The activities listed here are not sponsored by the Trail Conference, but are sponsored by our independent, member clubs. The clubs that list hikes welcome guests or new members. Participation is subject to club regulations and rules of the trail. You are responsible for your own safety. Wear hiking boots or strong, low-heeled shoes. Bring food, water, rain gear, first aid kit, and a flashlight in a backpack. Leaders have the right and responsibility to refuse anyone whom they believe cannot complete the hike or is not adequately equipped. Easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes are relative terms; call leader if in doubt. You are urged to confirm hike details with leaders prior to showing up as circumstances are subject to change.

 

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Wednesday, February 24

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ. Leader: Joan Lepselter, 908-273-4188. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking, Coles Ave. at New Providence Rd. 4-5 miles at moderately fast pace, as dictated by trail conditions. Steady rain, snow or icy trails cancel.

Thursday, February 25

UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Bramhall Terrace on Crest Dr.; contact leader for directions. 11 miles at moderately fast pace; conditions may modify. We'll follow the boundary of the park as closely as possible, on woods roads, a long-forgotten road, marked trails, and a few sidewalks! Mostly level with only a few steep places.

Saturday, February 27

WTA. Black Rock Forest, NY. Leader: Eileen West, eileenw1000@yahoo.com. Moderate 6-8 miles. Forest roads and trails. Heavy precipitation cancels, snow or ice on ground does not. $7 fee if carpool from North White Plains train station.

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ. Leader: Pat Curley, 908-868-7510. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking, Coles Ave. at New Providence Rd. Brisk 4-5 miles. Steady rain cancels.

Sunday, February 28

IHC. Monksville Reservoir, NY . Leaders: Guy and Jen Percival, 973-590-7437. Meet: 9am at Sterling Ridge south end trailhead, Rt. 511, Hewitt, NJ. Strenuous 9 miles. South on Horsepond Mtn. Trail, around reservoir with two long vistas; stream crossings and plenty of warm-ups while climbing. Bring Stabilicers or ice creepers. Rain cancels.

NYR. Seven Hills of Staten Island, NY. Leader: Adam Gerber, 718-594-0104. Meet: 8:45am at Whitehall Ferry Terminal for 9am ferry; leader meets group on Staten Island side. From St. George Ferry Terminal, we'll walk through residential areas to Staten Island Greenbelt Blue Trail, then ascend Todt Hill to High Rock Park. Up Moses Mtn., loop around Lighthouse Hill, then finish at New Dorp, returning to ferry via SI Railway.

WTA. Teatown to Croton Dam, NY. Leader: George O'Lear, 914-631-8441. Meet: Contact leader. Easy to moderate 6 miles. Briarcliff Peekskill trailway from Teatown Reservation to Croton Dam. Return to Teatown for lunch and possibly more hiking. Bad weather cancels. $3 fee if carpool from North White Plains train station.

UCHC. Jockey Hollow, Morristown, NJ. Leader: Dave Bennett, 973-701-0246. Meet: 10am at visitors center; call for directions. Enjoy a scenic 4-5 miles in this historic national park, with various trails depending on conditions.

Monday, March 1

UCHC. Tourne Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-402-2555. Meet: 10am at the park. Easy hike; about 3 miles/1.5 hour. Pretty hike to Birchwood and Crystal Lakes, and a bubbling spring. Steady rain, snow or ice cancels.

RVW. Sunrise/Moonset Hike to New Lean-to on the way to Hunter from Spruceton, Catskills, NY. Call for info: 845-246-8616. Moderate hike: 5 miles, 5 hours. Meet: 4am. Inclement weather date, Wed. March 3.

Tuesday, March 2

UCHC. Indian Hills, Smithfields, NY. Leader: Arnie Seymour-Jones, 201-768-3864. Meet: 10am; call for directions to meeting place (near Southfields, NY). 5-7 miles at a moderate pace; for experienced hikers. We'll hike on the Indian Hills and Sapphire Trails.

