Sunday, 1/1 Happy Harriman New Year B 6 B
Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net
201-321-6605
Celebrate 2017 with a winter walk in a place full of wonders.
Meet 10 AM at Reeves Meadow parking area. Come
prepared for winter weather conditions. TC Harriman-Bear
Mt. South map 118.
Thursday, 1/5 Winter Walk in the Woods B 3-6 B
Fred Hodde Bullwnkl1@aol.com
(h) 973-728-3223 (c) 973-722-7824
If you received snowshoes for Christmas and haven't used
them yet, this will probably be a great chance to try them.
This is a literal "Walk in the Woods" in Wawayanda with very
little ascent. Actual distance will depend on the conditions.
Meet at 9:30 in the Park Office parking lot. Registration by email
is preferred. Call 973-722-7824 before 9:00 AM if the
weather is questionable. Proper footgear required
(stabilicers, crampons or snowshoes) as appropriate for the
conditions ("think snow"). TC North Jersey map 116.
Saturday, 1/7 Ramapo Romp B 7
Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net
201-321-6605
We'll visit a panoply of panoramas via Pond, Vista, Reservoir,
Marsh, Yellow/Silver, Schuber and Ridge Trails. Meet 9:30 am
at Ramapo Reservation parking lot off Rte 202. Come
prepared for winter weather conditions. TC North Jersey
map 115.
Sunday, 1/8 Bombay Hook B 7 B+
Peter Reiner psr7777@gmail.com
845-323-7697
Meet 9:30 AM at the Kearney House at Alpine Picnic Area &
Boat Basin. About 7 mi. over moderate trails with some
challenging slopes. Learn the history of the people who
lived in the Undercliff area. Traction devices may be
necessary. Call or e-mail hike leader to register. TC Hudson
Palisades map 108.
Thursday, 1/12 In The Woods B 6/8 B
Georgette Fazzari grfhiker@gmail.com (pref.)
551-265-2369 (NCA 9pm)
Contact leader the week of the hike for details and to register.
Saturday, 1/14 Jockey Hollow - Leader's Choice B 6 B
Jeffrey Sovelove Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
Leader's choice of trails depending on conditions at Jockey
Hollow National Park in Morristown. See
http://www.nps.gov/morr/planyourvisit/directions.htm
for directions and information. Bring lots of water, lunch,
and wear hiking boots. Meet at the visitors' center at 10 AM.
Inclement weather cancels. Proper footgear required
(stabilicers, crampons or snowshoes) if appropriate for the
conditions. Optional lunch at a local eatery if we get done in
time. Joint ADK/Sierra Club hike.
Sunday, 1/15 Fahnestock Loop B 7 B
Fred Hodde Bullwnkl1@aol.com
(h) 973-728-3223 (c) 973-722-7824
A favorite hike in Fahnestock. It includes a nice section of the
AT. Meet at 9:30 AM at first parking area on the right (where
the AT crosses) at Canopus Lake (take Rt. 301 from Cold
Spring). Come appropriately prepared (i.e., traction devices
as needed) for winter hiking. Foul weather will cancel. Call
before 8:00 AM if uncertain. TC East Hudson map 103.
Thursday, 1/19 In The Woods B 6/8 B
Paul Margiotta pjmm11@verizon.net (pref.)
201-693-6705
Active Thursday hikers will receive a group e-mail from
leader by Tuesday for location, time and other details of hike.
Others can contact the leader by 7 PM on Wednesday.
Saturday, 1/21 Goshen Mountain Circular B 7 B
P.Tilgner/S.Gordon petertilgner@icloud.com
(h) 201-871-3531 (c) 201-681-0592
This is a "Circuit Hikes In Harriman" by Don Weise hike. Meet
9:30 AM at the Tiorati Circle Parking Area off Seven Lakes
Drive. We will have winter views from Goshen and Stevens
Mountains. Please register for this hike. Traction devices
may be required. Rain or treacherous driving conditions
cancels. TC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails North map 119.
Thursday, 1/26 Pine Meadow Lake (Out and Back) B 5.5/6 B
Mario Medici marioamedici@gmail.com (pref.)
201-396-9391
A leisurely 5-6 mile hike to picturesque Pine Meadow Lake.
Plan on stopping at the lake for lunch. Be sure to bring a
snack and plenty of water. Meet 10 AM Reeves Meadow
Visitor's Center. Call before 9 AM if weather is questionable.
