The Nawakwa Outdoor Association of New York, Inc.

Hike Peekskill Blue Mountain Reservation Circular
2025-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | NY
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.

Tuxedo-Mount Ivy Circular
2026-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
Sunday, June 21, 10 AM
This circular, qualifying hike will leave from camp at 10 AM and cover approximately 6.5 miles on the Tuxedo-Mount Ivy, Buck, and Seven Hills trails. Please bring water, your lunch and snacks, and bug and sun protection. We will hike at a moderate pace over somewhat hilly terrain. Hike ends at camp. Hiking boots recommended.
Leader: Ingrid Strauch, Ingrid-hiking@noany.org
Please register with leader by Thursday, June 19, at 9 PM.

Hike to the Torrey Memorial
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Harriman State Park, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States
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.]
