January - March, 2004

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1 January - March, 2004 Notes from the Trailhead: As I sit down to write this, I can't believe that the year is almost over. Time seems to slip by faster and faster with each passing year. It seems like I just finished unpacking from our Fall Weekend in the Catskills and now I'm trying to decide which hikes I'll lead in April. Our Fall Weekend was another fantastic event! (See some pictures on page seven.) This year s event at Williams Lake Resort was possibly one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. The food was great, the company wonderful, and the weather fantastic. On one of the Saturday hikes, Ned and Laura Gardner were joined by about 10 other ADK members as they finished the last of their Catskill 3500 peaks on Kaaterskill High Peak. The other group hiked along the Shawangunk Ridge with beautiful vistas of the Hudson Valley. That evening, we started the evening with a slide presentation by Stephen Forte of his recent trip to base camp of Mount Everest. Later we were entertained by the Karaoke song styling and dance routine of Rob Lehmann. On Sunday, the group divided up with most spending the afternoon strolling and shopping in New Paltz while a smaller group climbed Bearpen and Vly Mountains (bringing me within two peaks of finishing my Catskill 3500). If you didn't get a chance to join us this year, keep it in mind for next year. The best way to get the most from your membership in ADK is to attend some of our hikes and events. If you're new to ADK, a great way to get your feet wet is to join me on one of my Urban Adventure Hikes. These are more social events than hikes. You'll have a chance to meet some great people and spend some time in NYC visiting places you've always wanted to see. So far, we've visited The Cloister's Museum, the Little Red Light House (under the GW Bridge), Ground Zero, and the National Museum of the American Indian. Upcoming Urban Adventures will include Inwood Hill Park and, Little Italy and the Tenement Museum, Liberty State Park and Ellis Island, and much more. C. Tausch, Chapter Chair page 1

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 Trail Maintenance:... Greg Bal Publicity:... Catherine Durda XCountry Skiing:... Ed Fanslau Hiking w/ Children:... Deanna Felicetta Adirondack Mountain Club North Jersey Chapter 156 Spring Lane Paramus, 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 Naomi and Dave Sutter-Clifton NJ Ann and Richard Nally-Park Ridge NJ David Niemierowski-Lawrenceville NJ Bruce Robak-Irvington NJ Bill and Casey Bennett-Newark OH Brian and Eric Beyerl-Morristown NJ Mary Connolly-Rivervale NJ Kathleen and James Kiernan-Ridgewood NJ Steven Larson-New Milford NJ John Gray-Basking Ridge NJ Dana Beisheim- Warwick NY Joe Broski-Columbus NJ Rona Edelman-Suffern NY John Geary-Ridgefield NJ Ralph Hertle-Edison NJ Drew Lehman-Englewood NJ Thomas, Frances, Craig and Andy Lohmann- Saddle River NJ David Pawlyk-Mahwah NJ Murray Schechter-New York NY Richard, Carmela, Sandy and Belinda Douris- Lake Hopatcong NJ 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 3

4 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 Dog Sledding in Vermont On a Saturday in February to be determined. Our three hour adventure starts with learning how to harness your pooches, ride the runners, and steer the padded toboggan. We ll travel though 10 spectacular miles of winding woodland trials ending at a cozy cabin hideaway stocked with hot cocoa and a roaring fireplace. Fee is $145 per sled, which can hold two people (one driver and one rider). Contact Christopher Tausch at or ctausch@comptime.net for more information and to register. page 4

