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West Mountain Ridge Hike
2023-07-09 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Sunday July 9 West Mountain Ridge Hike
Length:​5 miles(Qualifying hike)​Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Taking the Fawn trail, up a steep climb to the ridge of West Mountain for a spectacular views of Bear Mountain and Perkins Memorial Tower. Walking along the ridge to the West Mountain shelter. We may make a detour to Cat’s Elbow. The trail changes from open rock to a rocky footpath over undulating terrain as it passes several more viewpoints. There are many glacial erratic rocks along the way. Expect some woods roads, many up & down hills, and large rock slabs.
Hiking footwear required. Bring food/snack, water. Rain cancel. Taking the Palisades Interstate Parkway to Exit 17. Meet at the Anthony Wayne front parking lot area at 9:30 am. Make the first right into the parking lot just pass the empty gate post. RSVP by 7/7. Stephanie Lai, sclai2007@yahoo.com. Co-lead welcome.

Sunday, July 29, 2023 - Raymond Torrey Memorial Hike (5-6 miles - Qualifying)
2023-07-29 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Raymond H. Torrey was the first Chair of the New York Chapter and a leading figure in setting up the trail system we enjoy in Harriman. He was a co-author of the New York Walk Book, first published in 1923. He was a newspaper journalist (the New York Post) and through his column, called The Long Brown Path, did much to promote and educate others about the wonders of the trails as they were being developed in Harriman State Park and beyond. This hike will visit and pay tribute to Raymond Torrey at the memorial placed on Long Mountain after his sudden death in 1938. This hike takes place on Sunday morning and details will be in the next Trail Marker and on our website. Leader will be Ray Kozma.

Re-schedule of Centennial Hike to Camp Blue Bird
2023-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
5 – 6 miles, with a moderately strenuous, climb up and over Stockbridge Mountain. Elevation gain about 500 feet.

In the Fall of 1924, the New York Chapter subleased Camp Blue Bird (on the east side of Upper Twin Lake) from a group that used the property as a girl’s camp in summer. In May, the Chapter vacated Camp Blue Bird, but was back in October and remained until April of 1925. It was at Camp Blue Bird that the members developed the model of the Saturday night communal meal. As stated by Ira Ayres in his write-up for the 50th anniversary of the Chapter: “Our very successful system of community meals began on our second weekend in October 1924. Hike will start at the Silvermine parking area (just past the booth). Meeting time is 9:30AM. Hike is qualifying (5-6 miles). Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring lunch, snacks, raingear, and water.
Leader: Ray Kozma. Co-Leader: Stephanie Lai. Please register with leader by Thursday, August 3, 2023. raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782.

Pine Swamp Mountain and Hogencamp Loop - Qualifying hike
2023-08-26 09:30 - 13:30 | Lake Skannatati Parking Lot
Length 5.1 mi Elevation gain 679 ft Route type Loop

This is a moderately challenging route on a popular area by Lake Skannatati. The first 1.7 miles is a woods road with moderate incline, some ups and downs, passing by the entrance of an abandoned mine. We will break at Time Square before embarking on a little scramble on the Ramapo- Dunderberg trail, passing Ship Rock and many blueberry bushes on an open road. There are several viewpoints in this section of the hike. At the high points, one can see Black Rock Mountain, SurebridgeMountain, and other lush green mountains in the distance before joining the Dunning/Long Path. We then walk through a relatively flat quiet forest of song birds, swamp land, views of water lily patches, along the shore of Skannatari Lake.
Meet 9:30 am at Lake Skannatati Parking lot. Rain cancels.
Contact Stephanie Lai, sclai2007@yahoo.com by end of day Thursday 8/24. Bring water, lunch, snack. Wear sturdy footwear. Pace: 3-4 hours depending on group

Overnight Backpack to Big Hill Shelter
2023-11-25 09:30 - 2023-11-26 17:00
Approximately 9 – 10 miles (round-trip). Moderately paced; short, steep section over Conklin Mountain and ups and downs over Breakneck Mountain.
Elevation gain about 550 feet.
Post-Thanksgiving Day exercise after the feast! This backpack adventure starts from the Boat Launch area of Lake Sebago. We will take a variety of trails to hike over to the shelter area at Big Hill. Participants should be self-contained, with sturdy footwear, tent, sleeping bag and pad, food, stove, snacks, raingear, and water (Traction devices are recommended in the event of ice or snow).
Please call leader if there are any questions about equipment, packing, etc.
Meet at the parking area at 9:30AM. Qualifying (about 9-10 miles).
Leader: Ray Kozma Please register with leader by Wednesday, November22, 2023.
Contact at: raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782.

