ADK RAMAPO CHAPTER 2006 FALL OUTINGS SCHEDULE OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

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1 ADK RAMAPO CHAPTER 2006 FALL OUTINGS SCHEDULE OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER OFFICERS: President: Chris Connolly Vice President: Peter Reiner Secretary: June Slade Treasurer: Richard Sumner COMMITTEES: Director, ADK Board of Directors: Manny Silberberg Dean Gletsos (alternate) Conservation: Ron Javer Hiking: Scheduling: Pete Tilgner Printing: Neil Zimmerman Mailing: Denis & Joan Kmiec Lou O Neill loaniso@msn.com Membership: Nancy Odson nancyodsm@msn.co Manny Silberberg mannytravl@optonline.net Newsletter: Peter Reiner PSR7@aol.com Programs and Special Outings: Suzan Gordon gordon.tilgner@verizon.net Publicity (Rockland): Alta Sumner alta@rsumner.com Publicity (Orange): Aaron Schoenberg askus3@optonline.net Trails: Martin Last Delegate, NY-NJ Trail Conference: June Slade juneslade11@verizon.net Webmaster: webmaster@hudsonhikers.com SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, December 7, Ramapo 35th Anniversary Dinner Celebration, 7 PM La Terrazza Restaurant, 291 South Main St., New City, NY Please see newsletter for reservation details. If you need a hike schedule, please contact Denis Kmiec or kmiec20@yahoo.com

2 HIKERS GUIDE New hikers and non-members, please contact the leader in advance. All hikes are rated. Choose only those hikes suitable for your abilities. Dress properly, especially footwear. The leader has the option of refusing unprepared persons. Carry a light lunch and water. In winter conditions, a hot drink is useful. Rain gear, extra socks, hat, sweater, and wind breaker permit you to adapt to the weather. A day pack is indispensable. Minors under 16 are welcome on day hikes when accompanied by a parent or guardian. No persons under 18 shall participate on overnight outings unless accompanied by a parent or adult sponsor over 21. Non-members are welcome on two outings before joining ADK. Footwear and Clothing: Wear clothing suited to the weather and carry extra garments for unexpected weather and conditions. In winter conditions, dress in thin layers so you can adjust the number of layers as required to maintain comfort. Underwear made of polypropylene is recommended because it does not retain moisture but rather directs body moisture to the outer layers of clothing so you will not feel wet and cold. Wear and/or carry wool or polyester fleece pile outer layers which will retain heat when wet. Carry wool or polypropylene hat, gloves or mitts and a waterproof outer shell. Be prepared for rain by carrying rain gear. Wear comfortable, sturdy boots and two pairs of socks, a polyester liner and a heavy wool or polyester sock over it to avoid blisters. Cotton sweat suits or jeans absorb moisture and do not retain their insulating properties when wet and therefore are unsuitable for winter conditions. Most hikers carry a simple first aid kit, flashlight, compass, & pocket knife. Carry a map of the area you are hiking in. If drought conditions close trails, call leader, as location of hike might be changed. Be aware of possible hunting in area you plan to hike. Check with the Department of Environmental Conservation for local hunting regulations. Avoid places and times where hunting is permitted. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference can help with hunting information. Call or go on line <NYNJTC.org> Hunting is not permitted in Harriman/Bear Mountain State Park. It is permitted in Sterling Forest State Park and Black Rock Forest. Hunting season is generally mid-october to mid-february. Sterling Forest has hunting in May from dawn to noon. During hunting season, wear bright colors and stay on the trails. HIKE RATINGS represent the Pace, Distance and Terrain covered during the hike. A hike s rating is determined by the hike leader. Pace: A = fast mph or faster B = moderate - about 2 mph C = easy mph or less Distance is given in miles as noted Terrain: A = Strenuous, long ups and downs, some rock scrambling possible. B = Moderate ups and downs as occurs typically in Harriman. C = Generally flat with little elevation change. ASSUMED RISK: Hiking/biking involves certain inherent hazards. Persons participating do so at their own risk and must sign a release of liability. EXPENSE SHARING: When car pooling, passengers are expected to offer the driver funds sufficient to cover the cost of fuel, tolls and parking fees. HIKE MEETING LOCATIONS OTHER THAN TRAIL HEADS: Clarkstown: Commuter Parking Lot on Middletown Rd. just south of Exit 10 of the Palisades Interstate Pky. Suffern: Commuter Parking between R.R. tracks and junction of Lafayette Ave. and Rt Harriman: Commuter Parking Lot at intersection of Rt. 6 and NY 17, Use parking meters. Tuxedo: Commuter Parking Lot north of Tuxedo R.R. Station, Rt. 17, Tuxedo, NY. Most hike meeting locations can be found can be found on NY-NJ Trail Conference maps Be at meeting place at least 10 min. prior to departure time. Pets are not permitted on hikes.

