a pleasant ramble on marked and unmarked trails. Rain cancels. Call ous miles, visiting Bald Mountain, the Timp and the Cat’s Elbow. Terrific Elsie and Joel McKenzie, 973-694-3056 or [email protected]. UCHC. Harriman Long Path Circular. Leaders: Jim & Theresa leader prior to 9 am on day of the ramble if in doubt. views. Bring lunch and water, wear good boots with ankle support. Meet: 9 am, Lake Tiorati Parking Area, Harriman State Park, NY. We McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10 am, Long Mountain parking area off HHC. Batona Trail. Leader: Bob Hagon, 908-788-8360. Meet: 7:30 ADK-MH. Mohonk Preserve. Leader: Steve Hirsch, 914-338-6179, continue our series of Appalachian Trail hikes with a 7.3 mile three-part Route 6 in northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Park. About 8 miles on the am, Flemington Outlet Center. We hike from the Batsto Fire Tower to after 7 pm. Meet: 9 am. Sites of bygone Shawangunk industry. Good winter traverse of Harriman State Park. This section includes Island Long Path to Lakes Massawippa, Te Ata, and Lower and Upper Twin. Even’s Bridge. Moderate/difficult 9 miles. Bring lunch, 2 qts. of water; ridge views and local history. Moderate pace, 6-8 miles on unmarked Pond, The Lemon Squeezer and Fingerboard Mountain. A moderately strenuous hike. Steady rain cancels. must wear hiking boots. Rain or snow cancels. trails. A Preserve weekend day fee may be required. WWW/WEC. Holiday Hike. Leader: Don Weise. Info through the UTC. Major Welch Trail. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-763-1635, 7-10 club code contact number. Meet: 10 am, Weis Center. Strenuous 4- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 pm. 3 miles, with possible extension to Doodletown. WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - 28 mile trek through Norvin Green State Forest to top of Wyanokie High UCHC. South Mountain Reservation. Leader: Mimi Solomon, ADK-MH. Appalachian Trail. Leader: Bill Beehler, 914-454-7832, MSC. Thanksgiving Ski Weekend at our lodge in Waitsfield, VT. Point and to Roomy iron mine. For adults and teens. Dress for the 973-763-6449. Meet: 10 am, Tulip Springs. Across the stream and over 6-10 pm only. Meet: 9:30 am, AT parking area on Rt. 55 in Dutchess Co. Call 212-978-9191 for information. weather and bring plenty of water and a light lunch. Hike will go rain, the fields to the yellow and red trails. Call leader if in doubt due to Easy 4.5 miles over re-routed AT. Rain cancels. snow or shine. inclement weather. LIGTC. Pine Barrens Circular. Leader: Nancy D., 516-744-9815, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 HHC. Walk Creek Road in Frenchtown. Leader: Barbara before 10 pm. Meet: 9:30 am. Walk the Pine Barrens Preserve and parts THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9 Heinricks, 908-996-2366. Meet: 9 am, Frenchtown Park. Lovely and UCHC. Hacklebarney State Park. Leader: Herb Chertock, of Brookhaven State Park. Bring liquid and snack for a stop at the pond. FVTW. Millennial Pow-Wow. Leaders: Al & Jane Leigh, 973-471- quiet road follows creek, with nice rock formations. Easy 6-8 miles. 908-464-8289. Meet: 10 am, parking lot near park HQ building. Enjoy a Only heavy rain cancels. nd morning out in this beautiful state park. There will be some hills, and 7528. Meet: 10 am, 2 Ramapo Mtn. parking lot, top of Skyline Dr. WTW. Garrett Mountain. Leader: Catherine Servas, 973-546-5699. About 8 miles on the Hoeferlin, Cannonball, Green and Yellow trails About 5 miles starting with a long climb, followed by ups and downs. some rocky trails. The scenery is worth it. Rain cancels. Call leader if SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 with lunch at Cannonball Lake. Bring lunch and water. Rain cancels. in doubt prior to 9 am on day of the ramble. IHC. Indian Hill Loop. Leader: Howard Gillis, 973-697-2280. Meet: LIGTC. Stillwell and South. Leader: Steve, 516-261-7885.Meet: 9 HHC. Wichecheoke Hike. Leader: Irene Boyule, 609-730-9388. 