Wednesday, March 3

UCHC. Ramapo State Forest, Haskell, NJ. Leader: Ron Kuhns, 201-836-5256. Meet: 10am at Back Beach Park, on west side of Ramapo State Forest. Moderate hike of about 5 miles/2hours. We'll take the Red-on-White Trail up to Red Circular Trail, then circle the lake.

Thursday, March 4

UCHC. Johnsontown Madness, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Dave Sutter, dsuttr@aol.com. Meet: 10am at Johnsontown circle parking. 8+ miles at a steady pace; for experienced hikers. Hike includes Kelly's Slide, Dater's Mine, Hamill Hill, Pei Yi Wu route up Claudius Smith's Den, Smith's horse stable, Fox Trail, and many other places dimly remembered by aged leader. Precipitation may cancel.

Saturday, March 6

UCHC. Watchung Trail Maintenance, NJ. Leader: preregister by calling Betty Kelly at 908-789-3683. We work 9:30am to noon. Have fun while giving back a little to those hiking trails! Meet new people, learn a new skill while working outdoors. Bring water, work gloves, trash bag, and clippers/loppers if you have them. Trail work is held unless severe weather occurs.

AMC NY-NJ. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, 201-784-8417 or eblumenkrantz@hotmail.com. Must contact leader to register. Moderate 9 miles. Scenic loop along trails and carriageways to Lake Awosting, beautiful views. Optional dinner in New Paltz after hike. Heavy rain or snow cancels. Group limit, 12 people.

NYHC. Smithtown to Sunken Meadow, Long Island, NY. Leader: Mike Puder, nyhiker50@verizon.net, 718-743-0920; call Thursday or Friday evening before 9:30pm. Meet: contact leader for time; LIRR waiting room at Penn Station. Flat 12 miles at moderate pace. Hike on the Nassau Suffolk Trail, past the mighty Nissquoge River and Smith House, which is over 360 years old.

UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Naomi Shapiro, 973-564-8780; call before 9pm. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove parking, Glen Ave. at Lackawanna Pl., across from Millburn RR station. Steady paced 4-5 miles on uneven terrain. Rain cancels.

Sunday, March 7

IHC. Garret Mountain, NJ. Leaders: Charlie and Anita Kientzler, 973-835-1060. Meet: 9am at Home Depot, Riverview Dr. and& Rt. 46 (westbound), Totowa, NJ. Moderate hike to top of the First Watchung Range, with splendid views of city of Patterson, Turkey Mtn., High Mtn., and distant views as far as Schunemunk Mtn. Possible side trip to Great Falls after the hike. Rain cancels.

AFW. Fingerboard Mountain, Harriman State Park, NJ. Leader: for info and to register call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; out by 2:30pm. Moderate hike at moderate pace.

NYR. Butler to Haskell, NJ. Leader: Oliver Wayne, 917-415-2567; contact leader for hike length/difficulty. Meet: 8:05am at Port Authority Bus Terminal for 8:20 NJT bus #194 to Butler (one way). Star Lake and Hewitt-Butler Trail to Osio Rock, over Torne Mtn., and past Otter Hole to Wyanokie Crest Trail, then on to Wyanokie Circular Trail. Out to Haskell past Yoo-Hoo Point.

SW. End of the Line Walk, NYC. Leaders: Jack and Liz, 718-478-2430, jgmwolf@hotmail.com. Meet: 9:30am at SW corner 147th St. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (#3 train to 148th St. stop). 12 miles at a steady pace with some hills; many drop-out points along the way. Explore life at the end of the subway line: from Harlem, at end of #3 line, we'll walk to the Bronx and through Van Cortlandt Park on the John Muir Trail. Rain cancels.

UCHC. Cheesequake State Park, NJ. Leader: Jay Dibble, 908-289-8813. Meet: 10am at Garden State Parkway commuter lot, exit 120; shuttle to park from there. Moderate 4 miles on flat and on hilly terrain.