Annual Palm Sunday Hike St. John's Church in the Wilderness
2024-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
The annual Palm Sunday hike to St. John’s Church in the Wilderness has been a tradition since the 1930’s. Other groups from other hiking clubs are out this day headed to St. John’s, and it is very common to cross paths with them as we hike along. Barring any snowstorm, the good people of St. John’s Church in the Wilderness plan to host the traditional Palm Sunday hikers’ event on March 24th this year. [Due to the unavailability of clergy, there will not be a 3PM service for hikers. There is the regular church service at 12:30pm, however, and any who are at the church early are welcome to join with the parishioners at the 12:30 service.] As part of their hospitality mission, the parishioners will provide a light lunch for hikers. The luncheon is scheduled to start at 2PM. There is no charge for the food and drink, but donations are always welcomed. All who are driving should meet at the church by 9AM where the cars will be parked. All cars, except for the one or two that will shuttle hikers/drivers back to our starting point, will be left at the church where the hike finishes. [Note: We are told that the road by the church has been torn up by the park, but not yet repaved. Drivers are urged to drive carefully as there are many ruts and uneven surfaces on the roadway by the church.]

The hike will start from the Camp gate and Seven Lakes Drive about 10 AM. The address of the church is 119 Johnstown Road, Stony Point, NY between Lake Welch Parkway and Route 106. Palm Sunday is in March this year and March weather can be unpredictable. Rain, some cold, blustery weather, including snow and ice, are always a possibility. Participants should dress warmly (layers, no cotton), bring lunch, snacks, water, raingear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Traction devices are recommended in case there is ice on the trail. All participants must register with Ray Kozma (917-406-37820) or raymondkozma@gmail.com or with by Thursday night, March 21, 2024. Hike is Qualifying.

Hike Parker Cabin Mt. from Rt. 17
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
SATURDAY, April 13th – Parker Cabin Mt. from Rt. 17 Registration required.
Trails include Orange White, RD, Yellow triangle out and back from Parker Cabin Mt. Some trails are on old woods road, others on a smoothish surface, and much of the typical Harriman rocky surfaces from erosion. One stream crossing will build focus. Two climbs will meet your cardio pulmonary goals. From Parker Cabin Mt. we can survey the Camp’s backyard.
Pace: slow up hill and moderate downhill. 1100 ‘ elevation gain in up and downs. A bit more than 5 miles, and qualifying. Dress for the weather forecasted the morning of the hike. Actual raining cancel. I go dreary to bright sunshine. Snow, I will still go. Bring a lunch, a qt or 2 of liquid, good hiking boots, lunch, snacks, and a map to follow where we go. April sunshine can be strong since there are no leaves so a hat or sunblock might be useful. If we have snow on the ground, micro spikes are strongly recommended. Walking without them on packed snow and ice is a very high level skill.
Transportation: Short Line Bus, Port authority to Tuxedo, daily bus 9:10 to 10:12. Drivers meet riders at the commuters parking lot Tuxedo. It is the duty of any bus rider to call if the bus is going to be late. We will shuttle to commuter parking at 17a. During the hike we can figure out the best of options for riders returning to NYC. Leader Bill. Hladky. NCA 10pm 914. 874. 4640. wehladky@yahoo.com

Hike the Gunks
2024-06-08 08:00 - 15:00
Details coming soon

Tree Walk and Identification
2024-06-09 09:30 - 15:00
On Sunday, June 9, join Andy Frank and the conservation committee for a tree ID hike, beginning and ending at Kakiat County Park (on the other side of Harriman). We are hoping the mountain laurel will be in bloom! Feel free to bring your own tree identification materials if you’d like.

