OUTINGS SCHEDULE - WINTER 2020
JANUARY
– FEBRUARY - MARCH
Pre-registration
is required. All changes and
additions to the
schedule will be posted at www.adknjr.org/changes.
Hikers,
please note:
Hikes do not “meet” at the specified
time -- they leave at
that time.
Some leaders have included cumulative
elevation gain in
their descriptions. This appears as “CEG
xxx ft”
Wednesday, 1/1 Happy Harriman New Year B 7 B
9:30 AM CEG 800 ft
Chris Connolly 201-321-6605
c.connolly7@verizon.net(pref.)
Start out 2020 the right way in the great outdoors. Meet at Reeves Meadow parking area. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Thursday, 1/2 Ad Hoc B 6/8 B
Fred Hodde (c)
973-722-7824
Bullwnkl1@aol.com (h)
862-330-3124
Let ‘s see what 2020 brings us. I’ll send an email to active Thursday hikers
by the Monday before the
scheduled hike day with the needed location, time and hike details. Others can contact the leader by 7 PM on Wednesday.
Saturday, 1/4 Fahnestock Canopus Lake B 8 B
9:00 AM to Shenandoah Mountain
Mary Gelber 917-922-3203
mlgel91@aol.com (before 9PM)
Leave from AT crossing on Route 301, 1.4 miles west of Taconic State Parkway (GPS coordinates
41.4526580,-73.8378470). From Bear
Mt. Bridge drive north on Rt. 9 D to the light in Cold Spring, NY. Then drive east on Rt. 301 to light at Rt. 9. Continue for about 4.5
mi. to AT crossing parking on either side of 301. We will hike the AT up to
Shenandoah Mt. with beautiful views of Canopus Lake, and return the same way
with a detour to the shores of Canopus. Severe, inclement weather cancels. TC East Hudson Trails map 103.
Sunday, 1/5 Ramapo Loops B 6 B
9:30 AM CEG 800 ft
Chris Connolly 201-321-6605
c.connolly7@verizon.net(pref.)
Leave from Ramapo Reservation Rt. 202 parking lot. Stunning
skyline and water views using Pond, Vista, Ridge, Reservoir and Marsh
Loop trails. TC North Jersey Trails map 115.
Thursday, 1/9 Wawayanda State Park B 5.2 B
9:30 AM
Roland Autran (h)
201-886-9119
autran@msn.com (pref.) (c)
201-699-3388
Leave from parking lot on Clinton
Road, Hewitt, NJ (41.146711, -74.403384
coordinates, P-7 on map). We will hike the Terrace Pond South and Terrace Pond North
Trails. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC North Jersey Trails map 116.
Saturday 1/11 Turkey Hill & Queensboro B 5 B-
10:00 AM Lakes Circular
Peter Reiner 845-323-7697
psr7777@gmail.com
Leave from the Anthony Wayne Recreation North Parking lot. We’ll do a circular hike to Queensboro and Turkey Hill lakes in
the northern section of Harriman Park using the Anthony Wayne and 1777 Trails. Rain cancels hike. Contact hike leader to
register. TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119.
Sunday, 1/12 Bare Rock
Via The Fire Tower B 7 B
9:30 AM CEG 900 ft
Ross Linegar 917-319-3166
Leave from Sterling Forest Visitor’s Center upper lot. We’ll start with a climb to the Sterling Forest Fire
Tower. After taking in
the view, we’ll hike to the Bare Rock Vista where we’ll enjoy lunch overlooking
Greenwood Lake. After lunch, we’ll
return by “strolling”
back down the Bare Rock trail. Registration by email is
preferred. Call 917-319-3166 before 9:00 AM if
the weather is questionable. Bring traction devices and suitable winter
clothing. TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100.
Thursday, 1/16 Hasenclever Mine B 8 B
9:30 AM CEG 1,500 ft
Henry Barkhorn 646-853-0824
hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
Leave from Lake Skannatati Boat Launch
parking. We will do a loop on the
Red Cross and Beech Trails, returning on the Long Path. Hike may be shortened to 6 miles, depending on
conditions. Steady rain cancels. Registration by email required. TC Northern Harriman Trails map
119.
Saturday, 1/18 Diamond
Mountain & B 6.5 B+
9:30 AM Pine Meadow Lake Loop CEG 1300 ft
Geoff Fonseca 845-357-9366
geofffonseca@yahoo.com
Leave from Lake Sebago Boat Launch parking Lot. We will hike on the Seven Hills, Diamond
Mountain, and Pine Meadow Trails over Diamond Mountain and around Pine Meadow
Lake. Lunch at Pine Meadow Lake. We return on the Diamond Mountain and Seven
Hills trails.
