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ADK RAMAPO CHAPTER 2006 SPRING OUTINGS SCHEDULE APRIL • MAY • JUNE www.hudsonhikers.org OFFICERS: President Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] Vice President Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 [email protected] Secretary June Slade 973-835-2832 [email protected] Treasurer Richard Sumner 845-362-8470 [email protected] COMMITTEES: Director, ADK Board of Directors Manny Silberberg 845-354-9165 [email protected] (alternate) Dean Gletsos [email protected] Conservation Ron Javer 845-357-5315 [email protected] Hiking Scheduling Pete Tilgner 201-871-3531 [email protected] Printing Neil Zimmerman Mailing Denis & Joan Kmiec 845-634-1397 [email protected] Lou O’Neill 845-357-0497 [email protected] Membership Nancy Odson 845-368-2877 [email protected] Manny Silberberg 845-354-9165 [email protected] Newsletter Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 [email protected] Programs and Special Outings Suzan Gordon 201-871-3531 [email protected] Publicity (Rockland) Alta Sumner 845-362-8470 [email protected] Publicity (Orange) Aaron Schoenberg 845-986-8645 [email protected] Trails Martin Last 845-426-0838 Delegate, NY-NJ Trail Conference June Slade 973-835-2832 [email protected] Webmaster [email protected]

MEETING • SPECIAL EVENTS

RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING Thursday, June 15 at 7 PM, Nanuet Public Library Gear Swap/Sale and Pot Luck Supper RSVP to Suzan Gordon by June 8th, 201-871-3531 or [email protected]

Directions to Nanuet Public Library: Palisade Interstate Parkway to exit 8-W. West on Rt. 59. Left at first traffic light and straight for short distance. Library entrance on left as road curves right.

If you need a hike schedule, please contact Denis Kmiec 845-634-1397 or [email protected] HIKERS GUIDE New hikers and non-members, please contact the leader in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes suitable for your abilities. Dress properly, especially footwear. The leader has the option of refusing unprepared persons. Carry a light lunch and water. In winter conditions, a hot drink is useful. Rain gear, extra socks, hat, sweater, and wind breaker permit you to adapt to the weather. A day pack is indispensable. Minors under 16 are welcome on day hikes when accompanied by a parent or guardian. No persons under 18 shall participate on overnight outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor over 21. Non-members are welcome on two outings before joining ADK. Footwear and Clothing: Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra garments for unexpected weather and conditions. In winter conditions, dress in thin layers so you can adjust the number of layers as required to maintain comfort. Underwear made of polypropylene is recommended because it does not retain moisture but rather directs body moisture to the outer layers of clothing so you will not feel wet and cold. Wear and/or carry wool or polyester fleece pile outer layers which will retain heat when wet. Carry wool or polypropylene hat, gloves or mitts and a waterproof outer shell. Be prepared for rain by carrying rain gear. Wear comfortable, sturdy boots and two pairs of socks, a polyester liner and a heavy wool or polyester sock over it to avoid blisters. Cotton sweat suits or jeans absorb moisture and do not retain their insulating properties when wet and therefore are unsuitable for winter conditions. Most hikers carry a simple first aid kit, flashlight, compass, & pocket knife. Carry a map of the area you are hiking in. If drought conditions close trails, call leader, as location of hike might be changed. Be aware of possible hunting in area you plan to hike. Check with the Department of Environmental Conservation for local hunting regulations. Avoid places and times where hunting is permitted. The - Trail Conference can help with hunting information. Call 201-512-9348 or go on line Hunting is not permitted in Harriman/. It is permitted in Sterling Forest State Park and Black Rock Forest. Hunting season is generally mid-October to mid-February. Sterling Forest has hunting in May from dawn to noon. During hunting season, wear bright colors and stay on the trails. HIKE RATINGS represent the Pace, Distance and Terrain covered during the hike. A hike’s rating is determined by the hike leader. Pace: A = fast - 2.5 mph or faster B = moderate - about 2 mph C = easy - 1.5 mph or less Distance is given in miles as noted Terrain: A = Strenuous, long ups and downs, some rock scrambling possible. B = Moderate ups and downs as occurs typically in Harriman. C = Generally flat with little elevation change. ASSUMED RISK: Hiking/biking involves certain inherent hazards. Persons participating do so at their own risk and must sign a release of liability. EXPENSE SHARING: When car pooling, passengers are expected to offer the driver funds sufficient to cover the cost of fuel, tolls and parking fees. HIKE MEETING LOCATIONS OTHER THAN TRAIL HEADS: Clarkstown: Commuter Parking Lot on Middletown Rd. just south of Exit 10 of the Palisades Interstate Pky. Suffern: Commuter Parking between R.R. tracks and junction of Lafayette Ave. and Rt. 202. Harriman: Commuter Parking Lot at intersection of Rt. 6 and NY 17, Use parking meters. Tuxedo: Commuter Parking Lot north of Tuxedo R.R. Station, Rt. 17, Tuxedo, NY. Most hike meeting locations can be found can be found on NY-NJ Trail Conference maps Be at meeting place at least 10 min. prior to departure time. Pets are not permitted on hikes. MAINE / TRIP VI (DAY HIKE THE MAHOOSUCS) B-14-A Sunday, June 4 thru Monday, June 12 Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) 845-986-8645. This trip to Maine will have us setting up car shuttles and hiking a series of day hikes along the AT from Andover, Maine to Gorham, New Hampshire (southbound). Total AT distance-50 miles. Mileages range from 10-14 miles per day. Elevation gain per hike will be 3000-4000 feet. This will be a strenuous trip with one no hike day built into the schedule. Accommodations will be your choice of auto camping, hostel or private room. Hikers are welcome to attend for shorter duration. Contact Aaron for a detailed itinerary. Deadline to register: April 29