This 2.5-mile hike will involve some sustained climbing to get from the river up to the Harriman plateau, for a total ascent of about 700 feet and the same descent. This will be a short but moderately difficult hike. Start time will be 9:45 AM, ending around 2:30 or 3:00.

Hiking boots and two quarts of water required. Public transportation available.

Please contact Kate Walker, conservation committee chair, to register (katecwalker@gmail.com) or Andy Frank (agfrank1@aol.com) with any questions. Please register by Friday, June 7. Non-qualifying.

Hike Around Cape Horn
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Around Cape Horn – Saturday – June 15, 2024
Distance: 5 miles. Elevation Gain: Approximately 400 feet

Join in an easy hike to the Pine Swamp Mountain area (site of the Pine Swamp Mine) and Times Square. Starting at the parking area at Lake Kanawauke (former Route 106), we take a short road walk and then enter the forest, following a woods road as it climbs to meet the Dunning Trail. We hike over to Pine Swamp (and can explore the area to find the mine entrance), take the A-SB to Times Square (so called because it is where the Arden-Surebridge (A-SB) trail, the Long Path (LP), and the Ramapo-Dunderberg trail(R-D) all come together), then ‘round Cape Horn on the Long Path and back to the parking area. We will look for a hidden cave behind Cape Horn. Bring lunch, rain gear, water, and appropriate hiking shoes.
Meet at the Parking area at 10AM. Qualifying. Please register by 9PM Thursday, June 13th.
Leader: Ray Kozma (Raymondkozma@gmail.com) or 917-406-3782.

Hike Diamond Mountain Circular
2024-06-29 08:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
June 29th Diamond Mountain Circular

Starting at camp we will make our way along camp road toward 7 lakes drive which we will cross to access the “Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail”.

We will only stay for a short distance on the TMI before we turn right onto the “Stony Brook Trail” and then left onto the orange “Hilburn Torne Sebago Trail”.
Soon as the ascent starts, we will definitely get a workout. After 0.6 miles the trail merges with the “Seven Hills Trail” and we will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of our very own base- Lake Sebago.

After another 0.2 miles we’ve reached the summit of Diamond Mountain (1240 ft).
At this point we will follow the blue “Seven Hills Trail” for about 0.7 miles with several great vistas along the way before descending and making a right onto the “Kakiat Trail”. This is a rather steep descent that requires rock scrambling skills.

After 0.6 miles on the “Kakiat Trail” we will make a right onto the “Stony Brook Trail”. After a relatively flat 1.4 miles we’ll be back at 7 lakes drive and return to camp where we will be greeted with well deserved warm chilli.

This hike includes a steeper ascent, some rock scrambling and the pace will be a little faster than on some of the other hikes

Distance: Approx. 5 miles (qualifying)
Approx. total ascent 632 ft.

Participants need to wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, rain gear and a sufficient amount of water. Hiking poles are recommend.

Contact Hike Leader Oliver Lunt at oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Torrey Memorial Hike
2024-07-28 10:30 - 14:30 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Sunday – July 28, 2024 – Hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake
Distance: About 5 miles (Qualifying); Elevation gain: About 600 feet
This hike will leave from camp after breakfast (about 10:30). Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and a snack, rain gear. Hiking poles recommended due to some moderately steep uphills and downhills.
Leaders: Stephanie Lai & Mary James
Please register by Thursday, July 26th by 9PM. Stephanie’s phone number is 718-974-9543.

