Join the New York Ramblers hiking club and discover some of the most delightful hiking trails in the greater New York City area. Our weekly hikes (listed down below) are usually:
- Sundays (or Saturdays)
- about 14-18 miles in 7-8 hours
- accessible by public transportation
- within 50 miles of NYC
For additional details, go to our About page.
For Serious Hikers
You MUST be an experienced hiker in good physical shape, with proper gear, and able to hike at a moderate to fast pace for 7-8 hours. Haven’t hiked with us before? No worries–come along as a guest and see what it’s like.
- Find a hike below
- Contact the hike leader
• tell leader about your hiking experience
• ask about how difficult the hike is
• find out when and where to meet - Meet us at the designated place
NYC subways are not as frequent on early Sunday mornings—allow extra time to get to the meeting place.
Hikes are free (thank you volunteer hike leaders!) After coming along on two hikes, send in the application form for membership. (Annual dues are $6 per year, plus $1 initial fee.) Some leaders may limit the number of guests on their hike.
Sorry, but our hikes are not for everyone. We hike at a moderate to fast pace. We hike all day long, often on rugged terrain. We have a lot of experience. If this isn’t you, please consider one of these groups that offer shorter distances and easier hikes:
- Shorewalkers
- Shorewalkers Meetup
- Appalachian Mountain Club
- Outdoors Club
- Westchester Trails Association
- NY-NJ Trail Conference
- Meetup
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Hiking involves certain inherent risks; hikers participating do so at their own risk.
When you participate in activities listed in the Schedule, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. The hike leader is not responsible for your safety, you are. There is no age limit; however, those who bring children must assume full responsibility for their safety and conduct at all times. The hike leader has the authority to turn away anyone who is not adequately prepared. Hikes don’t always finish at the expected time.
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>> Hike Calendar
Sun. July 7.
MANHATTAN CHINATOWN TO CONEY ISLAND.
(New York City)
From Manhattan’s Chinatown walk over Manhattan Bridge to explore downtown Brooklyn via Flatbush Avenue to Prospect Park. Explore Park end to end and continue local streets to Sunset Park. Descend to the waterfront and visit Bush Terminal Park and continue along waterfront to Owl’s Head Park and the Shore Parkway Greenway. Pass under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Coney Island.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a moderate pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by subway–contact leader for details.
Leader: Dennis
Home: 212-925-2739
MANHATTAN CHINATOWN TO CONEY ISLAND.
(New York City)
From Manhattan’s Chinatown walk over Manhattan Bridge to explore downtown Brooklyn via Flatbush Avenue to Prospect Park. Explore Park end to end and continue local streets to Sunset Park. Descend to the waterfront and visit Bush Terminal Park and continue along waterfront to Owl’s Head Park and the Shore Parkway Greenway. Pass under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Coney Island.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a moderate pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by subway–contact leader for details.
Leader: Dennis
Home: 212-925-2739
Sat. July 13.
BLACK ROCK FOREST NORTHERN LOOP CIRCULAR.
(West Hudson Highlands)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From bus stop, use local roads to Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Enter Black Rock Forest at parking area off 9W Rd. Use Black Rock Hollow Trail, turn left on Reservoir Trail, head up Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, and Rattlesnake Hill to Tower View. Turn left on White Oak Trail and then left onto Sutherland Road toward Sutherland Pond, pausing for an optional swim in this natural pond. Hike to Split Rock and continue Stillman Trail to Sackett Trail; left on Peter Stern Trail. Use various trails to return to HHNM. Exit via local roads to bus stop. NY-NJTC Map 113.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Gaelle; Steve
BLACK ROCK FOREST NORTHERN LOOP CIRCULAR.
(West Hudson Highlands)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From bus stop, use local roads to Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Enter Black Rock Forest at parking area off 9W Rd. Use Black Rock Hollow Trail, turn left on Reservoir Trail, head up Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, and Rattlesnake Hill to Tower View. Turn left on White Oak Trail and then left onto Sutherland Road toward Sutherland Pond, pausing for an optional swim in this natural pond. Hike to Split Rock and continue Stillman Trail to Sackett Trail; left on Peter Stern Trail. Use various trails to return to HHNM. Exit via local roads to bus stop. NY-NJTC Map 113.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Gaelle; Steve
Sun. July 14.
