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1 JAN.-MAR Well, it s that time of the year again time to begin our hibernation. Sooner than we would like, the temperature begins to fall, the sun sets earlier and earlier, and snow is right around the corner. Most hikers pack away their boots and packs and dream of Spring. Then there are those of us crazy hikers who look forward to this time of year. We dig out our winter gear and hope for a snow filled winter. We look forward to having the hiking trails to ourselves, clean crisp air, and the best views of the year. Unfortunately for us, more and more people are discovering the beauty of winter sports, especially snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Snowshoeing has gained so much popularity, that almost 1.5 million people identify themselves as snowshoers. That s an increase of over 60% in the last ten years. Of that group, about 46% are women and 45% are over the age of 40. Despite the ease of the sport, you burn almost 50% more calories than walking or running at the same speed. Cross Country Skiing, on the other hand, boasts over 2.4 million participants every year with over 42% of them being women. Despite it being a low risk, low impact sport, Cross Country Skiing burns more calories per hour than any other sport and is considered to be the best cardiovascular fitness activity. While these statistics may make these two sports seem like they are too hard, the fact is that both are easy to learn and create a great excuse to enjoy the outdoors in winter. As a matter of fact, if you can walk, you can snowshoe (the hardest part is strapping them to your feet). Cross Country Skiing can be learned with only a few hours of instruction and has very little risk of injury. Take the time this winter to explore the outdoors. A great place to start is on Winter Trails Day on January 6 th at High Point State Park. For more information, go to There are also plenty of opportunities to get started by participating in the beginner events listed in this schedule. Call the leader or check out our website for opportunities to rent equipment. Even if you choose to not join us on the trails this winter, don t forget to join us at our Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 15th. It s always a fun evening of good food and an interesting program. Hopefully you came out to our Winter Gathering at Houlihan s Restaurant or perhaps our Fall Weekend at the Roaring Brook Ranch in the Adirondacks. Our goal is to add more social events to our schedule for everyone to enjoy. If you have any ideas of other events that you d like to see, send me an at adknjc@gmail.com. See you on the trails! Christopher Tausch page 1

2 ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~ Chapter Chair:...Christopher Tausch Secretary:...Betty Heald Treasurer:...Marcia Greenwald Director:... Marilyn Adair Membership:...Phyllis Key Activities:... Karen Rose Newsletter Editor... Lilo Kassel Education:... Donna Ellis Conservation:...Brenda Holzinger NYNJTC Delegate:... Phyllis Stewart Special Outings:...Jeff Sovelove Publicity:... Phyllis Stewart XCountry Skiing:...Ed Fanslau Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta Webmaster...Rob Lehmann... Adirondack Mountain Club North Jersey Chapter 385 N. Franklin Turnpike, Box 7, Ramsey, NJ For Additional Information, contact: (888) Trail Talk is published four times per year, in January, April, July and October. The deadline for submissions is generally one month prior to publication date. page 2

3 Roaring Review This year s fall weekend at The Roaring Brook Ranch Resort in the Adirondack mountains was a roaring success. We had a full schedule of activities with something to do for everyone. Making a choice of what to do was the hardest part of the weekend. Early arrivals on Friday took advantage of the daylight to explore (and scout out for next year) hiking trails on the east side of Lake George. They found some interesting places and made sure to be back in time for dinner. Hikes of all levels were offered on Saturday but our group opted to stick together and plod onward and upward to the summit of breathtaking Black Mountain. The views, the weather, the trail lunch, the invigorating mountain air, the company, the foliage, the streams, the ponds, the adventure.anyway, we all returned that day with a smile on our faces. Perfect, perfect weather sure helps. Dinner on Saturday evening was followed by a slide show. There was even a D.J. and dancing! Too much to do, too little time. Sunday brought more adventures. Boat rides for some, walking around town for others, car rides to new places, and of course, hiking. A small contingency hiked up to the Hadley Fire Tower and were fortunate enough to meet Jack Freeman, author of Views from on High, sitting in the tower! Would I return next year? Definitely. A special thanks to Jeff Sovelove for his organizational skills and also to the participants who made it a special event. Donna Ellis Sign up for ADK-North Jersey's E-Trail Talk! Over 260 members have already signed up for "E-Trail Talk", our notification system. You will be advised immediately whenever: A hike is cancelled or changed. A key environmental or conservation issue comes up. Announcements are made of upcoming ADK-NJ meetings and events. Just go to and look for Join our mailing list" at the bottom. You will receive an asking you to confirm your desire to join the list. You can "opt out" of the list at any time. If you have any questions, send an to our Webmaster, Rob Lehmann at RFL@hikeleader.com. page 3

