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1 page 1 June September, 2005 Summer is here! We ve already had a few 90+ degree days this year, and I m loving it! Of course, I had a taste of the warm weather a few weeks ago while in Hawaii on my honeymoon. While Hawaii is captivating, there is no place like home. One of the reasons that I am willing to deal with our hot and humid summers is that I know that I will be rewarded with a splendiferous fall (how often do you get to use that word?) and a resplendent winter (I m breaking out all the big words for this article!). Of course, this article is supposed to be about hiking and not about me trying to use big words, so here I go Please keep in mind while hiking over the next few months that summer can be just as dangerous as winter if you are not prepared. Make sure to bring plenty of water with you to avoid dehydration and heat stroke. Keep in mind that the average day s loss of fluids under normal conditions is about 1 gallon. But the amount of loss can be significantly increased by sweating caused by strenuous exercise such as hiking. The effects of even mild dehydration are decreased coordination, fatigue, and impairment of judgment. These factors can increase the difficulty of a hike and can lead to a physical mishap or getting lost. The best way to combat the heat is to stay well hydrated and eat plenty of salty snacks (I make it a rule to always have plenty of Gatorade in my pack, but a good alternative is to add one teaspoon of salt per quart of drinking water) and make sure you take frequent breaks out of the sun. Heat stroke, on the other hand, is a life-threatening emergency. Without proper care, heat stroke victims will most likely die. Once our cooling mechanism fails, core temperature rises rapidly. Death can occur in as little as 30 minutes. When the core temperature rises, the brain, which can only function in a very narrow temperature range, begins to fail. In an effort to cool the blood and lower the core temperature, the brain will dilate all the blood vessels in the skin. As a result, the skin becomes RED and HOT, even though it may still be WET. As the brain overheats, the individual may become disoriented, combative, argumentative, and may hallucinate wildly. The same prevention methods that work for dehydration and exhaustion will work for heat stroke. The guiding principle is to stay well hydrated. Do not rely on your thirst mechanism to tell you when and how much you need to drink. Under conditions of exertion, it is probably impossible to drink too much water. On that cheery note, enjoy your summer and I ll see you on the trails! Christopher Tausch

2 ~Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs~ Chapter Chair:.Christopher Tausch Secretary:... Betty Heald Treasurer:...Evelyn Slockbower Director:... Marilyn Adair Membership:... Phyllis Key Activities:...Karen Rose Newsletter Editor...Lilo Kassel Education:... Donna Ellis Conservation:...Ned Gardner NYNJTC Delegate:... Phyllis Stewart Special Outings:...Rob Lehmann Publicity:... Phyllis Stewart XCountry Skiing:...Ed Fanslau Hiking w/ Children: Deanna Felicetta Adirondack Mountain Club North Jersey Chapter 503 N Franklin Turnpike, Box 2, 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 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Summer 2005 Don t forget to go to our award winning web site and register your address to get the latest updates on what s happening! Maria Teusaba New York NY Warren Bogert Leonia NJ Susan Sterngold Suffern NY Arthur Carpenter Fair Lawn NJ John Cassens North Bergen NJ Pam Reo Farmingdale NJ Mellonie Sanborn Morris Plains NJ Stefani Weidener Fair Lawn NJ Hanna Benesch Highland Park NJ Herman Baruth Vernon NJ Kevin Edwards Mountain Lakes NJ John McCarthy - Newburgh NY Jon Sinkway Glen Rock NJ Lincoln Child Morristown NJ Nickolas Polombo West Orange NJ Sandra Swenson Ridgewood NJ Frank Wemyss Livingston NJ Mark Brownstein & Johanna Ginsberg Maplewood NJ Alan & Yukie Fiedler Little Ferry NJ Richard & Mary Hubert Glen Rock NJ Ellen & Mike Parish Oradell NJ James Toher Proctor VT Carol Panzarino Norwood NJ page 3