No Sunday hike.
No Sunday hike.
Sun. July 21.
THE POETRY HIKE: RYE TO MAMARONECK.
(Westchester)
From Rye station, hike south to Rye Nature Preserve, then follow Grace Church Street to Edith Read Sanctuary. Continue along the shore past Rye Playland and onto Rye Town Park. Hike Boston Post Road to Marshlands Conservancy and Otter Creek Preserve. This hike will be at a leisurely pace, with poetry and art, about 16 miles.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a leisurely pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Sara
THE POETRY HIKE: RYE TO MAMARONECK.
(Westchester)
From Rye station, hike south to Rye Nature Preserve, then follow Grace Church Street to Edith Read Sanctuary. Continue along the shore past Rye Playland and onto Rye Town Park. Hike Boston Post Road to Marshlands Conservancy and Otter Creek Preserve. This hike will be at a leisurely pace, with poetry and art, about 16 miles.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a leisurely pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Sara
Sun. July 28.
YELLOW TRAIL.
(New Jersey)
From Haskell cross to 2nd Ave which use to Indian Rock Trail, thence to Ramapo Lake. Join LeGrande Hill Connector (RB) then left fork to LeGrande Hill Loop (R). Meet Castle Loop (W) and cross Skyline Drive. Use Tamarack Loop (P) counterclockwise to meet Yellow Trail, which hike in its entirety. Meet and use Cannonball Trail (R) to Erskine Connector (G). On meeting Ringwood-Ramapo Trail, turn left and use RRT to Matawan Trail (R) and visit Matapan Rock. From Rock, scramble down to Rte. 692 and cross to a gravel path passing a water tower. Turn right onto another gravel path leading to Conklintown Rd., which use to bus stop on Ringwood Ave. NY-NJTC Map 150.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Leah
YELLOW TRAIL.
(New Jersey)
From Haskell cross to 2nd Ave which use to Indian Rock Trail, thence to Ramapo Lake. Join LeGrande Hill Connector (RB) then left fork to LeGrande Hill Loop (R). Meet Castle Loop (W) and cross Skyline Drive. Use Tamarack Loop (P) counterclockwise to meet Yellow Trail, which hike in its entirety. Meet and use Cannonball Trail (R) to Erskine Connector (G). On meeting Ringwood-Ramapo Trail, turn left and use RRT to Matawan Trail (R) and visit Matapan Rock. From Rock, scramble down to Rte. 692 and cross to a gravel path passing a water tower. Turn right onto another gravel path leading to Conklintown Rd., which use to bus stop on Ringwood Ave. NY-NJTC Map 150.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Leah
Sat. Aug. 3.
SUMMER STREETS AND CENTRAL PARK BY BRIDGE, FERRY, AND TRAM.
(New York City)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Brooklyn, cross Brooklyn Bridge to join some of Manhattan’s car free Summer Streets (SS), traveling north along Lafayette St., then Park Ave. Take tram to Roosevelt Island, walking to northern tip, then south on opposite side to cross Roosevelt Island Bridge and connect to Queens SS. Walk to Astoria Boulevard and take the NYC Ferry for the short ride to E. 90th St. Walk west to enter Central Park, exploring paths including the 40-acre North Woods and beautiful Conservatory Gardens.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by subway–contact leader for details.
Leader: Andres
SUMMER STREETS AND CENTRAL PARK BY BRIDGE, FERRY, AND TRAM.
(New York City)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Brooklyn, cross Brooklyn Bridge to join some of Manhattan’s car free Summer Streets (SS), traveling north along Lafayette St., then Park Ave. Take tram to Roosevelt Island, walking to northern tip, then south on opposite side to cross Roosevelt Island Bridge and connect to Queens SS. Walk to Astoria Boulevard and take the NYC Ferry for the short ride to E. 90th St. Walk west to enter Central Park, exploring paths including the 40-acre North Woods and beautiful Conservatory Gardens.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by subway–contact leader for details.