4 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Barry Wolfe Livingston NJ Mindy and Lou Schoen Montclair NJ Kyle Harris Farmington Catherine Marant & Frank Fighera Maplewood NJ Patty Miller & Bill Castle E. Rutherford NJ Kathy Reilly Parsippany NJ Jacque Schwartz Blairstown NJ Ronald Saunders Ridgewood NJ Kay Yoo Hoboken NJ Daniel Harris Princeton NJ Teresa, Steve, Graham & Marie Rossi Milford NJ Sheryl Zeger Bedminster NJ Amy, George, Chris & Amanda Bullis Saddle Brook NJ Michele Felicetta Bardonia NY Todd Heyn Mt. Holly NJ Michael Prigoff Closter NJ William Roosimt Batesville IN Gail Solomon Bedminster NJ STERLING FOREST MADE WHOLE! The "hole in the donut" of Sterling Forest has been protected! Dear Trail Conference Members, Congratulations on the purchase of the "Sterling Forge" property in Sterling Forest State Park, the culmination of 18 years of work and a total investment of more than $80 million. With the purchase of the last 571 acres of the original park, the public can now enjoy more than 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands, and lakes that ties into Harriman/Bear Mountain State Park in New York and the Wyanokie Highlands in New Jersey. You can be extremely proud of the key role that the Trail Conference has played in creating this nationally-recognized model of bi-state cooperation and conservation, from former Executive Director JoAnn Dolan's leadership with the Public-Private Partnership to our current active participation in the Sterling Forest Partnership and the Ramapo Highlands Coalition. We can now focus on adding some other parcels to the northern portion of the park, and on working with PIPC to build the best possible trails network in and around Sterling. Thanks to all of our members who have written their local, state, and federal legislators and helped us get to this very happy day. Best regards, Bill William P. O'Hearn Conservation & Advocacy Director, NY-NJ Trail Conference, ohearn@nynjtc.org, , x22, (fx), 156 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, NJ page 4

5 Conservation Issues and Updates for New Jersey: Looking Forward into 2007 by Brenda Holzinger, Conservation Chair The 2006 Elections and NJ Public Question #2: On November 7th, New Jersey voters approved ballot question #2 by a margin of 60%-40%. This action creates an ongoing source of funding for capital projects at our state and local parks, natural areas and historic sites. This is a much needed boost for the infrastructure of New Jersey s public recreation areas. Also on November 7 th, as I m sure you are already aware, voters around the United States elected democrats into Congressional positions very important to the shaping of environmental policy. As a result, we can look forward into 2007 with much optimism and a renewed resolve for environmental conservation. Thank you for your help with this important victory! Garden State Preservation Trust replenishment: The Garden State Preservation Trust (GSPT), the funding mechanism that pays for the preservation of open space, farmland and historic sites in New Jersey, will officially run out of money in One of the nation s largest publicly-funded land preservation efforts, the Trust has preserved hundreds of thousands of valuable acres and provided matching dollars for non-profit organizations and the estimated $277 million dedicated open space taxes collected annually by each of the 21 counties and 217 of our 566 municipalities. Statewide and local environmental, sportsmen, urban park advocates, historic preservation and faith-based organizations have joined together to urge New Jersey Legislators and the Governor to replenish the GSPT so we can continue our preservation efforts in the garden state. Please support this campaign! You can find more information about the GSPT on the web at this site: index.html. Also, look for updates on our ADK web page: The New Jersey Highlands Water Preservation and Planning Act: The Draft Regional Master Plan for the New Jersey Highlands region was released in late November 2006, as required by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, page 5

6 which became law in This Plan is the result of over a decade of effort to legislatively protect the area of New Jersey that provides 65% of the state s residents with drinking water from overdevelopment. New Jersey s Highlands area is part of a larger region that stretches from Pennsylvania through New Jersey and New York and into Connecticut and has been protected collectively via federal legislation. New Jersey s Highlands area encompasses about 880,000 acres in seven counties, stretching from Phillipsburg in the south to Ringwood in the north. The area contains some of the state s best hiking areas and is a beautiful landscape of hilly forests and many lakes, ponds and streams. You can find more information by visiting the website of the agency that wrote the Plan, the NJ Highlands Council, at this address: NJ State Trails Plan: As of mid-december, the New Jersey Trails Plan Update draft is not yet complete. When complete, it will be available for public viewing at this website: The results of an online survey and a series of workshops conducing during the fall 2006 are available now at this address: I urge you to check the NJ Trails plan website regularly for updates so you can read the draft plan yourself and learn how you might be able to participate in the process of commenting on the draft. Our voices as hikers need to be heard! Sterling Forest: In late November 2006, Governor Pataki announced the purchase of the final 575 acres in the heart of Sterling Forest for $13.5 million, protecting it from future development. This purchase marks the end of a two-decade battle to save the state forest -- 19,500 acres of spectacular woodlands and lakes sprawling south across the New York border into New Jersey s Passaic and Bergen counties -- and represents a major victory for both environmentalists and government. Thanks to all of you who contributed to this effort! (See the message from Bill O Hearn of the NY-NJ Trail Conference on page four.) Enjoy the beautiful areas of New Jersey and New York this winter get out and xc ski, snow shoe or hike! page 6