4 Special Thanks Now that I have sewn the White Birch Patch on my backpack and I have regained my speaking abilities, I want to thank all the people responsible for my attaining this award. First, my three mentors: Betty Heald who told me she wanted to lead from the rear, Rita Boyd for sharing all her hiking wisdom with me and Ed Fanslau, who has always been my how to be a good hike leader role model. Without these three, I would never have received this award. I also want to thank my friends for being ever ready to go out on a hike. The best thing I have done since I retired was to join North Jersey ADK and become acquainted with such a special group of individuals. Thank you all for being my friends! Phyllis Key Congratulations to our three recipients of the White Birch Award: Phyllis Key, Chris Tausch, and Rob Lehmann. Eileen Berch leading our group on the Orange Heritage Trail bike path on a beautiful day in April. page 4

5 Mark Your Calendars! Fall Weekend 2005 October 7, 8, 9, 2005 The Cambridge Hotel - Cambridge, NY West Main St. Cambridge NY Double Occupancy $ per person Single Occupancy $ per person Price Includes: Lodging Friday & Saturday night. Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday, Saturday s trail lunch. Dinner Friday Cocktail hour (cash bar) and a gourmet dinner on Saturday. ALL taxes and gratuities. We will schedule hikes for all levels and activities for non-hikers on Saturday and Sunday. You can join us for the Annual Kick-off weekend hike on Friday or dinner on Friday at the Cambridge Hotel. Day-hikers are welcome!! A credit card will be required to hold your room. You will be fully refunded if the cancellation is received 30 days prior to your arrival date. Any cancellations less than 30 days prior will be charged the full room rate. To make your reservation call Be sure to mention you are with the ADK-North Jersey. Questions Rob or Cheryl: fallweekend@hikeleader.com Check our website for any additional information and updates: and to view menus. NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER ADK LOGO PATCHES AND CAPS Caps are $12.00; patches are $2.00. Mail a check for item(s) ordered to: Phyllis Key, 401 D Ercole Ct. #227 Norwood, NJ (payable to ADK-NJ). page 5

6 Sign up for ADK-North Jersey's E-Trail Talk! Over 130 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 rl@hikeleader.com Hiking Resources on the Web Sometimes a walk around cyberspace can enhance your walk in the woods. Try out these websites: (continued from our last newsletter) There are a number of sites that ask you to pay. I see no reason to bother with them with so many free sites like the ones mentioned earlier, but if you are curious and don t mind spending a couple of bucks, they have nice features and are well written: ($19.99/year) Looking to research and buy gear? See the links on Looking to get a Topo Map for a hike? Looking to share information Forums and online communities: Looking for weather reports at various trailheads? Looking for directions to various trailheads? Want to learn how to lead a hike? Once you start clicking and surfing you get the itch to get outside! Enjoy! Rob Lehmann Webmaster ADK-North Jersey page 6

7 FROM THE RAMAPO CHAPTER SPEND A DAY HIKING IN MINNEWASKA AND DINE AT MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE On Saturday, September 10th, June Slade will lead us on a hike in Minnewaska beginning at 10AM. We will have a fine walk on a beautiful fall day, change clothes at the hotel, have high tea at 4PM, and then enjoy a delicious three course dinner in Mohonk Mountain House's spacious dining room. The cost is $53 per person for this wonderful day. Refer to the schedule for hike details. Payment will be made that day to Mohonk. Note: Men will need to bring a dinner jacket.please reserve your place by July 31st by calling or .suzan Gordon or gordon.tilgner@verizon.net Suzan Gordon WILD UTAH: AMERICA'S REDROCK WILDERNESS The September 15th ADK Ramapo general meeting is for anyone who loves the American Southwest; with its open space, intricate archeology, and beautiful geology. The meeting will be a multimedia presentation about Utah's magnificent canyon country. It is a "must see" for anyone who has hiked this dramatic landscape, or who wishes to someday. The program is sponsored by SUWA (Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance), the organization in Washington that is trying to protect some nine million acres of land in the unspoiled Colorado plateau. As in our own hiking community, these public lands are under constant threat of mining, drilling, building, or use by ATV recreation. Join us on Thursday, September 15th, 7:30 PM at the Nanuet Public Library to enjoy this show of photos, words and music depicting Utah's spectacular landscape. Questions and refreshments will follow the program. Suzan Gordon Programs Chair ADK Ramapo page 7

