RAILWALKER TNEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE — MAINTAINING OVER 1,600 MILES OF FOOT TRAILS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 In this issue: Annual Meeting...pg 2 • Greenway Trail Grand Opening...pg 4 • Walk Your Way to Health...pg 6 • Booknotes...pg 10 • Hiker’s Almanac...pg 11 Ramapo Watershed Green Space: Going,Going,Gone L

July 12: Ramapo town board considers that there have been benefits to this land L E D

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impact four state parks in two states “The river’s water quality today is largely D E due to the protection of these vast tracts of Houses replace forest on a Ramapo watershed ridge. July 18: Tuxedo town board considers land,” he said. revised plan for 107 luxury homes at the As these uplands have been preserved— views sell for a premium, justifying huge heart of Sterling Forest State Park from Sterling Forest to more recent blasting and cut-and-fill operations that conservation successes at Camp Glen Gray resemble strip mines more than neighbor- Busy Fall Crew he uplands of the Ramapo River in (now a part of the Ramapo Reservation), hoods. (See stories on page 3 regarding Schedules Ahead TNew York and New Jersey are prime Dater Mountain adjacent to Harriman Sterling Forge Estates (107 homes) and hiking areas in our region. Consider the (200 acres purchased last fall by Rockland Sterling Mine Road (292 homes) in the See page 5 for details four major parks that are in its watershed: County and the Trust for Public Land) Town of Ramapo.) Harriman, Sterling Forest, and Ringwood and, in April, Camp Todd next to Ramapo The challenge for protection of the State Parks, and Bergen County’s Ramapo Mountain State Forest, the headwaters Ramapo River corridor is now largely in Reservation. For 85 years, the NY-NJ Trail of our region’s streams and rivers have New York, where the Trail Conference aims Conference has worked with its public been protected. to preserve the last remaining land partners to maintain and develop an exten- Threats remain, however, to the Ramapo parcels—in New York’s Torne Valley and sive network of trails on these lands and to River’s green corridor and watershed. Of alongside Nicoma Brook (Sterling Mine preserve the land itself. the watershed’s total 103,052 acres, 53 per- Road)—that will connect these four parks At a springtime conference on the cent is unprotected. Another 3,801 acres and preserve the green corridor for passive Ramapo River Watershed, TC Executive have pending development applications. recreation and watershed protection. We Director Ed Goodell, one of the conference Where steep slopes once made uplands also advocate for state and local regulations presenters, reminded the audience of 200 unattractive for development, now ridgetop continued on page 7

82-Year-Old “City Boy” rail maintainer Al Poelzl’s back- ground as foreman of a carpentry New Edition of Best-Selling Is a Fahnestock Regular Tshop is evident in the clean and By Georgette Weir carefully tended tools that neatly hang in his garage. As often as three or four times a Harriman Map Set Published week this 82-year-old Trail Conference vol- unteer selects what he needs for trail work The 10th edition of the Harriman-Bear To order your new and hoists his self-designed wooden trail Mountain Trails map set is now available. Harriman-Bear maintenance pack loaded with loppers, This revised edition includes the new Parker Mountain Trails map bow saw, chain saw, and fuel onto his back Cabin Hollow, Brooks Lake, Stahahe Brook, set, see Hikers’ and heads off into the woods of Fahnestock and Lake Tiorati Trails, as well as relocations Marketplace on page State Park in New York’s Putnam County. of the Ramapo-Dunderberg and the 12, call 201-512- Officially, Poelzl is responsible for most of Timp-Torne/1777W/1779 Trails. New 9348, ext. 11, the four-mile-long Perkins Trail in the UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) grid- or visit Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area of the lines replace the former latitude and www.nynjtc.org. park. Unofficially, he takes care of whatev- longitude gridlines. The UTM gridlines er he sees needs to be done as he enjoys allow for easier navigation and more accurate walks on trails throughout the 14,028-acre determination of locations and distances. park. For this 20-year Dutchess County resi- dent and self-professed “city boy”—Poelzl VOLUME XXXII, NUMBER 5 ISSN 0749-1352 PERMIT #970-100 was born and lived in Manhattan until his retirement in 1985—trail work is a retire- ment job. “But it’s not an ordeal,” Al is quick to say. “I really enjoy it.” Al’s love affair with the outdoor life and nature study began in Central Park and the Museum of Natural History. He started continued on page 7 RAIL ALKER T W FROM THE CHAIR VOLUME XXXII, NO. 5 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 GEORGETTE WEIR EDITOR LOUIS LEONARDIS GRAPHIC DESIGNER

The TRAIL WALKER (USPS Permit #970- 100) (ISSN 0749-1352) is published bi-monthly by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference as a benefit of membership. Subscriptions are In the spring, when I went walking available to libraries only at $15.00 a year. When I Periodical postage paid at Mahwah, N.J., and I took a co-worker who had never been on a hike to an old quarry with rusty cable; additional offices. Postmaster: Send address We saw pink lady slippers and smelled the skunk cabbage; changes to the address below. Opinions expressed She wants to go hiking again. by authors do not necessarily represent the policy or position of the Conference. Contributions of Went In the summer, when I went walking typed manuscripts, photos, and drawings are I showed three ten-year-old boys a pond with frogs singing and slime around the edges; welcome. Manuscripts may be edited for style and length. Send SASE for writers’ guidelines. We picked blueberries and ate them all; Submission deadlines for the TRAIL WALKER Walking They want to go hiking again. are January 15 (Mar./Apr. issue), March 15 (May/June issue), May 15 (July/Aug. issue), In the fall, when I went walking July 15 (Sept./Oct. issue), September 15 I pointed out to my friend the hawks flying by as we sat overlooking the Hudson River; (Nov./Dec. issue), November 15 (Jan./Feb. We enjoyed the colorful foliage along the trail; issue). Unsolicited contributions cannot be We want to go hiking again. acknowledged unless accompanied by SASE. For information on advertising rates, please write or call. In the winter when I went walking Copyright 2005 by: I heard the crisp snow crunch under my husband’s boots and felt the cold air; New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc. He shared hot chocolate from a thermos with me; 156 Ramapo Valley Road (Rt. 202) We will go hiking again. Mahwah, NJ 07430 201-512-9348 When you went walking e-mail: [email protected] editorial e-mail: [email protected] Did you feel rain on your face, hear the birds sing, or find a spider? World Wide Web: http://www.nynjtc.org You enjoyed them with someone, I hope. Will you go hiking again?

– Jane Daniels, Chair, Board of Directors

NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY which he did. But his efforts were in vain. TRAIL CONFERENCE The shelter was taken down. Mission Statement Bill died in 1970. There was talk that a The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, hiking companion, Oton Ambroz, was founded in 1920, is a federation of member clubs Psst... Letters putting together a biography of him, but and individuals dedicated to providing I’ve heard nothing more of it. I still carry recreational hiking opportunities in the region, Remembering Bill Hoeferlin Let others know when and representing the interests and concerns of the Bill’s maps and refer often to them. Some hiking community. The Conference is a I’m pleased to learn that Bill Hoeferlin is say you cannot now discover many of the you see them on the trail volunteer-directed public service organization still being remembered by many veteran unmarked trails on them. So far, I’ve not committed to: hikers (see “A Walk in the Woods with Bill found that so. There is a method. Look for The next time you’re out for a hike or • Developing, building, and maintaining Hoeferlin,” May/June TW, p. 10). He was them in seasons where the trees are bare of maintenance trip, please take a hiking trails. an original, as some old-timers might say— leaves. A light fall of snow helps. Early moment to remind the first hiker you • Protecting hiking trail lands through advocacy and acquisition. one of the true American individualists. morning and late afternoon are best, when see who it is who maintains and pro- • Educating the public in the responsible I first met him at Trail Conference meet- long shadows are cast over the forest floor. tects the trail you’re on. Inform them use of trails and the natural environment. ings in the late 1960s, at that time held at These help define the outline of the con- that it’s through the efforts of over the American Museum of Natural History. cave trace of the footpath, or the edge or 1,100 volunteers that the trails stay Board of Directors I have a vivid memory of him making a berm of the long-forgotten wagon road. open and accessible. Remind them Jane Daniels Chair vain attempt to save the Hemlock Spring Try it. The method is infallible. that the Trail Conference is not a fed- Peter Kennard Vice Chair Daniel Chazin Secretary shelter near the AT on Anthony’s Nose. –Robert L. Schulz erally funded agency or an extension Herb Hochberg Treasurer He had a strong, deep-seated love for the Richmond Hill, NY of the state park system. And finally, place. Repeated vandalism was forcing its convince them that they need to join Directors Robert Boysen Anne Osborn removal. Bill’s love for the place was so We welcome letters to the editor. Send them to the Trail Conference to support our Ellen Cronan Mary Smart great that at least one person donated mon- [email protected] or mail to Trail Walker, efforts. As a member, they will receive John Gunzler Malcolm Spector ey directly to Bill to make repairs on it, NYNJTC, 156 Ramapo Valley Road, the same great benefits that you have John Moran Donald Weise Mahwah, NJ 07430. come to enjoy: 25 percent discounts Robert Newton on our books and maps, 10 percent Staff 2005 Annual Meeting – Black Rock Forest, October 22 discounts at local outdoors stores like Edward Goodell Executive Director Campmor and Ramsey Outdoor, and Larry Wheelock Trails Director Does an autumn morning starting off much more. Joshua Erdsneker Operations with hot pancakes and delicious maple A strong membership is the founda- Director Richard Benning Land Protection syrup from Vermont, followed by a tion for all that the Trail Conference Specialist majestic hike through oak, maple, birch, accomplishes. Please help us strengthen Eric Yadlovski GIS Specialist and American beech trees in Black Rock that foundation by getting just one per- Gary Willick Fulfillment Forest and Storm King State Park sound son to join the Trail Conference today. Coordinator like fun? If so, you are invited to join If you would like some membership Ramon McMillan Administrative fellow Trail Conference members, volun- brochures to hand out when you hike, Assistant teers, and member clubs for our Annual please contact Josh Erdsneker at Eddie Walsh, Jr. Trail Projects Coordinator Meeting on October 22, 2005, at the [email protected] or 201-512- Black Rock Forest Lodge, in Cornwall, NY. Breakfast will be served at 9 am, 9348 ext 25. Part-time Staff to be followed by our annual meeting. Our day will be highlighted by a variety of John Myers Land Acquisition Director afternoon hikes and activities throughout the forest. So come hungry and prepared for a great day in the woods. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is Visit Us Today! a federation of 99 hiking and outdoor groups, Please RSVP online at www.nynjtc.org or by calling 201-512-9348 extension 10. and 10,000 individuals. Pancakes are popular, so please let us know if you’re coming so we don’t run out! www.NYNJTC.org

2 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 TRAILWALKER From the Executive Director and begin trailside monitoring and and hiking trails can most likely be attrib- research projects that are now producing uted to consistent canopy cover over these Study Shows: results. sites and the mobility of birds versus beetle For example, we recently reported species. Future studies should look at oth- Hikers Are Not an Invasive Species results of a two-year project supported by er species and perhaps assess more subtle the Black Rock Forest Consortium that effects of nesting success and site prefer- is important to address questions of assessed the impacts of forest roads and ence along forest roads and hiking trails. recreational carrying capacity and ensure hiking trails on the abundance and diver- As a hiker, it is gratifying to know that sustainable use. sity of breeding birds. Early morning there is no indication, in this study at The problem is that there has been very surveys by volunteers (experienced bird- least, that trails or hikers fragment the little research into these issues actually ers) were conducted in consecutive years ecological integrity of the landscape. conducted in the deciduous forests of at 18 field sites (six trailside, six roadside, I firmly believe that, under real hiking northern New Jersey and Hudson River and six forest interior). Human trail conditions of the northeast, the valley. Most research of this type has been use data was also collected using six environmental impacts of hiking are in alpine areas of New England or sign-in boxes. negligible and far outweighed by a associated with federal land holdings No statistical difference was found in powerful conservation ethic rooted in the I’ve yet to meet a Trail Conference mem- further west. average bird diversity or abundance direct experience of nature found on a ber and volunteer whom I wouldn’t call The lack of substantive information among interior forest, hiking trail, and hiking trail. an environmentalist, if for no other about the environmental impacts of hik- forest road sites. Furthermore, there was (See “Protecting What We Love,” on page reason than that they work to protect ing in this area was one of the reasons we no correlation between human trail use 5 to learn how you can participate in natural areas and make them accessible in began developing a Trail Conference and bird diversity/abundance. new research that we will be conducting an environmentally responsible way. science program four years ago. Since Previous research had shown significant with Rutgers University and the USDA Most would agree that, while single-track then, with generous support from the differences in the abundance and diversity in Harriman State Park and Ramapo hiking trails are the most environmental- New York Community Trust and the of beetle species between forest roads and Mountain State Forest.) ly benign (and certainly least expensive) Educational Foundation of America, we interior forests. The minimal impacts way to provide public access to nature, it have been able to hire a science director found in our study along the forest roads –Ed Goodell