Traction devices may be necessary. TC Southern Harriman
Trails map 118. Please e-mail or call hike leader to register.
Saturday,1/28 Silvermine Lake & Black Mountain B 5 B
Mike Prestia prestia.michael@gmail.com
917 841 0120
Start time 9:30AM Meet at Silvermine Picnic Area (off Seven
Lakes Drive) GPS 41.29531,-74-05958. We will hike the
Menomine trail, Appalachian/Ramapo Dunderberg trails and
Silvermine Road. Views of Silvermine Lake, Hudson River,
surrounding mountains, and a mine. Traction devices may
be necessary. See "Circuit Hikes in Harriman" Don Weise
Ch15. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register for
this hike. TC Northern Harriman map 119.
Sunday 1/29 Long Meadow Road Loop B 7 B
Roy Wooters rfwoot@gmail.com
(c) 845-304-0867
Meet at 9:30 AM in Sterling Forest, for a very short shuttle.
Hike the Lake to Lake Trail, Sterling Ridge Trail, and Fire Tower
Trail. Traction devices will be required. Must contact leader
to register via e-mail with phone number for specific details.
Bad driving conditions will cancel hike. TC Sterling Forest
Map 100.
Thursday, 2/2 New Trails In Ramapo B 6 B
Valley Reservation
P. Tilgner/S. Gordon petertilgner@icloud.com (best)
(h) 201-871-3531 (c) 201-681-0592
Meet 9:30 AM on the east side of the Ramapo Reservation
Parking Lot off Rt. 202, Mahwah. We will do a circular hike
which includes new trail sections put in by our own Chris
Connolly. An up-to-date paper map can be printed from the
Trail Conference web site
(
http://www.nynjtc.org/files/2016RamapoReservation_CurrentTrailMap-August.jpg)
Traction devices may be necessary.
TC North Jersey Trails map 115.
Saturday, 2/4 The 1777 Trail B 6 B
Peter Reiner psr7777@gmail.com
845-323-7697
Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking area off the right side of
Route 9W in Tomkins Cove for a hike along the historical
1777 Trail. Car shuttle to the Bear Mountain Inn for the start
of the hike. Traction devices may be necessary. Call or e-mail
hike leader to register. TC Northern Harriman map 119.
Sunday, 2/5 Wyanokie High Points B 6/8 B
Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net
201-321-6605
We'll enjoy riveting reservoir views along the way. Meet 9:30
AM at end of Snake Den Road East next to New Weiss Center.
Come prepared for winter weather conditions. TC North
Jersey map 115.
Thursday, 2/9 In the Woods B 6/8 B
Debbie Bell deb2@columbia.edu
845-358-8386 (NCA 9 PM)
Varied terrain in Harriman or nearby parks. Contact leader
for hike details.
Saturday, 2/11 Patriots Path Stroll C 5 C
Jeffrey Sovelove Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
Come take an easy stroll on Patriots Path in Morristown. This
3 - 5 mile stroll will start out from the Speedwell Lake parking
lot at 10 AM across the street from Historic Speedwell. The path is wide, partly
paved, partly crushed stabilized gravel with very little in the
way of elevation gains. We will be strolling at a very
moderate pace. Please bring plenty of water and a light
snack. Great for beginners. Inclement weather cancels.
Proper footgear required (stabilicers, crampons or snow
shoes) if appropriate for the conditions. Optional lunch
afterwards. Joint ADK/Sierra Club hike.
Directions:
Look for the Speedwell Park sign at the entrance.
Put 300 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown NJ into your GPS or on the Web.
THE TRAILHEAD IS AT SPEEDWELL LAKE PARK. IT IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM HISTORIC SPEEDWELL.
IF YOU ARE IN THE PARKING LOT AT HISTORIC SPEEDWELL YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF SPEEDWELL AVENUE.
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.811523,-74.4828753,17z
Sunday, 2/12 Skyline Lakes B 7 B
Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net
201-321-6605
Figure eight hike visits Lakes Tamarack (via new Tamarack
Trail), Todd and Ramapo. Meet 9:30 AM Upper Skyline Drive
Parking Area. Come prepared for winter weather conditions.
TC North Jersey map 115.
Thursday, 2/16 In The Woods B 6/8 B
Georgette Fazzari grfhiker@gmail.com (pref.)