WHITE MOUNTAIN TRIP XVII (Part A) B-9-A Sunday thru Thursday, August 20-24 Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) 845-986-8645 Contact Aaron for detailed itinerary. Deadline to register: July 15

WHITE MOUNTAIN TRIP XVII (Part B) B-11-A Thursday thru Monday, Aug. 24-28 Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) 845-986-8645 Contact for detailed itinerary. Deadline to register: July 15

Saturday, 4/1 APRIL FOOL’S DAY HIKE TC map 4 B-7/8-B Linda Schutz Linda [email protected] Come "celebrate" April Fool's Day. ... route will be determined on day of hike. Joint with NJ. Meet 9:30 AM in Lake Tiorati Circle Parking Area.

Sunday, 4/2 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS

Sunday, 4/2 WESTERN HARRIMAN HIKE TC map 3 B-7-B+ Manny Silberberg 845-354-9165 We will hike the Victory, White Bar, RD and Parker Cabin Hollow Trails. Joint with NJ. Hike cancelled for rain. Meet at Parker Cabin trailhead on Route 106 about 1/4 mile east of route 17/ 17A/ 106 juncture at 9 AM. Short car shuttle required.

Monday, 4/ 3. CIRCULAR (Sociables Hikers 50+) TC map 4 B-7-B Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected]. CL: Margo Moss [email protected]. Traverse the spring-flooded gorge and torne vistas of the scenic Popolopen Creek area. Rain cancels. Joint with AMC and NJ. Meet at Bear Mountain Inn 10:15 AM before going to parking area on Rt. 9W 3/10 mi. north of traffic circle..

Wednesday, 4/5 RAMAPO RESERVATION CIRCULAR TC map 22 C-5-C+ Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 A moderately paced, circular hike using the Halifax, Ridge, and other trails with fine views at Hawk Rock. Steady precipitation cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet at Ramapo Reservation off Rt. 202 at 9:45 AM.

Thursday, 4/6 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 [email protected] (preferred) Call before 8 PM Wednesday or e-mail no earlier than Tuesday before hike.

1 Saturday, 4/8 THREE MOUNTAINS AND EGG TC map 3 C-8-B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0738 We traverse the hiking over Panther, Catamount, and Horse Stable using the TMI, SBM and old woods roads. Many fine views and a visit to the Egg. Joint with NJ. Meet at the Ladentown Hiker Parking Area off Diltz Rd., Pomona, NY, at 9 AM.

Sunday, 4/9 ST JOHN INTHE WILDERNESS HIKE TC map 3 B-5/7-B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 or [email protected] (preferred) Enjoy the comradery of the Palm Sunday Service for Hikers. Call or e-mail to register and for more information about this event. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 4/9 EAST HUDSON SCRAMBLE TC map 102 B-7-B Rudy Garfinkel 914-337-6612 Route to be determined by leader. Joint with NJ. Precipitation cancels. Meet in Hiker Parking Lot north of tunnel on Rt. 9D at 9:30 AM.

Thursday, 4/13 IN THE WOODS C-4/6-B Betty Heald 201-967-2937 or [email protected]. Register by Wed. 8 PM.

Thursday, 4/13 ORANGE COUNTY ROAD BIKE TOUR TC map 8 25/35 miles Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] Register with leader Tuesday before ride. Joint with NJ. Meet leader 10 AM at Otterkill Parking Lot in Schunemunk State Park.

