Outings Schedule · Fall 2025 · OCTOBER · NOVEMBER · DECEMBER

Catskills: Twin Mtn & Indian Head Mountain via Devil’s Path

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Predinger Road Trailhead (GPS 42.133398, -74.10434). Hike up Devil’s Path to Indian Head and Twin, then backtrack to Jimmy Dolan Trail to return to cars. Terrific views with long, difficult scrambles. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. TC Northeastern Catskill Trails Map 141.
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Agony Grind, Indian Hill & Furnace Loops

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at Elk Pen parking (GPS 41.26495, -74.15437). We take the Arden Valley Rd across NY 17, then hike the AT up Agony Grind. We turn south on the Sapphire (B) Trail, then east on the Indian Hill (Y) Trail to the Warbler (GY) Trail south, then head east to complete the Furnace Loop (R) and the Indian Hill (Y) loop. We return via the Sapphire and AT along the route we came. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100.
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Russian Bear Loop

845-357-9366
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start from the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, located off Seven Lakes Drive. We will hike on the Pine Meadow, Seven Hills, H-T-S, and Raccoon Brook Hills Trails to the Ramapo Torne, Russian Bear, and Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. We will return on the Pine Meadow Trail. Precipitation of any kind cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Rock House Loop

917-841-0120
Meet 8:30 AM at the trailhead located on Tioratti Brook Rd, 2.8 miles south from the Tioratti traffic circle, or 1.1 miles from the Palisades Interstate Pkwy exit 16 (Lake Welch). GPS coordinates: N41°15’11”, W74°03’58”. Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate lollipop hike circles Rockhouse Mountain and has a few short easy climbs typical for Harriman. We will pass through an area rich with old farms and mines dating back to colonial times. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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Lake Sebago – Ladentown Mountain

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
Meet at 8:45 AM at the Sebago Boat Launch parking lot on Seven Lakes Drive. We start at 9:00 AM sharp, going east across the road on the Seven Hills Trail to the Buck Trail going north. We make a right on the Meadow Road to catch the T-MI Trail and the Breakneck Mountain Trail. We make a right on the S-BM, passing by the Third Reservoir, all the way to the T-MI Trail, where we make a right and back to the Buck and the Seven Hills and the Sebago Boat Launch. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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In the Woods

201-693-6705 (day of hike)
Hike will be determined by the condition of both the trails and the leader. “Regular” hikers will receive an email at the beginning of the week with a full description of the hike. Others can email the leader for the information.
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Abram Hewitt State Forest: Bearfort Ridge to Surprise Lake

845-323-7697
Meet 9:00 AM at parking lot for Bearfort Ridge in Abram Hewitt State Forest off Warwick Tpke, Hewitt (GPS 41°09’20.5″N, 74°21’45.9″W) for a hike on the Bearfort Ridge Trail going north. Rugged hills and great views of Greenwood Lake. Lunch at Surprise Lake and return on the loop trail traveling south. Bring plenty of water. Rain cancels hike.
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Terrace Pond North Loop + Apple Picking

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Highlands Preserve parking lot, 22 Warwick Tpke, Hewitt, NJ. (From there, we will carpool a half-mile to the Quail Trailhead, which can fit only six cars.) We take the Terrace Pond North Spur (BBk), then hike the Terrace Pond North Loop (B). Afterwards, we optionally head to Ochs Orchard on Rt 94 in Warwick for apple picking (and additional elevation). TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 152.
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Giants Steps / Women’s Federation Monument

551-206-3022 (day of hike)
Meet 9:30 AM at the State Line Lookout parking lot in Alpine NJ (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLe5pDPQG3cH28vS6). Parking fee is required. A beautiful hike in the Palisades Interstate Park, we hike old Rt 9W to the Long Path down to the stunning Peanut Leap Cascade waterfall. We then travel along the shore trail of the Hudson until we hit the giant steps rock scramble (a ~1.2 mile long horizontal rock scramble over boulders). We then climb back up to the top of the Palisades Cliffs to see the Women’s Federation Monument. After that it’s a short turn back to the parking lot along the entry road. TC Hudson Palisades map 109.
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Black Mountain

917-841-0120
Meet 8:30 AM at the Silvermine parking lot (off Seven Lakes Drive). GPS Coordinates: N41°17’44”, W74°03’34.5″. Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate loop hike summits Black Mountain, featuring splendid views of the Hudson Valley and Harriman State Park, including the NYC skyline. We will traverse the following trails: Menomine (yellow), AT (white), Ramapo Dunderberg (red circle on white) and woods roads. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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Kakiat County Park