3 ROAD BIKE EXCURSIONS miles Please contact Chris Connolly so that rides can be scheduled during Fall to accommodate riders' available dates. Thursday, 10/5 IN THE WOODS-SEVENHILLS TC map 3 C-5/7-B Eileen Berch (No calls after 8PM) Meet at Reeves Visitor Center at 10AM. We'll hike Seven Hills toward Ramapo Torne,then continue on various trails back to the parking lot. All distances and routes subject to change depending on trail conditions and weather. No go if raining. If in doubt, call by 8:30 AM on morning of hike. Saturday, 10/7 STERLING LAKE FALL FOLAGE RAMBLE TC map 100 C-2-C Ed Fanslau A short talk on the history of the area and then a hike to the historical sites, followed by lunch at the lake. Bring lunch. Meet Ramsey Square at 9:45 AM or at Sterling Lake Visitor Center at 10:30 AM. Beginners are welcome. Joint with NJ. Saturday, 10/7 HARRIMAN STATE PARK CROSSING III,STAGE 1 TC map 4 B-9-B Pat Marcotullio patros@optonline.net This time we'll celebrate fall with our annual crossing of Harriman State Park using the A.T. On this first stage we'll meet at Silvermine hiker parking lot at 8:30 AM for a shuttle to the Elk Pen. Joint with NJ. Steady rain will cancel hike. Sunday, 10/8 URBAN ADVENTURE SERIES: Governors Island 8:30 AM Christopher Tausch or adknjc@gmail.com Join us for a guided tour of Governors Island National Historic Landmark with special access to some of the more historically important building interiors. Its waterfront offers some of the most dramatic and impressive vistas of the New York skyline and New York Harbor,including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The northern half of the Island has been designated as a National Historic Landmark District and features late 18th and early 19th century fortifications, pre-civil War arsenal buildings, Victorian and Romanesque Revival housing, as well as early 20th century Neoclassical architecture. Registration required. Joint with NJ. Thursday, 10/12 IN THE WOODS B-6/7-B Pete Tilgner/Suzan Gordon gordon.tilgner@verizon.net Ups and Downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 10/14 STERLING LAKE CIRCULAR TC map 100 B-5-C Jeffrey Sovelove Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com We will do the Sterling Forest Sterling Lake Circular route with the option to extend if the group desires. Bring water, lunch, and wear hiking boots. Meet at the Visitors Center at 10 AM sharp. See the Sterling Forest web site for information and directions: Please register via no later than October 13th. Inclement weather cancels. Saturday, 10/14 FALL HIKE OUT OF LAKE SKANNATATI TC map 4 C-6/7-C+ Lou O'Neil (NO CALLS AFTER 8 PM) We hike the ASB, Red Cross, Hasenclever Rd., Beech Trail, and the Long Path. Rain cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet at Lake Skannatati Parking Area at 9:30 AM. Sunday, 10/15 BEARFORT MOUNTAIN TC map 21 B-7-A- Pete Tilgner and Suzan Gordon (201) gordon.tilgner@verizon.net We hike the Bearfort Ridge, State Line, AT, Ernest Walter Trails for some good views and challenging hiking. Not for beginners. Rain cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet 9 AM in the A&P Shopping Center parking lot located on Warwick Tpk. (Rt. 511) Hewitt, NJ. To begin the hike we will need to drive a short distance to a hiker parking pull off opposite the Terrace Pond North Trail head on Warwick Tpk. -1-