Expect steep ascents and a couple of scrambles. Precipitation of any kind cancels. Traction devices/snowshoes may be required. Please email leader to register. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Saturday,1/18 Jockey
Leader's Choice B 6 B
9:45 AM
Jeffrey
Sovelove
Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
Leave from the visitor’s center, GPS address: 586 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown NJ 07960. Reminder: This address is approximate. Leader's choice of trails
depending on conditions at Morristown National Historical Park in Morristown. For directions and
information see http://www.nps.gov/morr/planyourvisit/directions.htm. DO NOT GO TO WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS. Bring water, a snack, and wear hiking boots. Heavy/steady rain cancels. Joint ADK/Sierra Club
hike.
Sunday 1/19 Claudius
Smith Loop B 5.5 B+
10:00 AM CEG 1,326 ft
Roy Wooters (c)
845-304-0867
rfwoot@gmail.com
Leave from Skate Park at 54 E Village Road,
Tuxedo NY. Hike the Kakiat and Blue Disc trails to Claudius Smith’s Den
for lunch. Return on the TMI and RD
Trails. Expect 2 short moderate scrambles. Proper attire (no cotton) and traction devices
required. Bad driving conditions or rain cancels hike.
Must contact leader to register via email with phone number. TC Harriman Bear-Mountain Southern Trails map 118.
Thursday, 1/23 In The Woods B 6/8 B
Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705
pjmm11@verizon.net
(pref.)
Active Thursday hikers will
receive a group email from leader by Tuesday for location, time and other
details of the hike. Others can contact
the leader by 6 PM on Wednesday.
Saturday, 1/25 Mt. Taurus B+7.5B+
9:00 AM CEG about 1000 ft
Mary Gelber 917-922-3203
mlgel91@aol.com (before 9PM)
Leave from the Washburn Trailhead
located at 7357
Louisiana 57, Cold Spring, NY (GPS 41.42659,-73.96534). Expect a long, steep climb,
awesome sweeping views, an abandoned quarry, and some ruins. We will hike the Washburn, Notch, and Brook Trails,
returning on the Undercliff Trail to rejoin the
Washburn and back to the parking lot. Severe weather
cancels. TC East Hudson Trails map 102.
Sunday, 1/26 Campgaw Circular B 5 B
10:00 AM CEG 600 ft
Chris Connolly 201-321-6605
c.connolly7@verizon.net(pref.)
Leave from Park Drive parking lot
(not ski
parking). Enjoy a pleasant woods walk using Old Cedar, Silver, Backslope, and Hemlock
Trails. TC North Jersey Trails map
115.
Thursday 1/30 Tallman Mountain State Park C 4 B-
10:00 AM (Palisades, Sparkill, NY) CEG 250 ft
Mario Medici 201-396-9391
marioamedici@gmail.com
Co-leader: Susan Serico 973-809-7307
sterlingfiretower01@gmail.com (pref.)
Leave
from the Tallman State Park parking lot.
This
hike is intended for individuals with limited hiking experience or who want an easy hike. Drive north on Rt. 9W (1.3 miles north of Oak Tree Rd.), turn right on Rockland Road at the
sign Tallman
Mountain State Park. TC Hudson Palisades Trails
map 109.
Saturday, 2/1 NJ
Palisades Circular B 5.5 B
10:00 AM CEG 500 ft
Chris Connolly 201-321-6605
c.connolly7@verizon.net(pref.)
Leave from the north end of the Alpine Boat Basin.
See shoreside and clifftop Hudson River vistas using Shore, Forest View, and Long Path Trails. TC Hudson Palisades Trails maps 108/109.
Sunday 2/2 Hook Mountain B 6 B
Peter Reiner 845-323-7697
psr7777@gmail.com
Leave from Landing Road Gate, Rockland Lake State Park off Rt. 9W. We follow the Long Path down to the Shore Trail with an easy return on the Shore
Trail. We will enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River. Rain
cancels hike. TC Hudson Palisades Trails map 111.
Thursday 2/6 Sterling
Valley Loop B 6.5 C
10:00 AM CEG 750 ft
Roy Wooters (c)
845-304-0867
rfwoot@gmail.com
Leave from the end of Ironwood Drive (P7 parking) off Long
Meadow Road, Sterling Forest. Hike the Sterling Valley Loop Trail in its
entirety. Proper winter attire (no cotton) and traction
devices required. Bad driving conditions or
rain will
cancel hike. Must
contact leader to register via e-mail with phone number. TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100.