Putnam County Parks Dept., Trust for A DVOCACY Highlands Trail Public Land, Highlands Coalition, Scenic CONSERVATION Hudson, NYC Dept. of Environmental Extension into Protection, NYS Dept. of Environmental Sterling Forge Estates & Harriman SP, Sterling Forest SP, and Conservation, Hudson River Valley Again Threatens Park Ringwood SP. Goodell urged the board at a Greenway, and NYS Office of Parks, In July, advocates for Sterling Forest State minimum to reduce the scale of the Connecticut Recreation and Historic Preservation. Park once again were called to action to development to no more than 172 units Participants at the meeting offered many defend the integrity of the park and ecosys- and to prohibit construction of any above Proposed good ideas and advised the group on where tem from private development on a an elevation of 750 feet. By Richard Benning, and how the trail could be routed using 575-acre parcel at its center. At continuing TC Land Protection Specialist preserved properties, finding safe crossings issue is a proposal by landowner Sterling at major highways, avoiding wetlands, and Forest Corp. to build 107 luxury single- he Trail Conference convened a meet- overcoming other difficult crossings. Indi- family homes on the property. A previous Ting on June 16, 2005, to discuss vidual groups offered to take the lead on plan also to build an 18-hole golf course extending the Highlands Trail (HT) making contacts with landowners in areas was abandoned in 2004 when the NYS through Putnam County from the Hudson where they are already working. Dept. of Environmental Conservation River into Connecticut. The current trail A possible route for the trail was dis- (DEC) ruled that the golf course would goes from Hunterdon County, NJ, to cussed that would include a connection negatively impact populations of the east- Storm King State Park in Cornwall, NY, ern timber rattlesnake, a threatened species. and is about 120 miles long. The new A revised draft environmental impact state- extension will add about 30 miles to the ...it will add a wonderful ment was submitted by the corporation in ORV/ATV Updates: NJ and NY HT using new trails and co-alignments March of this year and on July 18 was Two years ago, volunteer and New Jersey with existing trails. new hiking resource for the reviewed by the Tuxedo town board, the Highlands Trail Supervisor Bob Moss draft- Representatives attended the meeting lead agency. ed model legislation intended to address from many organizations and government public to enjoy... Several scientific studies, however, increasing ORV problems in New Jersey. agencies working to preserve open space in contend that the development as a whole, Currently, one can buy an ATV, leave the Putnam County. These included the Open from Storm King State Park north through and not just the golf course, put dealer, and never buy insurance, register the Space Institute, Friends of the Great New Windsor, then across the Hudson the rattlesnakes—and other species in vehicle, or complete a license/training Swamp (FrOGS), Hudson Highlands River via the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, decline—at risk. This issue, and the threat course. The proposed legislation tries to Land Trust, Putnam County Land Trust, and into Hudson Highlands State Park. to the integrity of the park and ecosystem close these loopholes. This spring, Trail continued on page 8 that it presents, prompt conservation advo- Conference Executive Director Ed Goodell cates to call on the town, DEC, and met with NJ Sierra Club and NJ Audubon Upcoming Workshops Governor Pataki to permanently protect representatives to discuss a collaborative leg- this “hole in the donut” of Sterling Forest. islative approach. New Jersey Dept. of TRAIL MAINTENANCE 101 support. Drama, laughter, hopefully not The Trail Conference was among those Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Saturday, October 29 too many tears. Bring popcorn; this could organizations whose representatives and Bradley Campbell has stated that increased Place: Lasdon Park, be better than War of the Worlds, and it members spoke against the development enforcement costs are running almost $1 Westchester County, NY won’t cost you nine bucks, either! (Oh, proposal at the meeting. million a year, approximately $140,000 for yeah, if you don’t want popcorn for lunch, the Division of Fish and Wildlife and Registration will be limited to 30, we’ll serve you something your mother Meanwhile, in the Town of Ramapo... $757,000 for the Division of Parks and so sign up soon. would approve of.) A proposal to build 292 houses on a steep- Forestry. In addition, DEP says about If you are currently an activist, we urge slope ridgetop in the Town of Ramapo was 343,000 acres of state park, forest, and Call the Trail Conference office, you to send us a description of your current criticized in written testimony submitted wilderness have been damaged as a result of 201-512-9348 or visit www.nynjtc.org advocacy battle by Tuesday, Nov. 8th. If on behalf of the Trail Conference by Exec- the illegal activities. In New York, work to for additional details or to register. yours is selected, the School of Hard utive Director Ed Goodell in July. The pass a comprehensive ATV bill before the Knocks expert panel will discuss it, town’s planning board was reviewing a end of the legislative session was not SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS question and challenge you, and send development proposal for Sterling Mine successful. Although the NYS Dept. of Invites you to participate in a dynamic you and the rest of us out with some Road. Goodell pointed out that the prop- Environmental Conservation (DEC) has Advocacy Training new perspectives and ideas. Visit erty includes some of Ramapo’s last released for public comment a draft ATV This training will feature analysis and www.nynjtc.org/issues/advocacy.html for a remaining open space and wetlands and use policy for public lands under its juris- debate of real-life advocacy battles being helpful online submission form (preferred that development there would directly diction (see July/August Trail Walker, p. 3), fought real-time, right now. For newbies but not required). Aspiring activists are threaten these resources. In addition, the with more than 250,000 ATVs in the state, and grizzled veterans alike, learn how to welcome without submission. development would be visible to hikers on comprehensive legislation regulating their advocate effectively for the wild places you SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, trails in state parks in two states— use is critical. love! Learn, network, get inspired, and get NOVEMBER 12, 2005.

TRAILWALKER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 3 A Northern Section of LP AT Reopens at Wallkill River NWR Is Closed by Landowner The Liberty Marsh restoration project at A portion of the Long Path in section 33, Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge is TRAIL from mile 2.35 to mile 6.35, has been complete, and the Appalachian Trail is closed to hiking by the landowner owing to once again open (no longer rerouted). The logging activity along the trail. Negotia- newly constructed dikes are mowed and NEWS tions for reopening the stretch to hikers are the trail is well maintained. Within the continuing between the landowner and the “new” section, cedar posts were installed at A New Beginning for the Long Path Long Path North Hiking Club. In the 1/10-mile intervals. The standard 2" x 6" The Long Path (section 29) now starts in meantime, hikers should continue north white blazes are painted on the posts. Fort Lee Historic Park instead of under the on Elm Drive (mile 2.35 in the guide) to its George Washington Bridge. The relocation intersection with Beaverdam Road. There Indian Hill AT Connector Elsewhere, at the Taylor Road trailhead eliminates 0.8 mile of road walk. turn right to where the LP crosses the road. Trail Relocated to the mountain, the start points of the In Sterling Forest, the northern half of the Jessup/Sweet Clover/Highlands Trails have LP Shifts in Section 29 New Brooks Lake Trail trail connecting the Indian Hill Loop to been shifted in response to a request by the A section of the Long Path in the northern Built in Harriman/Bear Mtn. Park the Appalachian Trail has been relocated. owner of the private Shaw Road. Instead of Catskills, including Vroman’s Nose, has Working in temperatures where the average This was done to avoid an environmental- crossing Taylor Road from the south end of been relocated. person might seek shade in a lawn chair ly sensitive area where the original route the parking area and heading onto Shaw New directions: with a beer, members of the West Hudson went. The new tread was recently blazed Road, hikers should cross at the north end 0.10 Just past the bridge at the edge of Trails South Trail Crew were busy estab- and opened and now terminates at the reg- onto a cut meadow lane that goes uphill West Fulton, turn left into an open field lishing the new Brooks Lake Trail in ister box on the AT less than .2 mile west of and then proceeds south for 0.2 mile to and head uphill to a blazed white pine. The Harriman/Bear Mountain State Park, in the Sapphire Trail. join the old trail at Shaw Road gate. LP follows some white pine trees through the hamlet of Fort Montgomery. The new the field for a short time before entering a trail provides a pleasant walk around the Schunemunk Mountain Appalachian Trail Bridge mixed hemlock-hardwood forest. shores of Brooks Lake, and accommodates Trailhead Changes at Dunnfield Creek 0.30 Turn uphill on a woods road that is a relocation of the Timp-Torne Autos will no longer be permitted on The bridge access for the AT from the marked as a snowmobile trail. The LP now 1777W/1779 Trails to eliminate a Seven Springs Road, thereby ending access Dunnfield Creek parking area at the follows the snowmobile trail until it enters hazardous road walk on the adjoining to a trailhead parking area for the Delaware Water Gap has become increas- the Patria State Forest. Mine Road. Jessup/Highlands Trails on Schunemunk ingly unstable. In spite of efforts to warn 0.70 Follow the snowmobile trail to the The town, Palisades Interstate Park Mountain. Hikers will be allowed to walk people away, the signs have been removed left on a woods road. Commission, and the Trail Conference can the road to access the trails. The aqua blazes and people continue to use this very unsafe 1.00 Turn left again on another all be justifiably proud of this project. of the HT already follow the road and the bridge. Stepping stones nearby in the woods road. Notable improvements to trails in the yellow blazes of the Jessup Trail will soon stream were recently moved and are now 1.15 Turn right leaving woods road. WHTS area over the past several years is a join them. There is parking along Seven unusable. Please be prepared for a wet foot 1.40 Enter the Patria State Forest. tribute to their devotion to the good stew- Springs Road near the intersection with crossing at this location or use the overflow 1.45 Turn left uphill leaving the snowmo- ardship ethic and the enjoyment they Mountain Road, the access road from Route parking area and access the trails through bile trail and woods road. This is at mile derive in sharing the benefits of their labor 208. Mountain Road is busy and parking on the gate at the back of the field. The old 1.20 of the Fifth Edition of The Long with everyone. it is not recommended. The road was closed bridge structure should be removed soon Path Guide. in order to end a severe problem with illegal and negotiations are under way to have a dumping at its end point. new one built. Wappingers Greenway Maintaining the Forests As Well As the Trails Trail Grand Opening Norvin Green State Forest (NGSF), like two days contingents of Trail Conference October 15, 2005 many of our trail lands, suffered from a maintainers, supervisors, and friends massive die-off of their higher altitude trudged up to Assiniwikam Mountain and forests due to the drought of recent years Wyanokie High Point loaded with seedlings, and the subsequent attack of gypsy moths. bottles of water, and tools and carefully The primary victims were chestnut oaks, inserted the young trees into slot trenches, which bore the brunt of the attack and gently pressed the soil around their stems, which serve as the substrate for the majori- and watered. ty of trail blazes in NGSF. Participants in this project were: Estelle Rather than let nature take its course, trail Anderson, assistant trail supervisor, and supervisors Bob Jonas and Estelle Anderson maintainers Adam Bird, Joe Henderson, decided to give Mother Nature a push-start. Bob Messerschmidt, Gus Preschle, and Joe They contacted Lisa Simms of the New Schachtele. Also helping were Al and