4 Wednesday, 10/18 DOODLETOWN CIRCULAR TC map 4 C-5-C Nick Viggiano A circular hike using marked and unmarked trails and woods roads seldom used. Easy pace. Joint with NJ. Meet 10 AM hiker parking on Rt. 9W, opposite Iona Island, south of Bear Mt. Inn. Thursday, 10/19 IN THE WOODS-STOCKBRIDGE OUTING TC map 4 B-7-B Rich Holden 2rth40@comcast.net A fun and invigorating Fall hike. Very scenic open woods with good distance and climbing before lunch, and an easy down hill grade to finish.joint with NJ. Hike begins10:00 AM from Route 6 Hiker Parking Area. Saturday, 10/21 New York - New Jersey Trail Conference 2006 Annual Meeting, Teller s Point Lodge, Croton Point Park, Westchester County, New York. Saturday, 10/21 BEGINNERS HIKE TC map 22 C-5/6-C Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Meet at Ramapo Reservation, Rt. 202 in Mahwah at 10 AM. Rain cancels. Joint with NJ. Saturday,10/21 FOUR BIRDS TRAIL IN FARNY HIGHLANDS B-5/6-B Leslie McGlynn or failte_629@verizon.net. Take Rt. 80 West to Exit 37 Hibernia. Left at light (Green Pond Road). Stay straight on Green Pond Road till you see a sign for Marcella and make a right onto Timber Brook Lake Road. Stay straight on this road (becomes a dirt road after a short distance) and park in the lot or on the road across from Camp Winnebago. We will meet at 9:30 AM and then carpool over to the baseball field just before the RR tracks. Please register for hike with Leslie. Joint with NJ. Sunday, 10/22 STERLING FOREST/UPPER EAST SIDE TC map 100 B-8-B Suzan Gordon & Pete Tilgner or gordon.tilgner@verizon.net We will hike the Wildcat Mt. and new Townsend Trails in all their Autumn splendor with good views to the south and west. Joint with NJ. Heavy rain cancels. Meet 9:45 AM in the Rt. 17A/106 Commuter Parking Lot top of ramp off of Rt. 17, Southfields, NY. Sunday, 10/22 AFTERNOON WALK AT TEANECK CREEK CONSERVANCY C-2-C Seymour Levine Meet 1 PM at Bank of America, corner of Hudson Terrace and Palisades Avenue in Englewood Cliffs, a few steps from Exit 1, Palisades Pkwy. Or if you prefer meet at 1:20 at Teaneck Creek Conservancy, call leader for directions. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Wednesday, 10/25 WEST MOUNTAIN - TIMP CIRCULAR TC map 4 C-5-B Nick Viggiano A circular hike using the RD over West Mt. to the Timp. We return on the Red Cross and Horns Route. Easy pace with many fine views. Joint with NJ. Meet 10 AM at Anthony Wayne South Parking Lot. Thursday, 10/26 IN THE WOODS B-4/7-B John Geary jgeary@nj.rr.com or Ups and Downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. -2-

5 Saturday, 10/28 ALONG THE HUDSON TC map 108 C-5-C Mary Sive Your leader, no longer able to do serious hikes, hopes to explore local parks, nature preserves, rail trails, historic sites, etc. each month. Today we ll take the Shore Path along the Hudson and under the GW Bridge. Afterwards we have the opportunity to view an exhibit honoring the 75th anniversary of the construction of the bridge. Meet at South Entrance to Henry Hudson Drive.3 mi. south of entrance to Fort Lee Historical Park on Route 505. Limited parking, car pooling advised. If needed, call leader for directions. Saturday, 10/28 SILVERMINE TO LONG PATH TC map 4 C-5-C+ Rita Boyd We hike from Silvermine Parking Area via the Menomine, Nawahunta Fire Rd., and Long Path up to the Cave Shelter with a look at Hippo Rock and Harriman Park in glorious Fall color at a relaxed pace. Steady rain cancels. Call leader if in doubt 7:30-8:30 AM morning of hike. Joint with NJ. Meet 10 AM Silvermine Parking Area off