Saturday, September 26, 10:15 A.M. This 5.25-mile, qualifying hike starts and ends at the Tuxedo train station. We’ll take the Kakiat, Blue Disc, and Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy trails, passing Harriman landmarks including Almost Perpendicular, Elbow Brush, and Claudius Smith’s Den. Expect rocky terrain, one steep climb, and some nice views. Moderate pace. Hiking boots or shoes […]
Join Ruby & Joe for a hosted weekend: Potluck Saturday dinner! Enjoy a laid-back weekend at Nawakwa with Ruby Kornfeld and Joe Rinaldi. This will be a potluck weekend so everyone should bring a dish to share. We are attaching a list of options (see below) so you can select one that works […]
Moderate climbing (elevation gain about 200-300 feet) Distance: 5 - 6 miles Qualifying Island Pond Circular – Starting from the parking area on Route 106 , we will hike to Island Pond, continue around the pond and take a look at the “Lemon Squeezer.” The hike will continue around Island Pond by way of […]
Departing from Camp Nawakwa at 9 a.m., we will take the unmarked camp trail toward the Yellow Triangle trail. At the intersection with the Triangle trail we will make a left toward Dutch Doctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make a right turn onto the Tuxedo-Mount Ivy trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Smith's Den, which offers great […]
Centennial Celebration!! Come one, come all!! The Centennial Celebration is quickly approaching, and as we are catering the food, the number of members and guests attending is required to be finalized in advance. PLEASE RSVP to Eve at evemancuso@gmail.com, no later than Thursday September 24, so the order can be placed. The cost will be […]
Janet is hosting a Sunday Oct.4th breakfast & lunch (will satisfy carnivores & vegetarians). To register for Sunday meals please contact Janet Sib by 9:00 pm, Wednesday Sept 30th janet.sibarium@icloud.com Or text 917-318-3361
Come on out for our Fall Camp Workday! Qualifying Workday For Applicants! We’ve got a few projects to tackle, some cleanup to do, and plenty of ways to lend a hand as we get camp ready for the off-season. Whether you can stay all day or just stop by for a couple of hours, every […]
October 17 Annual Meeting, 10 am and Elections 12 noon.
Departing from camp at 9 a.m., we will make our way along the camp road toward 7 Lakes Drive, which we will cross to access the Tuxedo Mount 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 […]
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.