ADK-MH. Rockefeller State Park Preserve, NY. Leader: Sue Mackson: susiem6@juno.com or 845-471-9892. Six miles, moderate. Car-pooling from Poughkeepsie area.

Monday, March 8

UCHC. Turtle Back Rock, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Len Shnitzer, 732-499-9176. Meet: 10am at Turtle Back Rock parking. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. Level walk to the Girl Scout oval. Rain, snow or ice cancels.

Tuesday, March 9

UCHC. Wawayanda State Park, NJ. Leader: Kathie Grifone, 201-891-5161. Meet: 10am at boat launch parking; call for directions. 7 miles over moderate terrain; for experienced hikers.
Wednesday, March 10

UCHC. Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park, NJ. Leader: Mae Deas, 908-233-6641. Meet: 10am at visitor center parking. Moderate hike of about 5 miles/2hours. Beautiful area; we'll enjoy views that will be hidden once the leaves come out. Steady rain cancels.

RVW. Tivoli to Clermont on Woods Road, NY. Call for info: 845-758-6143. Easy walk: 4+ miles, 4+hours. Meet: 10am. Inclement weather date, following Saturday.

Thursday, March 11

UCHC. Lake Wanosink, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Arnie Seymour-Jones, 201-768-3864. Meet: 10am at Reeves Meadow parking on Seven Lakes Dr. 6-7 miles over easy trails; lunch at the lake.

Saturday, March 13

AMC NY-NJ. Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Christine Benton, 718-768-7937, call before 9pm. Meet: call leader. Hilly 8 miles at a moderate pace. Reeves Brook and Raccoon Brook Hill Trails to Pine Meadow Lake, then out over Diamond Mtn., Cascade of Slid and Stony Brook Trail. 1,785-foot elevation gain; option for easier out. Must have traction aids if still needed; expected out by 4pm. Only severe bad weather cancels.

AFW. Ramapo Reservation, NJ. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; out by 2pm. Moderate hike at moderate pace.

SW. Bridges and Waterways of Central Park, NYC. Leader: Matthew Brozyna, 917-912-9533. Meet: 9am at atrium entrance to Time Warner Center, 59th St. and Columbus Circle. Fascinating 5-hour trek of 8 miles. Moderately paced adventure under, over, around and through many amazing architectural wonders of Central Park. Rain or shine.

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Pat Curley, 908-868-7510. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking, Coles Ave. at New Providence Rd., Mountainside, NJ. 4-5 miles at a brisk pace. Steady rain cancels.

Sunday, March 14

(DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS. Set clocks ahead one hour!)
TNC. Family Nature Walk, NJ. Leader: led by an environmental educator. Meet: 3:30pm at Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly, NJ. Hour-long guided stroll along our trails for adults and children of all ages. Call us at 201-568-6093 for further information. Non-members $5 per person, children under 2 free (no strollers please). Register for maple sugaring before the walk.

IHC. Shore Path along the Hudson, NJ. Leader: Jim Schenkler, 908-561-0228. Meet: 9am at Fort Lee Historic Park, Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ. Moderately strenuous. We'll hike the 9-mile Shore Path with beautiful views across the Hudson. Rain cancels.

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Ellen Jeydel, 908-232-2413. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking, Coles Ave. at New Providence Rd., Mountainside, NJ. Moderate 5-6 miles; for experienced hikers. Variety of scenic trails. Rain, falling snow, or icy conditions cancel.

ADK-MH. Black Dome and Thomas Cole, Catskills, NY. Leader: Mary Trish Cina: trishmary37@aol.com. We will summit two 3500 peaks; 7.2 miles, strenuous. Snowshoes and/or crampons may be required. Inclement weather or extreme cold will cancel.

Monday, March 15

UCHC. Locust Grove, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Cherryll Short, 973-299-0212. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove parking. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. We'll follow the Rahway River past Diamond Mill Pond. Steady rain, snow, or ice cancels.