7 Web Bargains by Jeff Sovelove Like most of you I just love a good bargain, especially when it comes to hiking equipment. Also like most of you I have my favorite websites that I like to check whenever I m in need of hiking gear and I thought I d share some of them with you. A few things to watch for and to be aware of when shopping online: 1. What is the site s return policy? (very important) 2 Check the shipping charges before finalizing your purchase. $20 shipping on a $10 item is no bargain. This is, unfortunately, rampant on EBay these days. Some sellers will price their items ridiculously low then hit you up for whopping shipping charges. 3. Do they have a customer service number where you can speak to a live person? 4. Do they show the item in stock? What is their normal ship time? 5. Are their online transactions secure and certified by an independent third party such as Bizrate or BBB Online? That being said, here are a few of my favorite web shopping site for hiking equipment. The Sportsman s Guide I ve ordered from them many times in the past and I find their selection, prices, and service to be outstanding. Shipping charges are also very reasonable. Campmor Need I say more? Everything you could ever ask for under one website. Their prices may not be the lowest but this is the place for those hard to find items like a winter hose kit for your Camelbak. Sierra Trading Post Again, generally good, reasonable shipping, good selection. This is primarily a close out site so when you see what you want buy it! It may not he available tomorrow. Be sure to check the Clearance Barn for limited stock items. Ramsey Outdoor I ve gotten some good buys on this site in the past. They re based in our neck of the woods so shipping times and charges tend to be reasonable. Don t forget the mainstream big box retailers, such as Target, Wal- Mart and others. Just because they re not dedicated outdoor stores doesn t mean that you won t find what you re looking for at a very good price I got my hiking poles for less than $10 each at one of them. And remember a few general points: -When possible, buy off season to get some great buys. -Buy in multiples to minimize your shipping charges per piece. You ll pay about the same to ship one wicking shirt as for three. -Stick with established, reputable retailers for the fewest problems and best shopping experience. -Especially with clearance sites, buy it when you see it. -Buyer beware! If it looks too good to be true it probably is. Discounts may be available with ADK or NYNJTC membership. page 7

8 Wednesday, 2/7 MEMBERSHIP MEETING 6:30 Informal winter hiking presentation 7:30 Planning meeting: See page 14 of the schedule. Save the Date NORTH JERSEY 39th ANNIVERSARY MEETING & DINNER Sunday April 15-5PM Central Unitarian Church 156 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ Pot-luck dinner $5/person. Contact Betty Heald to let her know you are coming and what dish you will bring to ebheald@aol.com or Rock scrambling in Harriman on 12/9/06 Photo taken by Jeff Sovelove NEXT RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING, THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH Please join us at 7:30 PM, at the Nanuet Public Library. Steve Stanne, Interpretive Specialist, will be presenting a program about the diverse Hudson River entitled "The Hudson River from the Adirondacks to the Atlantic ". The Hudson River is the defining natural feature of a large portion of eastern New York, a productive ecosystem populated by abundant and diverse creatures, and a telling example of the benefits of the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws. Steve Stanne will present a slide lecture about the Hudson, focusing on the tidal estuary between Troy and the ocean, where one can find blue crabs in Albany and seahorses in Manhattan. Currently the interpretive specialist for NYSDEC's Hudson River Estuary Program, Steve has more than 25 years of experience teaching about the river, starting out on the sloop Clearwater back in We will have refreshments and questions following this interesting presentation. See you there! Suzan Gordon, Programs Chair page 8