551-265-2369 (NCA 9pm)
Contact leader the week of the hike for details and to register.
Saturday, 2/18 South Harriman B 8 B
(on regular and off-path trails)
Dean Gletsos cgletsos@yahoo.com
(h) 845-354-0738
An easy pace hike to check some trails, along with old
unmarked ones. Nice views, now that the leaves are gone.
Visit three man-made lakes and a shelter. Be prepared for
weather conditions and verify hike. Bring some food and
plenty of water. Meet 9:30 AM at the Kanawauke parking lot
on Rt. 106. TC Southern Harriman Bear Mt. map 118.
Sunday, 2/19 Lake Sebago Boat Launch B 6/7 B
Geoff Fonseca geofffonseca@yahoo.com
845-357-9366
Meet at 10 AM at Lake Sebago Boat Launch Parking Lot. We
will hike on trails appropriate for the weather. Snowshoes
and/or traction devices may be required. Precipitation of any
kind cancels. Please e-mail leader to register. TC map 118.
Thursday, 2/23 Pine Meadow Lake (Out and Back) B 5.5/6 B
Mario Medici marioamedici@gmail.com (pref.)
201-396- 9391
A leisurely 5-6 mile hike to picturesque Pine Meadow Lake.
Plan on stopping at the lake for lunch. Be sure to bring a
snack and plenty of water. Meet 10 AM Reeves Meadow
Visitor's Center. Call before 9 AM, if weather is questionable.
Traction devices may be necessary. TC Southern Harriman
Trails map 118. Please e-mail or call hike leader to register.
Saturday, 2/25 Long Mountain & Turkey Hill Lake B 6 B
Mike Prestia prestia.michael@gmail.com
917-841-0120
Start time 9:30AM. Meet at the Kiosk where the Long Path
crosses Rt. 6, GPS Coordinates 41.31638,-74-05053. We will
hike the Long Path, Deep Hollow Road, Popolopen Gorge
Trail, 1779 trail, and Anthony Wayne Trail. Traction devices
may be necessary. See "Circuit Hikes in Harriman" ¡V Don
Weise Ch 20. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please
register for this hike. TC Northern Harriman map 119.
Sunday 2/26 East Shore Road Loop B 6.5 B
Roy Wooters rfwoot@gmail.com
(c) 845-304-0867
Meet at 10 AM on East Shore Road by Greenwood Lake. Hike
the Lake to Lake Trail, Sterling Ridge Trail and Fire Tower Trail.
Traction devices will be required. Must contact leader to
register via e-mail with phone number for details. Bad
driving conditions will cancel hike. TC Sterling Forest map
100.
Thursday, 3/2 High Tor In/Out B 5 B
Fred Hodde Bullwnkl1@aol.com
(h) 973-728-3223 (c) 973-722-7824
This is a nice walk with views of the Hudson. Meet 9:30 AM
in the parking lot at the intersection of the Long Path and
Route 33 Come appropriately prepared (i.e., traction devices
as needed) for winter hiking. Registration by e-mail
preferred. Foul weather will cancel. Call before 8:00 AM if
the weather is uncertain. TC Hudson Palisades map 112.
Saturday, 3/4 AT Piece East of Bear Mountain B+ 10 B+
Peg Wissler/Mike Prestia Pwissler115@gmail.com
Meet at 8 AM: 156 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ. for car
shuttle to hike. We will begin our hike at the Bear Mountain
Bridge and explore the scenic woods along the Appalachian
Trail as it proceeds north from the Hudson River. The trail
includes good climbs with rewards of excellent views. E-mail
leader to register and discuss equipment needs depending
on weather conditions. TC East Hudson Trails map 101.
Sunday, 3/5 Winter In Ramapo Reservation B 5/6 B
Karen Rose kkarose@aol.com
201-962-8546 (must e-mail or call to register)
Meet 10AM at Ramapo Reservation Parking Lot on Rt 202.
Get out to enjoy winter. Route determined by weather
conditions. Must have traction devices or snowshoes if ice or
snow. Bad driving conditions cancel hike. TC North Jersey
map 115.