5 The ninth annual Winter Trails event will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at High Point, NJ. Volunteer hiking clubs and event leaders from partnering community parks, nature centers and public recreation lands will team with snowshoe and outdoor gear suppliers to introduce recreational enthusiasts to the sport of snowshoeing and winter hiking, free of charge. The one-day event is geared toward families, hikers and fitness walkers, recreational enthusiasts, school groups and youth organizations who are interested in learning more about the sport of snowshoeing. Programs and activities will include the basics on getting started, how to dress, picking the right shoe, kids activities, and more. Free, guided hikes, tours and seminars will occur throughout the day at every event site location. When: Saturday, January 17, (Please note: the date is set, but this information is from the 2003 event. When we get 2004 information, we will post it.) Schedule: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required (inside party canopy-next to ski lodge). FREE demo snowshoes for adults and children, guided snowshoe hikes at 11 AM. and 1 PM, outdoor gear displays, informative clinics, and giveaways. Directions: North - Rt. 287N to Rt. 23N to High Point State Park (HPSP); West - Rt. 80W to Rt. 23N to HPSP; South - Rt. 23S to HPSP; East - Rt. 94E to Rt. 565E to HPSP. Find a link on our homepage to a site that has the best info to date on Winter Trails Day. ( page 5

6 THANKS, PAUL Since joining our Chapter, Paul Makus has used his digital camera and GPS skills to chronicle ADK hikes. Special thanks for providing many pictures for TRAIL TALK and our Chapter scrapbook! HUNTING INFORMATION can be found at the following websites. Connecticut New Jersey New York dep.state.ct.us/burnatr courtesy of Appalachian Trailway News page 6

7 Harvest Moon Madness and More... Recently, a small group from our chapter attended ADK s Seventh Annual Silent and Live Auction, held in Saratoga Springs. The event is a major fund-raiser to benefit programs in conservation and advocacy, education, and recreation. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet members from other chapters, network and share ideas. This year, for the first time, each ADK chapter was invited to donate a theme basket which was to be auctioned off. North Jersey was the only chapter that gave two rather impressive baskets! Our chapter also made its presence known during the live auction segment of the evening program, with some of our attendees coming home with more than just memories! If you enjoy getting away for the week-end, seeing new places, laughing, meeting new people, walking, shopping, history, Victorian homes, good food (and drink), music and museums, hiking, then save the date: November 6th, Keep posted! Donna Ellis Scenes from the Fall Weekend page 7

8 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. Pets are not permitted. 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. 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 8

9 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 WINTER HIKE SCHEDULE ADK NORTH JERSEY WINTER 2004 HIKES FOR ALL SKI TOURS CALL LEADER TO BE SURE THE EVENT IS STILL SCHEDULED. LEADERS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO BE AT THE MEETING PLACE IF THEY DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS ARE UNSATISFACTORY. PEAK BAGGING Weekends in January, February and March The specific peak to be hiked in Catskills, Adirondacks or White Mountains will be decided on the week of the hike. If you are interested, please contact Chris Tausch (ctausch@comptime.net) or Ned Gardner at (Lngard@optonline.net). Saturday, 1/3 PINE MEADOW CIRCULAR B 7.5 B Chris Connolly Get there via Cascade of Slid and Diamond Mountain. Return via the RBH and Reeves Brook Trails. Heavy rain, ice, cancels. If enough snow, bring snowshoes for alternate outing. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Pine Meadow Visitors Center, Seven Lakes Drive, 9:30 AM. page 9

10 Saturday, 1/3 MOONLIGHT MADNESS B4-5B Donna Ellis or An adventure into the night, ending around a campfire. Leader plans to ski, snowshoe or hike (depends on conditions). Meet at main beach parking lot, by bath house, Wawayanda State Park 6PM. Please call or to register. Sunday, 1/4 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Phyllis Stewart Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ 1PM. Joint with Ramapo. Must call to register. Sunday, 1/4 BEARFORT RIDGE B5B Jennifer Leonard Meet 9:30AM at A&P parking lot on Greenwood Lake Turnpike in Hewitt. We will hike up Bearfort Mountain to Surprise Lake and see beautiful views of Greenwood Lake and the reservoirs!! Bring your whistles. Thursday, 1/8 IN THE WOODS B6-7B Phyllis Stewart Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 1/10 Johnsontown Circle Winter Ramble B 6/7 Martin Last Weather and trail conditions determine route. Bring snowshoes and/or crampons. Severe conditions will cancel. If in doubt, call leader. Joint with Ramapo. Meet 9:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle Parking. Saturday, 1/10 MINNEWASKA X-C SKI TOUR Intermediate June Slade Ski the gentle slopes of Minnewaska Carriage Roads. Down hill control needed. Not suitable for beginners. Spectacular views. If no snow, a Harriman Hike will be offered. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Upper Minnewaska Parking Lot 10 AM. Call leader to register. Sat, 1/10 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Karen Rose Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ 1 PM. Joint with Ramapo. Call leader to register. page 10