9 HIKER S GUIDE New hikers and non-members must contact the leader in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes suitable to your abilities. Dress properly, especially footwear. THE LEADER HAS THE OPTION OF REFUSING ILL-PREPARED PERSONS. Minors under 16 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian on day hikes. No person under 18 shall participate in overnight outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor over 21. Nonmembers are welcome on two outings before joining. Check with leader prior to hike about bringing pets. FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra garments for unexpected weather conditions. Dress in thin layers so that you can adjust the number of layers as required to maintain comfort. In winter carry a wool cap and wool or polypropylene gloves or mitts and a windproof shell. Be prepared for rain. Bring a rain jacket and rain pants, preferably of the type that permits venting body moisture. (Gortex is recommended.) Wear comfortable, sturdy boots. Be aware of the hunting season in the area of your planned hike. Check with the Department of Environmental Conservation for local hunting regulations. Avoid hiking in areas where and when hunting is permitted. Contact the NY-NJ Trail Conference for information on hunting seasons. ( RISKS As with all physical activities, hiking involves hazards. Persons participate at their own risk and will be asked to sign a statement acknowledging that fact before starting the hike. Prior to the hike please advise the leader of any medical condition or physical liability that could affect you during the hike. HIKE RATING SYSTEM: All hikes are rated based on pace, distance and degree of elevation change. For example a hike that has been rated B8B means that the pace is moderate, distance is 8 miles, and the terrain has moderate ups and downs. Pace: A= fast : 2.5 mph or faster B= moderate :about 2 mph; C= easy : about 1.5 mph. Distance: number in miles noted Terrain: A= strenuous and long ups and downs B= moderate ups and downs (typical for Harriman) C= generally flat with little elevation change page 9

10 WINTER 2007 HIKE SCHEDULE ADK North Jersey HIKES Monday, 1/1 NEW YEAR S HIKE B7B Dave Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Start the New Year off on the right foot. This is a very different Elk Pen circular. Rain cancels. Please no phone calls! Meet: 9:30 AM Elk Pen Parking Area, Arden Valley Road, Arden, NY. Monday, 1/1 NEW YEAR S DAY HIKE B5/7B Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net Come celebrate New Year s Day on the trail way! We ll go up and down. Weather conditions will determine the exact route. Joint with AMC. Meet at 9:15 at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center. Steady precipitation cancels. Thursday, 1/4 IN THE WOODS C4/7C Eileen Berch Meet at Sterling Forest Visitor Center at 9:45AM to hike at 10AM. Old Forge Road off Long Meadow Road (County Route 84), Tuxedo, NY. Distances and routes dictated by trail conditions. No go if raining or storming. If in doubt, call by 8:15 on morning of hike. No need to register and please no calls after 8PM. Please have appropriate gear (snowshoes, creepers, etc.) available to use if needed. Saturday, 1/6 LEADER S CHOICE B6-9B Aaron Kriegel (up to 10PM night before hike) ( preferred) Akriegel@yahoo.com Join your leader for a 6 to 9 mile hike at a reasonable pace, with plenty of views to reward the effort. We will stop for lunch at a nice viewpoint or historic location along the way. Bring lunch and plenty of liquids. Location to be determined by leader based on ground conditions at the time. Hike location will most likely be either Norvin Green, Bearfort Mt. or Indian Hill section of Sterling Forest. Hiking boots required. Crampons or snowshoes may be needed. Call or leader day before hike for meeting time and location. Moderate to heavy precipitation cancels. Call if in doubt. Saturday, 1/6 WINTER TRAILS DAY AT HIGHPOINT B4-5B Leslie McGlynn at failte_629@verizon.net or Winter Trails Day at Highpoint State Park, NJ! Snowshoes are free to use today only from 9-3. We ll spend the day at the park snowshoeing on the Monument Trail up to the monument and then back to the lodge where we can explore some of the other trails in the area or try Cross Country Skiing for a while. Ski rentals are available. Bring lunch and water. This is a moderately strenuous hike of about 4-5 miles. Meet at first parking lot on your right inside the park at 9:00am page 10

11 at the far end of the lot near the bathrooms. Poor driving conditions may cancel this outing. Must register for hike with Leslie. Saturday, 1/6 WINTER WALKING C4C Lou O Neill (No Calls After 8 PM) Ramble around Sterling Lake. Snow shoes, crampons and/or stabilicers could be a must. Precipitation cancels. Meet 10 AM at Sterling Forest State Park Visitor Center Upper Parking Lot located on Old Forge Rd. (opposite Center) off Co. Rt. 84 (Long Meadow Rd.) Sunday, 1/7 JOHNSONTOWN CIRCULAR B5/7B Manny Silberberg mannytravl@optonline.net Proper equipment required for snowy or icy conditions. Exact route dependent on weather. Possible trails Blue Disc - White Cross - TMI White Bar. Meet 9:30 AM Johnsontown Rd. Circle off Seven Lakes Drive. Sunday, 1/7 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Chris Tausch Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. If not enough snow leader may lead hike or snowshoe. Must call leader to register. Thursday, 1/11 IN THE WOODS B5/7B Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Ups and downs. To register and for meeting place call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Thursday, 1/11 EVENING WINE BAR SOCIAL Gary Wiltshire gjwiltshire@hotmail.com. Come meet your fellow North Jersey hikers, have a glass of wine, share hiking experiences and maybe plan some trips. Meet at Wine in the Woods, Cahill Crossroads, West Milford, NJ. Must call to register by Jan 8 th. Saturday, 1/13 PATRIOT S PATH STROLL C3/5C Jeffrey Sovelove at Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com Come take an easy stroll on Patriot s Path in Morristown. This 3-5 mile stroll will start out from the Speedwell Lake parking lot at 10 AM across from Historic Speedwell. See the Morris County Parks website ( ) for directions. 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. No children, no pets please. Register in advance via by the Friday before hike. Inclement weather cancels. Proper footgear required (stabilicers, crampons or snowshoes) if appropriate for the conditions. Optional lunch afterwards. page 11

