Annual Palm Sunday Hike

Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY, United States

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Volunteers Needed for Opening Day

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States

All hands on deck!  Tasty and nutritious complimentary lunch will be provided on Saturday for all volunteers. The Saturday Day Fee is waived for all volunteers.  When registering, please indicate which meals and if you are vegetarian.   Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 23rd by 9:00 p.m.   Contact Dave Hayes our Camp Chair to let […]

Spring Work Weekend & Camp Opening: All Hands on Deck!

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States

All hands on deck!  Tasty and nutritious complimentary lunch will be provided on Saturday for all volunteers.     Happy Hour/Dinner menu:  chicken or black bean burgers, sautéed veggies, gluten free/quinoa/brown rice pasta and Janet’s homemade apple crunch pie. Sunday breakfast: Grilled cheese sandwiches with spinach, berries, coffee, tea.   Sunday hiker’s lunch:  Organic turkey […]

Hike Diamond Mountain Circular

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 […]

Hike Stahahe High Point, Island Pond Views

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 […]

Hosted Weekend: Spring Hiking Weekend

Nawakwa Camp Nawakwa, Harriman State Park, NY, United States

Hosted by Ingrid S. Applicants, keyholders, and their guests are invited to join the Hikes and Outings Committee for hikes, hearty meals, and camaraderie on the trail and off. Please see the JOIN A HIKE/OUTING WITH US page on our website to register for hikes. For meals, please email the host, specifying which meals you want […]

One-way hike on the Appalachian Trail, from Elk Pen to Tiorati Circle

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 […]

Hike Turkey Hill Lake, Out and Back

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 […]