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Thanks to the cooperative efforts of the NY- public lands. A mix of 110 seedlings— supervisor for the Southern Wyanokies, B O NJ Trail Conference and the Wappinger 40 chestnut oak, 30 pitch pine, 30 eastern invites any TC supervisors or chairs B Replanting trees at Norvin Green are: Falls Greenway Committee, after almost a white pine, and 10 Norway spruce—arrived who may be interested in a similar Estelle Anderson, Joe Schachtele, full year in construction phase and 10 years April 26 and were immediately soaked in a project in their area to contact him Joe Henderson, Bob Messerschmidt, in planning, the 4+-mile Wappinger Green- starter solution overnight before tagging and ([email protected]). and, kneeling, Gus Preschle. way Trail will be completed this fall. There wrapping in a planting medium. The next will be weekend and weekday worktrips scheduled throughout September and a Grand Opening on October 15. shelter; it was tranquilized, then shot by a • Don’t burn or bury garbage; To get involved, or to help out, contact Bear Attacks Sleeping state biologist. bears will dig it up. Eddie Walsh, NYNJTC Trail Projects In the wake of these encounters, hikers • Bears will sometimes bluff charge; Coordinator, at 201-512-9348 ext. 22 or Camper in NJ Park and campers are reminded to follow prac- stand your ground and then slowly email: [email protected]. Encounters between hikers and black bears tices that will keep themselves and wildlife back away. on the trails of northern New Jersey seem safe. Bears learn very quickly. Bears that • If you encounter a bear at close range, to be on the increase, with a number of associate food with people may become remain standing upright, avoid direct bears exhibiting an unsettling fearlessness. aggressive and dangerous. This may lead to eye contact, back up slowly, and speak In the most serious case this summer, a personal injury, property damage, and the in a calm, slow, and assuring voice. camper sleeping in a shelter along the need to euthanize problem animals. These Appalachian Trail in High Point State Park tips come from the New Jersey Division of Report all bear damage and nuisance was attacked by a bear in the early morning Fish & Wildlife: instances to your camp office. of July 13. According to official reports, the • Do not feed bears! For more information about bears and bear bit the camper on the leg and tried to • Do not store food, or non-food items tips about safe hiking and camping H S

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4SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 TRAILWALKER Trail Crew Schedules Leave NoTrace For the latest schedules and additional WEST HUDSON SOUTH CREW Principle #1: Plan Ahead & Prepare Leaders details, go to nynjtc.org and click on Chris Ezzo (Crew Chief): 516-431-1148, “Trail crews/Work trips.” [email protected] The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization TBD = To Be Determined Brian Buchbinder: 718-218-7563, dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, [email protected] research, and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation, and respect For all trips bring work gloves, water, Claudia Ganz: 212-633-1324, lunch, insect repellent. In some cases, for our wildlands. Trail Conference Administrative Assistant Ramon McMillan recently [email protected] earned certification as a LNT Master Educator. This is the first in what will be a tools are provided. Contact leaders in Robert Marshall: 914-737-4792, advance for meeting times and places. [email protected] continuing series by Ramon on LNT principles. Volunteers must become members of the September 15 (Thursday) Conference to participate in these Leave No Trace Brooks Lake, Harriman-Bear Mtn. State Park Principle #1: Plan Ahead and Prepare projects. A one-time “guest” participa- Leader: Bob Marshall tion is allowed, so bring your friends. This is the first principle of the Leave No Trace outdoor ethic and is one of the most impor- September 17 (Saturday) tant. The lack of thorough planning can have a heavy impact on the natural environment WEST HUDSON NORTH CREW Brooks Lake, Harriman-Bear Mtn. State Park and the enjoyment of the outdoors by others. For example, something as simple as not Leader Leader: Claudia Ganz bringing along proper rain gear can lead to a life threatening condition and an unnecessary Denise Vitale (Crew Chief): 845-738-2126 need for rescue. As a hiker or trip leader it is very important to do your homework. [email protected] September 22 (Thursday) Dave Webber: 845-452-7238 Parker Cabin Hollow Trail, Harriman/Bear Mtn. [email protected] Leader: Bob Marshall • Know park regulations. • Prepare for the weather and terrain. Join us as we tend to the trails in Minnewaska, September 24 (Saturday) • Use proper gear. Schunemunk and Storm King State Parks and Whitehorse Mountain: Storm King State Park • Develop the skills necessary for Leader: Monica Day, 732-937-9098, Black Rock Forest. All skill levels and newcom- a particular trip. ers are welcome. Since we are still a relatively [email protected] new crew, we provide training each work trip. We also provide the tools. Please bring gloves, September 25 (Sunday) In the Northeast there has been a great increase in unnecessary rescues due to the plenty of water and lunch. If you would like to Whitehorse Mountain: Storm King State Park improper use of cell phones and GPS units. Technology is not a substitute for proper volunteer with us, please contact the crew chief. Leader: Denise Vitale, 845-647-1771 preparation and common sense. Be responsible and self-reliant. Rescues involve large September 18 (Sunday) October 2 (Sunday) groups and machines that churn up vegetation and disrupt wildlife—they are not low Gertrude’s Nose Trail: Minnewaska State Park Brooks Lake, Harriman/Bear Mtn. State Park impact. Project: Gertrude’s Nose new trail refinement Leader: Chris Ezzo Finally, consider your group size and its physical impact on trail lands and its visual and old trail rehabilitation impact on other users. Small groups are less disruptive for other users and wildlife. Meeting Time: 9 am October 8, (Saturday) Meeting Place: TBD Brooks Lake, Harriman/Bear Mtn. State Park Leader: Dave Webber Leader: Brian Buchbinder For more information about LNT go to www.LNT.org or call 201-512-9348 x10.

September 24 (Saturday) October 13 (Thursday) –Ramon McMillan Joint work trip with West Hudson South Major Welch Trail, Harriman/ Administrative Assistant with the NYNJTC and LNT Master Educator Whitehorse Mountain: Storm King State Park Bear Mtn. State Park Project: Relocating a portion of the Stillman Trail Leader: Bob Marshall Meeting Time: 9:30 Meeting Place: 9W north lot October 15 (Saturday) Leader: Monica Day Sapphire Trail, Sterling Forest State Park 732-937-9098, Leader: Claudia Ganz [email protected] October 22 (Saturday)

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A project by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and researchers at Rutgers SCIENCE University, funded by the United States By Rebecca Jordan E COLOGY Department of Agriculture, offers hikers a way to help protect our native ecosystems. & A lack of information regarding the distribution and rate of spread of these Protecting What We Care About exotic, invasive plants severely limits the ability of researchers to address the concerns they raise. One of the most By Doing What We Love successful means of avoiding a catastrophic Like many hikers, I often find myself scape but have been introduced, generally by species invasion is the early detection of returning to favorite trails. While I enjoy people. If you polled friends and family individual plants. Given the vast size of Phragmites, an exotic invasive species the opportunity to forge out on a new foot- regarding the greatest threat to our natural public lands, data collection and monitor- path, nothing surpasses the pleasures of the areas, I would guess exotic species would not ing for early detection by just a relatively We will be seeking hikers to help us familiar scents, sounds, and views of my be their chief concern. Nevertheless, an small number of researchers and forest collect data about exotic plants and to favorite places. And nothing disappoints abundance of evidence from researchers in managers is not sufficient. explore the best ways of educating the pub- me more than seeing garbage left behind, New Jersey, across the United States, and Our project will test whether the use of lic about this threat to our woods. The names carved into a tree, or evidence of internationally indicates that non-native motivated, trained citizens and public project will be implemented in Harriman ORVs or other equipment that I know species pose grave threats to our natural areas education are constructive means to State Park in New York and Ramapo should not be there. Because of my feel- not only aesthetically, but also economically control the spread, and thus reduce the Mountain State Forest in New Jersey. If ings, I am willing to pick up trash, report and culturally; they can even create harm, of invasive species. We contend that you are interested participating, please trail misuse, and continually share with problems for human health. Previous articles hikers can apply their skills to help identify contact the Trail Conference at volun- others the benefits of taking care of our in Trail Walker have described some of the non-native plants and add to a growing [email protected]. public use lands. most prominent of these pests – Japanese database about the distribution of these Yet, misuse is not the only thing that barberry, stilt grass, the hemlock woolly species. Furthermore, by educating others, Rebecca Jordan is an assistant professor in the threatens the landscapes that I love. One of adelgid. In light of research evidence, concerned hikers can play an important Dept. of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural the greatest threats to our ecosystems is inva- we should be asking ourselves, What can role in assisting land and trail managers and Resources at Cook College, Rutgers University. sion by exotic species. Exotic species are we do to reduce the harmful effects of the general public to reduce one of the those that are not native to a particular land- exotic species? greatest threats to our natural lands.

TRAILWALKER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 5 ny, and it is only a rough guideline. The Journal of Sports Medicine has suggested a tiered system in which someone walking Walk YourWay to Health less than 5,000 steps a day would be con- By Dr. Howard E. Friedman sidered sedentary, someone walking more Do not be surprised if, in the near future, times a week—report an increased feeling 30 Minutes a Day than 10,000 steps a day would be consid- your physician’s initial response to your of self-confidence, while those who While experts agree that when it comes to ered active, and someone logging over high cholesterol will be “take a daily walk describe themselves as not being regular exercise and health, more is better, the gen- 12,500 steps a day would be considered for 30 minutes,” rather than “take a daily walkers report feeling “unhealthy” and uinely busy but health-conscious person highly active. cholesterol-lowering statin pill.” Walking is lacking energy. need not despair. Walking briskly at least becoming recognized as a valuable form of It is easier, however, to measure the phys- 30 minutes a day, five times a week, is the Keep Your Mind Sharp, Too exercise with important health benefits, ical benefits of walking regularly. Blood suggested minimum. However, the benefits Another landmark study published by the and it is one in which almost everyone can tests before and after a period of walking, of exercise are cumulative. So, three ten- Harvard School of Public Health recorded participate. No special equipment or per- hiking, or running will reveal if important minute walks during the course of a day the results of more than 18,000 women sonal trainer is required! markers, such as cholesterol or triglyc- will also improve health. between the ages of 70 and 81 years who The benefits of walking regularly extend erides, have improved. walked either 40 minutes a week or 90 beyond improving one’s physical health. A minutes a week. Rather than focusing on recent report in the Journal of the American Don’t Stop Walking the physical benefits of exercise, this study Geriatric Society notes that regular walking A landmark study, the Studies of Targeted evaluated how walking affected mental can improve the symptoms of clinical Risk Reduction (STRRIDE), was conduct- acuity and cognition. Nurses queried par- depression and decrease a sense of fatigue. ed by Duke University. The researchers ticipants over the telephone throughout the Another study, published in a medical jour- sought to determine what would happen to study, asking questions that would test nal that focuses on issues related to sports the health of walkers and runners if they memory, recall, and attention. Once again, and exercise, documents that people who quit all physical activity. They divided the the women who walked longer distances E N I