Saturday, 2/8 Goshen Mountain Circular B 6.9 B
9:30 AM
Roland Autran (h)
201-886-9119
autran@msn.com (pref.) (c)
201-699-3388
Leave from the parking lot at
Lake Tiorati Circle on Seven Lakes
Drive. This loop hike will take us on the Blue Connector, the R-D/AT, Long Path, and a woods road. Please look at hike’s description in Don Weise’s “Circuit Hikes in Harriman”,
page107. This hike
is easy to moderate. Severe inclement
weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119.
Sunday, 2/9 West
Mountain In Winter B 9 A-
9:30 AM
Deanna Felicetta 845-216-2021
Eileen Turner 201-774-4876
This hike is for experienced hikers. Leave from Anthony Wayne North Parking Lot and proceed to the Timp Torne for ascent of West
Mountain and the West Mt. Shelter to enjoy great views. Snowshoes or traction devices may be necessary. Have fluids to drink. Descent will depend on conditions
but we hope to descend on SBM to Beechy Bottom road returning us
to our start. A shorter route out will be done if conditions are severe. Ice, rain and/or snow storm will cancel hike. Call or email after 5:00 PM the day before with your questions. Leader and co-leader plan to do dinner/drinks after at Bear Mountain Inn.
Please let either of us know if you wish to join us. TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119.
Thursday, 2/13 In The Woods B 6/8 B/B+
CEG about 1,500 ft
Henry Barkhorn 646-853-0824
hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
Active Thursday hikers will receive a group email from the
leader on Monday for location, time and other details of the hike. Others can contact the leader by 7 PM on Wednesday. All participants are required to register with the leader
by email in advance.
Saturday, 2/15 Patriots
Path Stroll C 5 C
10:00 AM
Jeffrey
Sovelove
Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
Joint ADK/Sierra Club
hike. Great for beginners. Leave from Speedwell Lake Park, Morristown, 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 moderate pace. Please bring plenty of water and a light snack. Inclement weather
cancels. No Bathroom Facilities at the trailhead or along the trail. Google
"Speedwell Lake Park, Morristown" for directions.
Saturday, 2/15 Johnsontown Circle Loop B 7 B+
9:30 AM CEG about 1400 ft
Geoff Fonseca 845-357-9366
geofffonseca@yahoo.com
Leave from Johnsontown Circle parking. We will hike on the Blue Disc and Victory Trails to Claudius
Smith Den, Black Ash Dam, and Lake Skenonto for lunch. Our return will be on the Yellow Triangle and White Bar
Trails. Precipitation of any kind cancels. Traction devices/snowshoes may be required. Please email leader to register. TC Southern Harriman Trails map 118.
Sunday, 2/16 Ramapo Lakes B 6/7.5 B
9:30 AM CEG 600/750 ft
Chris Connolly 201-321-6605
c.connolly7@verizon.net(pref.)
Leave from Skyline Drive upper parking area. Hikers will have alternative of 6-mile hike around Ramapo
Lake or 7.5 miles adding Lakes Tamarack and Todd. TC North Jersey Trails map 115.
Thursday, 2/20 Ringwood
State Park B 7 B
9:30 AM
Roland Autran (h)
201-886-9119
autran@msn.com (pref.) (c)
201-699-3388
Leave from Shepherd Lake Recreation Area parking lot at the end of Shepherd
Lake Road. This is a moderate hike taking us on the Ringwood-Ramapo
Trail all the way to the Crossover Trail going around the Weyble Pond. A bike trail then takes us to the Halifax
Trail on the west side of Glasmere Pond. Another bike trail takes us to the
R-R Trail and back to the parking area. This is Hike #9 from the “Hike Of The Week” by Daniel Chazin. Severe inclement weather
cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC North Jersey Trails map 115.
Saturday, 2/22 Pine Swamp Mt The Easy Way C 4 B
10:00 AM
Karen Rose (c)
551-804-0358
kkarose@aol.com
Leave from Lake Skannatati parking lot off Seven
Lakes Drive, Harriman
Park. Starting on the Long Path, weather conditions will
determine the route. May
need traction devices. Email or call to register. TC Northern Harriman map 119.
Sunday, 2/23 Stone Memorial for Lunch B 5 B
10:00 AM CEG1300 ft
Roy Wooters (c)
845-304-0867
rfwoot@gmail.com
Leave from the Town of Ramapo Equestrian Center to hike the Pine
Meadow & Suffern Bear Mountain Trails to the Stone Memorial. Proper winter attire (no cotton) and traction devices required. Must contact leader to register
via email
with phone number. Bad driving conditions or rain cancels hike. TC Harriman Bear-Mountain Southern map 118.