Saturday, 4/15 A LONG WALK ON SCHUNEMUNK TC map 8 B-6.9-B+ Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] We’ll hike the entire section along Schunemunk’s western ridge. Steep descent at end. Joint with NJ. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:15 AM at Rt. 32 Parking Area at Evans Drive just south of RR trestle. Car shuttle required.

Saturday, 4/15 SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN B-5/6-B Leslie McGlynn [email protected] or 973-252-8122 This will be a loop hike starting on the Boulder Gorge Trail from the Lodge, onto the Quarry Stone Trail and returning on the Falling Waters Trail. Meet at the Lodge at 10:00. From Route 206 take 513 West (formerly Rte. 24) 5.1 miles through Long Valley. At traffic light make right onto Schooley’s Mountain Road and another right onto Camp Washington Road. The lodge will be on your right. You must register for this hike. Joint with NJ.

Monday, 4/17 JOHNSONTOWN CIRCULAR (Sociables Hikers 50+) TC map 3 B-11-B+ Mike Handlesman 718-633-6129 7-10 PM evening before hike or 6:15-7:15 AM of hike. CL: Margo Moss [email protected] Many hills in a never boring part of Harriman park. No beginners. Experienced hikers only. Rain cancels. Joint with AMC. Meet at commuter lot in Sloatsburg 8:45 AM.

Thursday, 4/20 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 [email protected] (preferred) Call before 8 PM Wednesday or e-mail no earlier than Tuesday before hike.

2 Saturday, 4/22 NORVIN GREEN STATE FOREST CIRCULAR TC map 21 C-6-B Nick Viggiano 845-359-2465 A moderately paced circular hike with a climb up Carris Hill, Yoo Hoo Point and . Many fine views. Steady precipitation cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet at Suffern RR Station Lot, East side of tracks at 9 AM or Weis Ecology Center Entrance Parking Lot at 9:45 AM.

Saturday, 4/22 LUNCH ABOVE TIMES SQUARE TC map 4 B-7-B Rich Holden 973-930-0798 The hike at the trailhead parking on Rte. 106 where the RD trail icrosses. Meet 9:30 AM in commuter lot at top of intersection of Rt. 17 & 17A. Short shuttle required. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 4/23 STONETOWN CIRCULAR TC map 21 C-10-A- Aaron Schoenberg [email protected] (preferred) 845-986-8645 We will follow the Stonetown Circular with its many ups and downs in its entirety. Portions of the route include traversing the long distance Highlands Trail. We will make many stops for the trail's outstanding views of the Monksville & Wanaque Reservoirs. Meet 8:30 AM at Suffern Commuter Parking (between RR tracks and junction of Lafayette Avenue & Route 202). For alternate meeting location in NJ, contact Aaron. Joint with NJ.

Thursday, 4/27 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Hank Zulauf 201-391-5867 Ups and downs. Call to register for hike by 8 PM Wednesday evening.

Saturday,4/29 UNDERCLIFF / TAURUS / BREAKNECK TC Map 102 C-7-B+ Richard Zinn 201-357-4642 [email protected] A hilly, scenic hike. We will do all of Undercliff Trail, starting in Nelsonville, climbing Taurus from SE. Then onto Breakneck (not up face). Meet 9.30 AM Breakneck Hiker Parking on Rt. 9D. Car shuttle required. Steady rain cancels. Joint with NJ.

Saturday, 4/ 29 POUND MOUNTAIN CIRCULAR TC Map 3 C-6-B Denis and Joan Kmiec 845-634-1397 (no calls after 9PM) Hike the Blue Disk to Claudius Smith Den. Return on the TMI and White Bar Trails. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Meet at Johnsontown Rd. Circle at 10 AM.

Sunday, 4/30 A CIRCULAR FROM SILVERMINE LAKE TC map 4 B-7.5- B Ike Siskind 845-352-8506 We'll start at Silvermine Lake, hike to the Wm. Brien Shelter and then make a loop on the R-D and Long Path to the Stockbridge Shelter before returning. Joint with NJ. Meet at Silvermine Lake Parking Lot 9:30 AM.

Thursday, 5/4 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-8533 Ups and Downs. Call before 8 PM Wednesday to register for hike.

Saturday, 5/6 EASY HIKE C–4–C Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Easy Hike for easy hikers, new hikers welcome. Call before 8 PM Friday or e-mail [email protected] (preferred) no earlier than Thursday before hike. Joint with NJ.

