Hike to the Torrey Memorial
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain
Distance: About 2 miles (Not-Qualifying); Elevation gain: About 300+ feet
We will meet at camp about 10AM and car-pool over to the hike’s starting point (the parking area off Long Mountain Parkway), leavingcamp about 10:30AM. Shortly after leaving the parking area, we will follow a woods road to where it intersects with the Long Path and then climb to the Memorial at the top of Long Mountain. After viewing the memorial and taking pictures, we will continue down the mountain back to the parking area, making for a loop of about 2 miles.
Meeting time is 10AM at Camp Nawakwa. Participants should wear good hiking shoes, bring water, a snack, and rain gear. Hiking poles recommended due to some moderately steep uphills and downhills.
[Note: Leader can possibly meet any participants coming up to Sloatsburg by public transportation for a ride in to camp. Please call toarrange for this.]
Leader: Ray Kozma – (917-406-3782) orraymondkozma@gmail.com
Please register with the leader by 10PM Thursday, July 16th.
[Note: This hike is part of the Raymond Torrey Memorial hosted weekend celebration. Coming for the hike? Why not plan on taking part in the weekend. There will be a presentation on Raymond Torrey in the evening after dinner. Please see the Hosting Page for information on registering for the weekend.]
Founded in 1923, the Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc. is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the metropolitan New York region.
