SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (222) January/February/March 2012 I understand that I participate in today’s outing entirely at my own risk. The volunteer leader will try to make the event enjoyable, informative and safe, but neither The Urban Trail Conference Inc. nor its officers and leaders can be held responsible for accident or injury. The leader may reject from the outing anyone whose preparation or conduct is inappropriate. I will comply with all applicable laws. Announcements Membership: First Year Membership only $7. A great gift idea. Thereafter, membership dues are $10 for 1 year, or $18 for 2 years. See contact information at the end of this schedule. New Hike Leaders Are Needed: Why not share a favorite walk with us? Contact us before the last month of this schedule to be listed in the next schedule. Short walks and longer hikes are all welcome, and leaders get free membership plus an invitation to our annual dinner. Cancellations, changes, etc: Call the leader to confirm hike status, even when not indicated. Also, re-check train/bus fares and schedules, etc. for changes. Look on back of the MTA’s “The Map” available free at NYC subway fare booths. Older copies have non- MTA travel contacts also. Trail Maintenance: Volunteer group and individual opportunities for trail maintenance are available through the New York/New Jersey Trail Conference. Training and equipment are provided to care for trails on which we depend for our hiking enjoyment. Try it! Easy access to trails throughout the Metropolitan area. For information contact Leigh Draper, Metro Program Coordinator: draper@ nynjtc.org, 201-739-4434. Free membership in our club for regular trail maintainers. NY/NJ Trail Conference Delegate: Anyone who has an interest and knowledge of in this organization is invited to become a regular voting delegate for our club, to attend meetings and give reports. Free membership in our club. See our contact information at end of this schedule. Leaders Appreciation Dinner: Our annual dinner and club business meeting will be held in April 2012 after the holidays and taxes. Look for details in our next schedule. Sat., Jan. 7 - D&R CANAL TOWPATH. 8 to 9 miles mostly flat, at a steady pace. No slow hikers please. Hike the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath from Bound Brook to New Brunswick along the Raritan River. Bring lunch and beverage. Meet 9 am at NY Penn Station, New Jersey Transit ticket area. Leader: Ludwig Hendel, 718-626-3983. Call only on Friday evening Jan. 6. Joint hike. Members only. Sun., Jan. 8 - JONES BEACH AND BOARDWALK. 4 miles, leisurely walk on boardwalk and beach, looking for birds. Rain cancels. Take the LIRR from Penn Station at 9:09 am to Wantaugh (arriving 10:04 am). Please, check LIRR schedule 718- 217-5477. Drivers meet at eastbound platform. Leader: Frank Bamberger, 718-457-5159 or email me at [email protected]. Joint hike. Non-members $3. Sun., Jan. 8 – STATEN ISLAND WINTER HIKE / CROSS COUNTRY TOUR. 4 to 6 miles. Depending on the weather we will hike on Greenbelt trails or Staten Island streets in area to be decided. If you have cross country skis or snowshoes, call to register for a cross-country tour in a local park or golf course when there is sufficient snow cover. For the winter hike bring lunch and beverage and allow sufficient time to take 10:30 am ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island. Please use rest rooms before you get to Staten Island so we can leave promptly. Meet the leader at the train station steps in the rear of the terminal (Staten Island side). Drivers or those not coming from Manhattan may call leader for instructions. Cost: Metro Card- 2 fares. Leader: Bettye Soffer. You must call to register, 718-720-1593 between 7-9 pm. Cell phone on day of hike; 718-612-6284. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Non-members $3. Thurs., Jan. 12 - FORT TRYON TO WAVE HILL. 5 miles at a moderate pace. Meet 10 am at the entrance to Ft. Tryon Park, at the end of Fort Washington Ave. Take the M4 bus to the entrance to Ft. Tryon Park or the “A”- train to 190th street and the elevator up. Return via bus to the #1 train. We’ll walk through Ft. Tryon and Inwood Hill Parks, and on to Wave Hill. We’ll be on paved walks much of the time except for well-maintained woodland trails in Inwood Hill and later in the Bronx in Riverdale Park. Be prepared for snow or ice! Hiking boots are recommended as the trail can be muddy. A few gradual ups and downs. Bring water and lunch or buy lunch at Wave Hill. Leader: Pat Belanoff, 212-568- 2052. Rain cancels. Call after Monday, but not after 9:30 at night. You can also call up to 9 am on the morning of hike. Joint hike with Outdoors Club. Non-members $3. Schedule of Activities (222) January/February/March 2012 Page 2 Sat., Jan. 14 - LIBERTY PARK: JERSEY CITY, N.J. 9 miles. Enjoy a day at Liberty Park with its breathtaking views of NYC. A real treat. Dinner at a diner either inside or outside the park afterwards. Dress for strong sun!! Late return. Meet at turnstiles at 32nd St. & 6th Ave. Path Station for train to Grove Street. Fare $1.50 each way. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-743-0920. Call beginning Wednesday eve (until 9:30PM) the week of hike for recorded message with details or e-mail at [email protected] up to afternoon the day before the walk. Joint hike. Non-members $3. Sat., Jan. 14 - CLOVE LAKE PARK- STATEN ISLAND. Approx. 2 miles mostly flat, at a slow pace. Take the 10:30 am Staten Island Ferry from Manhattan. Then take the S61 or S62 bus at the S.I. terminal, to Clove Road (& Victory Blvd). About ½ hour ride. Meet the leader 11:30 am at the bus stop. Bring lunch and beverage. Cost: MetroCard. Leader: Sal Varbero, 718-420-9569. Call to confirm between 8 &10 pm the week of the hike. Non-members $3. Wed., Jan. 18 - LINCOLN CENTER CONCERT WALK. 3 to 5 miles. Easy pace walk, some ups and downs. See Upper East Side sights, Riverside Park, and chamber music concert at Juilliard. Meet the leader 10 am at 72nd Street park just north of the subway station between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Join us for lunch at a local Chinese restaurant or bring own and eat nearby. Free concert will be at 1 pm. We will check out the Performing Arts Library, see a garden, a church and wind up at Columbus Circle. Drop out whenever you are tired. Leader: Bettye Soffer, 718-720-1593, you must call to register for this hike between 7-9 pm. Cell phone on day of hike 718-612-6284. Joint hike . Non-members $3. Sat., Jan. 21 - FIELDSTON HISTORIC DISTRICT & WAVE HILL, Bronx. Approx. 4 to 6 miles, moderate pace with some ups and downs, mostly on paved streets. Walk to Wave Hill through Riverdale’s Fieldston District. Free admission to Wave Hill until noon. Lunch at Wave Hill. Bring lunch and beverage or buy at snack bar (a little pricey). After exploring the garden, we will continue our visit to Fieldston, finishing at #1 stop at 242nd St. B’way. Drop out points available. Take the #1 B’way local to 238th St. and meet 10:30 am in front of the Riverdale Diner across from train stop. Metrocard fares. You must call or email for hike status starting Fri. Jan 20th. Leader: Victor Scelzo, 718-652-9075. [email protected]. Non-members $3. Sun., Jan. 22 - GREYSTONE TO ARDSLEY via OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT. 7 miles, steady moderately paced hike mostly on the Old Croton Aqueduct but also on several side trails in local parks that include climbs. First Untermeyer Park then to Lenoir, both are 150 ft. climbs with great view points. Afterward we go north via a series of inter-connected parks & return to the OCA, finishing in Ardsley. Snow, ice may limit route or cancel. Take the 11:20 am Hudson Line from Grand Central Terminal to Greystone (arrives 11:57 am). Drivers park near the Greystone Station. Google Map: Warburton & Harriman Ave. Zip 10701. Don’t park in commuter lot!! Leader: Hal Kaplan, [email protected] or 914-376-3156 for hike message beginning Sat. morning. Joint hike. Members only. Sun., Jan. 22 - RIVERSIDE PARK. A moderate, level walk from 116th St. to 66th St. followed by a nice bowl of hot soup (or whatever) at Ollie's. Meet 10:30 am inside the Broadway & 116th St. subway station, but outside of the turnstiles. Optional small contribution for Riverside Park Fund. Will take place no matter what the weather, but call or email me (preferably) beforehand to make sure that the walk is on. No pets; no smoking. Leader: Bob Susser, 212-666- 4371; [email protected]. Joint hike. Non-members $3. Sat., Jan. 28 - NASSAU SUFFOLK TRAIL, SMITHTOWN TO SUNKEN MEADOW. 12 miles on flat terrain. Moderate pace. Bring lunch/drink. Meet in Penn Station at the LIRR waiting room on the lower level. See the mighty Nissaquoge River and pass by the Smith House which is over 300 years old. Dinner at a diner in Kings Park. Fare: $23.50 RT. LATE RETURN. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-743-0920. Call beginning Thursday eve (until 9:30 pm) the week of hike for recorded message with details or e-mail me at [email protected] any time up to 1 day before the hike.