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exercised the equivalent of jogging 20 miles O and—just as important—less mental P S each week. The intermediate group of par- decline over the period of the study. ticipants exercised the equivalent of jogging © 12 miles per week, while the least vigorous One tool now popularly used to encour- Conclusion group included walkers who exercised the age people to walk more is the pedometer. The evidence regarding the health benefits equivalent of walking 12 miles per week at This small device, which counts the num- of walking are clear: improved cardiovascu- a brisk pace. ber of steps taken during the course of a lar health, a boost of brain function, and The good news is that, regardless of day, can be clipped to a belt or waistband. uplifted spirit. With or without a pedome- activity level, each participant in the study A pedometer can help someone understand ter, a person who takes either one long walk benefited from a decrease in their level of that perhaps he or she is indeed more active a day or several shorter ones can be assured triglycerides, an increase in their level of than they realize. At the same time, know- that he or she is contributing to their over- HDL (the “good” cholesterol), and a ing that every step is being counted may all health. Of course, walking briskly will decrease in body fat mass. Two weeks after encourage someone to walk more than confer more benefit than strolling lazily, the participants ceased all exercise, howev- planned, e.g., by parking at the end of a and the benefits of a long and vigorous hike er, only people in the most vigorous parking lot. exceed those of a short walk. exercise group maintained any benefit of improved cholesterol. 10,000 Steps Howard E. Friedman, DPM, is a podia- Many exercise experts advocate walking at trist and board certified foot surgeon treating least 10,000 steps a day. Estimating that an hikers and non-hikers in Suffern, NY. that she led. These ranged from nature average step spans about two feet, 10,000 Remembering walks, canoe trips, to winter campouts. steps total just under four miles. The goal Many of her outings featured a theme. On of 10,000 steps originated many years ago Shirley C. Williams St. Patrick’s Day, I recall a hike to the Irish as a marketing tool for a Japanese compa- By Ike Siskind Potato located on the Suffern-Bear Mtn. Trail in Harriman Park. The day before the For those who have admired the wooden hike, Shirley scouted the area and hid plaque outside the Trail Conference’s office, some favors for the expected youngsters. Hunting Seasons it was made by Shirley C. Williams, a When the group arrived the next day, she prominent wood carver and artist who then regaled the children with tales of Hunting Schedules Hunting is not allowed in Bear resided in Rockland County. leprechauns while they searched for New York has announced its hunting Mountain-Harriman State Park. How- Tragically, the artist was killed after being hidden treats. schedule for large game and times when ever, it is allowed in parts of Minnewaska, hit by a car while walking one evening near Another memorable trip was a winter firearms are permitted. Hikers are strongly Sterling Forest, and Storm King State her home. The incident occurred on Route campout in Fahnestock State Park in urged to wear safety orange clothing dur- Parks. Call 845-786-2701 for more 9W near the entrance to Rockland Lake January. The theme was the Chinese New ing these times. Dates listed are inclusive. details about hunting in these parks. State Park on July 5, 2005. Year, which follows ours by about a week. In 1981 Shirley was commissioned by After setting up camp and hiking, we were NEW YORK: Black Rock Forest closes to all hikers the Trail Conference to carve the plaque, treated to a full course Chinese dinner Southern Zone (including Catskills) from Nov. 19 to Dec. 11, inclusive. For which was to be installed in the Palisades prepared in advance complete with chop- Deer Season details, call 845-534-4517. Park Administration Building. During a sticks. It was quite a chore sitting around in Regular: Nov. 19–Dec. 11 renovation, the plaque was misplaced. +10 degree weather trying to manipulate Archery: Oct. 15–Nov. 18; Dec. 15–19 More information about New York’s Shortly after the Conference moved to chopsticks during brief interludes of Archery (Westchester Co. only): hunting schedules is available from the Mahwah, inquiries were made about the mitten removal. Oct. 15–Dec. 31 Department of Environmental Conser- plaque, which was found and subsequently Shirley mentored many people in the Muzzleloader: Dec. 12–20 vation at www.dec.state.ny.us. returned to the Conference. ways of the outdoors by sharing her vast Shirley was a very active member of knowledge. She ascribed her interests by Black Bear, Catskills NEW JERSEY Ramapo ADK during its formative years. proudly saying, “My people were woods Regular: Nov. 21–Dec. 12 New Jersey’s hunting dates had not been She was known for the many innovative, people from Northern Maine.” She is also Muzzleloading: Dec. 12–Dec. 20 announced as of the deadline for this issue. informative, and just plain fun outings mentioned in Who’s Who in American Art. Archery: Oct. 15–Nov. 18, There is, however, no hunting permitted Dec. 12–Dec. 20 in the state on Sundays. Otherwise, New Jersey has very complicated hunting sea- Special regulations apply on Long sons that vary depending on location and Island. For details, go to: kind of weapon permit. It is recommend- http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfw ed that hikers verify the hunting dates for mr/wma/lihunt.htm the location in which they are interested. Call 609-292-2965, Monday through

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6SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 TRAILWALKER FAHNESTOCK REGULAR The People Volunteer Classifieds: continued from page 1 hiking on visits to a childhood friend’s home upstate. At age 16, Al joined the Behind Get Involved! Civilian Conservation Corps and was assigned to a camp in Watertown, NY. His Our Books supervisor, he recalls, “was surprised that I knew all the trees.” World War II brought Are you looking for new challenges and Direct Mailer three years of active duty in Europe, after and Maps opportunities to get involved with Trail The Trail Conference is looking to which he returned to New York and land- Conference activities? Please review the expand its membership and has begun to ed a job with Metropolitan Life Insurance Our Publications Committee has had a TC Volunteer Classifieds for exciting and develop a direct mail campaign. We are Company. He stayed with the company busy year. Under the guidance and supervi- interesting ways for members to become looking for writers, layout designers, and sion of our dedicated volunteers, the involved with the Conference’s efforts. persons with experience working on a Trail Conference has so far published five Volunteers are the heart and soul of our direct mail membership appeal. For map sets this year, for Sterling Forest, organization. Become an active part of more information and to get started Shawangunks, North Jersey, Harriman our family and get more involved. If you please contact Joshua Erdsneker, either Bear Mtn., and the Kittatinnies. The are interested in volunteering with the by email, [email protected], or committee was also busy publishing new TC and do not see an opportunity that 201-512-9348, ext. 25. and updated hiking guidebooks: our new suits you, contact the Operations Kittatinny Trails guidebook, a new edition Director, Joshua Erdsneker, either by Outreach Committee Chair of Hiking Long Island, and revised printings email [email protected] or call the office The Outreach Committee promotes the of the New York Walk Book and the Long 201-512-9348 ext. 25, and he will find a Trail Conference’s mission through out- Path Guide. way to get you involved. reach to members (Trail Walker), hikers, But that’s not all they’ve been up to. and the general public (National Trails Several new titles are underway as is the Day, speaking and tabling events, continuous process of updating and marketing and public relations). We are 37 years, moving up from floor sweeper to improving our current maps and books. Become an active part of our looking for an organized, motivated foreman of the carpentry shop. In 1950 he Hearty thank-yous go to the individuals leader to take charge of the committee married Anne, and the two honeymooned who have worked above and beyond the call family and get more involved. and help increase the public’s awareness on the summit of Slide Mountain in the of duty: Dan Chazin, Herb A. Chong, of the Trail Conference. Interested Catskills. Fifty-five years later, they laugh George Petty Jr., Ruth Rosenthal, Nancy persons should contact Edward Goodell as they recall a night spent warding off Tollefson, Suse Bell, Walter Daniels, Mark Trail Maintainers at [email protected] or call 201-512- porcupines. In those days, Al’s primary Cirillo, Miklos Pinther, Lee McAllister, The core of the Trail Conference is trail 9348 ext 12. tool on the trail was his camera; he is an Nora Porter, Craig Little, Jonathan Meyers, maintenance. We are looking for individ- award-winning photographer and his large Anthony Mancini Jr., Jack Fagan, Kathleen uals and couples who are willing to adopt Mailing Party color images of city and mountains adorn Caren, Steve Butfilowski, Robert A. a section of trail. Maintainers are expect- It’s not glorious, but it’s important! his home. Giaquinta Jr., Robert Boysen, Peter Tilgner, ed to visit their assigned section a Come join friends and fellow hikers one When the couple moved to rural Suzan Gordon, John Moran, Louis minimum of twice a year, keeping it evening a month to help prepare mem- Dutchess County after Al’s retirement, Al Leonardis, Malcolm Spector, H. Neil passable by cutting back brush, ensuring bership mailings. The first Wednesday of was already on intimate terms with much Zimmerman, Larry Braun, Jakob Franke, it is well marked and free of trash, and every month starting October 5, 2005, of the landscape of the lower and mid- and Adrienne Coppola. submitting bi-annual reports of their you’re invited to grab a slice of pizza Hudson area. Never one to join hiking work. We have openings in several areas: and help stuff some envelopes. If you’re clubs—“I prefer the freedom of going off interested, please contact Josh at 201- on my own or with friends,” he says—Al Individuals interested in volunteering at 512-9348 ext. 25. nevertheless took on a Trail Conference Students Aid Cleanup Alley Pond in Queens, contact Martin assignment in the Taconics soon after his Grossman at [email protected] retirement. In 1996 he moved to a trail or 718-423-8533. closer to home in Fahnestock and he has been maintaining there ever since. If you are interested in adopting a section “Al took a leading role in building the of trail in the Catskills, West Jersey, Perkins Trail and has been its only main- East Hudson, or Black Rock Forest, tainer since it opened in 1996,” says please contact Joshua Erdsneker, either by Fahnestock Trail Supervisor John Magerlein. S

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chain-saw blowdowns, check out trails in B the park, or do whatever needs to be done.” Ten nursing students from Ramapo College joined trail supervisors Bob Jonas (at left) and Estelle Anderson (not pictured) on PRESERVING THE LAST... that raises the standards for large develop- Also needed is a system of compliance Earth Day for a cleanup of Glenwild Avenue continued from page 1 ments in watersheds and provides extra enforcement. Who monitors and enforces in Bloomingdale, NJ, where the road runs that will restrict development and mini- funding for open space acquisition (thus, compliance with the developer’s plans, such through Norvin Green State Forest. They mize environmental impact. Camp Todd’s preservation). New York has as soil disturbance and tree removal? Who cleared a mile of roadway, filling more than For example, the municipal planning no such statewide regulations. is monitoring erosion or leachate run off? 80 trash bags with junk, and hauling out a departments in Rockland and Orange Each year New Jersey spends $150 mil- Who is watching for endangered species propane bottle and numerous tires. Joe Counties should require large develop- lion on open space protection. The Bergen while mountaintops are being blasted? And Luke of the Bloomingdale Dept. of Public ments in the Ramapo River highlands to County freeholders are contemplating who is monitoring runoff from the I-87 Works supplied safety signage and vests meet guidelines: a 300' buffer from “open spending $7 million this year on open and rail corridor? and picked up the trash the following day. waters,” including wetlands and intermit- space. New York has been spending only The answer often is, no one. Until such tent streams; a prohibition on development $30 million per year, and though this year’s monitoring is institutionalized, the need on steep slopes greater than 20 percent; a budget has been increased to $40 million for hikers to be the eyes and ears of the zero net fill requirement in flood hazard for land acquisition, it is nowhere large environmental community is greater than areas; zero degradation of surface waters enough for a state so large and populated. ever. To learn more and get more involved Check out the new online for all new or expanded point source Orange County has just begun funding in TC efforts to protect the Ramapo Trail Conference calendar! discharges; 20' maximum disturbance of open space at $2 million per year. River watershed corridor, please contact vegetation next to structures in upland Rockland County established a five-year, Josh Erdsneker at 201-512-9348 or This easy-to-use calendar includes forest areas and maximum 3 percent $16 million fund in 2002. More local [email protected]. trail crew schedules, meeting dates, impervious coverage; and funding for funding is needed, such as the 2 percent Trail Walker deadlines, and much more! land acquisition. real estate transfer tax that was provided for Go to www.nynjtc.org and click on the Last year New Jersey passed the High- in the Community Preservation Act, which Calendar link. lands Water Protection and Planning Act failed to pass the NY state senate this year.

TRAILWALKER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 7 justify buying this new gadget? With a Capital price tag of $699 the answer for the Suunto X9 wrist-top computer is simple: Campaign Over Leave a Trails Legacy GEAR It can save your life. The X9’s advantage $ is that it combines all of the tools 2 Million Your planned gift to the New York–New that anyone who is venturing outdoors Jersey Trail Conference can leave a lasting will need. Campaign New Donors legacy and give you some immediate CHECK Using the navigation and GPS May 21, 2005, to July 20, 2005 An occasional series that will review gear Dr. George L. Becker Jr.*, Thomas E. Farrell, John benefits: appropriate for hiking. features, you can forget about getting lost • Reduce your taxes or finding your way back to your car. Haertlein, Ursula J. Hahn, Dan Hausner, Buddy Jenssen*, Robert Landi, Andrew T. Lehman, Joseph P. • Increase your current income Before heading out for a hike or paddle, Moriarty, Richard W. & Ada Murray, Robert F. Neff, • Conserve your family’s wealth mark your “Home” position; when ready Dorothy E. Noe*, David O’Leary & Lisa Covi, the Estate • Fulfill your charitable goals to head back, select the “Find Home” of M. Jay Schwarz*, Robert E. Zuern • Reflect your special interests command and the GPS will guide you In memory of Raymond Begin back with directions on the easy-to-read Frank & Mary Jane Robers Here are some ways to make a planned gift: face. With great features like this, the X9 *Members of the Raymond H. Torrey Society Bequests raises the bar for wrist-top computers. With the right planning, including the With a rechargeable battery, users Trail Conference in a planned gift can should be careful not to drain power on reduce estate taxes. You can make a charita- extended trips when using the GPS and ble bequest of a specific dollar amount, a navigation features. By adjusting the fre- percentage of your estate, or the remainder quency of the signal the GPS receives of your estate after making provisions for from the satellites, you can prolong the family and friends. Suunto X9 life of the battery, but just in case you run Reviewed by Josh Erdsneker out of juice, the X9 can be charged in the Gifts That Provide Life Income field with a 9-volt battery. Also, with so A Charitable Gift Annuity can be pur- GPS + Pedometer + Altimeter + many features and computing power, chased directly from the Trail Conference Barometer + Thermometer + users should be prepared to spend a few for a minimum of $10,000. Annuity Compass + Watch = Suunto X9 hours getting acclimated to the watch. income can be provided for life for up to How high have I climbed? Will it rain? This is not a jacket you can just put on two people, and payments can be deferred Will my water freeze tonight? How fast and zip up. You’ll need to study and play until a time when you need it most. A char- are we walking? Which way is north? with it before you reap the rewards of its itable gift annuity can be purchased with How do I get back to my car? The X9 can full functionality. cash or appreciated securities. Charitable help you answer all of these questions gift annuities provide you with guaranteed and more. income for life at a rate that may be higher The question that hounds every gear- than other fixed income products. You will head and gizmo collector: How can I Rating: 3.5 boots out of 5 receive an immediate charitable gift income tax deduction and may get relief from tax on capital gains. HIGHLANDS TRAIL... minimize any environmental impacts. continued from page 3 It is likely that this new section of the For more information on making a Highlands Trail will be similar to the existing planned gift to the Trail Conference, please From there the route would cross over a trail in New York and New Jersey—a prim- contact Ed Goodell, 201-512-9348 ext. small number of private parcels to link itive path with a minimum of construction. 12, or [email protected]. together the following: Clarence Fahne- Once it has been designed and built, it will stock State Park, West Branch Headwaters add a wonderful new hiking resource for the and other lands of NYC-DEP, Mount public to enjoy, connecting all these open Ninham Multiple Use Area, Horse Pound spaces areas into a single corridor. Brook, Wonder Lake, Cranberry Moun- If you, or anyone you know is interested tain State Wildlife Management Area in scouting, maintaining, or building hik- (WMA), and finally into Connecticut. ing trails for the Highlands Trail in Putnam The Trail Conference’s procedure in cre- County, please contact Rich Benning at ating new trails involves extensive field the Trail Conference office, 201-512-9348 investigation before a route can be final- ext. 24. ized. This includes input from landowners to help determine the route, as well as investigation of sensitive biological areas to