Seven Lakes Drive. Saturday, 10/28 POPOLOPEN CREEK RAMBLE TC map 4 B-7.5-B Peter Reiner We begin our hike on the 1779 Trail near Fort Montgomery, traveling along the Popolopen Creek. We lunch overlooking the beautiful Queensboro Lake. We return on the Popolopen Gorge Trail to Rt. 9W. Joint with NJ. Meet 9:30 AM at Hiker Parking Lot 1/2 mile north of the Bear Mountain Traffic Circle. Look for meeting/parking place at abandoned Trading Post Restaurant on right side of Rt. 9W. Saturday, 10/29 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS Sunday, 10/29 PYNGYP NICKEL MINE CIRCULAR TC map 4 B-8-B Dave Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Rarely done hike will utilize Pines Trail, Stillwater Trail and other confusing footpaths. Meet 9:30 am at Beech Parking lot on Tiorati Book Road where Beech Trail crosses road. No phone calls. No registration. Bad weather cancels. Thursday, 11/2 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Ups and downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 11/4 10Th. ANNUAL ADK HARVEST MOON MADNESS SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION GALA SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK Saturday, 11/4 HARRIMAN STATE PARK CROSSING lll, STAGE 2 TC map 4 B-9-B Pat Marcotullio or patros@optonline.net On this second stage we will climb Black Mt., West Mt., and Bear Mt. at a moderate pace. Joint with NJ. Steady rain will cancel. Meet 8:30 AM in Bear Mt. Inn Parking Area. Parking fee? This year s treat will be espresso. Call if you plan to participate. Sunday, 11/5 MANOR TO MANOR TC map 22 B-8-B Ike Siskind From Ringwood Manor to Skyland Manor. Numerous loops, twists, ups and downs past two historic buildings and return. Joint with NJ. Meet at Ringwood Manor at 9:15 AM. Rt. 17 north past Hillburn to Co Rt. 72 (Sloatsburg Rd. in New Jersey), about 4 miles west to Manor Parking Lot on right. -3-

6 Thursday, 11/9 IN THE WOODS B-5/7-B Hank Zulauf Ups and Downs.Call before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 11/11 MANITOGA/OSBORN LOOP TC map 101 B-6-B Janice Bortree We hike from Russell Wright's inspired nature preserve with a glimpse of his famous house Dragon Rock. Than up to the Osborn Trail with lunch and views at Sugar Loaf Hill. Joint with NJ. Meet 10 AM at the Manitoga Parking Lot, located on the right off Rt. 9D, 2.5 miles north of the Bear Mt. Bridge. Sunday, 11/12 SKANNATATI SOJOURN TC map 4 B-8-B Ilse Dunham It will be a loop hike using different trails with climbs, scrambles and views along the way. Meet 9:30 AM Lake Skannatati Parking Area off Seven Lakes Drive. Joint with NJ. Rain will cancel the hike. Sunday, 11/12 LEWIS MORRIS PARK C-5-B Jeffrey Sovelove Hiker_Dood@Yahoo.com Easy pace, moderate terrain with gentle ups and downs. See the Morris County Parks Commission web siet for directions( or the Map Quest link. Please register in advance via by the Friday before hike. Meet in the parking lot by Sunrise Lake at 10 AM. Steady rain cancels. Joint with NJ. Thursday,11/16 ORANGE TOWN RAIL TRAIL C-5-C Mary Sive msive77@hotmail.com See Rockland County from a different perspective as we walk the (paved) route of the former West Shore Railroad through Sparkill and beyond. Meet in parking lot marked with bike sign on Oak Tree Road 0.25 mi. east of Route 303 at 10:30 AM. (Note later starting time to avoid rush-hour traffic). Saturday, 11/18 SCHUNEMUNK LOOP TC map 114 B-7-B+ Chris Connolly or c.connolly7@verizon.net Via the Trestle Trail, we will hike the East and West Ridges. Joint with NJ. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM Otterkill Hiker Parking Lot. Sunday, 11/19 RIGHT PLACE, RIGH TMINE TC map 4 B-5.5-B Rich Holden or 2rth40@comcast.net A short cold weather hike with lunch near the Hasenclever Mine. We'll visit an old cemetery for a short break. Meet 10:00 AM at the Beech Trail parking lot on Tiorati Brook Road. Joint with NJ. Sunday, 11/19 SUNRISE MOUNTAIN B-5/6-B Leslie McGlynn or failte_629@verizon.net Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Park offers nice views and plenty of fall foliage for viewing. We hike up to Sunrise Mountain using various trails and eventually ending on the Appalachian Trail. Bring proper gear (crampons, stabilicers) for icy conditions. Poor driving conditions will cancel this hike. Please register for hike. Joint with NJ. Take 80 West to exit 25 (route 206 North). Follow 206 North to the main entrance for Stokes State Forest. Follow main road and make right on Kittle Road to the Stony Lake parking lot. We ll meet at 9:30 AM. Friday, 11/24 THANKSGIVING FRIDAY HIKE C-5-C Deanna Felicetta or dollinthewoods@optonline.net A day for family and friends, come join us and do the GOBBLE GOBBLE on this moderate hike. Meet 11 AM in Harriman State Park. Must call for meeting place and to register. -4-

7 Saturday, 11/25 ELK PEN CIRCULAR TC map 4 B-8-B Chris Connolly or c.connolly7@verizon.net Our route will be AT-ASB-Lichen-RD (lunch on Black Rock)-Nurian-Stahahe Brook. Joint with NJ. Steady rain cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Elk Pen Parking Lot. Sunday, 11/26 IRISH MOUNTAIN, PINGIP, AND CAT S ELBOW TC map 4 B-8-A George Preoteasa g.preoteasa@att.net A hike on the SBM with nice views and scrambles. Car shuttle required. Joint with NJ. Precipitation or threat thereof cancels. If in doubt call leader the morning of hike around 7:30. Meet at Wayne Anthony SOUTH parking area 9:00 AM. Thursday, 11/30 IN THE WOODS B-6/8-B Paul Margiotta Ups and Downs. Call before 9 PM Wednesday Saturday, 12/2 KAKIAT TO PINE MEADOW LAKE CIRCULAR TC map 3 B-7-B Dean Gletsos We will start from Kakiat County Park and hike to Pine Meadow Lake. Weather and conditions will determine the final route. Many beautiful views and ups and downs. If inclement weather, call leader. Joint with NJ. Meet 9 AM at Kakiat Park off Rt Saturday, 12/ 2 ALPINE BOAT BASIN TO LOOKOUT TC map 108 C C/B Chuck Klatzko or cklatzko@optonline.net Starting at the Alpine Boat Basin, going up the Closter Dock Trail. Then south on the Long Path past the Zabriskie Ruin to the Alpine Lookout. Continuing on the LP, then down to the Hudson's shore, on the Huyler's Landing Trail. Going north from Huyler's Landing on the Shore Trail, back to the Alpine Boat Basin, Steady rain or snow cancels. Ice or snow conditions may change hike to just the Shore Trail. Meet 9:30 AM at Alpine Boat Basin Parking Lot. Sunday,12/3 WINDY ROCK RESPITE TC map 3 B-5.5-B Rich Holden or 2rth40@comcast.net Break out the chapstick for this one. Some exposure will be challenging. Fun too. Hike will be modified for snow and ice. Joint with NJ. Meet 10:00 AM at the Johnsontown Road Circle. Sunday, 12/3 ROCKHOUSE LOOP TC map 4 B-7-B Alta and Richard Sumner or alta.@rsumner.com Using the ASB, Red Cross, Hasenclever Road, Beech and Long Path Trails the hike will have an initial climb, then relatively level the rest of the way. Meet at Lake Skannatati Hiker Parking Lot 10 AM. Thursday, 12/7 ADK RAMAPO 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 7 PM LA TERRAZZA RESTAURANT, 291 SOUTH MAIN St., NEW CITY, NY Thursday, 12/7 INTHEWOODS B-5/7-B Phyllis Stewart pastewart@optonline.net. Ups and downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday. Saturday, 12/9 REEVES MEADOW RAMBLE TC map 3 B-7-B Rudy Garfinkel Leaders choice. Joint with NJ. Inclement weather cancels. Meet 9:30 AM at Reeves Visitor Center Parking Lot on Seven lakes Drive. -5-