Johnsontown Road Loop Hike
2024-08-17 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday – August 17. Johnsontown Road Loop Hike
Distance: 6.4 miles (qualifying)
A sizzling hot hike for the dog days of August. For the first 3 miles, this is a relatively flat hike along woods roads, then it takes some rocky ups and downs. From the Johnsontown Road parking circle, we take the White Bar to Dutch Doctor shelter. After exploring nearby campsites, we head to Claudius Smith’s Den for a lunch break, then south on the Blue Disc, where we’ll navigate a couple of fun rock passages at the Elbow Brush — hopefully no one gets stuck maneuvering through. At the high point of Dater Mountain, there is a breathtaking view of the Harriman State Park landscape, and then a steep descent down Almost Perpendicular. We’ll exit to Johnsontown Road via the Blue Disc.
Bring 2+ liters of water, lunch/snack. Sturdy footwear, hat, and sunscreen. Rain cancels. Trail map 118: Southern Harriman Bear Mountain Trails.
Meet at the parking area at the end of Johnsontown Road, in Sloatsburg, at 9 AM. Qualifying. Please register by Thursday, August 15. Co-lead welcome.
Leader: Stephanie Lai:sclai2007@yahoo.com.
Note: Please let the leader know if you can offer rides to hikers coming from New York City

NOANY Fall Hiking Weekend
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
NOANY Fall Hiking Weekend
Saturday and Sunday Sept. 21-22

Fall Hikes Weekend at Camp Nawakwa September 21-22, 2024
Join us for a full weekend of hiking!
Our Hike Leaders will be offering numerous hikes of various levels on both days. This is the perfect opportunity to get one or two hikes in on the same weekend, qualifying hikes for Applicants included. If you like hiking and are up for the challenge, this is a weekend not to be missed!
The Hike Leaders assembled for the weekend will be cooking for everyone at Camp on Saturday night. It will be simple camping fare; grilled burgers and veggie burgers, roasted sweet potato wedges, a big vegan salad and fruit pies for dessert. A hearty breakfast and trail lunch will be offered for the second day of hiking on Sunday.
Please register for meals with Host, Lewis Ports by Thursday Sept. 18th.
Cell: (646)339-1316 Email: ports.lewis@gmail.com. Please specify which meals and any dietary restrictions, and if you can offer a ride to other participants from NYC.

To register for this weekend’s hikes, please contact the individual Hike Leader/s as listed below

1. Ramapo Thorne and Russian Bear Loop
Saturday, September 21, 2024 Qualifying: 5 Miles Elevation gain 1100’ Pace: Slow
Expect all grades of unimproved, natural eroded trails, with two short scrambles up the Torne. Hike is a stretched out loop using several trails. Valley walking under tall tree …Ridge walking with chestnut and bear oaks…two expansive views where the turkey vultures fly…lastly, the greatest free stranding pillar of the park, the Russian bear.
Bring water, energy food, sunscreen, and bug repellent as you need. . Check weather. If weather is iffy at 7am but is forecast to be ok by 9am, I will hike. If chance of showers, hike is on, but bring your rain gear. Be ready to walk at 9:00AM; meeting at Reeves Brook Visitor Center. (You may or may not get a car parking space in the two lots there. Road parking is on the south side, up and down from the center.) Interested Members and their guests please register. NJT from Hoboken arrives Suffern. 8:38. When register please advise if you will use NJT. I have room for 3 people.
Leader: Bill Hladky 914. 874. 4640. NCA 10. wehladky@yahoo.com. Please register before 10PM on Thursday, September 19th.
2.Tour of the Nawakwa Neighborhood
Saturday, September 21, 2024 Distance: About 5 miles Pace: Moderate
Late September is the best time to enjoy the beautiful hills, valleys and lakes near Nawakwa.
Leave camp at about 10:00 a.m., and visit Lake Skenonto, Black Ash Swamp and other sights along the Yellow Triangle, Victory and Tuxedo-Mount Ivy trails.
Qualifying. Bring a trail lunch, snacks, water, rain gear and wear sturdy footwear. Hiking poles are recommended. Leader: Alex Wilkie.
Please text or call Alex at 856-630-5607to register by 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.

