OUTINGS
SCHEDULE · FALL 2022
· OCTOBER · NOVEMBER · DECEMBER
Saturday,
10/1
B+ 9.5 A- CEG 2100 ft
Black Rock
Forest Bonanza
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917-922-3203
8:30 AM at
parking lot on 9W (NOT the main parking lot). Type “Black Rock Forest
Consortium 9W South parking area”(GPS
41.420211,-74.028283). Hike Black Rock Hollow Trail, cross Ben’s Bridge, head
up Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, and Rattlesnake Hill to Tower View to Stillman
Trail to Black Rock, and then return via Black Rock Hollow. Tough hike but
beautiful. Registration by email required. TC West Hudson Trails map 113.
Tuesday,
10/4 B
7 B+ CEG 1700
ft
Five
Summits Hike
Geoff
Fonseca geofffonseca@yahoo.com
845-390-1937
9:00 AM at
the parking lot on Kanawauke Road (former Rt 106) in Harriman at the
intersection of Kanawauke Road and the White Bar Trail (GPS 41.23488,-74.14906).
We will hike the White Bar and R-D trails to Carr
Pond, Tom Jones, Parker Cabin, Black Rock Mountains, and Bald Rocks. We return
on the Dunning and White Bar Trails. Precipitation of any kind cancels. TC
Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Wednesday,
10/5 B
5.4 B CEG 1640
ft
Parker
Cabin Mountain Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15AM at
the parking lot on Route 106 where the White Bar Trail crosses. You can find it
at “1369 Kanawauke Road, Southfields, NY”. We start at 9:30 AM sharp going
south on the White Bar to the R-D Trail then north to the Nurian
and White Bar Trails and the parking lot. This hike is moderate. Severe
inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC
Harriman-Bear Mountain Southern Trails map 118.
_
Thursday,
10/6 B
6.5 B+ CEG 1600
ft
Lunch at “The
Timp"
Paul Margiotta pjmm1177@gmail.com
(pref)
201-693-6705
(day of hike)
9:30 AM at
the Cornell Mine Trailhead on Route 9W, Tompkins Cove, Rockland County, NY. We
will hike on the Cornell Mine and R-D trails to reach “The Timp”,
where we will have lunch. Our return will be via 1777 Trail. The hike is rated
“B+” for the long, very steep climb in the beginning. The trailhead is located
approx. 1.3 miles south of the Bear Mountain Circle. For directions enter
“Trailhead for Cornell Mine Trail and Doodletown
Brook" into Google Maps. TC Harriman-Bear Mountain Northern Trails map
119.
Saturday,
10/8 B
6 B-
Black Rock
Forest
Peter
Reiner psr7777@gmail.com
845-323-7697
9:45 AM at
16 Old Mineral Spring Rd. Cornwall, NY for a hike in the western part of Black
Rock Forest. Hike on the Scenic Trail to Jim's Pond and return back on the woods road back to parking area. Short climb to the Eagle
Cliff viewpoint. Rain cancels hike. Register via email with the hike leader. TC
West Hudson Trails map 113.
Tuesday,
10/11 B
6.7 B CEG 1045
ft
Wawayanda State Park Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15AM at Wawayanda Boathouse Parking Lot. We start at 9:30 AM sharp
going east to the Double Pond, Red Dot, Cherry Ridge Road, Old Coal, Lookout
Lake, Laurel Pond and Sitting Bear Trails. This hike
is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by
email. Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails map 152.
Thursday,
10/13 B
6.5 B+ CEG
1,500 ft
Bear
Mountain from Anthony Wayne
Henry Barkhorn hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
646-853-0824
9:30 AM
from north parking lot at Anthony Wayne. _We will hike the Fawn to the AT and
up the southwest side of Bear Mountain._ Lunch at
Perkins Tower._ Return down newly rerouted NB AT to woods road and back to SB
AT. _Steady rain cancels. _Registration by e-mail required. _TC Northern
Harriman Trails map 119.