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8SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 TRAILWALKER DONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND May 21, 2005, to July 20, 2005 Upcoming Events GIFTS John & Patricia Adams, ADK Knickerbocker Chapter (NYC), Susan B. Anderson, Paul Antonovich, Moshe Arad, Michael Bank, Walter J. & Elizabeth Barrett, Dr. George L. Becker Jr.*, Fred Bennett, Ian Blundell, Robert A. Boisvert, Robert & Rose For Outdoor Enthusiasts Marie Boysen*, Alice M. Broquist, Robert J. Carinci, Catskill 3500 Club, Adolph O. Cherot Jr., William Chiappane, John L. & Marion Clark, Derek D. & Barbara Cocovinis, Joseph A. & Marion Costa, Ellen M. Cronan*, David L. Cullen, Andy J. Damato, The Sixth Annual Hudson River Valley TC Member Pete Senterman will lead Sheryl Delagarza, John P. Denkowski, Peter Dilullo, William H. Doremus, Earth Share*, Kenneth English, David Epstein, Ramble offers more than 150 guided one Lark on October 1: a leisurely hike Naomi & Alan Epstein, David L. Felsenthal, Tim Finneran, Ruth J. Fischer, Peter & Janice Ford*, Joanne Foster & John walks, hikes, kayaking, biking, cultural through pristine, Catskill Forest Preserve Macalla*, Elizabeth Garramone, General Re Corporation, William R. Ginsberg, Fabian D Gonell, Brian Goodman, Coralyn events, and river explorations on the week- woodlands to the Beaverkill Headwaters Gorlicki, Abraham Gorlicki, Timothy A. Gregg, John Haertlein, Jeffrey R. Hartman, Rachel M. Boylan, Edward Z. Hawkes, Henry E. Heyzer, David Hogenauer & Claire Hogenauer, Royal Jay Holly, Ed & Terry Hoyt, HP Employee Charitable Giving ends of September 17-18 and September and Tunis Pond. The hike begins at Balsam Program, Howard J. Israel, Howard Kaplowitz & Robert Gaudreau, Charles F. Kientzler, Simon Litten, Ann G. Loeb, Stephen 24-25. Hikes are offered for every ability Lake, walks along the headwaters of the E. Malafsky, Bonnie H. Marsh, Robert F. Marshall, Edward & Barbara Martoglio, Stewart J. & Maeve Maurer, Douglas F. level from easy to very strenuous. For a pro- Beaverkill to Beaver Meadow and returns, McBride, Wallace McLeod Jr., Joseph T. Mead, Alan Melniker*, Betty Moran, Dean F. & Lorrie Paccioretti, Gregory Papa, Patty Lee Parmalee, Paul T. Pasternak, Matthew S. Pavis, William & Georgann Pettenger, Dianne T. Philipps, Charles Piera, gram guide, call 800-453-6665 or visit taking a side trip to Tunis Lake. A natural- Gregory B. Pietrzak, Frederick J. Pinkney, David Pinto, Gale & Louis Pisha, Steven R. Plotnick, Trudy & Louis Pojman, www.hudsonvalleyramble.com. The Hud- ist will narrate along the way. Bring Daniel Ranalli, Gretchen & Jerry Redden, Ruth B. M. Robinson*, Roger Roloff, Barbara Petersen, Brian Rosner, Barbara son River Valley Ramble is sponsored by lunch/water. Hiking boots required. A Wafel, Joan L. Russo, Miklos P. Salgo*, John Sansalone, Margaret E. Sargente, Michael Sasse*, Michelle Sasso, Rosanne the Hudson River Valley National Heritage moderate 7+ miles. From Rt. 17 in Schepis, Trudy Schneider, Arlene Scholer, Frances Schultz, Noel P. Schulz, The Estate of M. Jay Schwarz*, James R. Sheil, Isidore Shiffman, Robert Sickley, S. Aaron Simpson, Michael S. & Corinne S. Slade, Maida Snapper, William A. Area and the Hudson River Valley Green- Livingston Manor, exit to Rt. 151 or Rt. Sommerville, Bill Stoltzfus Jr., Steven Sweeney, Kenneth E. Tomiak, Alice L. Tufel, John P. Turrell, Alan J. VanAntwerpen, John way with assistance from the Hudson River 152; follow to Little Pond Campground in & Jean Verdi, Renee P. Victor, Nicholas J. Viggiano, Anthony A. Weedo, Robert & Virginia Weismantel, Barbara Westergaard, Estuary Program, NYSDEC. Several out- Turnwood. Meet at 10 am just outside David V. & Naola B. Woolf, Shelly Wright, Pei-Yi Wu, Edmund Zybert ings are led by Trail Conference members. campground entrance. Pre-register by SPECIAL GIFTS LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Friday, Sept. 30 by contacting the leader at In memory of Audrey Hochberg A. Ross Eckler, John Galbraith, Edward Landau, Peter Tilgner Sunday, September 18, Long Path Hike to 914-641-2888 or [email protected]. Richard Grunebaum MATCHING GIFTS High Tor. Long Path South Chair Jakob In honor of Kenneth Mayers Earth Share, General Re Corporation, HP Employee Franke will lead a trek that offers spectacu- Second Biennial Pedal, Paddle, Hoof, J. Rudder Charitable Giving Program, NY Community Trust lar views in all directions from High Tor’s and Hike, Mahlon Dickerson Reserva- In memory of Sylvia Zatal summit, with short detours to historic tion, October 15 (raindate: Sunday, Ilene Zatal *Members of the Raymond H. Torrey Society Youmans-Van Orden House and High Tor October 16). This fundraiser for the Mor- Vineyards. Bring lunch/water. A difficult 3 ris Trails Conservancy is fun whether your miles, with a steady climb and a few very preference is to bike, kayak, horseride or TRAIL CREW SCHEDULES steep short climbs near top; not suited for walk. The event pits multi-use teams continued from page 5 children under 8. Meet at 11 am at the cor- against one another to complete tasks on October 27 (Thursday) October 8 (Saturday) ner of Ridge Rd. Take Rt. 9W from Menomine Trail, Harriman/Bear Mtn. Rattlesnake Swamp Trail, Haverstraw south to right turn onto Old Leader: Bob Marshall Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Rt. 304 (Co. Rt. 90) to corner of Ridge Rd. We will be completing the trail relocation, started (second left). Take Rt. 9W from Nyack October 29 (Saturday) in the Spring, around an area of the trail that has north to left turn onto Old Rt. 304. Public TBD been flooded by a beaver dam. Leader: Bob Marshall transportation: from Port Authority, Red October 15 (Saturday) and Tan 11A bus to Stony Point; disem- October 16 (Sunday) bark at corner of Old Rt. 304/Ridge Rd. EAST HUDSON CREW October 22 (Saturday) Leaders October 23 (Sunday) Sunday, September 25, Anthony’s Nose. TC Walt Daniels, 914-245-1250 Appalachian Trail, Vernon Chris Reyling, 914-428-9878 We will begin work replacing and extending President Jane Daniels and her husband John Magerlein, 914-243-4714 the bog bridges (puncheon) in three contiguous Walt will lead a Ramble group along the MaryAnn Massey, 914-967-8774 boggy meadows. Camp Smith Trail to this Hudson River Multi-use teams are invited to compete in Josie Gray, 845-831-5786 overlook. Running parallel to the Hudson Patrick McGloin, 631-223-2164 an event at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Eddie Walsh (Wappinger Greenway Project), HIGHLANDS TRAIL CREW River, the Camp Smith Trail to Anthony’s 201-512-9348, ext. 22, cell 845-591-1537 Contact the leader for details, no more than one Nose offers spectacular views that make the trail. You don’t need to have a team— week before the scheduled work date. All projects this strenuous hike, with its many elevation they are created at the event. Each team Check the website, www.nynjtc.org, for are TBD. gains and losses, worth the work. At each will accumulate between 13 and 18 miles schedule. There are several small projects where Leader viewpoint, you’ll learn about the history of of trail time and prizes will be awarded for a few people (preferably mid-week) can do the Bob Moss: 973-743-5203 work. We make a special effort to arrange pick- the Hudson Highlands. Bring lunch, water, both individuals and teams. Proceeds from ups at the nearest Hudson Line train station. September 11 (Sunday) and windbreaker. A difficult 3.7 miles. the event support the Morris Trails Conser- September 25 (Sunday) Meet at 9:30 am on the east side of Bear vancy’s trail improvement initiatives Weekdays October 9 (Sunday) Mtn. Bridge, park on river side of Rt. 9D throughout the county. The Morris Trails TBD October 23 (Sunday) just north of bridge. Conservancy is a not-for-profit member- Leader: Walt Daniels ship organization dedicated to supporting NORTH JERSEY CREW Second Annual Lark in the Catskill Park Morris County’s trail network and encour- WEST JERSEY TRAIL CREW Leader features 100 outdoor and indoor adven- aging multi-use of those trails. The Leaders Sandy Parr, 732-469-5109 tures over 10 days, October 1-10. It is registration fee is $25 per participant David and Monica Day 732-937-9098, Cell: 908-307-5049 Second Sunday of each month sponsored by the NYS Dept. of Environ- and includes snacks, lunch, and great Email: [email protected] Trips start at 9:30 am; call for location and details mental Conservation, the Catskill Center giveaways. For more information email during the week before the scheduled trip day. for Conservation and Development, and [email protected] or call the All trips begin at 9 am. There is usually a walk to Tackle a variety of projects ranging from trail the Catskill Mountain Foundation. conservancy at 973-829-8256. the work site, so please be there on time. Call or repair to bridge building in northern New Jersey. email leaders for meeting place details and other questions. Heavy rain in the morning will cancel; if in doubt, call leaders between 6:00 and 6:30 AT MID-ATLANTIC CREW that morning. October 6-10 AT, Vernon Valley ATC Expands Its Vision September 10 (Saturday) Dunnfield Creek Trail, Worthington State Forest The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Mid-Atlantic We will begin construction of a new section of Crew will be helping to build an addition to a The ATC is still the ATC, but the letters now stand for Appalachian Trail Conservancy (not trail to reroute around the area washed out by bridge in New Jersey’s Vernon Valley floodplain, AT Conference). The name change went into effect in July. ATC is a volunteer-based, pri- Hurricane Ivan last fall. through which the AT passes. Anyone interested vate nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian in helping with this bridge work and possibly National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. The October 2 (Sunday) beginning some puncheon work on a nearby NY-NJ Trail Conference is one of 30 maintaining member organizations. The name change Dunnfield Creek Trail, Worthington State Forest section of the trail should contact Larry Wheelock, We will continue work on the reroute around Trails Director, at the Trail Conference office reflects the group’s expanded focus on conservation and coincides with several new the washout. (201-512-9348). Also, see the West Jersey organizational and communications initiatives designed to broaden its education and Trail Crew schedule above for dates on which outreach efforts. For more information about ATC, visit www.appalachiantrail.org. this project will continue through the month of October. Check www.nynjtc.org for more information.