Leader: Andres
Sun. Aug. 4.
No Sunday hike.
No Sunday hike.
Sun. Aug. 11.
FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK VIA GRAYMOOR.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Garrison station cross Rte. 9D and ascend Sugarloaf Trail leading to Osborn Loop, Carriage Connector, and Appalachian Trail. Use AT to hike through Graymoor Retreat’s grounds and continue over Fort Little, Denning, and Canopus hills to Dennytown Rd. Continue AT to Fahnestock Trail leading to Clove Creek, Perkins Trail, and School Mountain Road. Exit to Cold Spring station using Rte. 301 and various unofficial trails. NY-NJTC Maps 101, 103.
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Leader: Simon
FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK VIA GRAYMOOR.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Garrison station cross Rte. 9D and ascend Sugarloaf Trail leading to Osborn Loop, Carriage Connector, and Appalachian Trail. Use AT to hike through Graymoor Retreat’s grounds and continue over Fort Little, Denning, and Canopus hills to Dennytown Rd. Continue AT to Fahnestock Trail leading to Clove Creek, Perkins Trail, and School Mountain Road. Exit to Cold Spring station using Rte. 301 and various unofficial trails. NY-NJTC Maps 101, 103.
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Leader: Simon
Sun. Aug. 18.
VALHALLA TO BRONXVILLE.
(Westchester)
From Valhalla station, use local streets to Kensico Dam to pick up Bronx River Pathway. Follow Pathway south along the Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway through the city and villages of White Plains, Scarsdale, and Tuckahoe. Several early exits possible to Metro North trains. Additional five miles to Woodlawn cemetery and station for those who wish.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Michelle; Gaelle
VALHALLA TO BRONXVILLE.
(Westchester)
From Valhalla station, use local streets to Kensico Dam to pick up Bronx River Pathway. Follow Pathway south along the Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway through the city and villages of White Plains, Scarsdale, and Tuckahoe. Several early exits possible to Metro North trains. Additional five miles to Woodlawn cemetery and station for those who wish.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Michelle; Gaelle
Sun. Aug. 25.
BECHTEL LAKE CIRCULAR.
(Westchester)
From Mount Kisco station use local roads to Leonard Park. Entering Park, continue by way of Marsh Sanctuary to Sarles St. Cross street, proceeding into Merestead Park, then through Butler Preserve. Use road bridge to access Westmoreland Sanctuary and Bechtel Lake within. Return to station via a similar route, possibly exploring additional trails as time and energy allows.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
• Long pants recommended
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Ian
BECHTEL LAKE CIRCULAR.
(Westchester)
From Mount Kisco station use local roads to Leonard Park. Entering Park, continue by way of Marsh Sanctuary to Sarles St. Cross street, proceeding into Merestead Park, then through Butler Preserve. Use road bridge to access Westmoreland Sanctuary and Bechtel Lake within. Return to station via a similar route, possibly exploring additional trails as time and energy allows.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• Bring 2-3 liters of water
• Long pants recommended
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Ian
Sun. Sep. 1.
SOUTHFIELDS TO GREENWOOD LAKE.
(Sterling Forest)
From Southfields, follow Nurian Trail to lsland Pond Road, which take north to Appalachian Trail. Turn west on AT, cross Route 17, ascend Agony Grind and continue over Mombasha High Point to the Allis Trail, which use to the Sterling Ridge Trail. Use SRT to power line and descend to Greenwood Lake Village and 197 NJT bus to NYC. NY-NJTC Map 100.
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Leader: Medha
SOUTHFIELDS TO GREENWOOD LAKE.
(Sterling Forest)
From Southfields, follow Nurian Trail to lsland Pond Road, which take north to Appalachian Trail. Turn west on AT, cross Route 17, ascend Agony Grind and continue over Mombasha High Point to the Allis Trail, which use to the Sterling Ridge Trail. Use SRT to power line and descend to Greenwood Lake Village and 197 NJT bus to NYC. NY-NJTC Map 100.