Saturday,
10/15
B+ 8.5 A- CEG
2200 ft
Whitney
High Point & Burnt Knob, Catskills
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917-922-3203
8:30 AM
Elm Ridge Wild Forest Escarpment Trailhead Parking on Rt 23 (GPS 42.312700,-74.190300). Out and back hike to Whitney High
Point to Burnt Knob. Spectacular views. On the moderate side for a Catskill
hike. Registration by email required. TC Northern Catskill Trails map 141.
Tuesday,
10/18 B
9.2 B CEG 1810
ft
Lake
Sebago Ladentown Mountain Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)_
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
the Sebago Boat Launch parking lot on Seven Lakes Drive. We start at 9:30 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 to 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 returning to the Buck and the Seven
Hills Trails and the Sebago Boat Launch. This hike is moderate. Severe
inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC
Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map 118.
_
Thursday,
10/20 B
5.5 B CEG 1200
ft
Western
Harriman 1
Peter
Reiner psr7777@gmail.com
845-323-7697
9:30 AM at
the third parking area on Route 106 (Kanawaukie Road)
after the traffic circle for start of hike on the Victory Trail, Dunderberg and R-D Trails. Climb includes Parker Cabin
Mountain. Rain cancels hike. Register via email with the hike leader. TC
Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Saturday,
10/22 B
6 B CEG 400 ft
Storm
King/Butter Hill
Mike Prestia prestia.michael@gmail.com
917-841-0120
8:30 AM,
parking is located on the northbound lane of US 9W from the intersection of US
9W and NY 293/218 (3 miles north of intersection). This portion of US 9W does
not allow for U-turns. If you are coming southbound on 9W (from Cornwall) you
must proceed to the intersection of 9W and 293/218, make U-turn and proceed
north as described previously. (GPS 41. 25.390,-74.00.087)
This hike will include a steep ascent (rock scramble), and scenic views of the
Hudson. It is among the shorter and easier hikes in the Highlands. Steady rain cancels; leader will notify participants by 7AM day of hike.
Registration by email required. Contact leader with any questions. TC West
Hudson Trails map 113.
Tuesday,
10/25 B
7 B CEG 1200 ft
Norvin Green Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
Manaticut Point trailhead on Crescent Drive,
Ringwood, NJ. We start at 9:30 AM sharp hiking the Manaticut
Point Trail to the Overlook Rock, Burnt Meadow Trails to the Highland, south to
the Stone Town Circular and Lake Sonoma Trails returning us to the parking lot
via the Manicut Point Trail. This hike is moderate.
Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC
Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails map 151.
Thursday,
10/27 B
5.7 B CEG 1,140
ft
Racoon
Brook Hills Circular
Rich Scala jerseysilver393@gmail.com
201-819-6101
9:30 AM at
Reeves Meadow Visitor Center. We will do the Raccoon Brook Hills hike as
described in Chapter 3 (2nd edition) of Circuit Hikes in Harriman traversing the Pine
Meadow, Stony Brook, Kakiat, Raccoon Brook, Kakiat and Pine Meadow Trails. This hike has some interesting
features including the “ladder” and some city views. Steady rain cancels.
Registration by email required. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Saturday,
10/29 B+11.2 A- CEG 2800 ft
West Mt , Cat’s Elbow, & The Timp
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917-922-3203
9:00 AM
Anthony Wayne North Parking Area, Exit 17 off Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Across West Mt to on Timp-Torne Trail, south on S-BM
to Cat’s Elbow and Horn Hill, northwest on Red Cross to R-D to Timp, Timp-Torne up to West Mt
shelter to AT to Beechy Bottom Rd to cars. Registration by email required. TC
Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map 119.
Tuesday,
11/1 B
7.2 B CEG 1800
ft
Russian
Bear Loop
Geoff
Fonseca geofffonseca@yahoo.com
845-390-1937
9:00 AM
from Reeves Meadow Visitor Center off Seven Lakes Dr. We will hike on the Pine
Meadow, Seven Hills, H-T-S and Raccoon Brook Hills Trails to the Ramapo Torne,
Russian Bear and Torne View for lunch. We will return on the Pine Meadow Trail.
