NOANY Hikes and Outings

Hikes and Outings Chairs: Ingrid Strauch and Lewis Ports

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Scheduled Hikes and Outings

Outing to Governor’s Island
November 16, 2024, 9:30 AM

Distance: about 3-3.5 miles
Time: about 2 hours

Not qualifying

We’ll take a short ferry ride to a 172 acre island located a few hundred yards off lower Manhattan to walk Governors Island. The walk will take us through natural areas, along former Coast Guard housing, and up a very small (70’) hill to great views of the Lower Harbor. Good chances for bird spotting and public arts too. Maybe even a cruise ship sighting at the Brooklyn Terminal across Buttermilk Channel.

Governors Island was a military post and later a major command headquarters United States Army from 1794 until 1966. For the next 30 years, it was home to Atlantic Area Command, the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest and most complex installation in the world. In 2003, the island was sold and transferred to two parties: 22 acres, designated as the Governors Island National Monument and administered by the National Park Service; and 150 acres is administered by The Trust for Governors Island.

Arriving at Soissons Landing ferry terminal on the island, our walk passes Castle Williams (1811) on our way to Colonels Row. Then we’ll head to Hammock Grove and the Oval, over to New York Harbor High School, and then along the promenade facing Ellis Island and Liberty Island. A short walk up to Outlook Hil, at 70’ the highest point on the island, followed by a stroll through the Hills section and Picnic Point at the breezy end facing the lower bay. Next we walk along the Brooklyn facing side and over to the South Battery, Parade Ground, and Nolan Park where officer housing still stands. Fort Jay and a public art work The Field Station of the Melancholy Marine Biologist are the last stops on our walk.

Wear walking shoes and warm layers. Heavy rain will cancel. Bring lunch if you’d like to stay on the island, as there might be just a few vendors open at this time of the season.

Meet @ 9:30 on 11/16 inside the Govenors Island Ferry Terminal at 10 South St Slip 7, New York, NY 10004. It’s near the heliport, just a minute north of the South Ferry. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, N, R and WW trains are nearby. We’ll aim for the 10:00 am ferry which is free.

Leader: Marty McDonald webmaster@noany.org or phone 646-232-7203 by Friday November 15.

Hike Parker Cabin Mountain via Claudius Rock

November 16, 2024 – 9AM

Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Approx. total ascent 1015 feet
Qualifying

Starting at the main cabin, we will take the unmarked trail at Nawakwa towards the triangle trail. At the intersection with the triangle trail we will make a left towards Dutch Doctor. At Dutch Doctor we’ll make another right turn onto the Tuxedo Mount Ivy Trail. After 1.2 miles we’ll reach Claudius Den which offers great views and is a good stop to take a short break. From Claudius Den we’ll continue northbound on the White Cross Trail. After 2.15 miles we’ll reach the junction with the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail. We will make a right turn and continue for 0.25 miles to reach the summit of Parker Cabin Mountain. This is a good spot to have lunch and enjoy views of Lake Sebago.

Following our lunch break we will descend Parker Cabin Mountain using the Triangle Trail, pass Lake Skenonto and after 1.95 miles make a left turn at the unmarked trail that takes us back to camp. This hike features several ascents and descents, and the pace will be a little faster than usual. Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring sunscreen, lunch, snacks, raingear, and enough water. Hiking poles are recommended but not required.

Contact Leader: Oliver Lunt. Please sign up by 11/14/24 via email to oliverjlunt@gmail.com

Shawangunk Ridge State Forest/Roosa Gap State Forest Hike

Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 9 AM

Distance 6.85 miles
1200 ft Ascent
Moderate Terrain and Pace. Qualifying

This hike in the Shawangunks is a well-kept secret by local rock climbers. We’ll start by ascending through the forest until we reach the ridge where we’ll find a large cave with climbing safety devices hanging from the rock face. We’ll then walk immediately below the ridge and underneath rock overhangs. We’ll then ascend to the ridge and walk atop a large slab with fantastic views North. We then descend a few hundred feet and climb back up into Gap State Forest. Upon reaching some viewpoints along the ridge we’ll return to the slab and descend via an alternate route. Sturdy footwear, clothing layers and a couple liters of liquids are needed for this hike. Traction devices are required as we will be walking on rock slabs which have had ice previous winters.

Leader: Lewis Ports at (646)339-1316 or ports.lewis@gmail.com. Please sign up by 12/05/24.