8 COME TO LAKE GEORGE! Fall Outing 2005 September Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw. Thomas Jefferson Want to spend a wonderful weekend with your family or friends? Enjoy the autumn foliage in the Adirondacks on a weekend alive with activity. THIRTY (30) trips are scheduled, including some High Peaks, low peaks, and everything in between, paddling, fishing, photography, and four fire towers. Non-hikers in your family? Bring them along! They can explore Revolutionary War history, art museums, Hot Air Balloon Fest, Lake George by steamboat, Blues festival, the Great Escape amusement park, outlet shopping, horseback riding, birding, tennis, foliage train rides and Great Camps. We ll have slides of the Adirondacks by Curt Miller on Friday and dancing to the Stony Creek Band on Saturday. Headquarters is at the beautiful Roaring Brook Ranch Resort off exit 21 of the Northway (I-87). It has a Modified American Plan (breakfast and dinner), swimming pools, sauna, tennis, riding. Registration begins on Friday afternoon. Early arrivals have a choice of short hikes or paddles, a walking tour of Lake George, or the launching of the hot air balloons and, of course, the facilities at Roaring Brook. BRING YOUR FRIENDS Introduce them to ADK! They don t have to be ADK members to enjoy Fall Outing, and they are sure to like it! Complete brochure with a listing of all trips will be available in early May and will also be added to this web site. Enquiries to Marge Karowe at : ADKfallouting@aol.com, or 813 Londonderry Road, Schenectady, N.Y , or (518) HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Membership in the Adirondack Mountain Club is NOT required for participation in Fall Outing 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 REFUS- ING 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. Non-members 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. page 9

10 HIKE RATING SYSTEM: All hikes are rated based on pace, distance and degree of elevation change. For example a hike that has been rated B 8 B 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 Summer 2005 HIKEs ADK North Jersey HIKES Tues.- Fri, 8/16-26 MAINE AT TRIP V & MAINE 4,000 FOOT- ERS Deadline to register is June 30. After that date, only if vacancies exist. See page 15. Saturday, 7/2 Orange Heritage Trail Bike Ride Moderate Eileen Berch We'll bike 18 miles of relatively flat paved rail trail between Monroe and Goshen, NY, stopping at the Chester Depot Museum, the Goshen Racetrack and a bakery. Rain will cancel this ride. If in doubt, call by 8:30AM on morning of ride. Meet 10:00 AM at Monroe, NY Park and Ride. Directions:Route 17 North past Red Apple Rest; at light and fork bear left onto Route 17M (Mobil Station), proceed through Monroe past lake. After Pizza Hut proceed on Route 17M West and shortly make right into Park and Ride parking area. Helmets required. Sunday, 7/3 STERLING RIDGE TO LAKE CIRCULAR B6.5/7B Peter Tilgner & Suzan Gordon or gordon.tilgner@verizon.net Our hike will take us on the Red Triangle, Fire Tower, Bare Rock and Sterling Lake Loop Trails. Lunch will be at the lake. Meet 9:30 AM in the Sterling Forest Visitor Center Upper Parking Lot opposite the Center on Iron Forge Road. page 10

11 Thursday, 7/7 B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and downs. Call to register by 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 7/9 DIAMOND MOUTAIN B7B Phyllis Stewart or We'll go up the HTS to Diamond Mt. and back by Stony Brook Trail. Rain cancels hike. Meet at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center on 7 Lakes Drive at 9:15 AM. Saturday, 7/9 SCENIC ADVENTURE B6A Pete Heckler p_heckler@msn.com We hike south to Ft. Montgomery & the Twin Forts Tr. to the Popolopen Gorge Tr., then west to the 1777 Bridge, pick up the TT Tr. to the Torne, then east to Brooks Lake & back to the cars. Duration of hike is dependent on group size & capabilities. Rain cancels the hike. No phone calls. Please register by . Meet 9:00 AM at the Ft. Montgomery parking lot (Trading Post), 3/10 mi. north of the Bear Mt. Traffic Circle on Rt. 9W. Sunday, 7/10 STERLING FOREST-INDIAN HILL C4.6B- Nick Viggiano We start this hike from the Indian Hill Parking Lot off of Orange Tpk. The trail consists of a combination of ups and downs along with some excellent views. Steady rain cancels. Meet first at Red Apple Rest north Parking lot on Rt. 17, Southfields at 9:30 AM. Thursday, 7/14 C4-5C Marilyn Adair Ups and downs. Call to register by 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 7/16 INTERMEDIATE HIKE B5-7B Phyllis Key Moderate hike. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday. Saturday, 7/16 Halcott & Rusk Bushwack B12A Walter Markl wmarkl@optonline.net Practice your orienteering skills on two of the easier bushwhacks in the Catskills. We will start with Halcott ( ft ) in the morning and then move to Rusk ( ft ) in the afternoon. Please call or e- mail Walter Markl one week before to register and get meeting time and place. page 11