RVW. Rusk Mountain (3680′), Catskills, NY. Call for info: 845-246-8074. Moderate+ bushwhack: 5 miles, 5 hours. Meet at 8am. Inclement weather date, following Monday.

Tuesday, March 16

UCHC. Lewis Morris & Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park, NJ. Leaders: Jim and Theresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10am at Lewis Morris Sugar Loaf parking. Moderate 6 miles; for experienced hikers. Various trails in Lewis Morris and Jockey Hollow parks, and the adjacent Girl Scout Reservation.

Thursday, March 18

UCHC. Reeves Meadow, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Bob Bieri, 201-664-3813. Meet: 10am at Reeves Meadow parking on Seven Lakes Dr. Moderately strenuous 8 miles; for experienced hikers. Stony Brook, HTS, and TMI trails to Claudius Smith Rock, back on trails and unmarked woods road.

Saturday, March 20

SW. Garrison Circular, NY. Leader: Marvin Malater, 718-376-3608. Meet: 8:25am at Grand Central info booth for 8:47 train to Garrison (round trip). 10 miles at moderate pace, with climbs. Woods trails with rolling hills on the AT, Curry Pond Traverse, and return from Arden Pt. Hudson River overlook.

NYHC. Oakwood Heights, Staten Island, NY. Leader: Ray Krant, 718-435-4994; call before 10pm. Meet: 10:15am in Staten Island Ferry waiting room on Manhattan side. Moderate hike on Staten Island Greenbelt trails with a variety of scenery, mostly in the woods but last part is in urban areas.

UCHC. DeKorte Park, Meadowlands, NJ. Leader: Lynn Gale, 973-763-7230. Meet: 10am at visitor center parking, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ. This environmental center has almost 4 miles of salt marsh and upland trails; views are beautiful and wild, lots of birds. Topography very different from our usual woodland trails, with some floating boardwalk. Heavy rain cancels.

Sunday, March 21

WEC/WWW. 14th Annual Pancake Brunch Hike, Norvin Green State Forest, NJ. Leader: Don Weise, donweise@hotmail.com. Meet: 9:30am; contact leader for details. Fast paced 8-9 miles. Challenging hike through Norvin Green State Forest with steep climbs, summit views and a short bushwhack or two. Out by 2pm; $8. Optional pancake brunch at Weis Ecology Center after the hike (additional cost).

IHC. Blue Heron Lake and Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, NJ. Leader: Jim McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 9:30am at Saffin Pond parking, Mahlon Dickerson, Weldon, NJ. Moderate 8 miles. Woods roads to the lake in Weldon Brook Wildlife Mgt. Area, then on to Mahlon Dickerson and back on trails.

SW. Ridgewood Reservoir Walk in Brooklyn & Queens, NYC. Leader: Lauri Hewie, 718-455-3050; call before 10pm. Call day before to confirm walk is still on. Meet: 11am at McDonald's (J train to Gates Ave., then walk 1.5 blocks back). Walk from Bushwick section of Brooklyn to Woodhaven, Queens, with a stop in Highland Park to amble round the reservoir (bring binoculars for early migrants). Possible diner stop afterwards.

NYHC. Rockland Lake to Nyack Beach State Park, NY. Leader: Lynn Albin, nyhiker50@verizon.net, 718-743-0920; call starting Tuesday evening week of hike for message. Meet: contact leader for time; Rockland Coach bus ticket window at Port Authority-early meeting time and late return. Moderate 8 miles; mostly flat with one hill. Lovely mountain and Hudson River views: walk around the lake and then along the river. Then walk into Nyack for optional Mexican dinner.

UCHC. Locust Grove, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Lee Fanger, 973-376-3160. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove parking, Glen Ave. at Lackawanna Pl., Millburn, NJ. Moderate hike at a steady pace. Rain cancels.

