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CANCELED: Claudius Smith’s Den – Lake Skenonto Loop Hike

CANCELED

 

Saturday, October 28:  Claudius Smith’s Den – Lake Skenonto Loop

Qualifying hike

 

Approximately 5.2 miles and 960 feet of elevation gain at a moderate pace.  Starting at Nawakwa at 10:30 am we’ll walk along the Nawakwa road then turn right onto the Tuxedo-Mount Ivy trail, which we’ll climb to the view above Claudius Smith’s Den.  We’ll descend the Blue Disk trail to the Victory trail, which we’ll follow to Lake Skenonto.  Then we’ll take the Triangle trail and the unmarked trail back to camp.

 

Participants should wear sturdy footwear (preferably hiking boots) and bring rain gear, lunch, snacks, and two liters of water, more if hot and humid.

 

Leader:  Andy Frank; co-leader:  Yajing Li.  Please register at agfrank1@aol.com by Wednesday October 25

Save the Date! Annual Winter Social 1/21/2024

Save the Date!

Nawakwa Outdoor Association

Annual Winter Social

Sunday, January 21, 2024

 

Our Annual Winter Social for next year is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2024, The social will be held at Character’s Restaurant in Sloatsburg. Details will be announced when we get closer. Come one, Come all! Save the date!

 

Photos from the Black Ash Mine Hike – 9/30

The four of us braved the light rain yesterday, after Friday’s heavy rain, and completed the 5+ miles of the qualifying hike
Both applicants, Daniel & Lisa, were troopers.  We trekked through many low-lying areas, walked across fresh streams, and had a wonderful time.

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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.