12 Sunday, 7/17 HIKE AND SWIM IN BLACK ROCK FOREST B6/7B Murray Friedman or Hike mileage will depend on heat and humidity. Rain cancels. Meet 9:15AM in parking lot before Butter Hill east side of 9W. If you plan to attend, please register. Thursday, 7/21 C4-6C Betty Heald or Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Thursday, 7/21 ORANGE COUNTY BIKE RIDE miles Chris Connolly Meet at Taylor Rd. Hiker Parking Lot, Mountainville, NY 10 AM. Rain or extreme heat cancels. Helmets required. Friday, July 22 Algonquin, Wright and Iroquois B11.6A+ Elie Bijou A moderately paced trail and herd path hike to three peaks in the Adirondacks with outstanding views. Ascent: Joint with Catskill 3500 Club. Meets 7AM. Contact leader to register. No calls after 8 PM Thursday. Saturday, 7/23 NURIAN TRAIL TC map 4 B7B Peter Reiner PSR7@aol.com From the Elk Pen we'll hike the Stahahe Brook Trail to the Nurian and on to our lunch stop and beautiful views atop Black Rock Mountain. An easy pace and moderate terrain. Rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Elk Pen Parking Area (Arden Valley Rd. off Rt. 17). Saturday, 7/23 VAN CAMPEN GLEN B6-7B LeslieMcGlynn at LSL376@cs.com or Moderate hike of 6-7 miles in the Delaware Water Gap Millbrook Village area with some pretty views along the way of the Kittatinny Mountains and some waterfalls. There is a small swimming hole on the way back that we might be able to swim in if it's hot enough, so bring bathing suit. Meet at Millbrook Village at 10:00 AM. Hiking boots a must. Bring lunch and water. Optional dinner afterwards. Please register for hike (leave name and telephone # in case I need to return call for any reason). page 12

13 Sunday, 7/24 KIDS AND DOGS BERRY HIKE B6B Susan Sterngold prefer Kids and dogs berry hike at Dunderberg. Some climbs but lots of stops and reasonable pace. Berry pickers, dogs and (grand) children welcome. Bring containers for berries. Bring water and treats for your dog, and make sure dogs have breakfast. Meet at 9:45 at Jones Point, 3.5 miles south of Bear Mt Inn on route 9W. Coleader Dov Dixler Sunday, 7/24 TO PINE MEADOW LAKE TC map 3 B6+B Pat Marcotullio patros@optonline.net Early lunch at Pine Meadow Lake. Moderate to easy pace. Meet 8:30AM sharp at Kakiak Park, off Rt Steady rain will cancel. Thursday, 7/28 B5-7B Linda Shutz prefer LindaSchutz@msn.com Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 7/30 RAMAPO - DUNDERBERG TIORATI B7B+ Martin Last Meet at Route 106/RD crossing at 8:45 AM for a car shuttle to Lake Tiorati Parking. This is an exciting hike on the RD with many ups and downs. Steady rain or temperature of 90+ cancels. Sunday, 7/31 RAMAPO CHAPTER MEMORIAL HIKE C6B Aaron Schoenberg askus3@optonline.net(preferred) Chapter Memorial Hike honors those who have contributed to our chapter. Although no longer with us, this last hike in July is our way of remembering them. This year s hike will take you on an easy circular hike in the Blue Mountain Reservation outside of Peekskill, NY where you will enjoy great views across the Hudson River. After the hike swimming is an option. Joint with NJ and Mohican chapters. Meet at Clarkstown 9:30 AM. For those that want to meet at alternate location in Westchester, contact me. The Reservation charges a parking fee. MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE OUTING SEE PAGE 7. Sunday, 7/31. Last day to make your reservations. Even if you do not plan to hike, come for the day to the facilities and dinner. page 13