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at Kakiat Park off Rt 202 in Montebello, NY (GPS 41.14579, -74.112855). We go north on the Mountain (O) and Kakiat (W) Trails, then right on the S-BM (Y) to the Egg and Stone Memorial Shelter. Coming back on Y, we turn right on Conklins Crossing (W) to Pine Meadow Lake, then return on W, right on Y, left on W to the parking lot (6.2 mi.) This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Black Rock Mountain and Boston Mine

646-853-0824
9:30 AM from the parking area on Kanawauke Rd. (old Rt 106) where the White Bar crosses. We will hike the White Bar, Nurian and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trails up Black Rock Mountain to the Lichen, the Long Path and the AT, returning on Island Pond Road. Steady rain cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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Catskills: North South Lake/Kaaterskill Falls/North Point

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Scutt Road Trailhead (GPS 42.20089, -74.05783). Hike Escarpment Trail (with detour to Kaaterskill Falls) to Boulder Rock to old Catskill Mtn House site to Sunset Rock and Newman’s Ledge to North Point. Back down Mary Glen Trail to Rock Shelter Trail to cars. Terrific views with some tough scrambles. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY TC Northeastern Catskill Trails Map 141.
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Abram S. Hewitt State Forest

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Highlands Preserve parking lot, 22 Warwick Tpke, Hewitt, NJ. We take the Bearfort Ridge Loop north to the Ernest Walter Trail, hiking west and north to the AT, then east and north to the State Line Trail, back to the Ernest Walter, to the Bearfort Ridge Loop and back to the parking lot. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 152.
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Johnsontown Circle Loop

845-357-9366
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start from the parking circle at the end of Johnsontown Road off Seven Lakes Drive in Sloatsburg (GPS 41.179887, -74.163916). We will hike the Blue Disc and Victory Trails for lunch at Lake Skenonto. We return on the Triangle Trail and the White Bar Trail. Precipitation of any kind cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Schunemunk Mountain Loop

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Otterkill Rd Parking (GPS 41.425755, -74.101685). Hike Trestle Trail west to Western Ridge Trail west all the way to the end, then head back east on Jessup Trail with a stop at the Megaliths, and then continue east on Jessup to the Sweet Clover Trail south to Otterkill Trail east back to cars. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. TC West Hudson Trails Map 114.
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Black Rock Forest – Northern Loop

917-841-0120
Meet at 8:30 AM at the trailhead on Mine Hill Road. GPS Coordinates: N41°24’7.5″, W74°02’51.5″. Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate loop hike offers expansive views of the northern section of Black Rock Forest, including Sutherland Pond and the NYC skyline. We will summit Black Rock Mountain. TC West Hudson Trails Map 113.
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Reeves Meadows to Diamond Mountain Loop

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
We meet at 8:45 AM at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center for a prompt start (GPS 41.173892, -74.168573). We take the Reeves Brook (W), go left on the Raccoon Brook (B), left on the HTS (O), right on Seven Hills (B), left on Diamond Mt. Trail (Y), right on Seven Hills (B), left on T-MI (R), left on Stony Brook (Y) to Pine Meadow (R) to the cars. This hike is strenuous. Hiking shoes are required, and poles are recommended. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Tom Jones / Parker Cabin / Lake Skenonto Loop

551-206-3022 (day of hike)
Meet 9:30 AM at the White Bar Trailhead parking on Kanawauke Road. This hike begins just off County Road 106 with moderately challenging steep parts at the beginning and ends, with an easier middle section. There are great views from tops of both mountains and nice varied terrain in the valleys and by Lake Skenonto. The trail also passes by Tom Jones Shelter. We will stop and have lunch next to lake Skenonto or at the top of Parker Cabin Mountain depending on timing. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Camp Smith Trail to Anthony’s Nose

845-323-7697
Meet 9:00 AM at the small parking lot off Rt 6 on the left side. At the fork with Rt 9D immediately after the Bear Mountain bridge, bear right to stay on Rt 6 for about 1 mile. Hike the Camp Smith Trail to the top of Anthony’s Nose with great views of the Hudson River and Bear Mountain on the other side. This is an up and back trails hike. Bring plenty of water. Rain cancels hike.
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Ringwood State Park Shepherd Lake