12 Saturday, 1/13 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Barbara Goldberg Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. Must call leader to register. Sunday, 1/14 NICE AND EASY C4/5C Pat Marcotullio We will meet 10 AM at Anthony Wayne North parking lot for an easy day out using some of the bike paths and trails in the area. Steady rain or snow will cancel. Thursday, 1/18 IN THE WOODS B5/7B Hank Zulauf Ups and downs. To register and for meeting place call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 1/20 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Judy Hishikawa Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. Must call leader to register. Saturday, 1/20 STAHAHE SOJOURN B5/7B Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net We ll have a peak view and Old Man Winter s temperature will determine rest of route. Bring appropriate foot gear. Meet 9: 30 AM at White Bar crossing parking area on Rt Steady precipitation cancels. Saturday, 1/20 DOODLETOWN CIRCULAR C6C Nick Viggiano We ll hike the Fawn Trail plus sections of the 1777 Trail to Doodletown returning the same way. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Anthony Wayne North Parking Lot 9:45 AM. Sun., 1/21 PINE MEADOW FROM THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER B7B Manny Silberberg mannytravl@optonline.net A new trail section from a new trail head. Meet 9:30 AM at the Ramapo Equestrian Center Parking Lot located off Rt. 202 (about 1 mile west of Rt. 306) Pomona, NY. Steady precipitation cancels. Thursday, 1/25 IN THE WOODS C4C Betty Heald or ebheald@aol.com Easy hike or snowshoe. To register and for meeting place call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 1/27 PINE MEADOW /DIAMOND MOUNTAIN B5.5B Rich Holden 2rth40@comcast.net Hiking Pine Meadow Trail and Diamond Mt. Tower Trails. Stabilicers suggested. Lunch Break at Pine Meadow Lake. Hike begins 10:00 at Reeves Brook Visitor Parking. page 12

13 Sunday, 1/28 THE RD ACROSS HARRIMAN CONTINUED B8/9A+ Deanna Felicetta We will continue our hike thru the park heading west on RD trail from Anthony Wayne parking. Please call for details and to register. Car shuttle required. Sunday, 1/28 INTERMEDIATE SKI TOUR Intermediate Mary Saraco Please call leader before 9PM on 1/26 for location and time of ski tour. If not enough snow leader may lead hike or snowshoe. Must call leader to register. Thursday, 2/1 IN THE WOODS B6/8B Bob Danetz or Ups and Downs. Call or to register by Wednesday 9PM. Saturday, 2/3 HIKE OR SNOWSHOE- BEARFORT RIDGE A10A Gary Wiltshire Hike or snowshoe Bearfort Ridge from Mt. Peter to Warwick Tpke. (Shuttle). Hike the AT to the State Line Trail. Then hike to Surprise Lake enjoying the great winter vistas off Bearfort Ridge. Great views of Greenwood Lake. Bring winter gear, water and food. Snowshoes and crampons may be required. Register with leader by 9PM on Friday. Saturday, 2/3 RAMAPO RESERVATION C5/6C+ Lou O Neill (No calls after 8 PM) We will hike the Havermeyer, Yellow & Silver Trails. Snowshoes, crampons and/or Stabilicers could be a must. Precipitation cancels. Meet 10 AM Ramapo Reservation Parking. Sunday, 2/4 MANSIONS IN THE WILDERNESS HIKE B7B Dave Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Visit the ruined estates of Briggs Buchanon and Rose Redard. Celebrate Naomi's Natal day along a variety of obscure paths dimly remembered by the leader. Meet 9:30 am at Rt. 106 parking lot where SBM crosses road. This is between Lake Welch and Gate Hill Road. This is not main parking lot at Lake Welch. No registration. Bad weather may cancel Sunday, 2/4 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Karen Rose or kkarose@aol.com Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. Must call leader to register. Wednesday, 2/7 RAMAPO RESERVATION CIRCULAR C5C+ Nick Viggiano A moderately paced hike using the Halifax, Ridge and other trails with some fine views at Hawk Rock. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Ramapo Reservation Parking Lot (off Rt. 202), at 9:45 AM. page 13