Precipitation of any kind cancels. Please email leader to register. TC Southern
Harriman-Bear Mt. Trails map 118.
Wednesday,
11/2 B
6.7 B CEG 1600
ft
Hogencamp Mountain_Loop
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119
- (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
Lake Skannatati parking lot on Seven Lakes Drive. We
start at 9:30 AM sharp going west to the Long Path to Time Square where we make
a left on the R-D going south to the Lichen Trail going north. Then on to the
A-SB, Bottle Cap R-D Trails returning to Time Square. We take the A-SB back to
the parking lot. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels.
Please register for this hike by email. TC Harriman-Bear Mountain Northern
Trails map 119.
Thursday,
11/3 B
5.5 B CEG 1500 ft
Western
Harriman 2
Peter
Reiner psr7777@gmail.com
845-323-7697
9:00 AM at
the third parking lot on Route 106 (Kanawauke Road) after the traffic circle to
hike on the White Bar, Nurian, Ramapo-Dunderberg, Dunning and Long Path to end at Lake Skannatati. This is a car shuttle which requires leaving
cars at both parking areas. Highlights include Black Mountain and Hogencamp MIne. Great viewpoints
with long climbs. Rain cancels hike. Register via email with the hike leader.
TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Saturday,
11/5 B+
11.5 A- CEG
2683 ft
Norvin Green Circular
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917-922-3203
9:00 AM at
New Weis Center (150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456) gravel parking area on
right before the Center (GPS 41.070369280376916, -74.32195201408298). Hike much
of the southern section of Norvin Green: Wyanokie High Point, Torne Mt, Osio
Rock, Otter Hole, and Assiniwikam Mt. Registration by
email required. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails map 151.
Tuesday,
11/8 B
5.6 B CEG 1280
ft
Long Path
- Appalachian Trail Loop
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
Lake Tiorati Circle parking lot on Seven Lakes Drive.
We start at 9:30 AM sharp going west to the Long Path, hiking south to the AT
for our return to the parking lot. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe
inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC
Harriman-Bear Mountain Northern Trails map 119.
Saturday,
11/12 B
5 B CEG 1400 ft
Bull Hill
(Mt Taurus)
Mike Prestia prestia.michael@gmail.com
917-841-0120
8:30 AM at
parking lot on right side of 9D (traveling north from Bear Mt Bridge). Type
Bull Hill, NY into Google Maps for directions to parking lot. This will be a
loop hike following the Washburn, Notch, Brook, and Cornish trails. The hike
offers panoramic views of the Hudson Highlands, dramatic ledges
and some minor rock scrambles, as well as some old ruins. This hike has
something for everyone. Steady rain cancels; leader
will notify participants by 7AM day of hike. Registration by email required.
Contact leader if you have any questions. TC East Hudson Trails map 102.
Tuesday,
11/15 B
7 B CEG 1830 ft
Wyanokie High Point Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
New Weis Center Education parking area._We
start at 9:30 AM sharp on the Otter Hole going south to the Outlaw then the Wyanokie Crest Trails.
Returning on the Otter Hole, Hewitt Butler, the Posts Brook and up the Carris Hill and HB Trails to the parking area. This hike is
moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register for
this hike by email. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails map 151.