ADK-MH. Doodletown in Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Brenda Harding: oreomort@aol.com or 845-565-8566 before 9pm. About 6 miles, moderate. Meet: 9:30am at parking area 1.4 miles south of the Bear Mountain traffic circle on 9W just north of the road to Iona Island. Bring lunch.

Monday, March 22

UCHC. Hudson River Palisades, NJ. Leader: Ben Sterman, 201-797-0468. Meet: 10am at Englewood Boat Basin, Fort Lee, NJ. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. Flat hike along Hudson River to George Washington Bridge. Rain, snow, ice cancels.

RVW. Mombaccus Mountain (2838′), Catskills, NY. Call for info: 845-338-8772. Moderate hike: 5 hours. Meet at 8am. Inclement weather date, following Monday.

Tuesday, March 23

UCHC. Breakneck Pond, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Marilyn Varley, 914-698-2339. Meet: 10am at fishing parking at Lake Sebago. Moderate, steady paced 5-6 miles; for experienced hikers. Marked and unmarked trails, with some climbs. Inclement weather cancels.

Wednesday, March 24

UCHC. Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ. Leaders: Don and Jeane McLellan, 908-464-6246. Meet: 10am at lower parking at Sunrise Lake. Moderate hike of about 5 miles/2hours. Various trails with some hills. Steady rain cancels.

Thursday, March 25

AFW. Tom Jones and Parker Cabin Mountains, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9:30am; out by 2pm. Moderate hike at moderate pace.

UCHC. Blue Heron Lake, Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, NJ. Leaders: Jim and Theresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10am at Saffin Pond parking in Mahlon Dickerson. Moderate 6.5 miles. Hike to the lake in Weldon Brook Wildlife Mgt. Area, mostly on unmarked trails, and return on trails in Mahlon Dickerson. Early out option after lunch.

Friday, March 26

AMC NY-NJ. Dog Friendly Bear Mountain, NY. Leader: Dov Dixler, dovmonroe@yahoo.com. Meet: contact leader for details. Strenuous 7-mile hike with views on the AT-Major Welch Trails. We obey park leash laws. No public transportation.

Saturday, March 27

AFW. Walking Tour of Hoboken, NJ. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; out by 3pm. Easy outing at a leisurely pace.
SW. Cranberry Lake, Westchester, NY. Leader: Mayer Wiesen, 516-671-2095; call before 10:30pm. Meet: 9:30am at Grand Central info booth on upper level. 6 moderate miles. Explore marked trails in this Westchester park near Valhalla; lunch at picnic tables. No smoking.

TLR. Early Spring Wake Up Call, NY. Leader: must register in advance at 914-762-2912, ext. 110 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm). Meet: Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY. 1.5-hour afternoon walk around Teatown, doing some early spring monitoring and looking for frogs and salamanders returning to their home pools to breed. Dress to get wet; some cold water wading may be involved. Non-members $5.

NYHC. Flat Rock Brook, NJ. Leader: Pat O'Malley, 212-924-7486; call evenings. Meet: 9:50am at Red & Tan ticket windows at GW Bridge bus station (A train to 175th St.). Easy 4 miles. We'll view ponds and gardens, and walk on trails with some ups and downs; hiking boots recommended.

UCHC. Garret Mountain, NJ. Leader: Walter Koenig, 973-684-5528. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Easy hike with splendid views of historic Paterson. Optional lunch at Libby's Diner and visit to Great Falls and/or Paterson Museum after the hike. Steady rain cancels.

RVW. Cooper Lake Road, Woodstock, NY. Call for info: 845-246-7174. Easy to moderate walk (some hills): 4 miles. Meet at 10am.

Sunday, March 28

IHC. Highlands Trail, Byram to Stephens State Park, NJ. Leaders: Guy and Jen Percival, 973-590-7437. Meet: 9am at Shop Rite Plaza, Rt. 206N, Byram (Stanhope), NJ. Moderately strenuous 8 miles. Hike through Allamuchy State Park and along the Musconetcong River to Stephens State Park; lunch on top of Allamuchy Mtn. After steep descent can visit old Indian Village and Old Historic Waterloo Village. Continuous rain cancels. Shuttle required.