14 Wednesday, 2/7 MEMBERSHIP MEETING Fireplace Restaurant Rt. 17N at Ridgewood Ave., Paramus (lower level meeting room) 6:30 Informal winter hiking presentation 7:30 Planning meeting Thursday, 2/8 WINTER WATERS B6B Rich Holden We'll hike by Lake Sebago, Diamond Creek, Stony Brook, and Spring Brook. Stabilicers suggested. Hike begins 10:00 at Johnsontown Road Circle. Saturday, 2/10 GENERAL FREMONT - LONG PATH HIKE B5B Peter Reiner We start in Tallman Mt. State Park to hike the Long Path to Piermont. We will visit the General John C. Fremont Memorial and explore a little history. We end the hike at Nike Overlook Park. Car shuttle required. Meet 9:30 AM in first Tallman Park Car Lot. Rain/snow cancels hike. Saturday, 2/10 RED, WHITE, & BLUE (Trails) B7B Nancy Odson nancyods@msn.com We begin at Lake Skannatati going up and down nice trails. Bring stabilicers or snowshoes if necessary. Meet Lake Skannatati Parking Lot 10 AM. Sunday, 2/11 ISLAND POND LOOP B6B George Preoteasa g.preoteasa@att.net A few ups and downs, then rather flat on the return. Includes the named pond and the Lemon Squeezer. If enough snow, snow shoeing alternative is available. Make sure you have snowshoes in your car just in case. Bad weather cancels. If unsure, call leader on the morning of hike at 8 AM. Meet at hikers parking on Rt. 106 at the White Bar Trail crossing 9:30 AM. Sunday, 2/11 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Chris Tausch Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. If not enough snow leader may lead hike or snowshoe. Must call leader to register. Thursday, 2/15 IN THE WOODS B5/7B Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Ups and downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 2/17 JOCKEY HOLLOW GRAND LOOP B5B Jeffrey Sovelove at Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com We will do the Grand Loop at Jockey Hollow National Park in Morris- page 14

15 town. See for directions and information. Bring lots of water, lunch, and wear hiking boots. Please register in advance via at by the Friday before hike. Meet at the visitors' center at 10 AM. Inclement weather cancels. Proper footgear required (stabilicers, crampons or snowshoes) if appropriate for the conditions. No children, no pets please. Saturday, 2/17 LEADER S CHOICE B6/9B Aaron Kriegel (up to 10:00 night before hike) ( preferred) Akriegel@yahoo.com Join your leader for a 6 to 9 mile hike at a reasonable pace, with plenty of views to reward the effort. We will stop for lunch at a nice viewpoint or historic location along the way. Bring lunch and plenty of liquids. Location to be determined by leader based on ground conditions at the time. Hike location will most likely be either Norvin Green, Bearfort Mt. or Indian hill section of Sterling Forest. Hiking boots required. Crampons or snowshoes may be needed. Call or leader day before hike for meeting time and location. Moderate to heavy precipitation cancels. Call if in doubt. Sunday, 2/18 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Brenda Holzinger Easy x-c ski meets 1PM in Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah. If not enough snow leader may lead hike or snowshoe. Must call leader to register. Sunday, 2/18 WASHINGTON'S CROSSING, NJ C7C A. Schoenberg (preferred) askus3@optonline.net Walk in the footsteps of the Continental Army led by General George Washington in advance of a key victory in Trenton. This is a scenic circular hike including excellent overlooks of the Delaware River. We will get guided tours of the Johnson Ferry and Nelson Houses; we will have a chance to get out of the cold for brief stops at each end of the hike. Involves a two hour car trip. We can have dinner out and return late (maybe 8 PM). leader to register or call for meeting location. Also, trail conditions may require snowshoes or stabilicers. Thursday, 2/22 HERBERT MINE B5/7B Dave Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Strenuous hike with altitude gain visiting obscure mine site. Joint with Union County Hiking Club. Meet 10 AM at Iona Island parking cutout on 9 W, 1/2 mile south of Bear Mt Inn. Rain cancels, no registration. Saturday, 2/24 BEGINNER S HIKE C5C Hank Zulauf Easy hike for beginners. Meet at Ramapo Reservation, Route 202 in Mahwah at 10AM. Bring water, lunch, and wear hiking shoes. Stabilicers or snowshoes may be required, check with leader. page 15