14 WHITE MOUNTAIN TRIP XVI Sun.-Sun Oct Deadline to register is Sunday, July 31. SEE PAGE 19. Sunday, 7/31 MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR PRESERVE B6/7C Ilse Dunham This is an easy hike. A combination of trails lead us along the perimeter of a 650 acre lake. The raspberries along the trail should be ready for picking. Joint with I.H.C. Meet 9 AM at the McDonald s Morris Hill Shopping Center, Jct. Rts. 202/46, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ. Thursday, 8/4 B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and downs. Call to register by 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 8/6 CATSKILL HIKE TO BALSAM LAKE TC map 42 B5B+ George Preoteasa g.preoteasa@att.net The easiest Catskill 3500 trail hike to a 3700 ft peak, with an open fire tower. The view from the tower is astounding (weather conditions permitting). The ascent is only 1100 ft on a good trail. Bring your children, your aspiring hiker friends. Cross-listed with the Catskill 3500 Club. Bad weather cancels. Contact leader for meeting place and time. Sunday, 8/7 Summer Hike and Dine: The AT and the MB&G B5B Rob Lehmann rl@hikeleader.com Meet at 2:30PM at Mahwah Bar & Grill in Mahwah, NJ. We will drive 20 mins. up to trailhead and hike the AT from West Mombasha Rd. to Little Dam Lake and back. Hike features shady forests, nice ridge walk and beautiful Little Dam Lake. Hike should take about 2.5 hrs. We then drive back to the MB&G by about 6PM for a nice casual dinner al fresco. Directions to Mahwah Bar and Grill: Route 17 to Route 202 N., go about 1 mile, MB& G is on your right at corner of Route 202 and Island Road. Thursday, 8/11 B5-7B Hank Zulauf Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 8/13 APPALACHIAN TRAIL B5-6B Leslie McGlynn at LSL376@cs.com or Moderate Hike 5-6 miles on the Appalachian Trail from Camp Mohican to Rattlesnake Swamp Trail to Catfish Pond. Nice views along the ridge of the Kittatinny Mountains in the Delaware Water Gap. Bring bathing suit for swimming in Catfish Pond on the page 14

15 way back. Hiking boots a must. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Camp Mohican at 10:00. Route 80 West to exit 12 (Rte. 521). Right on 521 and follow it down to Rte. 94. Left on 94, right on Mohican Road, left on Geisler road, right on Camp road to parking lot on left, past Camp Mohican. Optional dinner afterwards. Please register for hike (leave name and tel. # in case I need to return call for any reason). Saturday, 8/13 INTERMEDIATE HIKE B5-7B Phyllis Key Moderate hike. Call leader for details by 8 PM Friday. Sunday, 8/14 FLORIDA (NY) BIKE RIDE Alta and Richard Sumner rls@rsumner.com or Expect miles of rolling hills on country roads, with a relaxed to moderate pace. Meet 9:30 AM at Shop Rite parking lot, intersection of 94 & 17M, in Florida, New York. Rain or extreme heat cancels. Helmets required. Tues.-Fri. 8/16-26 MAINE AT TRIP V & MAINE 4,000 FOOT- ERS B13A Strenuous Aaron Schoenberg askus3@optonline.net or This trip to Maine will have us setting up car shuttles and hiking a series of day hikes along the AT from Flagstaff to Richardson Lakes (southbound). Total AT distance-75 miles. We will also be peak bagging ten 4,000 footers in the region. Mileages range from miles per day. Elevation gain per hike will range from feet. This will be a strenuous trip. There will be one free day built into the schedule. We will be staying in cabins accessible by auto with car camping an option. Hikers are welcome to attend for shorter duration. Contact Aaron for detailed itinerary. Deadline to register is June 30. After that date, only if vacancies exist. Thursday, 8/18 B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and Downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 8/20 LONG PATH FROM Rt 6 TC map 4 C5/6C+ Denis and Joan Kmiec NO CALLS AF- TER 9PM. We take the Long Path south to Stockbridge Shelter. Our return takes us on the Menomine Trail and the Nawahunta Fire Rd. Rain cancels. Meet 10AM at Rt. 6 Hikers Parking Lot. page 15