11 Sunday, 1/11 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Else Tupanjanin Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ 1PM. Joint with Ramapo. Call leader. Tuesday, 1/13 WINTER WALK OR SNOWSHOE Easy Deanna Felicetta A short winter walk or snowshoe, call leader by 9PM Monday night for details and to register. Meets 10:30 AM. Thursday, 1/15 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and Downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Sat, 1/17 Letter Rock, Goshen and Stevens Mt. Circular C 6 B Nick Viggiano A circular hike using the AT, RD, Meomine Trails and a woods road. Some fine views. Joint with Ramapo. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Tiorati Circle Parking Lot 10 AM. Saturday, 1/17 MINNEWASKA X-C SKI TOUR Intermediate 10 miles Betsey Thomason Moderate pace with time to enjoy beautiful vistas. Carry lunch, water. Please register during week of trip. Call again Friday evening before 9 PM to confirm trip status. Joint with Ramapo. Meet Ramsey Sq 8 AM or Minnewaska Upper Parking 9:30 AM. Saturday, 1/17 WINTER TRAILS DAY See page 5 for details. Donna Ellis Sunday,1/18 KITTATINNY CIRCULAR C10B Aaron Schoenberg Don t let the pace fool you. This is a strenuous hike. Do to more than likely significant snow cover, snowshoes are required. A circular hike from Walpack Center along the Kittatinny ridge. It includes Buttermilk Falls and Tillman Ravine. We will climb Mt. Paradise, Rattle Snake Hill and Blue Mountain along a stretch of the AT offering expansive views to the west. There is a 1,000 foot climb and some trailless hiking involved. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Suffern Commuter Parking (east side of tracks), at 7AM. Must or call Aaron if attending. For alternate meeting place: askus3@optonline.net. page 11

12 Thursday, 1/22 IN THE WOODS B6-7B Eileen Berch Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 1/24 Hudson River Views B 7 B Sol Braun We hike from the State Line Lookout in New Jersey (just off the Palisade Parkway north). Joint with Ramapo. Inclement weather cancels. Meet in Lookout parking area 9:30 AM. Sunday, 1/25 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Dick Warner Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ 2 PM. Joint with Ramapo. Call leader. Sunday, 1/25 FAMILY WINTER OUTING Moderate Deanna Felicetta A hike with possibility of sledding or ice-skating also. Must call leader by 9PM Friday for details and to register. Tuesday, 1/27 SHORT WINTER WALK OR SNOWSHOE Easy Deanna Felicetta A short winter walk or snowshoe, call leader by 9PM Monday night for details and to register. Meets 10:30 AM. Thursday, 1/29 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Paul Makus Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday,1/31 JOCKEY HOLLOW B12B John Buzansky or jbuzansky@njeda.com 12 miles, rolling hills. Experience winter the way General Washington did! Meet at Audubon Sherman Parking lot at 9AM. Snow/rain cancels. Questions, directions, call or . Saturday,1/31 Arden-Surebridge Trail B6B+ Peter Reiner We start at the Elk Pen off Arden Valley Rd. and travel on the Appalachian Trail, crossing Green Pond Mt. and passing around Island Pond. The trail climbs up Island Pond Mt.. from where we have a nice view of the lake. At the summit we page 12