3. Island Pond Circular
Saturday, September 21, 2024. Distance: 7 miles. Elevation gain: 900 feet. Pace: Moderate.
Using a variety of woods roads and trails, we’ll do a circular hike around Island Pond, with a stop at the famous “Lemon Squeezer” on the Appalachian Trail.
Bus riders should take the 9:10 a.m. Coach bus from PABT to Tuxedo Park and Ride (not the train station!).
Drivers meet at the Tuxedo Park and Ride at the intersection of Route 17 and 17A (about 2.5 miles north of the Tuxedo train station) at 10:15, when the Coach bus arrives. We’ll then shuttle to the parking area on Kanawauke Road where the White Bar trail crosses the road.
Qualifying. Bring a trail lunch, snacks, water, and rain gear and wear sturdy footwear.
Co-leaders: Mary James and Ingrid Strauch. Please email Mary at maryelizjames@gmail.com by 9 p.m. Thursday, September 19 to register.

4. Tom Jones Shelter–Old Hemlock Hill Road
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Distance: About 7 miles Elevation gain: Approx. 500 feet Pace: Moderate
This hike will start at Camp Nawakwa, leaving about 9:30 AM. Following the shore path around Lake Sebago, we will pick up the Triangle Trail and take it over to Lake Skenonto. Following the Victory Trail around Lake Skenonto, we will make our way over to the Tom Jones shelter for our lunch stop. On our return trip, we will use some of the old Hemlock Hill Road that was used by the American Continental troops to go from the Ramapo Valley to Johnsontown and points east (it was replaced in 1824 by the Monroe-Haverstraw Turnpike, later renamed Route 106 [Harriman Trails, page 143]). We will follow a woods road back from Lake Skenonto, take a look at the Dutch Doctor Shelter [built in 1935], learn who the Dutch Doctor was, and return to camp.
Qualifying. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Leader: Ray Kozma. Contact at: raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782. Please call to register by Thursday, September 19th.
5. Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Smith Den
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Distance: About 6 miles Elevation gain: 1015 feet Pace: Faster than usual
Starting at the main cabin at 9 a.m., we will take the unmarked trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left towards DutchDoctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make another right turn onto the Tuxedo Mount Ivy Trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Smith Den which offers great views and is a good stop to take a short break. From Claudius Smith Den we’ll continue northbound on the White Cross Trail. After 2.15 miles we’ll reach the junction with the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail. We will make a right turn and continue for 0.25 miles to reach the summit of Parker Cabin Mountain. This is a good spot to have lunch and enjoy views of Lake Sebago.
Following our lunch break we will descend Parker Cabin Mountain using the Triangle Trail, pass Lake Skenonto and after 1.95 miles make a left turn at the intersection with the unmarked trail that takes us back to camp. This hike features several ascents and descents; the pace will be a little faster than usual.
Qualifying. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring sunscreen, lunch, snacks, rain gear, and enough water Hydration Basics: How to Stay Hydrated | REI Expert Advice. Hiking poles are recommended but not required.
Leader: Oliver Lunt. Register by EOD Friday, September 20th by emailing to oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Hike Saturday, March 29 Ramapo Torne Loop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
The hike begins at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (where bathrooms may possibly be open). We’ll take the Pine Meadow trail (red) west to the start of the Seven Hills trail (blue), which climbs southward on smooth ground through open woods, crosses a stream, and then climbs again to an intersection. We will take the Hillburn-Torne-Sebago (orange) over rugged ground to Ramapo Torne, taking a breather at each layer and eating lunch on top. From Ramapo Torne, we’ll bear east to rejoin the Seven Hills, enjoy the scenery from Torne View, and reach the intersection with Reeves Brook trail (white). We’ll take a sharp left onto Reeves Brook and follow it back to the Pine Meadow trail and out to Reeves Meadow Visitor Center.
Bus riders, please take the 9:10 a.m. Coach/Shortline bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sloatsburg, then walk to the parking area behind the firehouse to meet drivers.
Drivers, please meet by 10:10 a.m. in Sloatsburg in the parking area behind the firehouse to meet bus riders.
Everyone, please register with Bill Hladky, wehladky@yahoo.com, 914.874.4640, by 3/27. Hike is qualifying, covers challenging and difficult terrain, and will have more than 1,000 feet elevation gain.
After the hike, leader can offer three rides to Metro-North stations or #2 subway, end of the line.