16 Saturday, 2/24 WINTER WANDERING TC Map 4 B5.5/7B Pete Heckler p_heckler@msn.com (registration by required) A moderate hike between the Elk Pen & Stahahe High Pt. using several different trails which will be dictated by weather & trail conditions. Sufficient snow will make snowshoes a prerequisite; otherwise stabilicers or crampons are required. Hike will be canceled if precipitation or hazardous road conditions prevail. Meet at 9:00 AM Elk Pen Parking Lot. Sunday, 2/25 WINTER WEEKEND HIKE TC Map 4 B7B Ilse Dunham We will hike to and around Island Pond. Depending upon snow conditions, we either hike (crampons/stabilicers) or snowshoe the wintry forest enjoying an invigorating day. Joint with IHC. Heavy snow or poor driving conditions will cancel hike. Meet 9:30 AM at commuter parking lot top of ramp at junction of Route 17/17A and 106. Sunday, 2/25 BLACK RIVER TRAIL IN CHESTER B7.5B Leslie McGlynn at failte_629@verizon.net or We will start from Cooper s Mill Park in Chester and hike to Willowwood Arboretum in Chester. This is a moderate 7.5 mile hike from end to end, so we will need to park a few cars at either end of the trail. Hiking boots preferred, but good sneakers are okay. Crampons/ stabilicers are preferred if there is snow/ice on the ground. Optional dinner afterwards, so bring lunch or snack. Meet at Willowwood Arboretum in Chester at 9:30. No early outs. Inclement weather cancels this hike. Must register for hike with Leslie. Wednesday, 2/28 BANFF FILM FESTIVAL & DINNER A. Schoenberg askus3@optonline.net (preferred) First for some hiking fellowship and dinner out, we will meet at the Mason Jar at 5:00 PM. This restaurant is located just S. of NJ 17 on US 202 in Mahwah, NJ. This Festival is comprised of a series of film shorts on a variety of subjects dealing with outdoor activity. Cosponsored by the NY/NJ Trail Conference. Admission to the film festival was $13 last year ($16 at the door). It is OK if you wish to meet our group at the theater. Contact Aaron by Friday, 2/16 for up to date information and to be included in dinner reservations and the purchase of advance tickets. Thursday, 3/1 STERLING FOREST/UPPER EAST 8B8 Suzan Gorden/Pete Tilgner gordon.tilgner@verizon.net We will hike the Wildcat Mt. and new Townsend Trails with good views to the south and west. Heavy rain cancels. Meet 9:45 AM in the Rt. 17A/106 Commuter Parking Lot top of ramp off of Rt. 17, Southfields, NY. page 16

17 Saturday, 3/3 BEGINNER S HIKE C5C Hank Zulauf Easy hike for beginners. Meet at Palisades Interstate Parkway, Park/ Police Headquarters, Exit 2 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway at 10AM. Bring water, lunch, and wear hiking shoes. Stabilicers or snowshoes may be required, check with leader. Saturday, 3/3 SKANNATATI AND ENVIRONS B7B June Slade We hike the hills and valleys in Harriman s North West corner. Rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Lake Skannatati Parking Lot just off Seven Lakes Drive. Sunday, 3/4 WEST WYANOKIE WANDERING B7B Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net We ll hike Wyanokie Crest/ Will Monroe/ Otter Hole/ Hewitt-Butler and Wyanokie Circular Trails with lunch at the Otter Hole Pool. Meet 9:30 AM at Camp Wyanokie at chain barrier along Snake Den Rd. (West). Thursday, 3/8 IN THE WOODS B6/8B Linda Schutz or LindaSchutz@msn.com Ups and Downs. Call or ( preferred) to register by Wednesday 9PM. Saturday, 3/10 AT/WEST OF 17/STERLING FOREST C6B Richard Zinn or HRzinn@aol.com A scenic, hilly hike with some rock scrambling. Meet 9:30 AM at Elk Pen Hiker Parking Lot off Arden Valley Rd. and Rt. 17. Phone if weather doubtful. Saturday, 3/10 LEADER S CHOICE B6/9B Aaron Kriegel (up to 10:00 night before hike) ( preferred) Akriegel@yahoo.com Join your leader for a 6 to 9 mile hike at a reasonable pace, with plenty of views to reward the effort. We will stop for lunch at a nice viewpoint or historic location along the way. Bring lunch and plenty of liquids. Location to be determined by leader based on ground conditions at the time. Hike location will most likely be either Norvin Green, Bearfort Mt. or Indian hill section of Sterling Forest. Hiking boots required. Crampons or snowshoes may be needed. Call or leader day before hike for meeting time and location. Moderate to heavy precipitation cancels. Call if in doubt. Sunday, 3/11 LATE WINTER ADVENTURE B6.5B Rich Holden 2rth40@comcast.net Climb the Valley of Boulders, and visit Boston Mine and Lemon Squeezer. Not easy. Carry Stabilicers. Hike begins 10:00AM at Elk Pen. page 17