Wednesday,
11/16 6:30-8:30
PM
Annual
Chapter Membership Meeting
Chapter
Business and “On the Trail with the Avenza Maps App”__presented by Jeremy Apgar, NYNJ Trail
Conference Cartographer. Meeting will be held via Zoom. See page 3 of the
newsletter for more information. To register, email your full name and
telephone number to: membership@adknjr.org
Thursday,
11/17 B
6 B+ CEG 1,830
ft
The Timp
Henry Barkhorn hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
646-853-0824
9:30 AM
from the parking lot on Route 9W south of the Bear Mountain Bridge opposite
Iona Island. We will do the loop hike that climbs to the Timp
passing by Cornell Mine and over Bald Mountain._ After
enjoying lunch and the views on the Timp, we will
head down the 1777 trail through Doodletown._ Rated
B+ due to steep 1,000' climb up the Cornell Mine trail at the start.__Steady rain cancels._ Registration by e-mail
required._ TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119_
Saturday,
11/19 B+
10 A- CEG 2152 ft
Claudius
Smith/Parker Cabin Mountain Loop
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917
-922-3203
9:00 AM
fast-paced hike from Tuxedo Park commuter lot on R-D to TMI to Claudius Smith,
then up Blue-Disc and retrace Blue-Disc to TMI to Dutch Dr Shelter, then
Triangle Trail to Lakes Sebago and Skenonto to Parker
Cabin Mt and back to car. (GPS 41.196228,-74.184270)
or type “Powerhouse Lane, Tuxedo Park, NY" into Maps. Go east on East
Village Rd in Tuxedo Park, immediately cross RR tracks and turn left into
commuter lot. Registration by email required. TC Southern Harriman-Bear
Mountain Trails map 118.
Tuesday,
11/22 B
6 B CEG 1483 ft
Hibernia
Mines Green Pond Rd Loop
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
the parking lot at the intersection of Green Pond Rd and Lower Hibernia Rd. We
start at 9:30 AM sharp on a variety of trails from the Four Birds to the Saint
Patrick Cemetery, the Hawk Watch peak and the Beaver
Pond. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register
for this hike by email. TC Jersey Highlands Central North Region Trails map
125.
Tuesday,
11/29 B
7 B CEG 1375 ft
Ringwood
State Park Shepherd Lake Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
Shepherd Lake Recreation Area, Ringwood NJ on Shepherd Lake Road. We start at
9:30 AM sharp going east and south on the Ringwood-Ramapo Trail all the way to
the Crossover Trail past Gatun Pond then take the bike
trail around Weyble Pond to the Halifax Trail going
west. At Glasmere Pond we will take another bike
trail going north. We will cross the R-R Trail in a westerly and northerly
direction staying on the bike trail until we meet again at the R-R returning to
the parking area. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels.
Please register for this hike by email. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails
map 150.
Thursday,
12/1 B
8.5 B CEG 800
ft
Lunch at
Sterling Lake
Paul Margiotta pjmm1177@gmail.com
(pref)
201-693-6705
(day of hike)
9:30 AM at
parking area P8 in Sterling Forest. We will hike on the Sterling Ridge, Bare
Rock & Sterling Lake Loop trails to Sterling Lake, where we will have
lunch. Our return will be via the Sterling Valley trail. The parking area is
located approx. 5.6 miles west of Route 17. For directions enter “Sterling
Ridge trailhead" into Google Maps. TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100.
Saturday,
12/3 B+8.3
A- CEG 1000 ft
Bear
Mountain & Doodletown
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917
-922-3203
8:30 AM
Route 9W 1.4 miles south of the Bear Mountain Traffic Circle or type “Doodletown Trailhead, Dunderberg
Turnpike, Tomkins Cove” into Google Maps. The small parking area is on the east
side of 9W (GPS 41.301235,-73.985040). Walk to Bear
Mountain, climb Major Welch (long rock scramble) up to Perkins Memorial Tower,
and then AT south to 1777 Trail through Doodletown.
Registration by email required. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map
119.
Sunday,
12/4 1:00-4:00PM
NJR
Holiday Party At Sterling Forest
The North
Jersey Ramapo Chapter of ADK will hold its annual holiday party at the Sterling
Forest Visitor Center located at 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo Park, NY
(https://parks.ny.gov/parks/sterlingforest/details.aspx). RSVP by 12/1 please
to Karen Rose at 551-804-0358 or email kkarose@aol.com.
Tuesday,
12/6 B
7.8 B+ CEG 1500
ft
Claudius
Smith-Parker Cabin Loop
Geoff
Fonseca geofffonseca@yahoo.com
845-390-1937
9:00 AM at
DEC parking lot in Tuxedo, NY, off East Village Rd (GPS 41.19573, -74.18381).