Hike Diamond Mountain Circular
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Saturday, May 3: Diamond Mountain Circular
Starting at 9 a.m. from the Nawakwa main cabin, we will make our way along camp road toward 7 lakes drive which we will cross to access the Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail.
We will only stay for a short distance on the TMI before we turn right onto the Stony Brook Trail and then left onto the orange Hillburn-Torne-Sebago Trail.
As soon as the ascent starts, we will get a good workout. After 0.6 miles the trail merges with the Seven Hills Trail, and we will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of our very own base — Lake Sebago.
After another 0.2 miles we’ve reached the summit of Diamond Mountain (1240 ft).
At this point we will follow the blue Seven Hills Trail for about 0.7 miles with several great vistas along the way before descending and making a right onto the Kakiat Trail. This is a rather steep descent that requires rock scrambling skills.
After 0.6 miles on the Kakiat, we will make a right onto the Stony Brook. After a relatively flat 1.4 miles we’ll be back at 7 lakes drive and return to camp.
This hike includes a steeper ascent and some rock scrambling, and the pace will be a little faster than on some of the other hikes
Distance: Approx. 5.6 miles (qualifying)
Approx. total ascent 779 ft.
Participants need to wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, rain gear and enough water. Hiking poles and bug spray are recommended.

Hike Stahahe High Point, Island Pond Views
2025-05-03 10:15 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Saturday, May 3: Stahahe High Point, Island Pond Views
This scenic hike covers about 6 miles and 1,000 feet elevation gain, and it starts and ends on Kanawauke Road/Route 106 in Harriman State Park. Nice views from the tops of mountains and across a lake. A couple of moderately steep ascents and a moderately steep descent. Hiking boots and at least two quarts of water required, plus appropriate clothing, including rain gear depending on the forecast.
Bus riders take the 9:10 a.m. Coach bus from PABT to Tuxedo Park & Ride (the stop AFTER Tuxedo train station). Drivers meet at Tuxedo Park & Ride at the junction of NY-17A and County Rd 106/Kanawauke Rd at 10:15 a.m. to meet bus riders.
This is a qualifying hike, and registration by email is requested. Please register by 9 p.m. Thursday, May 1.
Leader: Andy Frank, agfrank1 [at] aol.com

One-way hike on the Appalachian Trail, from Elk Pen to Tiorati Circle
2025-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
A qualifying hike, registration required!

A moderately challenging 5-6 mile rugged trail including passage through the famous ‘Lemon Squeezer’ and several ascents and descents on the AT. We will depart Camp Nawakwa at 9 a.m. in at least two cars to shuttle between start and end points.

Sturdy, reliably comfortable footwear is required! Bring a day pack with extra layers/ rain gear for changing weather conditions based on the weather forecast of the day, 1-2 quarts liquid, plenty of snacks and lunch.

Leader: Mary James, 914 649 2288, maryelizjames@gmail.com
All participants must register by 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1st.

Hike Turkey Hill Lake, Out and Back
2025-05-04 10:30 - 14:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Sunday, May 4: Turkey Hill Lake, Out and Back
NOTE: Change of Hike Starting Place: The hike will start at the parking area off Route 6, not at the Anthony Wayne parking area.

Starting from camp after breakfast clean-up (about 10:30 a.m.), we will shuttle over to the Route 6 parking lot where our hike begins. We will take the Anthony Wayne Trail (crossing over the Palisades parkway) and follow it down to Turkey Hill Lake. We will return the same way.
Mileage: About 5 miles
Elevation gain: about 100-200 feet
Qualifying
Leader: Ray Kozma (raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782)
Please register with the leader by Thursday evening, May 1st.

Hike The Big Ice Cave, Ellenville NY
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Ellenville, NY
The Big Ice Cave, Ellenville NY

This adventurous hike will take place in Sam’s Point Preserve, a branch location of Minnewaska State Park. I am on the preserve’s calendar as a “private hike,” which means that within a couple of rules, we can go where we please in this rough, steep-sloped, multiply-crevassed bedrock landscape.

We’ll start on a carriage road, then move on to herd paths with clawing bushes and endless, cubist rocks, with at least one gigantic fissure. For a short while, we’ll be in a dark room with a little ice.

