Around Cape Horn – Saturday – November 5, 2022 Elevation gains about 500 feet, gentle to moderate uphills, 5-6 miles. 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 […]
Fall Dinner with Yajing Li and Marisa Vallve Savor Margaritas Taste Empanadas Marisa's pride, Yajing's delight Come Nawakwans, come, Dine and laugh Watch the last leaves, Golden, amber, scarlet Qualifying or qualified, You are all in our invite Stay for dinner, or Even overnight. Dinner and/or breakfast Tell us what you might Sign up through […]
7 miles, 1,421 ft of Ascent, More Challenging Terrain and Moderate Pace This hike skirts the Southern perimeter of the Reservation. We’ll see the Indian Rock Shelter, Raven Rocks (with a great view of the Stone Hill River below), walk above cliffs to Castle Rock, climb the “Stairs”, stop at Spy Rock for another view, interpret the […]
This hike has been cancelled, but we expect to have another one some time in December Shawangunk Ridge State Forest/Roosa Gap State Forest Hike - Saturday, December 10th
Come to Camp to enjoy the snow (hopefully), Winter tranquility and fellow adventurous Nawakwans. Dinner will be a hearty stew, popovers, hot spiced wine, and homemade pies for dessert. A “warming” breakfast will be offered in the morning. The fireplace and wood stove in the main cabin will provide some heat but cold-weather clothing and […]
Welcome back! This is our traditional Spring Work Weekend to get Camp Nawakwa ready for the new camp season. Please join hosts Nancy Dargis, Mary Hilley and Eve Mancuso for the work weekend to get our camp in good order for 2023. The first of the 100-year Anniversary Festivities will be incorporated into this weekend. […]
Annual Palm Sunday Hike St. John's Church in the Wilderness Sunday – April 2, 2023 Barring any late snowstorm, the good people of St. John’s Church in the Wilderness plan to host the traditional Palm Sunday hikers’ event on April 2nd this year. A light lunch will be provided by the parishioners. (Note: The Barn […]
Join us for a hike through the gorgeous scenery of Northern Harriman park. Starting at the Silvermine Parking Area, we will take the Menomine Trail around Silvermine Lake, stopping at the Brian Memorial Shelter, before climbing to the Appalachian Trail.There will be spectacularviews of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Lunch at the top of […]
Approximately 7.3 miles over rocky terrain, with some steep climbs, at a moderate pace. Starting at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, we’ll ascend the 7 Hills Trail to the second intersection with the HTS and detour southwest to take in the view at Ramapo Torne. From there we’ll backtrack to the same intersection but bear right […]
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.