3 Saturday, 5/ 6 HASSENCLEVER MINE AREA TC map 4 B-6-B John Jurasek [email protected] 845-365-3618 Red Cross, Beech and other trails. Mines, Cemeteries, and old homesteads. Joint with NJ. Threat of thunderstorms cancels. Meet at Lake Skannatati Hikers Parking Lot (Long Path crossing) at 10 AM.

Sunday, 5/7 "HIKE OF THE WEEK" TC Map 4 B-7-B Roy Williams [email protected] (sub for Pete Heckler) This is a "Bergen Record" circular hike originating and concluding at the Lake Tiorati Parking lot, using the Lake Tiorati, AT, RD, Bottle Cap Trails and the Long Path. Rain cancels the hike. Joint with I.H.C. and NJ. Meet 9 AM at Lake Tiorati Parking Lot, Tiorati Circle.

Thursday, 5/11 IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN C-3/4-C Marcia Greenwald 201-797-7541 Wander through Pepsico Sculpture Gardens inPurchase, N.Y.; among great statues and lovely spring flowers. Please register by Wednesday 6 PM.

Thursday, 5/11 ORANGE COUNTY ROAD BIKE TOUR 25/35 miles Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] Register with leader Tuesday before ride. Joint with NJ.

Saturday, 5/13 BEAVERBROOK TRAIL-FARNY HIGHLANDS B-6.2-B Leslie McGlynn [email protected] or 973-252-8122 This trail offers some nice views and signs of iron mining along the way and then ascends to a beaver colony. Meet at 10:00 AM at Saffin Pond Parking lot on Weldon Road off of Route 15 North. We will then shuttle over to the trailhead parking area on Berkshire Valley Road. Inclement weather cancels hike. Must register for hike. Joint with NJ.

Saturday, 5/13 SILVERMINE TO THE SHELTER TC map 4 C-5/6-C+ Lou O’Neill 845-357-0497 (No calls after 8 PM) Hike the Menomine and Long Path to the Shelter and return on the Nawahunta Fire Road. Rain cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet 10 AM Silvermine Parking Area off Seven Lakes Drive.

Sunday, 5/14 POPOLOPEN PANORAMA TC map 4 B-6/7-A Ilse Dunham 973-838-8031 The hike begins at the Bear Mt. Inn and continues past Hessian Lake. We enter Popolopen Gorge past Roe Pond and the churning waters of Hell Hole. Lunch on top of Popolopen. The hike ends with a visit to historic Fort Montgomery. Rain cancels. Joint with IHC. Meet 9:30 AM in Bear Mt. Inn Parking Lot. Parking fee required.

Thursday, 5/18 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Call before 8 PM Wednesday or [email protected] (preferred) no earlier than Tuesday before hike.

Saturday, 5/20 WILDCAT TO THE FURNACE TC map 100 C-8.1-B Dean Gletsos 845-354-0758 Our hike begins and ends at the southern trailhead of the Wildcat Mt. Trail. In-between, we hike the new Townsend and Long Meadow Extension Trails with their beautiful forest settings, historical Southfields Furnace and four fine views. Joint with NJ. Meet 9 AM in the Commuter Parking Lot, top of the ramp at the junction of Rt.17 & 17A/106, Southfields,NY.

4 Saturday, 5/20 JOHNSONTOWN CIRCULAR B-9-B Rich Holden 973-930-0798 TC map 3 From Johnsontown Circle we'll take the Blue Disc trail in it's entirety to the intersection with the Victory Trail. Then on to the RD, Triangle and White Bar Trail which takes us home. Meet 9:30 AM at Johnsontown Road Circle. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 5/21 SEVEN HILLS TRAIL TC map 3 B-7-A Peter Reiner 845-634-7635 Our hike starts at Reeves Center, crosses Diamond Mt. with climbs in-between offering great views. We end at Lake Sebago. Car shuttle required. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Lake Sebago Boat Launch Parking off of Seven Lakes Drive.

Thursday, 5/25 IN THE WOODS C-4/6-B Betty Heald 201-967-2937 or [email protected] Ups and Downs. Call or email to register by Wednesday 8 PM.

Saturday, 5/27 FAHNESTOCK ROUND HILL CIRCULAR TC map 103 B-7.4-B Pete Tilgner & Suzan Gordon 201-871-3531 Our hike begins and ends at the Hubbard Lodge just off Rt. 9, Putnam Co., NY. Joint with NJ. Only severe weather cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at the northeast corner parking area at the junction of Rt. 9 and County Rd. 301 which heads east from Cold Spring, NY. Alternate meeting time 9 AM, Rt. 9D north on east side of Bear Mt. Bridge.