16 Sunday, 8/21 ROCK HOUSE Mt. CIRCULAR TC map 4 C6/7B Nick Viggiano A circular hike using the Beech, Long Path, Red Cross Trails and Hasenclever Mine Rd. Steady rain cancels. Meet at Hikers Parking lot on Tiorati Brook Rd. (2 miles in from P.I.P. exit 16) at 9:30AM. Sunday, 8/21 SEBAGO UPS AND DOWNS B8B Susan Sterngold prefer banjolady.susan@verizon.net. Dog friendly. We may linger at a lake lunch stop. Meet Lake Sebago boat launch at 9:45 AM. Rt. 17 north to right on Seven Lakes Dr, 4.2 miles to parking lot on left. Sunday, 8/21 MINNEWASKA ADVENTURE B7-8B Deanna Felicetta Make it a fun filled day with a hike to Lake Awosting, berry picking, and swimming. Don t forget to bring your bathing suit. Call to register and for meeting place and time. Thursday, 8/25 B5-7B Phyllis Stewart or pastewart@optonline.net Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 8/27 EASY SUMMER HIKE T.C. map 4 C5/6C Lou O Neill (No calls after 8 PM) We will hike the Long Path, Beech, Hasenclever Rd., Red Cross, ASB Trails. Rain cancels. Meet at Lake Skannatati Parking Lot 9:30AM. Sunday, 8/28 LAKE AWOSTING HIKE AND SWIM TC map 9 B8B Ike Siskind or ikesis1@juno.com Moderately paced hike on the Long Path in Minnewaska State Park, for a swim and/or just sunbathing. Heavy rain cancels. Call leader the night before if driving direct to Jenny Lane. Meet at Suffern Commuter Parking at junction of Routes 59 and 202 at 8:00 AM. Or meet Leader at Trailhead, Jenny Lane Parking at 9:30 AM. Thursday, 9/1 ORANGE COUNTY BIKE RIDE TC map miles Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net Meet at Taylor Rd. Hiker Parking Lot, Mountainville, NY at 10 AM. Steady rain or extreme heat cancels. Helmets required. page 16

17 Thursday, 9/1 B5-7B Deanna Felicetta Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 9/3 B9B THE AT FROM Mt. PETER TO HEWITT Pete Tilgner & Suzan Gordon Hike the AT south from Mt. Peter to Hewitt, NJ. Lunch at Grand View. Continuing south, we hike the Ernest Walter and Bearfort Ridge Trails. Car shuttle required. Meet 9 AM in the A&P Shopping Ctr. Parking Lot, Rt. 511, Hewitt, NJ. Not for beginners. Sunday, 9/4 Summer Hike and Dine: The PM, SB, TMI, WB and the MB&G B5B Rob Lehmann rl@hikeleader.com Meet at 2:30PM at Mahwah Bar & Grill in Mahwah, NJ. We will drive 15 minutes up to Reeves Brook Visitors Center in Harriman State Park. We will hike the PM (Pine Meadow), the SB (Stony Brook), the TMI (Tuxedo-Mt Ivy) WB (White Bar) trails and return to the Visitors Center. Hike features shady forests, a babbling brook and beautiful Lake Sebago. Hike should take about 2.5 hours. We then drive back to the MB&G by about 6:00PM for a nice casual dinner al fresco. Directions to Mahwah Bar and Grill: Route 17 to Route 202 NORTH, go about 1 mile, MB& G is on your right at corner of Route 202 and Island Road. LABOR DAY HIKE Monday, 9/5 BEYOND TIORATI TC map 4 B8B June Slade or juneslade11@verizon.net Mountains, hills, valleys of the Tiorati area including the Bradley Mine. Rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Tiorati Circle Parking Lot. Thursday, 9/8 B6-7B Phyllis Key Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Sat, 9/10 MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE OUTING TC map 10 B6/8B June Slade juneslade11@verizon.net See page 7. Rain cancels this club event. Meet 10 AM at the McDonald's located 1/4 mile west from New York Thruway Exit 18 ramp on Rt. 299, New Paltz, NY. page 17