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Shepherd Lake Recreation Area on Shepherd Lake Road, Ringwood NJ, at the end of the road in the picnic area (GPS 41.13565, -74.23209). We head east and south on the R-R all the way to the Crossover, then take the Crossover going east around Gatum Pond and Weyble Pond using the Five Ponds Loop Trail north. We then head east to the west side of Glasmere Pond, then take the blue blaze Skylands north back to the R-R all the way to the parking area. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 150.
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Five Ponds Loop (Ringwood State Park)

646-853-0824
9:30 AM at parking lot A at Ringwood State Park. A beautiful meandering walk through Ringwood State Park. We will see some views as well as 5 beautiful woodland ponds. Lunch will be around noon. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 150.
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Catskills: Romer, Pleasant & Cross Mtn Shuttle Hike

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Woodland Valley Campground (GPS 42.035557, -74.35963). From here we will shuttle to Lane St to start hike. If you do not meet us at Woodland Valley, you will not be allowed to hike. Start on Phoenicia East Branch Trail across Romer Mt, Mt. Pleasant and Cross Mtn to Grand Staircase. Descend Phoenicia West Branch Trail to cars. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. TC Catskill Trails Map 143.
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Nurian/AT Loop

917-841-0120
Meet at 8:30 AM at the Elk Pen parking lot on Arden Valley Rd. GPS Coordinates: N41°15’33”, W74°09’1.5″. Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate loop hike traverses 8 trails: Arden-Sturbridge, Stahae Brook, Nurian, Dunning, White Bar, Ramapo Dunderberg, Lichen and the AT. We will pass through the Valley of Boulders and Lemon Squeezer and go past Island and Green Ponds. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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Tuxedo to Triangle Loop

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
Meet at 8:45 AM at the DEC Parking, Tuxedo Park, NY, on East Village Road in Tuxedo, NY, on the left just after crossing the railroad (GPS 41.195965, -74.184071). (Parking fee required $3. Please use the ParkMobile app and pre-pay before arriving. Lot No. 4515 Tuxedo.) We start at 9:00 AM sharp on the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, right on Kakiat Trail, then left on Blue Disc, right on RD, left on White Bar, left on Triangle down to RD and the parking lot. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Bear Mountain Perkins Tower Loop

845-323-7697
Meet 9:00 AM at the hiker parking area off Seven Lakes Dr. Take Palisades Parkway exit 19 Perkins Memorial Dr. Parking area is .5 miles on the right. Appalachian Trail 1777 trailhead. Climb the AT to Perkins Tower with spectacular views. Continue on the new All Persons Trail loop offering an easy walk on the AT before returning on the trail. Bring plenty of water. Rain cancels hike.
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Wawayanda Circular

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at Wawayanda Boathouse parking lot (GPS 41.18841, -74.42583). Use the East Gate entrance to Wawayanda State Park from Warwick Turnpike. We head east to the Double Pond, Red Dot, Cherry Ridge Road, Old Coal, Lookout Lake, Laurel Pond and Lake Loop (formerly Sitting Bear) Trails. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 152.
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In the Woods

201-693-6705 (day of hike)
Hike will be determined by the condition of both the trails and the leader. “Regular” hikers will receive an email at the beginning of the week with a full description of the hike. Others can email the leader for the information. Advanced registration required.
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Hudson Highlands: Casino Trail

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Mt. Beacon Scenic Hudson Lot (GPS 41.49383, -73.95929). Casino Trail to Wilkinson Memorial Trail. Right on Wilkinson, right on Breakneck Ridge Trail to fire tower, back to Wilkinson to head NE to Fishkill Loop, down Fishkill Ridge Trail to Casino to cars. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. TC East Hudson Trails Map 102.
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Anthony Nose and Camp Smith Trail

917-841-0120
Meet 8:30 AM at the trailhead located on US 6-Toll House (GPS 41.300797, -73.948608). Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate hike starts at the Toll House, climbing to Anthony’s Nose and returning to Toll House. The hike offers many views of the Hudson River, as well as Bald, Dunderberg and Timp Mountains in Harriman State Park. TC East Hudson Trails Map 101.
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Stonetown Sculpture Circular