18 Thursday, 3/15 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Deanna Felicetta Ups and Downs. Call before 9 PM Wednesday. Thursday, 3/15 Ramapo Chapter Meeting 7:30 PM Nanuet Public Library A slide illustrated program The River That Flows Both Ways presented by Steve Stanne, NYS Dept. of Conservation. See page eight for more details. Saturday, 3/17 LONG PATH FROM RT. 106 C5/6C Denis and Joan Kmiec kmiec20@yaho.com We hike the Long Path South to Stockbridge Shelter. We return on the Menomine Trail and Nawahunta Fire Rd. Good hike for beginners. Snow, rain, ice cancels. In doubt, call leaders day of hike before 8:30 AM. Meet 10 AM at Rt. 6 Hikers Parking Lot. Saturday, 3/17 HIKE FROM LAKE SKANNATATI B7/8B Linda Schutz preferred LindaSchutz@msn.com Trails to be decided based on conditions. May need stabilicers or snowshoes. Meet at Lake Skannatati parking on Seven Lakes Drive at 10AM. Precipitation cancels, contact leader if in doubt. Sunday, 3/18 LEADER S CHOICE B6/9B Aaron Kriegel (up to 10:00 night before hike) (preferred) Akriegel@yahoo.com Join your leader for a 6 to 9 mile hike at a reasonable pace, with plenty of views to reward the effort. We will stop for lunch at a nice viewpoint or historic location along the way. Bring lunch and plenty of liquids. Location to be determined by leader based on ground conditions at the time. Hike location likely to be either Norvin Green, Bearfort Mt. or Indian hill section of Sterling Forest. Hiking boots required. Crampons or snowshoes may be needed. Call or leader day before hike for meeting time and location. Moderate to heavy precipitation cancels. Call if in doubt. Sunday, 3/18 GOVERNOR S MOUNTAIN AND BIRTHDAY HIKE C+6.6C+ Richard & Alta Sumner or alta@rsumner.com. Hike to Governor's Mountain in Ringwood State Park, using Crossover and Cooper-Union Trails. Meet at 10 AM, Ringwood Manor, 3rd parking lot. Precipitation cancels. Thursday, 3/22 IN THE WOODS B5/7B Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Ups and downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 3/24 LEWIS MORRIS PARK C5B 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 page 18

19 trails. The pace will be a moderate to slow one. See the Morris County Parks Commission websitehttp:// ) for directions. Bring lots of water, lunch, and wear hiking boots. Please register in advance via by the Friday before hike. Meet in parking lot at 10 AM. Inclement weather cancels. Proper footgear required (stabilicers, crampons or snowshoes) if appropriate for the conditions. No children, no pets please. Saturday, 3/24 WOODLAND HIKE FOR BEGINNERS C4.5C Rita Boyd We hike the Anthony Wayne, 1779, R.D. and Beechy Bottom Trails. No climb, stony, irregular trails. Boots necessary. Rain, snow cancels. Questions? Phone between 7:30 and 8:30 AM day of hike. Meet at Anthony Wayne North parking Lot 10 AM. Sunday, 3/25 EXPLORING THE RAMAPO RESERVATION B7/8.5 B+ Pat Marcotullio patros@optonline.net We will take the Halifax Trail past Hawk Rock and on to Bear Swamp Lake and up to Ilgenstein Rock for that wonderful New York City view. Steady rain cancels. Experienced hikers only. Meet 9 AM Ramapo Reservation Parking Lot on Rt Thursday, 3/29 IN THE WOODS B6/8B Paul Margiotta Ups and Downs. Call before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 3/31 LEADER S CHOICE B6-9B Aaron Kriegel (up to 10:00 night before hike) preferred Akriegel@yahoo.com Join your leader for a 6 to 9 mile hike at a reasonable pace, with plenty of views to reward the effort. We will stop for lunch at a nice viewpoint or historic location along the way. Bring lunch and plenty of liquids. Location to be determined by leader based on ground conditions at the time. Hike location will most likely be either Norvin Green, Bearfort Mt. or Indian hill section of Sterling Forest. Hiking boots required. Crampons or snowshoes may be needed. Call or leader day before hike for meeting time and location. Moderate to heavy precipitation cancels. Call if in doubt. Saturday, 3/31 TIORATI CIRCULAR C5.4C Rita Boyd We hike the Blue, AT, and RD Trails over Stevens and Goshen Mountains. Rain or storm conditions cancels. Ground conditions may alter our route. Questions? Phone between 7:30 and 8:30 AM day of hike. Meet 10 AM at Tiorati Circle Parking Lot off Seven Lakes Drive. page 19

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