SW. Rockefeller State Park Preserve, NY. Leader: Dorothy Lourdou, 212-685-6443. Meet: 9am at Grand Central to take 9:20 Metro North Hudson Line train to Philipse Manor, arr. 10:12. 8 moderate miles. Pleasant woods walk along Pocantico River and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (where the Headless Horseman roamed), then circle through rolling hills to visit Swan Lake and Stone Farms and returning to Philipse Manor or Tarrytown.

UCHC. Turtle Back Rock, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Louise White, 973-746-4319. Meet: 10am at Turtle Back parking in West Orange; call for directions. Moderate 4-5 miles on various trails.

Monday, March 29

AMC NY-NJ. Dog Friendly Reeves Meadow, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Susan Sterngold, 845-519-4890, banjolady.susan@verizon.net. Meet: contact leader for details. Hilly 7 miles. Climbs and views at a moderate pace. Dogs must be under control of owner and park leash laws must be followed. Appropriate winter footwear and traction aids if needed.

UCHC. Bramhall Terrace/Crest Dr., South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Len Shnitzer, 732-499-9176. Meet: 10am at Terrace parking on Crest Dr. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. Lovely, level hike on and near this scenic drive. Steady rain, snow, ice cancels.

RVW. Indian Head (3573′) and Twin (3640′), Catskills, NY. Call for info: 845-246-8074. Moderate+ hike: 7.5 miles, 6 hours. Meet: 8am. Inclement weather date, following Monday.

Tuesday, March 30

UCHC. Wyanokie, Stonetown, NJ. Leader: Ellie King, 908-233-8411. Meet: 10am at Weis Ecology Center. Moderate 5-6 miles; for experienced hikers. Possibly a steep climb up High Point; be prepared for snow and ice.

Wednesday, March 31

UCHC. Ramapo Lake, Oakland, NJ. Leader: Micky Siegel, 201-797-7054. Meet: 10am on Skyline Dr., first lot on left at bottom of hill (I-287 to exit 57). Casual, very scenic hike of about 5 miles/2hours. Beautiful views of Ramapo Lake are well worth the drive. Call leader if in doubt due to inclement weather.

APRIL

Thursday, April 1

UCHC. Appalachian Trail, NJ. Leader: Joyce Breach, 973-875-4376. Meet: 9:30am at Liberty Loop trailhead; call for directions. Moderately strenuous 8 miles. Hike through woods, pastures, and rolling hills on the AT, from Rt. 519 (near High Point) to Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge. Shuttle required.

Saturday, April 3

IHC. Elk Pen, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Roy Williams, 570-828-6207. Meet: 9am at Elk Pen parking, Arden Valley Rd., Arden, NY. Strenuous 10-12 miles. ASB Trail south to Stahahe Brook, then Nurian Trail to its end, and north on RD and Lichen Trails. Rain cancels. Shuttle required.

UCHC. Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park, NJ. Leader: Mae Deas, 908-233-6641. Meet: 10am at visitor center parking. 4+ miles with hills in this lovely park, at a moderately fast pace. We'll hike the Mt. Kemble Trail and perhaps visit the historic cemetery that overlooks the trail.

Sunday, April 4

IHC. Holidays in the Woods, NY. Leader: Larry Spinner, 845-548-3194; no calls after 9:30pm. Meet: 10am at commuter parking lot, Sloatsburg, NY (Rt. 17). Moderate hike at a slower pace; beginners welcome. Join us as we celebrate Easter and Passover in the woods. Leader brings treats to share and hopes others will too. Bad weather may cancel; call if in doubt.

UCHC. Lewis Morris County Park, NJ. Leader: Louise White, 973-746-4319. Meet: 10am at Sunrise Lake, lowest parking lot, right turn downhill below boathouse. Moderate 4-5 miles.