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Leader: Medha
Sun. Sep. 8.
LONG PATH FROM MOUNT IVY.
(West Hudson)
From Mount Ivy bus stop pick up the Long Path heading south through South Mountain County Park, High Tor State Park, with detour up Little Tor, and Hook Mountain State Park, continuing the LP to the H07 Hudson Link bus stop (credit card needed for $2.75 fare) on Mountainview Ave./Rte 59. Return to NYC on Metro-North from Tarrytown. NY-NJTC Maps 110, 111, 112.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Ingrid
LONG PATH FROM MOUNT IVY.
(West Hudson)
From Mount Ivy bus stop pick up the Long Path heading south through South Mountain County Park, High Tor State Park, with detour up Little Tor, and Hook Mountain State Park, continuing the LP to the H07 Hudson Link bus stop (credit card needed for $2.75 fare) on Mountainview Ave./Rte 59. Return to NYC on Metro-North from Tarrytown. NY-NJTC Maps 110, 111, 112.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Ingrid
Sun. Sep. 15.
SOME HARRIMAN PETROGLYPHS.
(Harriman State Park)
From Tuxedo Park & Ride use Kanawauke Rd. to pick up Parker Cabin Hollow Trail, which hike in its entirety. Take White Bar Trail to cross Kanawauke Rd., thence to Nurian Trail and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail to Tom Jones (and Shelter) and intersect with the Victory Trail. Veering left onto VT we’ll initiate our search for five rock shelters and a representation of local fauna carved into rock by Native Americans. Afterwards, advance alongside Lake Skenonto to Blue Disc Trail, then onto Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail. Exit via RD to Tuxedo train station. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Michael
SOME HARRIMAN PETROGLYPHS.
(Harriman State Park)
From Tuxedo Park & Ride use Kanawauke Rd. to pick up Parker Cabin Hollow Trail, which hike in its entirety. Take White Bar Trail to cross Kanawauke Rd., thence to Nurian Trail and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail to Tom Jones (and Shelter) and intersect with the Victory Trail. Veering left onto VT we’ll initiate our search for five rock shelters and a representation of local fauna carved into rock by Native Americans. Afterwards, advance alongside Lake Skenonto to Blue Disc Trail, then onto Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail. Exit via RD to Tuxedo train station. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Michael
Tues. Sep. 17.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Details will be mailed to members in early September.
ANNUAL MEETING.
Details will be mailed to members in early September.
Sun. Sep. 22. OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT: NEW YORK CITY SECTION.
(New York City)
From Greystone station we will join the OCA and enter the Bronx, then Manhattan, and hike to Central Park and learn about the history of this monumental engineering project.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a moderate pace
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Kay
(New York City)
From Greystone station we will join the OCA and enter the Bronx, then Manhattan, and hike to Central Park and learn about the history of this monumental engineering project.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a moderate pace
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Kay
Sun. Sep. 29.
3 1/2 MONMOUTH COUNTY PARKS.
(New Jersey)
From Hazlet Station follow Holmdel Road to Crawford Hill. Continue via schoolyard to enter Holmdel Park and hike south, using Marsh Trail, Ridge Walk, and Ramanessin Trail to its end. Pass through Cross Farm to Thompson Park and explore trails therein. Return, partially retracing Ramanessin Greenway, then pass though Bayonet Farm. Follow Middletown Road to Tatum Park and use trails, including Tatum Ramble, to the entrance on Red Hill Road. Then local streets to Middletown Station.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• About 18 miles
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Chris
3 1/2 MONMOUTH COUNTY PARKS.
(New Jersey)
From Hazlet Station follow Holmdel Road to Crawford Hill. Continue via schoolyard to enter Holmdel Park and hike south, using Marsh Trail, Ridge Walk, and Ramanessin Trail to its end. Pass through Cross Farm to Thompson Park and explore trails therein. Return, partially retracing Ramanessin Greenway, then pass though Bayonet Farm. Follow Middletown Road to Tatum Park and use trails, including Tatum Ramble, to the entrance on Red Hill Road. Then local streets to Middletown Station.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
• About 18 miles
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Chris
Sun. Oct. 6.
