We had a fabulous Fall Work Weekend at camp on 10/10 -11, getting a large number of tasks completed, not only to close camp, but also making improvements. Don and I are so gratified by our energized applicants and keyholders, we are offering Fall Work Weekend #2, 10/17 -18, to about 15 keyholders and applicants. […]
Qualifying Hike, Sunday 10/18, Black Rock Mountain This is a moderate loop hike up the Nurian trail to the Ramapo Dunderberg trail returning via the White Bar to the parking area on Kanawauke Road. The hike starts with a gradual, steady climb to the highest point of Harriman State Park at 1382 ft in elevation. […]
A Camp Workday is planned for November 7, weather permitting. There is no camp fee charged for Workdays. We will be processing logs for the wood pile, as well as other maintenance and new projects. This workday will be by special, Park-approved Permit. Participants must register within a week of 11/7, per our guidelines, on […]
The planned Saturday 11/7 Workday is now a Hosted Weekend. Applicants may use the weekend for a service requirement or a Hosted Weekend, but not both. Work will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday morning, the gates will be open from 8:30 - 9:00 am. If you emailed Teri Gabel to reserve a place […]
There will be an online presentation on invasive species in Harriman State Park. Please join to learn more about what’s happening around Nawakwa’s Lake Sebago. The Zoom Conference is Monday, April 12 from 3-5:00. Here is the ID & Passcode: Meeting ID 814 3715 3022 Passcode 171257 Hope you can join! Marty K
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NOTE: The April 17th Orientation is full. Click here for info regarding the standby list. Click here for info regarding the standby list. Orientation of camp procedures for Applicants including physical workings of Camp Nawakwa, from the front gate to the cabins, registration and fees, processes in the kitchen, closing the lodge and waterfront, safety […]
Sunday April 18, 2021 – Around Cape Horn NOTE Date Change: Hike will now take place on Sunday Celebrate Spring by joining 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 […]
Saturday, April 24 - Nawakwa Circular This qualifying hike will leave from our beloved camp at 10:00am Hoping to be back by 3 or so. We will be traversing woods roads, trails and visiting a lake. Approximately 5-7 miles with some steep sections depending on weather and trail conditions. Please bring proper footwear, lunch, […]
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.