Thursday, 3/9 Pine Meadow Lake and B 6 B
the Ramapo Escarpment
Henry Barkhorn hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
646-853-0824
Start at 9:30 AM from the Town of Ramapo Equestrian Center
off Rte. 202 south of Pomona. We will hike the Pine Meadow
Trail to Pine Meadow Lake and return via Conklin's Crossing
and the SBM. Steady rain cancels. Registration by e-mail
preferred. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Saturday, 3/11 Ramapo Reservation B 6 B
New And Old Trails
Dean Gletsos cgletsos@yahoo.com
(h) 845-354-0738
An easy-going hike to check some new trails, along with old
ones. Nice views, now that the leaves are gone. Be prepared
for weather conditions and verify hike. Bring some food and
plenty of water. Meet 9:30 AM at the Ramapo Reservation
parking lot, off Rt. 202, just south of the Ramapo College. TC
map North Jersey Trails 115.
Sunday, 3/12 at 2 AM Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, 3/12 Johnsontown Circle B 6/7 B
Geoff Fonseca geofffonseca@yahoo.com
845-357-9366
Meet at the end of Johnsontown Road, off Seven Lakes Drive,
Harriman at 10 AM (Daylight Savings Time changes today).
Conditions will determine exact route and distance.
Inclement weather will cancel. Please e-mail leader to
register. TC Map 118.
Thursday, 3/16 In The Woods B 6/8 B
Paul Margiotta pjmm11@verizon.net (pref.)
201-693-6705
Active Thursday hikers will receive a group e-mail from
leader by Tuesday for location, time and other details of hike.
Others can contact the leader by 7 PM on Wednesday.
Saturday, 3/18 Lewis Morris Park B 7 B
Jeffrey Sovelove Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
We will start at Sunrise Lake, then hike to the parking upper
lot and back down to the lake using a combination of the
Yellow and Red trails. The pace will be a moderate to slow
one. See the Morris County Parks Commission website
http://m66.siteground.biz/~morrispa/index.php/parks/lewis-morris-county-park for
directions. Bring lots of water, lunch, and wear hiking boots.
Meet in parking lot at 10 AM. Inclement weather cancels.
Proper footgear required (stabilicers, crampons or
snowshoes) if appropriate for the conditions. Joint
ADK/Sierra Club hike.
Sunday 3/19 Panther Mountain Loop B 7 B
Roy Wooters rfwoot@gmail.com
(c) 845-304-0867
Meet at 10 AM to hike the Pine Meadow Trail, Suffern Bear
Mountain Trail, and various woods roads. Weather will
determine exact route. Traction devices may be required.
Must contact leader to register via e-mail with phone
number for details. Bad driving conditions will cancel hike.
TC Harriman Bear-Mountain Southern map 118.
Thursday, 3/23 In the Woods C 5 C
Debbie Bell deb2@columbia.edu
845-358-8386 (NCA 9 PM)
Varied terrain in Harriman or nearby parks. Contact leader
for hike details.
Saturday, 3/25 Palisades Circular B 7/8 B
Margo Moss acephoto@verizon.net
201-568-5325 (landline)
Meet at State Line Lookout 10 AM, Palisades Parkway North,
just south of Exit 3. We will do a scenic loop with about 500'
of ascent, descent and enjoy some wonderful Hudson River
views. Registration by e-mail preferred. Please register after
March 15 as leader will be out of town. Severe inclement
weather cancels.
Sunday, 3/26 Sterling Forest Surprise B 6 B
Fred Hodde Bullwnkl1@aol.com
(h) 973-728-3223 (c) 973-722-7824
Meet at the upper parking lot for the Sterling Forest Visitor's
Center at 9:30 AM. I haven't a clue what March's weather will
be, that's the Surprise. The route will be dependent on trail
conditions. The goal will be climbing to the Fire Tower or
Bare Rock Vista (both if the weather cooperates). Come
appropriately prepared (i.e., traction devices as needed) for
winter hiking. Registration by e-mail is preferred. Call 973-
722-7824 before 9:00 AM if the weather is questionable. TC
Sterling Forest map 100.
Thursday, 3/30 Sterling Lake Loop B 4 B
Mario Medici marioamedici@gmail.com (pref.)
201-396- 9391
A leisurely 4-mile hike around picturesque Sterling Lake.
Plan on stopping at the "beach" for a short break, so be sure
to bring a snack and water. Park car in Visitor Parking lot and
meet at Visitor Center (across the road) at 10 AM. Call
before 9 AM, if weather is questionable. Traction devices
may be necessary. TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100. Please
e-mail or call hike leader to register.