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
Meet at 8:45 AM for a prompt start at Stonetown Recreation Center, Ringwood, NJ (GPS 41.07987, -74.30907). This is a very strenuous 9-mile out-and-back hike with 3048 ft of elevation gain (more than half a mile of cumulative vertical ascent), with some views, rock scrambles, and an art sculpture trail. Please note the start time. Hike’s duration is about 6 hours. Bring lunch and at least 3 liters of water. Hiking shoes are required, and poles are recommended. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 151.
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Pine Meadow Lake from Kakiat Park

845-357-9366
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at Kakiat parking lot on Rt 202 in Montebello, NY (GPS 41.14579, -74.112855). We will hike to Pine Meadow Lake on the Mountain, Kakiat, Raccoon Brooks, and Egg Trails. We return on the Pine Meadow, Conklin Crossing, S-BM, and Kakiat Trails. This 7.5-mile hike has an elevation gain of 1700 feet. Precipitation of any kind cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mt. map 118.
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Long Path, Lichen Trail, Arden Surbridge Loop

551-206-3022 (day of hike)
Meet 9:30 AM at the Lake Skannatati parking lot in Harriman. Start from the Lake Skannatati Access Road and follow the Long Path. Turn onto the Dunning Trail which will take you past Bowling Rocks and lead to the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail (R-D). Next, follow the Lichen Trail which will lead to the Times Square Trail junction. From this point follow Arden-Surebridge Trail back to the lake. We will eat lunch at the overlook on the Lichen Trail. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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Doris Duke Loop & Mombasha High Point

631-935-2217
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Doris Duke Trailhead on Benjamin Meadow Road, off Rt 17A. We take the Doris Duke Trail, then go to Mombasha High Point via the Allis and AT Trails. We return via the AT, Allis, and the other side of the Doris Duke Loop. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100.
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Sterling Lake Loop

551-206-3022 (day of hike)
Meet 9:30 AM at Sterling Forest Visitors Center, 116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo Park, NY. This hike is an easy walk around Sterling Lake, featuring a historic furnace and mine. Be sure to check out the displays in the visitor’s center. We head west on the Blue Trail, pass the foundation of an old church, then enter the woods. We cross a wooden bridge (over the old sluice for the water wheel), and the furnace is a short side trip to the left. We continue on the Blue around the lake, ultimately following it back to the visitor’s center. We will stop and have lunch on the lake beach at the far side of Sterling Lake. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100.
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Fahnestock: Catfish Loop and AT

917-922-3203
8:00 AM at Dennytown Rd, Putnam Valley, NY (GPS 41.420722, -73.868799). Catfish Loop to Chimney Top to Catfish Loop to AT to Three Lakes Trail to cars. Figure 8 loop that passes the parking area – halfway bailout an option. EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. TC East Hudson Trails Map 103.
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Hook Mountain State Park

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
Meet at 8:45 AM at Rockland Lake State Park Playground, Rockland Lake State Park (which is parking lot #2) in Nyack, NY. We start at 9:00 AM sharp, around the north side of Rockland Lake via Rockland Lake Road to Landing Road to catch the Long Path going north. We hike the Long Path to Treason Trail (W) to go down the Bike Path along the Hudson River. We then take the trail going back up to Landing Road and the parking lot. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. Hudson Palisades Trails Map 111.
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Apshawa Preserve

845-323-7697
Meet 9:00 AM at Apshawa Preserve off Northwood Drive, off Macopin Rd in West Milford for a hike to the Butler Reservoir on a variety of trails through a scenic forest. Good place for bird watching. Bring plenty of water. Rain or snow cancels hike.
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Ramapo Torne

917-841-0120
Meet 8:30 AM at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center. GPS Coordinates: N41°10’26”, W74°10’07.5″. Hike starts at 8:45 AM. This moderate/strenuous loop hike offers views, a minor rock scramble, and the undulating topography associated with Harriman State Park. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Reeves Meadows to Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Loop

646-207-4136 (Texting Preferred)
We meet at 8:45 AM at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center for a prompt start (GPS 41.173892, -74.168573). We take the Reeves Brook (W), go left on the Raccoon Brook (B), left on the HTS (O), right on Seven Hills (B), right on Diamond Mt. Trail (Y), right on Seven Hills (B), left on T-MI (R), left on Stony Brook Trail (Y) to Pine Meadow (R) to the cars. This hike is strenuous. Hiking shoes are required, and poles are recommended. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
Advance registration required. Please register here: https://adknjr.ivolunteer.com/20251230