We will hike on the R-D, T-MI, and Triangle Trails to Claudius Smith Den, Lake Skenonto and Parker Cabin Mountain for lunch. We return on
the R-D trail. Precipitation of any kind cancels. Traction devices may be
required. Please email leader to register. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Wednesday,
12/7 B
5.35 B CEG 1100
ft
Fahnestock State Park 3 Lakes - AT Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
the parking lot on Dennytown Road, off NY Route 301
(GPS 41.420759, -73.868793). We start at 9:30AM sharp at the south-east corner
of the parking area hiking on the AT to the 3 Lakes Trail for our return. This
hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please
register for this hike by email. TC East Hudson Trails map 103. This hike is
hike 19 of “Hike of the Week” by Daniel Chazin.
Thursday,
12/8 B
6 B CEG 1,200
ft
Black Rock
Forest
Henry Barkhorn hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
646-853-0824
10:00 AM
from parking on west side of 9W at Peck’s Road (GPS 41.25132,-7401401).
Approaching from the south, there is a U-turn cut just
beyond the parking area. We will do a loop on Peck’s Road, Black Rock Hollow,
Stillman, White Oak, White Oak Road and Reservoir
Trails. Nice view from the top of Black Rock. Steady rain cancels._
Registration by e-mail required. TC West Hudson Trails map 113.
Saturday,
12/10 B
4 B CEG 700 ft
Anthony’s
Nose
Mike Prestia prestia.michael@gmail.com
917-841-0120
8:30AM in
the Bear Mountain Inn Parking Lot. This hike will feature a steep accent, then
levels off. It promises dramatic views of the Hudson and Bear Mountain Bridge.
From the parking lot we will follow the trail past the Inn and Hessian Lake,
following the Appalachian Trail (through the zoo- if open) across the Bear
Mountain Bridge to 9D, we then follow the Appalachian Trail as it ascends to
the Camp Smith Trail and the open ledges of Anthony’s Nose. Steady rain cancels; leader will notify participants by 7AM day of hike.
Registration by email required. Contact leader if you have any questions. TC
East Hudson Trails map 101.
Tuesday,
12/13 B
7 B CEG 1600 ft
Hook
Mountain State Park Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
Rockland Lake State Park Playground Parking Lot #2 in Nyack, NY. We start at
9:30 AM sharp around the north side of Rockland Lake via Rockland Lake Road to
Landing Road to catch the Long Path going north to the Treason Trail then down the
Bike Path to 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. Please register for this hike by email. TC Hudson Palisades Trails map
111.
Saturday,
12/17 B+
9 A CEG 2208 ft
Sterling
Forest
Mary Gelber midgegelber@gmail.com
917
-922-3203
8:45 AM at
Sterling Forest Visitor’s Center upper lot. Hike entire Bare Rock Trail to Fire
Tower Trail to Fire Trail Connector. Optional extra mileage of loop around
Sterling Lake. Registration by email required. TC Sterling Forest Trails map
100.
Tuesday,
12/20 B
6.5 B CEG 1515
Ramapo
Mountain State Forest Twin Hill
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
the Upper Parking Lot (265 Skyline Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436). We start at 9:30
AM sharp and cross the road going east on the Tamarack Loop to the Yellow Trail
going north for about 2.5 miles all the way to the Schuber
Trail going West and South to the Parking Lot. This hike is moderate. Severe
inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC Northern
New Jersey Highlands Trails map 150.
Tuesday,
12/27 B
7.5 B CEG 1440
ft
Pond
Mountain Circular
Roland Autran autran@msn.com
(Preferred)
201-886-9119 , (c) 201-699-3388
9:15 AM at
the DEC Parking, Tuxedo Park, NY on E. Village Road. Starting 9:30 AM sharp on
the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail which follows E. Village
Road under the Thruway to Grove Drive North. Following the R-D passing the
Black Ash Mine we continue on to the Victory and White
Bar Trails. Then we pick up the Kakiat Trail taking
us back to the Ramapo-Dunderberg and the parking lot.
This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please
register for this hike by email. TC Harriman-Bear Mountain Southern Trails map
118.