Approximately 9 – 10 miles (round-trip), moderately paced; short, steep section over Conklin Mountain and ups and downs over Breakneck Mountain. Elevation gain about 550 feet. Starting from the Boat Launch area of Lake Sebago, we will take a variety of trails to hike over to the shelter area at Big Hill. Participants should be […]
Come see the last of the mountain laurel! Join host Deirdre Tourin & cohost Hsin Wang for scrumptious dinner, breakfast, lunch & over 15 hours daylight in late June. Dinner- veggie soup & wine, Veggie Tofu Eggplant Casserole, tender meatballs, seasonal vegetables, salad & desert. Classic breakfast, yummy sandwich lunch. Members, applicants, guests & family […]
The New York Chapter’s first camp in Harriman State Park was at Camp Quannacut (situated on Queensboro Lake) and used April and May of 1924). This hike will visit and have lunch at Queensboro Lake. The camp is no longer there, but we will explore the area as we try to imagine what that first […]
July 1-2 Hosted Weekend, Summer Fare with the Marys Enjoy hiking, kayaking, and/or swimming at the dock. Grilled chicken, corn-on-the-cob, salads and a Happy 4th Happy Hour. Vegetarian alternative as well. Breakfast and a trail lunch on Sunday. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 29 before 8PM.Text […]
TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKDAY; YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO 'GIVE BACK' IN APPRECIATION FOR THE TRAILS THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO US Meet: 9:30 at Camp Nawakwa. Approximately 4 mile hike on moderate terrain plus 2 hours of trail maintenance work. Learn about what a trail maintainer does and try your hand at basic trail work. We will be […]
July 8-9, 2023 “Freedom to Relax” Come enjoy a low-key, post-holiday weekend at camp. Swim, hike, paddle, or search for ripe blueberries. Meals will feature healthy seasonal foods, with options for omnivores and vegetarians. Registration deadline: Thursday, July 6, by 9 p.m. Please indicate which meals you will partake in and whether you want the […]
Conservation Activity We'll do invasive species removal on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30-12:30PM. Our leader will be Rich Rockwell from NYNJ Trails Conference. We'll meet at the Nawakwa gate, as some folks from ACA will be joining us. No tools needed, but volunteers should bring sturdy gloves, use appropriate sun protection, and wear sturdy shoes, […]
July 8th - Sharpening Workshop On Saturday July 8th NOANY members Carl and Dave will be holding a sharpening workshop. We have many camp tools used for trail maintenance and firewood that need sharpening and we will have a power sharpener on hand. Members can volunteer to sharpen a tool and learn the process or […]
Activities Update: A Saturday evening nature activity is scheduled for July 8th, 2023 at camp. Mrs. MaryLynne Malone, Coordinator - Regional Museums Harriman, will provide an engaging post-dinner presentation entitled Camping with Bears. The event will begin after the conclusion of the dinner meal. Join your fellow Nawakwans, pull a chair onto the porch and […]
Sunday July 9 West Mountain Ridge Hike Length:5 miles(Qualifying hike)Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Taking the Fawn trail, up a steep climb to the ridge of West Mountain for a spectacular views of Bear Mountain and Perkins Memorial Tower. Walking along the ridge to the West Mountain shelter. We may make a detour to Cat's Elbow. […]
Breaking News: Hosted Summer Weekend, July 15-16 Two dangerous cooks are on the loose in Harriman Park. The main suspects are planning a hosted weekend at Camp Nawakwa on July 15th-16th. The two women go by the names: Yajing Li and Marisa Vallve. According to the Rockland County Police Department, they will be offering the following […]
This day in history, July 22nd: Cleveland, Ohio was founded by Gen. Moses Cleaveland in 1796. Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world in 1933. John Dillinger was shot to death outside Chicago's Biograph Theater in 1934. Congress restored Confederate General Robert E. Lee's U.S. citizenship in 1965. And, most […]
Raymond H. Torrey was the first Chair of the New York Chapter and a leading figure in setting up the trail system we enjoy in Harriman. He was a co-author of the New York Walk Book, first published in 1923. He was a newspaper journalist (the New York Post) and through his column, called The […]
July 29-30, 2023 – Hosted Weekend - Celebration of Raymond H. Torrey There will be a short presentation about Raymond Torrey after dinner on Saturday. A hike to the Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain (with a stop at Turkey Hill Lake) is planned for Sunday after breakfast (start time about 10:30). Co-Hosts: Ray Kozma and […]
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.