9 am, Elk Pen Parking Area, Arden, NY. We ascend Arden Mountain via SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 am, Stillwell Woods parking lot, Syosset. Moderate, varied 7 miles on Meet: 10 am, Flemington Outlet Center. Easy/moderate 7 miles of a steep climb known as Agony Grind. The AT link trail brings us to the the Nassau-Suffolk Trail. Bring lunch and liquid; rain cancels. leisurely walk on back country roads with lunch at a covered bridge on IHC. Friday Mountain, Catskills. Leader: Mike Selender, 201- Indian Hill Loop. the banks of the Wichecheoke stream. Some hills, wear sturdy walking 451-5411 or [email protected]. Meet: Advanced regis- LIGTC. Jayne’s Hill Family Walk. Leader: Mitch Barber, 516- WWW/WEC. Watershed Wilderness. Leader: Don Weise. Info shoes, bring lunch and water. tration required by Thursday night. Very strenuous. A demanding 7- 868-7316, 7-10 pm. Meet: 12:30 pm. Easy, varied 3 miles to Long Island’s through club code contact number. Meet: 9:30 am, Weis Center. A new mile, 2500-foot ascent of one of the more demanding trail-less Catskills “summit.” Recommended for youngsters 4-8 years old. Bring fun foods WTW. Wawayanda. Leaders: Susan & Neil Chessin, 973-696-9792. hike for adults and teens only. Strenuous 7 miles through back trails of peaks famous for its ring of ledges. Crampons required. Snowshoes and water. Call to register. A 7-mile circular beginning at the ranger station. Rain or snow cancels. Clinton Reservoir to Hank’s Pond, including mountain top lakes, wet- may be required. lands, unusual rock formations and great wilderness area views. Bring SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 WTW. Farny Highlands. Leaders: Bruce Rhinesmith & Louise SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 lunch and plenty of water. $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Fornarotto. A 7-10-miler on the northern end of the Four Birds Trail IHC. The Major Welch Trail. Leader: Ilse Dunham, 973-838-8031. GAHC. Anthony’s Nose/Appalachian Trail, Peekskill, NY. WTW. AT-NY/NJ State Line to Mt. Peter. Leader: Tom Henry, including both Copperas and Green Pond mountains. Meet: 9 am, Reeves Meadow Visitors Center, Seven Lakes Drive, Circular Hike. Leader: Henry Loddigs, 718-899-1052. Meet: 10 am, 201-664-5504. About 7 miles. Begin with short climb to the ridge, then LIGTC. Family Walk. Leader: Rob Meistrich, 212-640-4011 (leave Peekskill Restaurant parking lot at circle junction of Briarcliff Park- along ridge overlooking Greenwood Lake. Excellent views. Rain can- Sloatsburg, NY. It is not too late to walk off the extra portion of turkey and pie. Grab the chance while you can; great views will reward you. msg.) or Don Obers, 516-223-7548, before 10 pm. Meet: 12:30 pm. Easy, way, Rt.9 & US Route 6. cels. Rain cancels. varied 4 miles especially for children 5-12. See exquisite views of L.I. IHC. Annual Trail Clearing on Schunemunk Mountain. LIGTC. Pond and Creek Walk. Leader: Ken S., 516-654-2438. Meet: Sound and estuary from atop a bluff, and walk woods and sand on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Leader: Charlie Kientzler, 973-835-1060. Meet: 9 am, Red Apple Rest, Rt 9:30 am. Moderate, varies, 10-12 miles on Sears-Bellows and Hubbards rolling terrain. Bring food and liquid. 17, Southfields, NY. The IHC maintains sections of the Long Path and parks, on and around the Pine Barrens Trail. Bring lunch and liquid. Light FVTW. Wildcat Ridge Circular. Leaders: Jim & Theresa McKay, several other trails that are due for some clipping. Bring lunch, work-gloves 973-538-0756. Meet: 10 am, Hibernia parking lot on Green Pond Rd., bushwhacking possible. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 and clippers, or use the tools provided by the club. Please give us a hand. 2.75 miles north of Rt. 80. A 7 miler from Hibernia to Wildcat Ridge and Rain date: Saturday, November 13. back on the Four Birds Trail and woods roads in the Farny Highlands. IHC. Pyramid Mountain. Leader: Phellis Swan, 973-839-5600. Meet: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 10 am, Kinnelon Ball Field, Kinnelon, NJ. We’ll have lunch on an 800 foot UCHC. Trail Maintenance Day. Leader: Helmut Schneider, UCHC. Anthony’s Nose. Leaders: Dave & Naomi Sutter, 973-778-0992. overlook. The hike is about 5 miles and we should be out by 2:00 pm. Rain 201-472-9877. Meet: 9 am, Packanack Wayne Mall. You’ve been enjoy- Meet: 10 am, Bear Mountain Inn. We follow a moderate route for DECEMBER cancels. ing the trails, so come out and find out how those trails stay in such good ascent of Anthony’s Nose and then take an extensive bushwhack to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 shape. Be part of the action and join the Trails Chairperson in a day of UTC. Staten Island Greenbelt. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-763-1635, seldom-seen Manitou Copper Mine started in 1767 by Baron Hasenclever. good camaraderie maintaining the section of the Appalachian Trail that FVTW. Worthington Roundabout. Leader: Bob Messerschmidt, 7-10 pm. Moderate pace on White Trail, 8 miles. No copper, bad iron, and lots of sulfur. A strenuous hike. Steady rain UCHC is responsible for. Bring your favorite lopping tool, hedge cutter, 908-832-6976. Meet: 10 am, Delaware Water Gap AT parking lot. Hike ADK-MH. Stonykill Farm. Leaders: Jenny & Stan Roberts, 914- cancels. work gloves, lunch, and liquid. Heavy rain will cancel. on both marked and unmarked trails in Worthington State Forest. 471-5712. Meet: 1:30 pm, Stonykill Headquarters on Rt. 9D near Fishkill. UCHC. South Mountain Ramble. Leader: Is Hirschhorn, Easy hike of 3-4 miles through old farmlands on some newly developed 973-731-5171. Meet: 10 am, Locust Grove, Millburn. We’ll ramble about SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 and some old-trails. Bring snack and water. Rain or snow cancels. 5 miles. Steady rain cancels. UCHC. South Mountain Reservation. Leader: Don Meserlian, LIGTC. Nassau-Suffolk Peak Experience. Leader: Jack, 516- UTC. Old Croton Aqueduct. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-763-1635, 7- 973-228-2258. Meet: 10 am, Bramhall Terrace. Go west on South Or- 249-8084. Meet: 9 am, trailhead in Cold Spring Harbor. Moderate, fast 10 pm. From Scarborough to Tarrytown, 5 miles. Bring lunch and ange Ave. into South Mountain Reservation. Bear left on Crest Dr. Park 8 miles, very hilly to Stillwell Woods and back - morainal woods and continued on page 11 water. across from monument. Enjoy a brisk fall ramble. Rain cancels. winter water views. Bring snack and liquid. ADK-MH. Windham High Peak Wild Forest. Leader: Christo- ADK-MH. Long Path. Leader: Pete McGinnis, 914-454-4428. Meet: pher Zaleski, 914-838-0022. Meet: 8 am, Red Caboose just off traffic 8:45 am, trailhead. Strenuous more than 8 miles or more than 1,500 ft. circle at Kingston NYS Thruway exit. Strenuous 11 miles along the ascent-hike in the Shawangunks. Catskill escarpment’s north shoulder. Ascent of 1,500 ft. Remember WTW. Palisades Shore Walk. Leader: Ruth Lupicki, 201-843- crampons, headlamp and similar equipment. 2243. Upper and lower trail along the Hudson River. RAILW ALKER NYHC. Lost brook Preserve. Leader: George Glatz, 212-533-9457, LIGTC. Scenic Pond Tour. Leader: Andy, 516-981-9253. Meet: 9 T THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE 7-8 am. Meet: 9:45 am, GW Bridge bus terminal upper information am, LIGTC office in Blydenburgh Park. Moderate to quick, varied 10 area. About 6 miles, some ups and downs, with panoramic views of the miles. See Hidden Pond, Bow Drive Marsh, Miller Pond and Stump Volume XXVI, Number 6 ISSN 0749-1352 November/December 1999 Hudson River. Bring lunch and water. Pond on this scenic hike in the heart of the L.I. Trail. Bring lunch and WTW. Allamuchy Mountain. Leaders: Hermann & Marlene liquids. Rain cancels. Memmer, 908-979-0493. Meet: 10 am, Panther Valley Mall. About 8 miles. Bad weather may cancel - call leader if in doubt. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 LIGTC. Flanders Walk. Leader: Nick, 516-586-3396, 6-10 pm. Meet: GAHC. Trail Maintenance, Oakland, NJ of our section of the 10 am. Moderate, flat 8-10 miles on beautiful pine barrens trails along Bill Hoeferlin Trail. Leader: Elfi Woschitz, 212-722-7338. Meet: Flanders Bay. Bring lunch and liquid. Goes rain or shine. 9:30 am, parking lot opposite entrance to Camp Tamarac on Skyline Drive. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 IHC. Johnsontown Circular. Leader: Barbara Albeck, 973-328-8557 UCHC. Cat’s Elbow, Fire Escape Redux. Leaders: Dave & Naomi or [email protected]. Meet: 9 am, Johnsontown Circle, Sloatsburg, Sutter, 973-778-0992. Meet: 10 am, Anthony Wayne parking area. Cat’s NY. Hike to our leader’s favorite Harriman locations. Elbow and a variety of trails selected by the leader. A strenuous hike. HHC. Mount Mims. Leader: George W. Bishop, 908-788-7262. Meet: Steady rain cancels. 8:30 am, Flemington Outlet Center. Moderate climb, easy return of 6 miles. We will walk across the river by Rt. 80 bridge. Bring hiking boots, lunch and water. Steady rain or snow cancels. Snow cover will NOT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 cancel. UCHC. Watchung Reservation, Mountainside. Leader: Herb printed on recycled paper