TRAILWALKER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 9 FAVORITE HIKE BOOKNOTES By Estelle Anderson Zatz’s style in covering 85 hikes from High Point in the north to Cape May in Boulders & Buntings & Bears: the south is conversational and warm yet specific. She states the availability of picnic tables at the end of a given trail, but enrich- Assiniwikam & Will Monroe Loop es the notion by letting you know your rest will be beneath American holly trees. She successfully weaves history, legend, area resources, and science into her trail direc- tions with colorful, evocative prose. The book’s icons and terms for codifying hikes are clear. Trails are rated one to three Best Hikes with Children: hiking boots, depending on their challenge New Jersey (from a child’s point of view). Website and camping resources are provided, and Zatz’s By Arline Zatz introductory sections—from New Jersey The Mountaineers Books, Facts (did you know the State Seashell is 2nd Edition, 2005 the knobbed whelk?) to “how to hike” Reviewed by Maureen Edelson advisories—are well done. Each of the 85 simple trail maps has a north indicator and Best Hikes with Children: New Jersey by a scale, allowing parents to teach basic map Arline Zatz is a gem. Parents owe it to skills to junior hikers. themselves, their children, plus grandma Zatz holds your hand as you hike—the

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E recreation, and fun of the Garden State. at Pyramid Mountain. With this book L L E

T Adults or new hikers could also use it as an Zatz reveals herself as the bubbie— S E uncomplicated guide to outdoor fun. the warm and caring grandma—of hiking A boulder garden of glacial erratics is a feature of the Wyanokie Circular Trail. in New Jersey.

Location: Norvin Green State Forest, OH and follow it until you see the red-on- Wildlife, Points of Interest, and a personal Ringwood, NJ white blazes for the Wyanokie Circular statement about the hike by someone who Length: About 4.6 miles Trail (WCI). Turn right onto the WCI. It has done it. The book is nicely illustrated Rating: Moderate+ immediately goes uphill, and shortly you with photos and maps that show the Time: approx four hours with lunch are in a field of large glacial erratics, the general route of each trail. The back of boulder garden. The trail winds through the book includes his Recommended Features: Boulder garden, laurel, the boulders, downhill and around more Resources, names, addresses, and contact nearly 360-degree views, Indigo Buntings boulders. information for those who want the more detailed info they will need for each outing. Map: NJ # 21 Schlimmer’s footwear (sneakers) and Along this trail are laurel, light load (he carries a 12-pound pack, not How to get there: From Rt. 287, exit at Thru Hiker’s Guide to counting food and water) may not be Wanaque, Rt. 511. Proceed north on Rt. rhododendron, many ferns, everyone’s cup of tea—some may even 511 (Ringwood Ave.) to Westbrook Rd. America: 25 Incredible challenge that they are unsafe—but they (Skyline Diner on your right). Turn left. and delicious blueberries. are thought-provoking. There will be a fork for Stonetown Rd., bear Trails You Can Hike in Whether or not you are interested in hik- left staying on Westbrook. Shortly there will One to Eight Weeks ing the full lengths of the trails Schlimmer be a sign for Weis Ecology Center; turn left has selected, his choices are intriguing and onto Snake Den Rd.; stay on it to the Continue on the WCI until you come to By E. Schlimmer the information he presents is useful. The parking lot. the junction with the Will Monroe Loop Ragged Mountain Press, 2005 book is easy and fun to read for anyone (WML) (pink) and Wyanokie Crest Trail Reviewed by Georgette Weir wondering where to go for their next hik- Watch out for: Bears, foraging for berries. (WCR) (yellow). There’s a pink arrow ing vacation. Rarely have seen, but be noisy hikers. pointing you to the right for the WML. E. Schlimmer is that rare breed: an honest Along this trail are laurel, rhododendron, enthusiast. Here he is at the end of his short Hike Description: This hike travels many ferns, and delicious blueberries. and breezy introduction: “A long-distance through very scenic areas of Norvin Green Once you reach the first rock scramble, you adventure will resemble nothing like the State Forest, with many views along the have a view. And the views continue for the deceitful photos of overjoyed, squeaky- way. Starting from the outer parking lot at rest of the ridge walk. Keep an eye out for clean people featured in magazines and Weis Ecology Center, the Otter Hole Trail Indigo Buntings. Then, back into the for- gear catalogs... In reality, tents leak, knees (OH, green) travels along the driveway to est, and continue to the WCI, where you scrape, snow falls in May, boots fall apart, Weis for approximately 200 feet and then will turn left and go uphill. From the upper swarms of bugs resemble clouds, and you continues parallel to the Blue Mine Brook. junction of WML, retrace your steps to the start to smell really, really bad.” The trail skirts the Highlands Natural Pool, OH trail. Turn left on the OH, and stay on Schlimmer’s book is not a mile-by-mile then turns west and joins the “W” Trail. it for the hike back to your car. trail guide, but a review of the characteris- Immediately after crossing the iron bridge, TC member Estelle Anderson lives next to tics and pros and cons of a diverse array of the OH Trail turns south to meet Norvin Green State Forest in New Jersey. long-distance hiking routes around the the Hewitt-Butler (blue). The trail is country. They range from 95-mile long co-aligned with the Mine Trail (yellow on Have a Favorite Hike? Wonderland Trail in the Cascade Moun- white) for a short distance. If you would like to submit a hike to the tains of Washington to the flat, 1,300-mile Follow the Hewitt-Butler (HB) trail to Favorite Hike feature, write it up following long Florida Trail, to our own Long Path. its junction with the Macopin Trail (white). the format above. The Hike Description Schlimmer begins each section with a On the way uphill, stop at the overlook section should be no more than 400 words. short list of reasons To Go (excellent ledges and enjoy the valley view. Ahead to Send it in an email to [email protected] or chances for solitude, incredible views) next the northeast is Assiniwikam Mountain, mail it directly to the TW editor: Georgette to a parallel list of reasons Not To Go your destination. Turn right onto Macopin Weir, 102 Sutton Park Road, Poughkeep- (limited thru-hiker support, miles of road- Trail. This trail is a pretty hike down to the sie, NY 12603. Be sure to include your walking). He briefly describes the hike and Otterhole Trail (OH). Turn left onto the name, and city and state of residence. for each includes separate sections on Weather, Terrain, Water, Wildness,

10 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 TRAILWALKER HIKERS’ALMANAC A Sampling of Upcoming Hikes Sponsored by Member Clubs