18 Sunday, 9/11 SUMMER PICNIC Pot luck at 2PM. Place to be determined. Call or Betty Heald at or for info. Sunday, 9/11 SCOUTING THE RAMAPOS AND SCHUBER B-8-B Chris Connolly Tramp Trails Yellow, Millstone, Old Guard, in old Boy Scout Camps. Enjoy NYC skyline, Wanaque Reservoir vistas. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Upper Parking Lot on Skyline Drive. Thursday, 9/15 B5-7B Paul Margiotta Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Thurs,9/15 Ramapo Chapter Meeting Nanuet Public Library 7:30 PM see page 7 The presentation WILD UTAH: AMERICA S REDROCK WILDER- NESS. Sponsored by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Saturday, 9/17 SAPPHIRE/AT TC map 4 C+5/6B Rita Boyd Sapphire Trail to AT and west over Arden Mt. to Ledges and return. A look at Agony Grind and an easy two mile out. Rain cancels. If in doubt, call between 7:30 and 8:30 morning of hike. Meet 10 AM at Harriman Commuter Rail Station off Rt. 17 north. Saturday, 9/17 BLACK ROCK RAMBLE TC map 7 B7B+ Richard Zinn hrzinn@aol.com Start on part of relocated Stillman Trail climbing Whitehorse Mt. Later do Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, & Black Rock Mt. Fine views. Meet 9.30 AM on 9W, bottom of Butter Hill, 8 1/2 miles north of Bear Mt. circle. Short drive to trailhead. Steady rain cancels. Saturday, 9/17 BEGINNERS HIKE easy Phyllis Key Easy hike for beginners. Call leader by 8 PM Friday for details. Sunday, 9/18 HOOKED ON THE HUDSON TC map 4B B-7-B Chris Connolly c.connolly7@verizon.net Scale sheer Palisades cliffs on Hook Mountain with lunch at page 18

19 spectacular summit overlooking the Hudson. Return by the Shore Path. Joint with NJ and Hudson Ramble. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Nyack Beach State Park. Thursday, 9/22 B5-7B Deanna Felicetta Ups and downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 9/24 TOM JONES - PARKER CABIN VISIT B7B+ Martin Last A lollipop hike with lunch at Lake Skenonto. Good climbs with all-around views. Steady rain or 90+ temp. cancels. Meet at Rt. 106/RD crossing at 9 AM sharp. Sunday, 9/25 A DAY ON BALD MOUNTAIN TC map 4 B7/8B Richard & Alta Sumner rls@rsumner.com or A moderately strenuous circular hike using RD, Cornell, Timp- Torne, and woods roads. Many Hudson River vistas, and glimpses of the 1890 Dunderberg Mountain Railway, on the way to Bald Mountain. Meet at Jones Point Hikers Parking on Rt. 9W at 9AM. Joint with Hudson Ramble. Precipitation cancels. Thursday, 9/29 B5-7B Bob Danetz Ups and Downs. Call to register by Wednesday 8PM. WHITE MOUNTAIN TRIP XVI Sun.-Sun Oct C9A Aaron Schoenberg askus3@optonline.net (preferred) or My annual trip to the White Mountains has us day hiking in the Chocorua-East Sandwich Range. Mileages range from 7-10 miles per day. We will hike up scenic peaks and visit tranquil lakes. There will be no peak bagging to summits over 4,000 feet on this trip. However the hiking will be moderately strenuous and we will go at a pleasant pace. Our base will be a rented house in Tamworth, NH. Hikers are welcome to attend for shorter duration. Contact Aaron for detailed itinerary. Deadline to register is Sunday, July 31. page 19

20 ADK-NJ 503 N Franklin Tpke. Ramsey, NJ page 20