COLD SPRING TO BEACON.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Cold Spring station use local streets to Washburn Trail, which hike in its entirety. Connect to Cornish Trail, and ascend to Breakneck Ridge Trail; continue on BRT to Wilkinson Memorial Trail and then Blue Connector to Dozer Junction and Fishkill Ridge Trail. Use FRT over Lamb’s Hill, and out to Beacon streets and train station. NY-NJTC Map 102.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Simon
COLD SPRING TO BEACON.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Cold Spring station use local streets to Washburn Trail, which hike in its entirety. Connect to Cornish Trail, and ascend to Breakneck Ridge Trail; continue on BRT to Wilkinson Memorial Trail and then Blue Connector to Dozer Junction and Fishkill Ridge Trail. Use FRT over Lamb’s Hill, and out to Beacon streets and train station. NY-NJTC Map 102.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
Leader: Simon
Sat. Oct. 12.
SOUTH HARRIMAN MEANDERS.
(Harriman State Park)
From Viola Road bus stop enter Kakiat Mountain Park and hike Mountain and Kakiat trails to Torne Valley Road, which use to Pine Meadow Lake. Then head towards Lake Sebago on Diamond Mountain, Seven Hills, and Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy trails. Meet White Bar Trail and continue to White Cross Trail. Head south to meet Blue Disc and Kakiat trails. Out to Tuxedo on Kakiat Trail. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Erik
SOUTH HARRIMAN MEANDERS.
(Harriman State Park)
From Viola Road bus stop enter Kakiat Mountain Park and hike Mountain and Kakiat trails to Torne Valley Road, which use to Pine Meadow Lake. Then head towards Lake Sebago on Diamond Mountain, Seven Hills, and Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy trails. Meet White Bar Trail and continue to White Cross Trail. Head south to meet Blue Disc and Kakiat trails. Out to Tuxedo on Kakiat Trail. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Erik
Sun. Oct. 13.
No Sunday hike.
No Sunday hike.
Sun. Oct. 20.
ANTHONY’S NOSE.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Peekskill station via North Water St., Annsville Preserve, and Rte. 202, enter Camp Smith Trail, which hike in its entirety passing Anthony’s Nose. Join Appalachian Trail, which use to Carriage Connector, then Osborn Loop, Sugarloaf Trail, Glenclyffe trails, Arden Point Loop, and Garrison station. NY-NJTC Map 101.
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Leaders: Turi; Kirsten
ANTHONY’S NOSE.
(East Hudson Highlands)
From Peekskill station via North Water St., Annsville Preserve, and Rte. 202, enter Camp Smith Trail, which hike in its entirety passing Anthony’s Nose. Join Appalachian Trail, which use to Carriage Connector, then Osborn Loop, Sugarloaf Trail, Glenclyffe trails, Arden Point Loop, and Garrison station. NY-NJTC Map 101.
Accessible by train–contact leader for details.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Leaders: Turi; Kirsten
Sun. Oct. 27.
TORREY MEMORIAL.
(Harriman State Park)
The annual hike to honor Trail Conference visionary, Raymond Torrey (1880-1938). Route and transportation to be determined by leader depending on re-opening of Bear Mountain trails after weather damage. Stay tuned for further details nearer the date. NY-NJTC Map 119.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Leader: Hugues
TORREY MEMORIAL.
(Harriman State Park)
The annual hike to honor Trail Conference visionary, Raymond Torrey (1880-1938). Route and transportation to be determined by leader depending on re-opening of Bear Mountain trails after weather damage. Stay tuned for further details nearer the date. NY-NJTC Map 119.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Leader: Hugues
Sat. Nov. 2.
MOUNT IVY TO SLOATSBURG.
(Harriman State Park)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Mount Ivy bus stop, hike Long Path to Big Hill shelter. Then hike the straightest possible line to Sloatsburg station, using the Suffern-Bear Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy, Stony Brook, and Pine Meadow trails, and local streets. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Peter
MOUNT IVY TO SLOATSBURG.