Sunday, 2/23 Frick Pond Snowshoe B 3/4.5 B
10:00 AM in the Catskills
Deanna Felicetta 845-216-2021
Frick Pond is a lovely Catskill winter hike in Sullivan
County, NY. The trail offers views and little elevation gain. Distance will depend on snowfall amounts and wind which
will determine our using the inner or outer trail loop. Dress warmly and bring fluids and snacks. Best access is route 17, exit 96, Livingston Manor. It’s next to Mongaup State Park. Register by Thursday before hike. TC Catskills Trails map 144.
Thursday, 2/27 The Old Alpine Trail C 4 B-
10:00 AM (Used by British Troops in 1776) CEG 460
ft
Mario Medici 201-396-9391
marioamedici@gmail.com
Co-leader: Susan Serico 973-809-7307
sterlingfiretower01@gmail.com (pref.)
Leave from the PIP Alpine
Boat Basin. This hike is intended for people with limited hiking
experience or who want an easy hike. There is a sustained
uphill portion at the beginning and several moderate up and down portions. Please email hike leader to register. TC Hudson Palisades Trails map 108/109.
Saturday, 2/29 Dunderberg Spiral Railway B+ 8 B+
9:00 AM & Bald Mountain CEG 1900-2000 ft
Mary Gelber 917-922-3203
mlgel91@aol.com (before 9PM)
Leave
from RD-Timp Torne Trailhead parking
4 miles south of the Bear Mt. Traffic Circle on Route 9W (GPS
41.281137,-73.962838). This is a loop hike
following portions of the never completed Dunderberg Spiral Railway to the summit of Bald Mt. with beautiful expansive views of the
Hudson. The hike offers a tough climb with rewarding views. It is hike #52 in Dan Chazin’s book “Hike Of The Week”. TC Northern Harriman Trails
map 119.
Sunday, 3/1 Ramapo Reservation C 5 B
10:00 AM
Karen Rose (c)
551-804-0358
kkarose@aol.com
Leave from the Ramapo Reservation parking lot on Rt. 202 in Mahwah. Weather conditions will determine the route. May need traction
devices. Must call or email to register. TC North Jersey Trail map 115.
Thursday 3/5 Big
Hill Shelter for Lunch B 5 B
10:00 AM CEG 1250 ft
Roy Wooters (c)
845-304-0867
rfwoot@gmail.com
Leave from the parking area where the Long Path crosses
Route 75
(Call Hollow Road). Hike the Long Path to the
shelter. Return on the SBM, Old
Turnpike Woods Road and the Long Path. Proper winter attire (no cotton) and traction devices
required. Must contact leader to register via email with phone
number. Bad driving conditions or rain cancels hike. Bear-Mountain Southern Trails map 118.
Saturday, 3/7 Lewis Morris Park B
6 B
10:00 AM
Jeffrey
Sovelove
Hiker_Dood@yahoo.com
Joint ADK/Sierra Club
hike. Leave from the lower Sunrise Lake parking lot. We will hike to the upper parking lot and back
down to the lake using a combination of the Yellow and Red Trails. The pace will be moderate. Bring water, a snack, and wear hiking
boots. Inclement weather cancels. See the Morris County
Parks Commission website http://www.morrisparks. net/index.php/parks/lewis-morris-county-park for
directions. GPS Address: 270 Mendham Rd, Morris Township, NJ
07960.
Sunday, 3/8 Daylight
Savings Time Begins
Sunday, 3/8 The Bottle Cap End To End B 7 B
9:30 AM
Peter Tilgner and Suzan Gordon (h) 201-871-3531
petertilgner@icloud.com (c) 201-364-9719
Leave from Lake Skannatati parking lot. The
hike will use the ASB and Red Cross Trails plus an unmaintained trail to the
Camp Thendora Road. Crossing Seven Lakes Drive we join the Bottle
Cap and on to the Long Path for our return. Please let us know if you will join us for
this walk in the woods. Rain
cancels. TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119.
Thursday, 3/12 North
Beacon Mountain B 7.5 B+
& Lambs Hill
9:30 AM CEG 2200 ft
Henry Barkhorn 646-853-0824
hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com
Leave from the Mt. Beacon Trailhead on Rt. 9D at Howland Ave. We will hike the Casino, Wilkinson Memorial,
and Fishkill Ridge Trails. 13 scenic
view stars on the map! This hike is
rated B+ due to a steep ascent near the start and the 7.5 mile length. Steady rain cancels. Registration by email required. TC East Hudson
Trails map 102.