I am guiding as a docent, keeping us where we want to be on my mental map; advising the sensitive ecologies and our designated paths through them. Expect abundant mountain laurel blooms, white and pink.

Hikers should be ready to walk by 9:00 a.m. and will return to cars at 5 p.m. Possible group dinner in one of the several hiker affordable restaurants in the area.

Distance: 4.5 miles; NYNJTC trail map 104

Trip limited to 11 hikers; meeting place specifics provided to registrants.

Please register with leader Bill Hladky: 914.874.4640, wehladky@yahoo.com

Hike: Diamond Mountain Circular
2025-06-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Starting at camp we will make our way along camp road toward 7 lakes drive which we will cross to access the “Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail”.

We will only stay for a short distance on the TMI before we turn right onto the “Stony Brook Trail” and then left onto the orange “Hilburn Torne Sebago Trail”.As soon as the ascent starts, we will get a good workout. After 0.6 miles the trail merges with the “Seven Hills Trail” and we will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of our very own base- Lake Sebago.After another 0.2 miles we’ve reached the summit of Diamond Mountain (1240 ft).At this point we will follow the blue “Seven Hills Trail” for about 0.7 miles with several great vistas along the way before descending and making a right onto the “Kakiat Trail”. This is a rather steep descent that requires rock scrambling skills.After 0.6 miles on the “Kakiat Trail” we will make a right onto the “Stony Brook Trail”. After a relatively flat 1.4 miles we’ll be back at 7 lakes drive and return to camp.This hike includes a steeper ascent, some rock scrambling and the pace will be a little faster than on some of the other hikes
Distance: Approx. 5.6 miles (qualifying)

Approx. total ascent 779 ft.

Participants need to wear sturdy footwear and bring snacks, rain gear and enough water. Hiking poles and bug spray are recommended. To register, contact Oliver Lunt <oliverjlunt@gmail.com> by Friday June 27.

Annual Torrey Memorial Hike to Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake
2025-07-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Hikers will gather at the parking area off Long Mountain Parkway by 10:15 a.m.From the parking area, we will follow the Long Path to the Torrey Memorial, at the summit of Long Mountain. From there, we’ll backtrack to the Popolopen Gorge trail, follow a woods road to the Anthony Wayne trail, and then hike over to Turkey Hill Lake. The return trip from the lake on the Popolopen Gorge Trail goes up a fairly steep hill, then reconnects with the Long Path, which we follow back to the parking area.
Hikers should wear good hiking shoes, bring water, lunch/snack, and rain gear. Hiking poles are recommended due to some moderately steep uphills and downhills.
Trail Conference Map #119 (Northern Harriman Bear Mountain Trails)
Distance: About 5 miles (Qualifying)
Elevation gain: About 600 feet
Leader: Ray Kozma
To register, please contact leader by 10 p.m. Thursday, July 10: (917) 406-3782and raymondkozma@gmail.com.

Parker Cabin Mountain Circular Hike
2025-09-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Nawakwa, Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States
Parker Cabin Mountain Circular
Burn off the Oktoberfest sausages and beer with a moderate-pace, qualifying hike the morning after. We’ll take the camp trail to the Yellow Triangle trail, head up to Parker Cabin Mountain, then continue north on the R-D to the Victory, which we’ll use to circle back to the Triangle and back to camp. Expect a few climbs and some nice views of Lakes Sebago and Skenonto. Plan to leave camp by 10 a.m. You should bring a water bottle and snacks. Heavy rain cancels.
Length: About 6 miles
Elevation gain: 600-800 feet
RSVP by Thursday, September 11. Leader: Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org

Hike Peekskill Blue Mountain Reservation Circular
2025-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
From Peekskill train station we’ll walk (or shuttle) to Blue Mountain Reservation and follow local trails to the summit of Spitzenberg Mountain for stunning views of the Hudson River. Returning to the main trail, we’ll complete a rough circle around the reservation and make our way back to the train station. Expect moderately rugged trails (these are not carriage roads!) and a moderate pace. Hiking boots are recommended, and you should bring 2 liters of water and your lunch. Qualifying. Hikers can find the trail map online: https://parks.westchestergov.com/blue-mountain-reservation
Train riders should take the 8:55 a.m. Hudson line Metro-North train to Peekskill, arriving at 9:57 a.m.Drivers should meet train riders at the Peekskill train station at 9:57 a.m.
Mileage: 7-8 miles
Elevation: TBD
Register by Thursday, Sept. 25, by emailing leader Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org (Leader will not plan on leading the hike if no hikers register.)