(Harriman State Park)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Mount Ivy bus stop, hike Long Path to Big Hill shelter. Then hike the straightest possible line to Sloatsburg station, using the Suffern-Bear Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy, Stony Brook, and Pine Meadow trails, and local streets. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a brisk pace
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Peter
Sun. Nov. 3.
Marathon Sunday. No Sunday hike.
Marathon Sunday. No Sunday hike.
Sat. Nov. 9.
65TH SEMI-ANNUAL SUPERHIKE: ST. GEORGE TO HOBOKEN.
(Staten Island, New Jersey)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From St. George Ferry Terminal use local roads to Bayonne Bridge. Explore a few local parks along Newark Bay in Bayonne. Head east towards Porte Liberte. Continue to Liberty Park and Exchange Place, walking along the shore towards Hoboken.
• Duration about 9-10 hours at a fast pace
• Hike is 25 miles
• Strenuous
Accessible by ferry–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Todd; Gloria
65TH SEMI-ANNUAL SUPERHIKE: ST. GEORGE TO HOBOKEN.
(Staten Island, New Jersey)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From St. George Ferry Terminal use local roads to Bayonne Bridge. Explore a few local parks along Newark Bay in Bayonne. Head east towards Porte Liberte. Continue to Liberty Park and Exchange Place, walking along the shore towards Hoboken.
• Duration about 9-10 hours at a fast pace
• Hike is 25 miles
• Strenuous
Accessible by ferry–contact leader for details.
Leaders: Todd; Gloria
Sun. Nov. 10.
No Sunday hike.
No Sunday hike.
Sat. Nov. 16.
A STRETCH OF THE SBM.
(Harriman State Park)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Pomona bus stop walk to Diltzes Lane to start of Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail, which use only to powerline path leading to File Factory Hollow. Ascend FFH to Woodtown Road, which hike to Second Reservoir. Use woods road to Big Hill shelter. Then use Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail for the rest of the hike to its end at Suffern. Return to NYC by train from Suffern. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Erik
A STRETCH OF THE SBM.
(Harriman State Park)
(Note: this is a Saturday hike.) From Pomona bus stop walk to Diltzes Lane to start of Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail, which use only to powerline path leading to File Factory Hollow. Ascend FFH to Woodtown Road, which hike to Second Reservoir. Use woods road to Big Hill shelter. Then use Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail for the rest of the hike to its end at Suffern. Return to NYC by train from Suffern. NY-NJTC Map 118.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Erik
Sun. Nov. 17.
No Sunday hike.
No Sunday hike.
Sun. Nov. 24.
HEWITT TO SLOATSBURG.
(New Jersey)
From Hewitt bus stop hike the Highland/Sterling Ridge Trail north to the fire tower. Then, via Bare Rock and Sterling Valley Loop trails, go to the Sterling Lake Visitor’s Center, thence to the McKeags Meadows Trail. Use MMT clockwise and join Red Back Trail which use (counter-clockwise) to South Gate Road. Use woods roads to connect to, and hike, Long Swamp Loop. Out to Sloatsburg train station via Eagle Valley Rd. NY-NJTC Map 100.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Pierre
HEWITT TO SLOATSBURG.
(New Jersey)
From Hewitt bus stop hike the Highland/Sterling Ridge Trail north to the fire tower. Then, via Bare Rock and Sterling Valley Loop trails, go to the Sterling Lake Visitor’s Center, thence to the McKeags Meadows Trail. Use MMT clockwise and join Red Back Trail which use (counter-clockwise) to South Gate Road. Use woods roads to connect to, and hike, Long Swamp Loop. Out to Sloatsburg train station via Eagle Valley Rd. NY-NJTC Map 100.
• Duration about 7-8 hours at a fast pace
• Strenuous
Accessible by bus–contact leader for details.
Leader: Pierre
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Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.
~Jack Kerouac
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Member of New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Top photo by Andres