Sunday, 5/ 28 INDIAN HEAD TC map 41 B- 7-A George Preoteasa 201-694-8344 [email protected] A moderately paced trail hike on the Devil's Path. Ascent 1700’- Elev.: 3573'. Joint with Catskill 3500 Club. Bad weather cancels. For meeting place/time: call or e-mail leader to register between May 21- 26.

Thursday, 6/1 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Call before 8 P.M. Wednesday or e-mail [email protected] (preferred).

Saturday, 6/3 TC map 102 B-8-A Janice Bortree 845-831-4430 Hike Beacon Mt. to Scofield Ridge. Unmarked Trails. Best views in the . Steep initial climb. Joint with AMC. Meet 10 AM at Hiker Parking north of tunnel on Rt. 9D.

Sunday, 6/4 LONG PATH TO LITTLE TOR AND BACK TC Map 4B B-6-B Richard and Alta Sumner [email protected] or 845-362-8470 We hike to Little Tor, have a light lunch then, after the hike, enjoy some of the best Greek food in Rockland County at the annual Greek Festival at exit 7 on the Palisades Parkway (optional). Joint with North Jersey. Meet at commuter parking lot, Rt. 202 & 45, Mt. Ivy, NY; 10 AM. Rain cancels hike. Joint with NJ.

Thursday, 6/8 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Bob Danetz 201-692-9217 or [email protected] Ups and Downs. Call or email to register for hike by Wednesday 8 PM.

Gear Swap/Sale and Pot Luck Supper on June 15. RSVP to Suzan Gordon by June 8th. 201-871-3531 or gordon.tilgner@ verizon.net 5 Saturday, 6/10 MOUNTAIN LAUREL AND MINNEWASKA TC map 9 B-8-B+ June Slade 973-835-2832 We hike carriage roads, trails, with some steep ups and downs and rock scrambles hoping to find Mountain Laurel in full bloom. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Meet at Lower Awosting Parking Lot at 9:15 AM.

Saturday, 6/10 VAN CAMPENS GLEN B-6/7-B Leslie McGlynn [email protected] or 973-252-8122 (register for hike) A hike in the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area with some pretty views of the Kittatinny Mountains and waterfalls. Meet at Millbrook Village at 10 AM. Rainr cancels. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 6/11 LONG PATH CIRCULAR TC map set 4-B C-6-C Chuck Klatzko 845- 638-1920 [email protected] We hike north on the Long Path to the CSX RR tunnel, then down to the bike path, going south on the bike path back to Landing Hill Road. We will see a 'ruin' and have lunch at 'Treason Rock' on the beach along the . Joint with NJ. Meet 9:30 AM at Landing Hill Rd. hiker parking area at end of Road in Rockland Lake State Park.

Thursday, 6/15 RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING Nanuet Public Library, 7 PM Gear Swap/Sale and Pot Luck Supper

Thursday, 6/15 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705 Call before 8 PM Wednesday to register.

Saturday, 6/17 EASY HIKE C-4-C Phyllis Key 201-768-5573 Easy Hike for easy hikers, new hikers welcome. Call before 8 P.M. Friday or e-mail [email protected] (preferred) no earlier than Thursday before hike. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 6/18 KING OF A MOUNTAIN TC map 7 B-6-A Chris Connolly 201-816-9465 [email protected] We’ll see many Hudson vistas from Storm King, Crows Nest as we hike the Stillman, Bypass, Howell, Crossover, Stillman Spring and Bobcat Trails. Joint with NJ. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:15 AM at Bobcat Trail Head parking Area on Rt. 9W North. Short car shuttle required.

Thursday, 6/22 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Deanna Felicetta 845-735-853 Call before 8 PM Wednesday to register.

Saturday, 6/24 STOCKBRIDGE OUTING B-7-B Rich Holden 973-930-0798 TC map 4 Our hike will take us pass Lake Nawahunta, and a climb before a pleasant stretch of Baileytown Road and the Cave Shelter. Meet 9:30 Rt. 6 Hiker Parking at Long Path crossing. Joint with NJ.

Sunday, 6/25 IRISH Mt., PINGYP AND CATS ELBOW TC Map 4 B-8-A George Preoteasa 201-694-8344 [email protected] A hike on the SBM with nice views and scrambles. Car shuttle required. Precipitation cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet at Anthony Wayne South Parking area 9:00 AM.

Thursday, 6/29 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Linda Schutz [email protected] or 973-335-6973 Register by 9 PM Wed.

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