Hike the High Points of Southern Harriman
2025-10-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
High Points of Southern Harriman
Sunday Oct 26th. Destination: The Russian Bear. 5 miles qualifying, less than 1,000 feet elevation gain, much walking on rocky, rough trail. This point-to-point hike will have a quick, setup shuttle in the AM. We will put a car(s) at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center and return to our start. Hike route includes the water power of the Cascade of Slid, the high cliffs of the Russian Bear, and a sweeping view from Torne View. The various trails pass through different trees of the diverse ecologies of the area. The hike ends at the shuttled car for a return to Camp Nawakwa. Bring your Southern Harriman map, and we will trace this wandering.

Let me know you are coming. Leader: Bill Hladky. 914.874.4640. wehladky@yahoo.com.

Jamaica Bay Birding Walk
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Join Ingrid and Michelle for a moderate-pace birding walk with lots of stops to look at birds. Bring your binoculars! Field guides are welcome, too. We’ll walk around the West Pond at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, then check out two spots at or near the East Pond. Expect to see waterfowl and, if we’re lucky, some late-season migrants. This walk is accessible via the A train or by car. Please register by Thursday, October 30. Meeting time and place will be shared with registrants. Rain cancels. Leader Ingrid Strauch ingrid-hiking@noany.org

Hike Tom Jones Mountain with return via Parker Cabin Mountain
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Starting at Camp, we will take the unmarked trail north alongside Sebago until we meet with the yellow triangle trail. We’ll turn right and follow the trail for 1.15 miles to the intersection with the blue Victory trail.

We’ll make another right turn and follow the trail for about 1.8 miles, past Lake Skenonto and to the intersection with the red Ramapo Dunderberg trail.
After turning right onto the R.D. Trail we will find us on a short but steep ascend to the top of Tom Jones mountain. This is a great spot to take a break and have a snack.

We will descent the same way we came up but instead of turning onto the Victory trail, we’ll stay on the R.D. After .55 miles we reach the summit of Parker Cabin Mountain with nice views to enjoy.

We’ll descent Parker Cabin Mountain on the yellow Triangle trail on which we will stay for a little over 2 mile until we turn left into the unmarked camp trail that’s will take through the “back entrance” to Camp Nawakwa.

This hike features several ascents and descents, and the pace will be a little faster than usual.

Approx. total ascend 728 feet
Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles

Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring lunch, snacks, raingear, and enough water Hydration Basics: How to Stay Hydrated | REI Expert Advice
Hiking poles are recommended but not required.

Meet at 10 am at Camp Nawakwa, Main Cabin.

RSVP by Nov. 6 to oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Palm Sunday Hike
2026-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
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Centennial Hike to Camp Blue Bird
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States

One-Way Hike From Tuxedo Train Station to Camp
2026-06-20 10:24 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
One-Way Hike From Tuxedo Train Station to Camp
Saturday, June 20, 10:24 AM
This one-way, qualifying hike from Tuxedo train station to Camp Nawakwa is geared toward keyholders and applicants spending the June 20-21 weekend at camp. The hike starts when the NJTransit train arrives in Tuxedo at approximately 10:24 AM. We’ll cover about 5 miles over hilly terrain as we take the Ramapo-Dunderberg, Tuxedo-Mount Ivy, White Cross, Victory, and Yellow Triangle trails to camp. You will need to carry all of your gear for the weekend, as well as water and snacks for the hike. No car shuttle for gear. No return to the train station. Hiking boots recommended.
Leader: Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org
Please register with leader by Thursday, June 19, at 9 PM.