13 meet the ASB Trail and take it down to pass around the Island Pond swamp. We follow the ASB trail back to the Elk Pen for a refreshing Winter hike. Joint with Ramapo. Meet 9 AM at Elk Pen Parking Area. Saturday, 1/31 X-COUNTRY SKI TOUR Intermediate Mary Saraco Call leader for location and time of ski tour. Will offer hike if conditions do not permit skiing. Joint with Ramapo. Sunday, 2/1 Snowshoe Ramble to Stockbridge Shelter C5B Richard Sumner ris@sumner.com Route will depend on conditions. If there is insufficient snow cover, a slightly longer hike will start at the same place. Precipitation or extreme cold cancels. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Rt. 6 Parking Area (Long Path Crossing) at 10 AM. Thursday, 2/5 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Deanna Felicetta Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 2/7 LONG PATH FROM ROUTE 6 C6B Denis & Joan Kmiec We take the Long Path south to Stockbridge Shelter. Our return takes us on the Menomine Trail and the Nawahunta Fire Rd. Rain, ice, snow cancels. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Rt. 6 Hikers Parking (Long Path Crossing), 10 AM. (no calls after 9pm) Saturday, 2/ 7 DARLINGTON X-C SKI TOUR Easy Barbara Goldberg Meet at Darlington Golf Course, Mahwah, NJ 2PM. Joint with Ramapo. Call leader. Sunday, 2/8 EAST HUDSON RAMBLE B8 B Rudy Garfinkel Leader s option depending on weather conditions. Joint with Ramapo. Precipitation cancels. Meet at Breakneck Ridge Hiker Parking Area on Rt. 9D, north of tunnel 9:30 AM. page 13

14 Sunday, 2/8 MINNEWASKA X-C SKI TOUR Intermediate 8/9 miles Ike Siskind Enjoy the glories of winter in the Gunks. Stamina and down hill control needed. If no snow, leader will lead a hike. Joint with Ramapo. Meet Ramsey square 8:30 AM or Minnewaska Upper Parking Lot 10 AM. Call leader to register. Thursday, 2/12 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and Downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 2/14 A SAPPHIRE FOR VALENTINES B8.2B Pete Tilgner/Suzan Gordon We hike the new Sapphire Trail by starting in the south with the Wildcat Mt., Furnace, Indian Hill, AT Link Trails, and the AT. Joint with Ramapo. Car shuttle required. Heavy precipitation, ice cancels. Meet at Harriman Commuter Rail Parking Lot, on Rt.17, 9:30 AM. If snow is deep, a 5.2 mile snowshoe in - out hike on the Sapphire will be offered. Saturday, 2/14 MINNEWASKA X-C SKI TOUR Intermediate miles Don Hendrikson Joint with Ramapo. Meet Ramsey Square 8:30AM. If no snow, leader will lead a hike. Joint with Ramapo. Call leader to register. Sunday, 2/15 FEBRUARY PUZZLEMENT B 6/8 Pete Heckler Depending on conditions, we will snowshoe from the Red Apple Rest on the Nurian, Dunning Trails and on to Stahahe High Point. Inclement weather or poor driving conditions will cancel this hike. No phone calls morning of hike. If no snow, bring instep crampons. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at Red Apple Rest rear parking area at 9 AM. page 14