Saturday, 3/14 Rockefeller
Preserve B 6 C
10:00 AM
Peter Reiner 845-323-7697
psr7777@gmail.com
Leave from the parking lot of the Rockefeller Preserve in
Sleepy Hollow. NY, located off Rt. 119. This is an
easy hike over easy to moderate terrain. Parking fee is $6. Starting with the 13 Bridges Trail, we will
visit various parts of the Preserve, stopping at the Cafe where you can buy
lunch or bring your own. Rain cancels
hike. To register contact leader.
Sunday, 3 /15 Bare Rock Vista B 7 B
9:30 AM CEG 900 ft
Ross Linegar 917-319-3166
Leave from the Sterling Forest Visitor’s Center upper lot. We’ll start with a climb to the Sterling
Forest Fire Tower. After taking in the
view, we’ll hike the Sterling Ridge Trail to the Bare Rock Trail and the Vista
where we’ll enjoy lunch overlooking Greenwood Lake. After lunch, we’ll return by “strolling” back down the Bare Rock Trail. Registration by email is preferred. Call 917-319-3166 before 9:00 AM if the
weather is questionable. As it is
winter, bring traction devices and suitable winter clothing. TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100.
Thursday, 3/19 West
Mountain B 6.5 B
9:30 AM
Roland Autran (h)
201-886-9119
autran@msn.com (pref.) (c)
201-699-3388
Leave from the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area north parking
lot located off the Palisade Interstate Parkway Exit 17. This hike is part
of Don Weise’s “Circuit Hikes in Harriman” page 149. It is rated moderate to strenuous. Traction devices may be necessary. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please register for this hike by email. TC Northern Harriman Trails map 119.
Saturday, 3/21 Fingerboard, Goshen, & B 8.4 B+
9:30 AM Letterrock Mountains CEG 1600+ ft
Geoff Fonseca 845-357-9366
geofffonseca@yahoo.com
Leave from Tiorati Circle parking lot. We will hike the Blue Connector, AT, and RD
Trails to the Brien Memorial Shelter for lunch. We
return on the AT and Blue Connector Trails.
Precipitation of any kind cancels.
Traction devices may be required.
Please email the leader to register.
TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mt. Trails map 119.
Sunday, 3/22 The Osborn Loop B 6.8 B
10:00 AM
Peter Tilgner and Suzan Gordon (h) 201-871-3531
petertilgner@icloud.com (c) 201-364-9719
Leave
from the Castle Rock Unique Area Hiker Parking to hike the Osborn Loop in
Hudson Highlands State Park. From the
Bear Mt. Bridge east side, drive about 4 miles north on Rt. 9-D. Look for the Castle Rock Unique Area sign on
your right after a stone wall. Turn in
on a farm road following it to the hiker parking area surrounded by open
fields. Rain cancels. TC East Hudson Trails map 101.
Thursday, 3/26 In The Woods B
6/8 B
Paul Margiotta 201-693-6705
pjmm11@verizon.net
(pref.)
Active Thursday hikers will
receive a group email from leader by Tuesday for location, time and other
details of the hike. Others can contact
the leader by 6 PM on Wednesday.
Saturday, 3/28 Ringwood
Manor Crossover C 5 B-
10:00 AM (out and back) CEG 500 ft
Mario Medici 201-396-9391
marioamedici@gmail.com
Co-leader: Susan Serico 973-809-7307
sterlingfiretower01@gmail.com (pref.)
Leave from Ringwood State Park parking lot, Ringwood,
NJ. This hike is intended for people with limited hiking
experience or who want an
easy hike. Moderate up-hill portion on the return trip of the hike. Hike leader may modify hike depending on
weather conditions. Note: Trail was
recently re-routed and may not be on the map in its entirety. Please email hike leader to register. TC North Jersey Trails Map 115.
Sunday, 3/29 Bare Rock Vista B 7 B
9:30 AM
Fred Hodde (c)
973-722-7824
Bullwnkl1@aol.com (h)
862-330-3124
Leave from the Sterling Forest Visitor’s Center upper parking
lot. The goal is lunch on Bare Rock
Vista. The route will depend on
conditions. After lunch, we’ll return to
the Visitor’s Center by “strolling” back down the
Bare Rock Trail. Registration by email
is preferred. Call 973-722-7824 before
9:00 AM if the weather is questionable.
TC Sterling Forest Trails map 100.