8 Saturday,12/9 ICE SKATE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN TC map 4 Deanna Felicetta or dollinthewoods@optonline.net Ice skating followed by a short hike/walk. Call for details and to register. Sunday, 12/10 LAKE SKANNATATI CIRCULAR TC map 4 B-8-B Manny Silberberg or mannytravl@optonline.net A moderately paced hike using the Long Path, AT, RD, and ASB Trails. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Meet 9 AM at Lake Skannatati Parking Lot off of Seven Lakes Drive. Sunday, 12/10 FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER TC map 108 C-4-C Mary Sive or msive77@hotmail.com Your leader, no longer able to do serious hikes, hopes to explore local parks, nature preserves, rail trails, historic sites, etc. each month. While the malls are crowded with shoppers, we get to enjoy quiet woods and ponds and even a view. Meet at 1 PM. Directions: Route 4 to Jones Road exit in Englewood. Right (N) to first stop sign. Right onto Van Nostrand Ave, 0.25 mi. to Center. Thursday, 12/14 IN THE WOODS B-6/8-B Bob Danetz or rdanetz@aol.com Ups and Downs. Call or to register by Wednesday 9 PM. Saturday, 12/16 LONG PATH FROM ROUTE 6 TC map 4 C-5/6-C Denis and Joan Kmiec (No calls after 9 PM) We take the Long Path south to Stockbridge Shelter.We return on the Menomine Trail and Nawahunta Fire Rd. Good hike for beginners. Joint with NJ. Rain cancels. Meet 10 AM Rt. 6 Hikers Parking Lot. Sunday, 12/17 JENNY JUMP STATE FOREST B-5-B Leslie McGlynn or failte_629@verizon.net We will meet here at 9:30 AM. Take Route 80 to exit 12 to Hope. Turn onto Route 519 north at blinking light. At third right, turn onto Shiloh Road. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto State Park Road. Poor driving conditions will cancel this hike. Please register for hike. Joint with NJ. Sunday, 12/17 THE ESCALATOR AND MORE TC map 4 B-9-B Dave Sutter dsuttr@aol.com Go where no one will take you. Sip from Stalter's Spring, and ascend the Escalator. Bad weather cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet 9:30 AM at Jones Point (Rt. 9 W S. of Bear Mt. Bridge) Thursday, 12/21 IN THE WOODS B-57-B Deanna Felicetta or dollinthewoods@optonline.net Ups and Downs. Call or before 9 PM Wednesday Saturday, 12/23 TWO MOUNTAINS AND TWO LAKES TC map 3 B-6-B Dean Gletsos We will start and end at the Ladentown parking area. Our hike will take us on the TMI, SBM and Woodtown Rd. Trails. Inclement weather cancels. Joint with NJ. Meet 9 AM at Ladentown Parking Area. Thursday, 12/28 SILVERMINE OUT AND BACK TC map 4 B-4/7-B Rich Holden or 2rth40@comcast.net Saturday, 12/30 HOWELL TRAIL & STORM KING TC map 113 C-7-B+ Aaron Schoenberg or askus3@optonline.net This is a scenic semicircular hike including the vicinity of West Point overlooking the Hudson River. Car shuttle is involved. Joint with NJ. Meet at Palisades Parkway Bookstore (near Anthony Wayne Rec. Area) in the median at 8:30 AM. or Storm King View Point Parking at 9 AM. -6-