15 Planning Meeting Wednesday 2/18 at 7:30PM Open to all members. This meeting, at 7:30, is our quarterly planning meeting where the majority of business for our chapter is transacted. Meeting starts at 7:30. Please call Christopher Tausch at or to register. Thursday, 2/19 BEYOND THE BLUE DISK B7B Dave and Naomi Sutter Beyond the Blue Disk, 7 miles moderate pace to interesting places rarely visited in Harriman. Meet 10 AM at Johnsontown Circle. Saturday, 2/21 WAWAYANDA WANDERING (on skiis) B6-7B Donna Ellis Meet at Wawayanda State Park boat launch parking lot at 10AM. If no snow, we ll hike. Please call or to register with leader. dehiking@hotmail.com. Saturday, 2/21 Rusk A Catskill Trail Less Peak B-4A+ George Preoteasa g.preoteasa@att.net Another break from Harriman and an almost guaranteed snowshoe hike. This is one of the easiest, by Catskill standards, non trail peaks. Let s see who finds the canister! Snowshoes and crampons a must. Joint with Ramapo. Meet in Sprucetown, NY. Registration required for exact meeting time and place. Sunday, 2/22 Stockbridge Mt., Baileytown Circular C 5/6 B Nick Viggiano A circular hike taking in Stockbridge Mt. and Baileytown using the Menomine, LP, Baileytown Rd., Nawahunter Fire Rd. and other woods roads. Joint with Ramapo. Steady precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Parking Lot 10 AM. Thursday, 2/26 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Paul Makus Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. page 15

16 Saturday, 2/28 Appalachian Trail VIII B11.5 B Dean Gletsos Easy hiking between Conn. Rt. 4 to U.S. Rt. 7 (Housatanic River), mostly along beautiful river. Many unique views, waterfalls, and rapids. Severe weather cancels. Joint with Ramapo. Must call leader for details on meeting time, place. Saturday, 2/28 MAPLE SYRUP SUNDAY Donna Ellis Tis the season for syrup making. Let's go on a group tour at Kenridge Farm, to learn how. We'll also explore woodland walking trails, and visit the nature shop and exhibits. Bring lunch. Call leader for details and to register. Check out website Sunday, 2/29 FAMILY WINTER OUTING Moderate Deanna Felicetta A hike with possibility of sledding or ice-skating also. Must call leader by 9PM Friday for details and to register. Thursday, 3/4 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Linda Schutz GiantLMS@aol.com Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. Saturday, 3/6 Harriman State Park Crossing Stage 1 B8B Pat Marcotullio Let s celebrate the arrival of spring with the complete crossing of our beloved Harriman State Park, on the AT, done in two stages. Experienced hikers only. Joint with Ramapo. Car shuttle required. Meet at Tiorati Circle, 8:30 AM. Sunday, 3/7 An Urban Adventure: Historic Dyckman House and Inwood Hill Park C4C Joe Oppenheimer We will start the day with an easy stroll through Inwood Hill Park, highlighting some of the regional geography and discussion of Native American inhabitants of the area until the 1940s. We ll then walk to the nearby Dyckman House Museum, Manhattan s last surviving Dutch Colonial Farmhouse, built circa 1784 to replace the original farmhouse which had been burned by British forces during the Revolutionary War. Call for meeting time and place. page 16

17 Sunday, 3/7 Stockbridge Mountain Ramble C5/6 C+ Lou O Neill The Menomine and Long Path Trails take us to the Stockbridge Shelter. We return via the Long Path and the Nawahunta Fire Rd. Joint with Ramapo. Precipitation cancels. Meet at Silvermine Parking Area, off Seven Lakes Drive, 10 AM. Wednesday, 3/10 at 7:00 Map & Compass Class This introductory class will give attendees a basic working knowledge of how to find your way in the woods using a map & compass. Once completed, you will no longer worry about getting lost. This is a two-hour handson course designed for those who are new to M&C. Free for Members, $5 for nonmembers ($10 at the door). Call and leave your contact information to register or ctausch@comptime.net. There will be an advanced course offered in the spring. Thursday, 3/11 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Phyllis Key Ups and Downs. Call to register before 8PM Wednesday. Saturday, 3/13 DELAWARE WATER GAP B10B John Buzansky jbuzansky@njeda.com Great views, some ups and downs. Call to register. Route to be determined. Call leader for details. Saturday, 3/13 Appalachian Trail IX B10.8 B Dean Gletsos Easy going between U.S. Rt. 7 (Housatanic River) and Conn. Rt. 41. Excellent views, waterfalls, Prospect Mt. and much more. Sever weather cancels. Joint with Ramapo. Must call leader for details on meeting place and time. Saturday, 3/13 PIERMONT ADVENTURE C 6 C Sol Braun Joint with Ramapo. Rain cancels. Meet in Piermont, NY, at Parking Lot D 9:30 AM. page 17