Monday, April 5

UCHC. Cedar Grove Community Park, NJ. Leader: Roz Bloom, 973-364-0186. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Easy, level hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. A railroad bed, hemlock gorge, and the reservoir. Rain, snow, ice cancels.

Tuesday, April 6

UCHC. Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Bob Bieri, 201-664-3813. Meet: 10am at Lake Sebago boat launch, 4.2 miles from Sloatsburg, NY, using Seven Lakes Dr. Moderate 6 miles; for experienced hikers. Several climbs up Diamond Mtn., but at a moderate pace; lunch at or near Pine Meadow Lake.

Wednesday, April 7

UCHC. Pyramid Mountain, Kincaid Area, NJ. Leaders: Jim area Theresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10am at Pyramid Mtn. Kincaid parking lot. Moderate hike of about 5 miles/2hours. Hike on the Kincaid and Black Dot Trails to Bear Rock.

Thursday, April 8

UCHC. Buttermilk Falls (Mendham) to Lewis Morris County Park, NJ. Leader: Jim McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 9:30am at Lewis Morris Park, Sunrise Lake lower lot for shuttle to start. 8 miles; for experienced hikers. We'll hike from Buttermilk Falls Natural Area, down India Brook to Patriots' Path and Lewis Morris Park.

Saturday, April 10

UCHC. Watchung Trail Maintenance, NJ. Leader: preregister by calling Betty Kelly at 908-789-3683. We work 9:30am to noon. Have fun while giving back a little to those hiking trails! Meet new people, learn a new skill while working outdoors. Bring water, work gloves, trash bag, and clippers/loppers if you have them. Trail work is held unless severe weather occurs.

AMC NY-NJ. Around the Ridges, Beacon, NY. Leader: Nancy Hull, 845-356-1407, nihclo@yahoo.com. Meet: contact leader for details. Hilly 8 miles. Up and around Fishkill and Scofield Ridges; steep initial climb but at a comfortable pace. Beautiful views of the Hudson Valley. Bad weather may cancel.

SW. Bridges and Waterways of Central Park, NYC. Leader: Matthew Brozyna, 917-912-9533. Meet: 9am at atrium entrance to Time Warner Center, 59th St. and Columbus Circle. Fascinating 5-hour trek of 8 miles. Moderately paced adventure under, over, around and through many amazing architectural wonders of Central Park. Rain or shine.

NYHC. Queens Greenbelt, NYC. Leader: Ray Krant, 718-435-4994; call before 10pm. Meet: 11am outside turnstiles of 111th St. station on #7 subway line. Moderate 7 miles. Flushing Meadow Park through Queens Botanical Gardens, various parks including Alley Pond Park, ending at Northern Blvd. in Bayside.

NYHC. Hudson Highlands State Park, NY. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-743-0920; call starting Tuesday evening for details. Meet: Station Master's office at Grand Central Terminal; call leader for time. Somewhat challenging, exploratory hike on several trails, including Nelsonville Trail. Late return possible.

UCHC. Pyramid Mountain, NJ. Leader: Jay Dibble, 908-289-8813. Meet: 10am at Pyramid Mountain. Moderate 4-5 miles, with some steep sections. Pass Bear and Tripod Rocks along the way.

Sunday, April 11

IHC. Trail Clearing on Sterling Ridge Trail, NJ. Leader: Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 9am at south end of trail, Rt. 511, Hewitt, NJ. Moderately strenuous. We need everyone's help for another spring cleanup; bring lunch, water, good working gloves and clippers, or use the club tools. Rain date is Saturday, April 17.

WEC/WWW. Camp Smith Trail and Appalachian Trail, NY. Leader: Don Weise, donweise@hotmail.com. Meet: 9:30am; contact leader for details. Fast paced 9 miles. Challenging hike high above the Hudson River to Manitou Mtn., Anthony's Nose, Canada Hill, and points beyond. Truly spectacular views. Out by 2:30pm; $8.

SW. