German

German-American Hiking Club

of New York & New Jersey

Deutscher Wanderverein von New York & New Jersey

The German-American Hiking Club is an organization of people who share an interest in a German ethnic background combined with an appreciation of hiking in the surroundings of metropolitan New York and New Jersey. If you would like to brush up on your German or speak English with hikers of German background, the club welcomes you.

Since being founded in 1958, the club has scheduled one-day hikes every two weeks on Sundays, and occasional 3-4 day weekend trips throughout the year. The hikes are mostly easy moderate to moderately difficult and are described in the schedule mailed twice a year to all members.

Membership dues are $25 annually for individuals, $35 for families. The guest fee is $5 per hike. A guest must participate in two hikes before becoming a member.

For information, please mail to: GAHC2@verizon.net

Hikes for May 2008 – October 2008 are:

04. MAY               GREENWOOD CEMETERY & JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE, Brooklyn, NY. C Hike. Leader: Brian Kassenbrock [(718)748-0624]. Bring binoculars for bird watching. Meet: Cemetery main entrance at 5th Avenue & 25th Street at 10:00. Take BMT ‘R’ line to 25th Street station. 15 miles from NYC.
25. MAY               TRAIL MAINTENANCE, Oakland, NJ. Maintenance of our section of the Bill Hoeferlein Trail. Meet: Parking lot opposite entrance to Camp Tamarack on Skyline Drive at 9:00. Leader: Elfi Woschitz [(212)722-7338]. 35 miles from NYC.
01. JUNE              ANNUAL MEETING, Montrose, NY. Meet: Kolping-on-Hudson, directional signs next to firehouse.    Annual meeting begins at 11:00. Possibility of Sunday Dinner. Information: Elfi Woschitz [(212)722-7338]. 40 miles from NYC.
15. JUNE              TORREY MOUNTAIN, Harriman Park, NY.   B Hike. Leader: Brian Kassenbrock [(718)748-0624]. Meet: Anthony Wayne Parking Lot near north end of Palisades Parkway at 9:45. Pre-registration required. 50 miles from NYC.
29. JUNE              50th ANNIVERSARY BUS TRIP to LUKAN’S FARM RESORT, Hawley, PA. Day bus trip from NYC and NJ with lunch and dinner. Reserve by 1 June. Nominal fee. Leader/information: Evelyn Hoyer [(718) 457-8319] and Gunter Georgi [(516)883-2336].
13. JULY              FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE /SUNKEN FOREST via ferry, Sayville, L.I., NY. C+ hike with swimming. Leader: Gunter Georgi [(516)883-2336], registration requested. Meet: Ferry Landing at 10:00. 65 miles from NYC.
27. JULY              SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK, L.I., NY. Hike & Swim. Leader: Evelyn Hoyer [(718)457-8319]. Meet: Bathhouse of most easterly parking lot at 10:00. 50 miles from NYC.
10. AUG.               ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK/FIRE ISLAND, NY. C Hike with Swimming. Leader: Gunter Georgi [(516)883-2336]. Meet: Bathhouse of Parking Lot #5 at 10:00. 50 miles from NYC.
24. AUG.               SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK, L.I., NY. Hike & Swim. Leader: Joy Mollenhauer [(516)883-8595]. Meet: Bathhouse of most easterly parking lot at 10:00. 50 miles from NYC.
06. SEPT.(Sat.)    NEW JERSEY SHORE, Pt. Pleasant, NJ. C Hike followed by „Octoberfest“. Via car or train. Meet: Pt. Pleasant RR station, 11:00. Registration required: Jean Claude Matz [(732)836-9602]. 90 miles from NYC.
20. SEPT.(Sat.)    50th STEUBEN PARADE, NYC. All club members are requested to come to the Steuben Parade and participate by wearing normal hiking regalia. C hike up Fifth Avenue. Meet: Call Evelyn Hoyer [(718)457-8319] for time and place.
28. SEPT.               VANDERBILT MANSION & MUSEUM, Centerport, NY. C hike with visit of Planetarium. Leader: Gerda Khordoc [(718) 779-1886]. Admission circa $10 for Museum, Planetarium, and Park. 10:30. 40 Miles from NYC.
12. OCT.                TEATOWN LAKE RESERVATION, Millwood, NY. B- hike with museum visit. Leader & info: Evelyn Hoyer [(718)457-8319] & Manfred Janowski [(914)428-4573]. Meet: approximately 1 mile west of the junction of Taconic Pkwy & Route 134, 10:00. 50 miles from NYC.

Hiking club activities involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in an activity, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The trip leader or the German-American Hiking Club is not responsible for your safety. You are. Prior to registering for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader.

It is strongly suggested to bring food & drink to the one-day hikes. Hiking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing are required. Each hike description is followed by the approximate distance from NYC in miles.

In case of inclement weather, the hike leader can cancel the hike. Hikers are strongly urged to check with the hike leader if the weather looks doubtful or the weather forecast is poor. Each hike leader is responsible for his or her own hike and will discuss problems with the club officials.
When a hike is cancelled, it is usually held on the following Sunday. This should be confirmed by calling the hike leader.

To All Participants: Anyone who takes part in a hike does so at his or her own risk.
A = difficult hike B = average hike C = easy hike

The German-American Hiking Club of NY & NJ is a member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

Last Updated: April 28, 2008