18 Sunday, 3/14 B 9.5B AROUND TOWN Pete Tilgner/Suzan Gordon The Cornell, RD, Timp-Torne and 1777 Trails will take us around Doodletown. Joint with Ramapo. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Hiker Parking Area on Rt. 9W (south of the Bear Mt. Inn, opposite Iona Island) 9:30 AM. Thursday, 3/18 ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MINES B7B Dave and Naomi Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Visit lost and forgotten places in our favorite park. Meet Lake Skanatatti 10AM. Steady rain cancels. Thursday, 3/18 RAMAPO CHAPTER MEETING 7:30 PM Nanuet Public Library Palisades Interstate Park Naturalist, Linn Pierson, will make a presentation on Hawks of the Palisades: their identification, habits, and lore. Directions to Nanuet Public Library: Palisades Interstate Parkway to Exit 8-W. Left at first traffic light and straight for short distance. Library entrance on left as road curves to right. Saturday, 3/20 I BID TWO DIAMONDS B 7/8 B+ Richard Zinn We will climb Diamond Mountain twice, mostly on the Seven Hills and HTS Trails. Great views of Pine Meadow Lake and Lake Sebago. Joint with Ramapo. Meet at 9:30 AM, Lake Sebago Boat Launch Parking, off Seven Lakes Drive. Sunday, 3/21 RING ROUND ROSIE 106 B6.7 B+ Chris Connolly Up and down Black Rock, Carr Pond, Parker Cabin and Tom Jones Mountains with a stroll by Lake Skenanto. Joint with Ramapo. Heavy rain, ice cancels. Meet at RD Parking Area, on Rt. 106, 9:30 AM. Thursday, 3/25 IN THE WOODS B5-7B Linda Schutz GiantLMS@aol.com Ups and Downs. Call to register before 9PM Wednesday. page 18

19 Saturday, 3/27 PALISADES AND HUDSON SHORE C4C Seymour Levine Easy hike, interesting views of cliffs, river and GW Bridge. Meet at Fleet Bank, corner Hudson Terrace and Palisade Ave. in Englewood Cliffs, one block east of Rte 9W (Sylvan Ave) at 10 AM. Rain or snow cancels. Joint with WTW. Saturday, 3/27 Harriman State Park Crossing Stage 2 B8B Pat Marcotullio For those who join me in completing the crossing (see March 6), there will be a special treat awaiting you at the Bear Mountain Inn. Experienced hikers only. Joint with Ramapo. Car shuttle required. Meet at Bear Mountain Inn Parking, 8:30 AM. Sunday, 3/28 BLUE AND WHITE CIRCULAR C6B Denis and Joan Kmiec We will hike the Blue Disk Trail, past Almost Perpendicular, to Claudius Smith s Den and the White Bar Trail out. Joint with Ramapo. Snow, ice, rain cancels. No calls after 9 PM. Sunday, 4/4 PALM SUNDAY HIKE TO St. JOHN S IN THE WILDERNESS C6C Chris Tausch ctausch@comptime.net Join us for our annual hike to St. John s in the Wilderness Church for Palm Sunday Mass. We ll start with a 6 mile hike at an easy pace, timed to arrive at St. John s in time for mass (I promise we ll make it on time this year). After mass, the congregation of the church provides a smorgasbord of sand- Do you ever wonder What Tree is That? With this National Arbor Day Guide, you ll never have to wonder again. Only $2.00 To order, call page 19

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