WTW. Will Monroe Loop, Norvin Green State Forest, NJ. Sunday, Oct. 2 The activities listed are sponsored by member clubs of the NY-NJ Trail Conference. All hikers are welcome subject to club regulations Leader: Estelle Anderson, 973-697-5326 or email and rules of the trail. You are responsible for your own safety. Wear hiking boots or strong, low-heeled shoes. Bring food, water, rain IHC. Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Dave [email protected]; call to confirm. Meet: Boy Scout Lake, Camp gear, first aid kit, and a flashlight in a backpack. Leaders have the right and responsibility to refuse anyone whom they believe cannot Sutter, [email protected]. Meet: 9:30 am at Lake Sebago, Seven Lakes Wyanokie on Snake Den Road in West Milford. An easy paced hike complete the hike or is not adequately equipped. Easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes are relative terms; call leader if in doubt. Dr., Harriman State Park. Moderately strenuous hike exploring old, with some steep climbs and rock scrambles. little used trails. More than 90 clubs belong to the Trail Conference, and many of our affiliate groups sponsor hikes not listed in the Hikers’ Almanac. Monday, Sept. 19 For a descriptive list of Conference clubs, consult our website or send a SASE with your request to NY-NJ Trail Conference. OUT. City Island & Orchard Beach, NYC. Leader: Ted Gabay, RVW. Balsam Lake Mtn. (3723'), Catskills. Meet: 8 am; call 914-632-3684; call morning of walk 8-9 am only. Meet: 11 am at Club Codes leader at 203-321-1981. Moderately strenuous 10 miles; some token booth, Pelham Bay Park subway stop in the Bronx (take #6 train Only those clubs with hikes offered in this issue are listed below. Please call numbers listed to confirm. bushwacking. Inclement weather date is following Monday. to last stop). Moderate 6 miles. We’ll take bus to Lobster Box on City ADK-MH ADK Mid-Hudson RVW Rip Van Winkle Hiking Club Saturday, Sept. 24 Island for early lunch, then tour City Island and walk the Siwanoy Trail back to the subway. Bring sunscreen, bug repellent, long sleeves, and OUT. Hudson River Path and Riverside Park, Dyckman St. ADK-R ADK Ramapo UCHC Union County Hiking Club slacks (poison ivy). Heavy rain cancels. Non-members $3. GAHC German-American Hiking Club WEIS Weis Ecology Center to 72nd St., NYC. Leader: Leonard Morgenstein, 917-842-9490. Meet: 10:30 am at NW corner of Dyckman and Broadway (A train to UCHC. Pyramid Mtn., Montville, NJ. Leader: Jay Dibble, IHC Interstate Hiking Club WTW Woodland Trail Walkers 908-289-8813. Meet: 10 am; call for directions. Moderate 5 miles; NYHC New York Hiking Club WWW Weis Wyanokie Wanderers Dyckman). Moderate 7-10 miles with some hills/flights of steps. Only one drop-out point (125th St.). Northern portion of Hudson mostly flat with one steep climb, suitable for all. NYR New York Ramblers Clubs wishing to have hikes listed in Hikers’ Almanac River Path, past Little Red Lighthouse, with great views of Hudson NYR. Mt. Peter, NY, to West Milford, NJ. Leader: Phil Tates, should send their schedules to [email protected] or to OUT Outdoors Club River and beautiful Cherry Walk. Non-members $3. 212-242-5384. Meet: PABT 7:30 am for 7:45 #197 NJT bus. OW Mt. PMNHA Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area the Trail Conference Office. The deadline for the November/December issue is September 15, 2005. WEIS. Women’s Hike, NJ. Leader: Karla Risdon, sanctuary Peter. From Mt. Peter, we’ll follow AT south along Bearfort Ridge to director; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 8 am at Weis Ecology the State Line Trail, passing over Grand View en route. Turn on State Sunday, Sept. 11 Center, 150 Snake Den Rd., Ringwood, NJ. Moderate 2-3 miles. Line Trail to the Ernest Walter Trail, which goes to the Quail Trail, then September the QT to the Bearfort Ridge Trail. Continue via the BRT to the Terrace IHC. Black Rock Forest, NY. Leader: Jim Conlon, 914-591- Enjoy scenic spots in Ringwood such as Wyanokie High Point, Saturday, Sept. 3 Pond North Trail, then the TPNT to the gas line, which descends to 6079. Meet: 9:30 am at Black Rock Forest main parking area, Windbeam Mtn., or the reservoir overlook. Out by about 10 am. Union Valley Road in West Milford. ADK-MH. Bashbish Falls and Mountain, NY, MA. Leader: Reservoir Rd., Cornwall, NY. Moderately strenuous 9 miles with a Non-members $8. Dave Koehler, [email protected] or 518-851-9089. Meet: Call number of climbs, including Mt. Misery before lunch. Return on PMNHA. Signs of Fall Hike, NJ. Leader: Call 973-334-3130 for Thursday, Oct. 6 leader to register by Sept. 2. Moderate hike in the South Taconics, more moderate terrain. more information. Meet: 10 am at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic UCHC. Sterling Ridge, NY. Leader: Carolyn and Jim Canfield, joint with Young Members Group. Steep descent to base of falls, then Area visitor center, 472A Boonton Ave., Montville Township, NJ. 973-728-9774. Meet: 9:30 am at Jennings Hollow parking, Hewitt. steep ascent on the other side; climb Alander for even more views. ADK-R. Scouting the Ramapos and Schuber, NJ. Meet: Call leader at 201-816-9465. Moderate 8 miles. Moderate hike. Moderately strenuous 8-9 miles. Hewitt to Rt. 17A. ADK-R. Appalachian Trail, Mt. Peter to Hewitt, NY. Meet: UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Mae Deas, 908- Friday, Oct. 7 Call leader at 201-871-3531. Moderately strenuous 9 miles. WEIS. NJ Highlands Hike. Leader: Charlie Toole; call 973-835- 2160 to register. Meet: 9:30 am at Weis Ecology Center, 150 Snake 233-6641. Meet: 10 am at Trailside Nature Center, Coles Ave. and PMNHA. Fit Friday for Seniors, NJ. Leader: Call 973-334-3130 for NYHC. 5 Bridges and a Tram Hike, NY. Leader: Pat O’Malley, Den Rd., Ringwood, NJ. Moderate 4-5 miles; out by about 2:30 pm. Providence Rd. Moderate 4-5 miles, some hills on rough terrain. more information. Meet: 10 am at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic 212-924-7486. Meet: 10:30 am at 57th St. and 2nd Ave. in front of Great views in Harriman and Sterling Forest; Little Dam Lake, Green Steady rain cancels. Area visitor center, 472A Boonton Ave., Montville Township, NJ. Whether McDonald’s, Manhattan. Moderate 12 miles, with drop-off points; Pond, Wildcat Mtn. Non-members $8. WTW. Central Park Manhattan Highlights, NYC. Leaders: you’re a senior or not, hiking is more fun with a group. Moderate. some hills and some industrial waterfront. Take the tram to Roosevelt NYHC. Long Path, State Line to Nyack, NY. Leader: George Irene Kelvasa, 212-246-6641, and Middy Weissbart; call to confirm. Saturday, Oct. 8 Island ($2) and cross five bridges into Queens, Manhattan, and Meet: Commuter statue in ticket area of Port Authority. An easy Brooklyn. Heavy rain cancels. Glatz, 212-533-9457; call 7-8 am. Meet: 10:15 am at George Wash- NYHC. Old Croton Aqueduct – Hastings to Irvington, NY. ington Bridge Bus Terminal, upper level near ticket booths. Moderate 3+ mile hike starting at 11 am at park entrance at West 67th St. Leader: Sal Varbero, 718-420-9569; call 8 pm to 10 pm. Meet: 10 am UCHC. Ramapo Lake, NJ. Leader: Micky Siegel, 201-797-7054. 8 miles along the Long Path, including the pier at Piermont. Sunday, Sept. 25 at info booth, Grand Central Terminal. Easy 5 miles, all flat. Hike Meet: 10 am at Skyline Dr., first parking lot on left at bottom of hill (Rt. IHC. Appalachian Trail Connection, NJ. Leader: Steve Rikon, along the Hudson River, past beautiful homes. 287 to exit 57). Very scenic casual hike around beautiful Ramapo Lake. GAHC. Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, NJ. Leader: Henry Loddigs 718-899-1052. Meet: Bathhouse of first parking lot 973-962-4149. Meet: 9 am at A&P/Hewitt Post Office shopping UCHC. Turkey Mtn., Montville, NJ. Leader: Al Verdi, 973-263- Sunday, Sept. 4 on right side after toll station at 9:30. C hike and swimming. center, Warwick Tpk., Hewitt, NJ. Strenuous 8-mile hike on AT, 8569. Meet: 10 am at Pyramid Mtn. parking lot; call for directions. IHC. Washington Valley Park and Chimney Rock, NJ. connecting Wawayanda State Park to Bearfort Ridge. Views of West Saturday, Sept. 17 Moderate to brisk 4-5 miles with some hills. Past limestone quarry Leader: Jennifer and Guy Percival, 973-984-1005. Meet: 9 am at and Surprise Lakes. to waterfalls near Bott’s Pond, then follow the brook through wetlands ADK-MH. East Hudson Highlands, NY. Leader: Bob Ellsworth, Chimney Rock Park, Martinsville, NJ. Moderate 6 miles; steep and WEIS. Treading Trails with Tony, NJ. Leader: Tony DiLemme, area. About 3 hours. hilly terrain. Down wooded ravine to cataract, then up to Hawk Watch; [email protected], 845-876-4534. Meet: Wappingers Falls, Rt. environmental educator; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 11 am; Sunday, Oct. 9 through pine forest and around a pretty reservoir. 9; call to register by Sept. 7. Moderate 7 miles; some rocky trails and several small stream crossings. Enjoy walking through a forest of NJ locations to be announced. Moderate paced, social hikes intend- IHC. Trail Maintenance on Schunemunk Mtn., NY. Leader: UCHC. Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ. Leader: Gail Wai- hardwoods and laurel, and a stop overlooking Jordan Pond. ed for ages 18-30. Spend some time outside, unwind, and make Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 8:30 am at Tuxedo, NY, RR sta- mon, 973-467-4761. Meet: 10 am at the park. Brisk hike. some new friends. Out by about 4 pm. ADK-R. Black Rock Ramble, NY. Meet: Call leader at 201-357- tion, Rt. 17 for shuttle to Mountainville, NY. Moderately strenuous. WTW. Ramapo Valley County Reservation, NJ. Leader: 4642. Moderate 7 miles. NYHC. Great Kills Park, Staten Island, and Monarch But- Help maintain our club’s section of the Long Path and the lower Jes- Ernest Wagner, 973-694-3194. Meet: 10 am at parking lot of reser- terflies, NYC. Leader: Steve and Bettye Soffer, 718-720-1593; call sup Trail. Bring gloves and clippers, if you have them; some tools vation on Rt. 202 in Mahwah. A moderate hike of 4.5 miles on Silver, RVW. Hudson Valley Ramble NY. Meet: 9 am; call leader at 7 pm – 9 pm. Meet: Take 10:30 am Staten Island Ferry from provided. No experience needed. Rain postpones to Saturday, Oct. 15. 845-246-7616. Moderate 5 miles; 1,400’ elevation gain. Overlook at Halifax, Havemeyer, White, Ridge, and Waterfall Trails. Manhattan; meet at SIRT station in rear of Staten Island ferry termi- WWW. Peter’s Kill/Awosting Falls, NY. Leader: Don Weise; fire tower. nal. Easy 5 miles, all flat. Gateway National Park area; woods, Monday, Sept. 5 call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 9:30 am; call for location. Very OUT. Sloatsburg, NY. Leader: Brian Dawson, 718-967-0855, beaches, marinas. Will take bus from ferry terminal to the park. RVW. Mt. Utsayantha, Stamford. Meet: 8 am; call leader at strenuous 9-12 miles. Classic Shawangunks hike from Coxing Kill to [email protected]. Meet: Call leader to confirm date and time; 845-246-4145. Moderate 5 miles. Inclement weather date the fol- GAHC. Greenbelt Trail, Sunken Meadow State Park to Awosting Falls via High Peters Kill trail; possible side trip to Lake possibly will be on Sept. 18. Moderate pace; rocky, hilly trails, lowing Monday. Smithtown Landing, LI. Leader Henry Loddigs, 718-899-1052. Minnewaska. Non-members $8. 12 miles. For the fit beginner; learn how to follow trails and use com- Meet: Bathhouse of most easterly parking lot at 10 am. B, C hikes, ADK-R. Beyond Tiorati, Harriman State Park, NY. Meet: call PMNHA. New Blue Trail, NJ. Leader: Call 973-334-3130 for pass/map. Out late. swimming possibility. leader at 973-835-2832. Moderately strenuous 8 miles. more information. Meet: 1 pm at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic UCHC. South Mtn. Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Monday, Sept. 26 Area visitor center, 472A Boonton Ave., Montville Township, NJ. Let’s UCHC. Boonton Falls, Grace Lord Park, Boonton, NJ. Naomi Shapiro, 973-762-1832; call before 9 pm. Meet: 10 am in RVW. Balsam Cap (3623') and Friday (3694') Mountains, officially break in this new, rerouted old trail. Moderate. Leader: Cherryll Short, 973-299-0212. Meet: 10 am; call for direc- Locust Grove parking lot, Glen Ave. and Lackawanna Pl., across from Catskills. Meet: 8 am; call leader at 845-246-1823. Very strenuous tions. Easy 3 miles. A treat for the eyes with low water, spectacular Millburn RR station. Brisk 5 miles (in little over 2 hours) with one NYHC. Short Hike on Long Path, NY. Leader: David Konoson, 7.5 mile bushwack. Inclement weather date is following Monday. with high water. steep uphill. Rain cancels. 212-744-2282; call before 10 pm. Meet: 10:15 am at George Wash- Tuesday, Sept. 27 ington Bridge Bus Terminal to take 10:45 bus. Easy 3-4 miles at slow Saturday, Sept. 10 WTW. Palisades Circular, NY. Leaders: George Thomas, UCHC. AT Trail Maintenance in Wawayanda State Park, pace. Hike from Closter Dock Rd. to State Line Lookout, overlooking UCHC. Watchung Trail Maintenance. 9:30 am – Noon. Call Trail- 914-591-7102; call to confirm. Meet: 9:45 am at Alpine headquarters NJ. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10 am at ranger Hudson. Heavy rain cancels. side Nature and Science Center at 908-789-3670, ext. 221, to register. parking lot. Easy hike of 5+ miles with one down and up. station at Wawayanda entrance; call for directions. Help maintain our OUT. Alley Pond Park, Queens. Leader: John Socolick, 516- UCHC. Cooper Mill to Kay Environmental Center, Chester, Sunday, Sept. 18 section of the Appalachian Trail, and hike about 6 miles. Bring 791-6453. Meet: 12:30 pm at Hillside Ave. and Winchester Blvd. NJ. Leader: John Gilris, 973-386-1168. Meet: 10 am at Cooper Mill; IHC. Farny Highlands, NJ. Leader: Pete Beck, 973-538-4922. clippers, bag for picking up trash. (F subway to last stop at 179th St., then Q43 bus to Winchester call for directions. Casual 4-5 miles; suitable for beginners. Hike Meet: 10 am at Fisherman’s parking, Split Rock Rd., Rockaway, NJ. October Blvd.). Moderate 6 miles. Explore the many trails and ponds in this along Black River, see historic markers, snack at Kay. Rain cancels. Moderately strenuous 6 miles on Four Birds or Split Rock trails; lovely park. Steady rain cancels. Non-members $3. moderate hills. Saturday, Oct. 1 NYHC. Stony Brook, LI. Leader: Jim Peborde, 718-352-0381. GAHC. Schunemunk Mountain, NY. Leaders: Henry Loddigs, UCHC. Watchung Reservation Trail Maintenance. 9:30 am Meet: Penn. Station, Manhattan, near LIRR ticket windows to take WWW. Anthony’s Nose, NY. Leader: Don Weise; call 973-835- 718-899-1052 and Mathias Wuethrich 908-253-9042. Meet: Park- to noon. Have fun, meet new people, and give something back to the 9:14 am train to Stony Brook. Easy 5 miles at steady pace; forest trails 2160 to register. Meet: 9:30 am at Weis Ecology Center, 150 Snake Den ing lot Red Apple Restaurant, Rt. 17N, Southfields, NY at 9:30 am. trails; no experience needed. Call Trailside Nature and Science with some hills. See Long Island Sound and visit a grist mill ($3 fee). Rd., Ringwood, NJ. Strenuous 8-9 miles; out by about 2:30 pm. Steep B, C hikes. Rain cancels. terrain on Camp Smith Trail and AT overlooking Dunderberg and Bear Center at 908-789-3670, ext. 221, to register. Thursday, Oct. 13 NYHC. Bronx River Parkway. Leader: Sal Varbero, 718-420- Mountains; wonderful Hudson River views. Non-members $8. NYHC. The Coney Island Boardwalk, NYC. Leader: Judy and UCHC. Ringwood State Park, NJ. Leader: Al Leigh; co-leader 9569; call 8 pm – 10 pm. Easy 5 miles, all flat. Walk from Bronxville Marty Mahler, 718-692-2854; call 6 pm – 8 pm. Meet: Call leaders. NYHC. Croton to Peekskill, NY. Leader: Oliver Wayne, 201-840- Jim McKay, 973-538-0756, [email protected]. Meet: 10 am to Scarsdale, NY, enjoying the lovely scenery. 4145; call before 10 pm. Meet: 8:30 am at info booth, Grand Central Easy 3-4 miles, all flat. From Nathan’s to Seagirt, then back to Brighton Beach for optional Russian meal. at Skylands Manor. Moderate 8 miles to Bear Swamp Lake. WTW. Harriman State Park, NY. Leaders: Glenn and Sarah Terminal. Moderate 13-mile hike with some hills and some road walking and possibly swampy areas. Briarcliff-Peekskill Trail, views ADK-MH. Brace Mtn. (Taconics), NY. Leaders: Jean-Claude Collins, 973-744-5126; call to confirm before 8 pm on Friday, Sept. Continued on back 9. Meet: 9:15 am at Sloatsburg RR station. A moderate hike of 6 miles. of Blue Mtn. and Spitzenberg Mtn. All weather. Fouere and Georgette Weir, 845-462-0142 (before 9 pm) or UCHC. Sandy Hook, NJ. Leader: Andy and Dolores Mirolsky, [email protected]. Meet: Contact leaders for meeting time and 908-707-1178. Meet: 10 am in front of Sandy Hook Lighthouse. place. We’ll examine the metamorphic rock of the remnants of an Approximately 5 miles from there to visitor center and back; suitable ancient Himalayan-scale range on this 8-mile trek that will take us from New York to Massachusetts and back. Elevation gain will be for everyone. RAIL ALKER about 1400 feet. Group size limited to 10. T W SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005 11 continued from page 11 IHC. Fall Foliage in Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Larry Spinner, 845-356-5219; no calls after 9 pm. Meet: 9 am at Lake Saturday, Oct. 15 Kanawauke parking, Rt. 106, Harriman. Moderately strenuous OUT. Morristown and Garden Walk, NJ. Leader: Helen 8 miles. A little bit of everything: mines, old trails, a few woods roads, HIKERS’ MARKETPLACE Mangione-Yee, 212-348-5344; call morning of walk 7:30 – 8 am and nice foliage views. YOU CAN ALSO ORDER AT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.NYNJTC.ORG only. Meet: 9:30 am at NJ Transit RR ticket windows, 7th Ave. side of WWW. Claudius Smith’s Den, Harriman State Park, NY. Penn Station. Buy one-way ticket to Morristown with a return from Leader: Don Weise; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 9:30 am; Convent Station. Moderate 7-8 miles, with hills, trails, road walking; NY-NJ TC member? YES NO JOINING NOW call for location. Strenuous 8-9 miles. Autumn color and grand drop-off point after 3 miles. See beautiful old homes and learn about views, including an old outlaw’s hideout. Also Lake Sebago, history of the area. Heavy rain cancels. Non-members $3. Please order by circling price Retail Member P/H Total Diamond Mtn., and Cascade of Slid. Non-members $8. UCHC. Tourne Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973- OUT. Pocantico Hills, NY. Leader: Ray Krant, 718-435-4994. Official Conference Maps 402-2555. Meet: 10 am; call for directions. Moderate 2-hour hike with Meet: 9 am at Grand Central Station info booth. Moderate 12-13 some hills. Beautiful park with stream and lake. Steady rain cancels. NEW!! Sterling Forest Trails (2005) $7.95 $5.96 +.80 ______miles. Walk by mansions of Scarborough, through Aqueduct Trail, NEW!! Shawangunk Trails (2005) $10.95 $8.21 +.95 ______Sunday, Oct. 16 Pocantico Hills, ending at Tarrytown reservoir. NEW!! North Jersey Trails (2005) $8.95 $6.71 +.95 ______IHC. Osborn Loop, East Hudson Highlands, NY. Leader: Roy OUT. Nissequoque River, LI. Leader: Quyen (Quinn) Pham, Williams, 570-828-6207. Meet: 8:30 am at Anthony Wayne parking 631-234-5486; call 8-10 pm or morning of hike. Meet: Take 9:14 am NEW!!Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails (2005) & see combo $9.95 $7.46 +.95 ______area, Harriman State Park. Strenuous hike from Castle Rock south on LIRR train from Penn Station to Kings Park (call to check train time); East Hudson Trails (2003) $9.95 $7.46 +.95 ______Sugarloaf and Osborn Loop Trails; enjoy beautiful fall day with views meet leader at Kings Park station at 10:40. Moderate 6 (or 12) miles. West Hudson Trails (2000) $7.95 $5.96 +.95 ______of Hudson River and valley. Short road walk, then hilly bluffs to Sunken Meadow with awesome Catskill Trails (2003) & see combo $13.95 $10.46 +$1.10 ______WEIS. Castle Point, NJ. Leader: Charlie Toole; call 973-835- view of the river and Long Island Sound. Optional hike to Smithtown 2160 to register. Meet: 9:30 am at Weis Ecology Center, 150 Snake landing. Rain cancels. NEW!! Kittatinny Trails (2005) $12.95 $9.71 +$1.10 ______Den Rd., Ringwood, NJ. Moderate 4-5 miles; out by about 2:30 pm. GAHC. Lake Minnewaska, NY. Leader: Manfred Janowski, South Taconic Trails (1988, rev. 1998) $4.95 $3.71 +.65 ______Besides gorgeous fall foliage, see old castle, water towers, Ramapo 914-428-4573. Meet: McDonald’s restaurant on northside of Rt. 199 Hudson Palisades Trails (available late 2005) $7.95 $5.96 +.80 ______Lake, Wanaque reservoir, Norvin Green State Forest, Campgaw in New Paltz, NY at 10 am. A,B,C hikes. Mountains, even the NYC skyline. Non-members $8. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Books UCHC. South Mtn. Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: UCHC. Ramapo Mtn. State Forest, NJ. Leaders: Jim and A.T. Guide for NY & NJ (2002) w/6 maps $19.95 $14.96 +$2.00 ______Naomi Shapiro, 973-762-1832; call before 9 pm. Meet: 10 am at Theresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10 am; call for directions. NEW!! Long Path Guide to NY/NJ (2005) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.00 ______Locust Grove parking, Glen Ave. and Lackawanna Pl., across from Moderate 6 miles on Schuber and Yellow Trails. Millburn RR station. Brisk 5 miles with one steep uphill (little over Day Walker (2002) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______2 hours). Rain cancels. Saturday, Oct. 29 NEW!! Hiking Long Island (2005) $19.95 $14.96 +$2.50 ______Tuesday, Oct. 18 NYHC. Kensico Reservoir, NY. Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516-671- Circuit Hikes in Northern New Jersey (2003) $11.95 $8.96 +$2.00 ______2095; call before 10:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at info booth, Grand PMNHA. Morning Hike, NJ. Leader: Call 973-334-3130 for more Central Terminal. Moderate 8-mile hike. Follow Catskill Aqueduct Kittatinny Trails (2004) $18.95 $14.21 +$2.00 ______information. Meet: 10 am at Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area from Valhalla to Pleasantville, with glorious fall foliage above a blue NEW!! New York Walk Book (2005) & see combo $22.95 $17.21 +$2.50 ______visitor center, 472A Boonton Ave., Montville Township, NJ. Come out reservoir. for a little exercise while enjoying the fall colors. For adults. Moderate. New Jersey Walk Book (2004) $19.95 $14.96 +$2.50 ______OUT. Kingston to Hamilton, NJ. Leader: Ray Krant, 718-435- UCHC. Storm King Mtn., NY. Leader: Arnie Seymour-Jones, Harriman Trails Guide (1999) & see combo $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______4994. Meet: 9:30 am at Port Authority bus terminal, near commuter 201-768-3864. Meet: 10 am; call for directions. Moderately strenu- Iron Mine Trails: NY-NJ Highlands (1996, rev. 1999) $8.95 $6.71 +$2.00 ______statue. Moderately paced 12 miles on easy terrain. Very scenic walk ous 5-6 miles with quite a bit of climbing; excellent views of the along Delaware Raritan Canal; most of route not typically done by Health Hints for Hikers (1994) $5.95 $4.46 +$2.00 ______Hudson Valley are worth it. local clubs. Doodletown: Hiking Through History in a Saturday, Oct. 22 UCHC. Ramapo Torne, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Vanishing Hamlet on the Hudson (1996) $12.95 $9.71 +$2.00 ______WEIS. Women’s Hike, NJ. Leader: Karla Risdon, sanctuary Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10 am at Reeves Meadow Catskill Trails: A Ranger’s Guide to the High Peaks director; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 8 am at Weis Ecology visitor center. Hike to spectacular view of northern NJ from the Torne; Book One: The Northern Catskills (2000) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.00 ______Center, 150 Snake Den Rd., Ringwood, NJ. Moderate 2-3 miles. return by Reeves Brook Trail. Moderate but steady uphill of about an Enjoy scenic spots in Ringwood such as Wyanokie High Point, hour; out by 1:30. Book Two: The Central Catskills (2000) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.00 ______Windbeam Mtn., or the reservoir overlook. Out by about 10 am. Scenes & Walks in the Northern Shawangunks Non-members $8. Sunday, Oct. 30 IHC. Breakneck Ridge and Mt. Taurus, East Hudson (1999) (hardcover) & see combo $10.95 $8.21 +$2.00 ______NYHC. South Mtn. Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Judy Highlands, NY. Leader: Roy Williams, 570-828-6207. Meet: 8:30 am Shawangunks Trail Companion (2003) $18.95 $14.21 +$2.50 ______Levine, 718-482-9659; call after 8:30 pm. Meet: Take 9:11 NJ Tran- at Anthony Wayne parking area, Harriman. Strenuous. Climb both sit train from Penn Station, NY, to Millburn, NJ. Moderate 9 miles. Nature Walks in New Jersey (2003) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.50 ______of these striking peaks rising above the Hudson River; enjoy Explore hills and streams of this wonderful nature preserve. 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley (2002) $16.95 $12.71 +$2.50 ______breathtaking views, bring a camera for some gorgeous shots. UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Joan Lepselter, 50 Hikes in New Jersey (1997, rev. 1999) $15.95 $11.96 +$2.00 ______NYHC. Staten Island White Trail, NYC. Leader: Bettye and 908-273-4188. Meet: 10 am at Trailside Nature Center. Brisk 4-5 Steve Soffer, 718-720-1593; call 7 pm - 9 pm. Meet: Take 10:30 am Best Hikes w/ Children in New Jersey (2005) $15.95 $11.96 +$2.00 ______miles (about 2 hours); some rocky trails. Steady rain cancels. ferry from Manhattan and meet leaders at train station at rear of Stat- Best Hikes w/ Children in the Catskills & Sunday, Oct. 23 en Island ferry terminal to take bus. Moderate 8 miles. Early fall Hudson River Valley (2002) $14.95 $11.21 +$2.00 ______WEIS. Treading Trails with Tony, NJ. Leader: Tony DiLemme, foliage from Willowbrook Park going toward Hylan Blvd. Heavy rain AMC Catskill Mountain Guide (2002) $19.95 $14.96 +$2.00 ______environmental educator; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 11 am; cancels. ADK Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons (2002) $12.95 $9.71 +$2.00 ______NJ locations to be announced. Moderate paced, social hikes intend- UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Rick and Ellen Jey- ed for ages 18-30. Spend some time outside, unwind, and make del, 908-232-2413. Meet: 10 am at Trailside Nature Center. Very Hudson to Delaware: The Great Valley (2004) $75.00 $56.25 +$4.00 ______some new friends. Out by about 4 pm. fast-paced hike of 4-5 miles with some rocky trails, often muddy. Steady rain cancels. Combo-Packs Catskill (5-map set & ADK book) $27.80 $20.85 +$2.00 ______Join the volunteers Harriman (2-map set & book) $23.30 $17.50 +$2.50 ______NY & NJ Walk Books $38.60 $30.96 +$3.50 ______who bring you the great outdoors! Shawangunk (3-map set & Scenes & Walks book) $18.90 $14.18 +$2.00 ______Kittatnny (4-map set & book) $27.80 $20.85 +$2.00 ______1,600 miles of trails and counting; your membership helps us expand our horizons. Included with membership, Trail Walker, 10% discount on purchases at most The Personal Touch outdoor stores, and 25% discount on all Trail Conference maps and books. 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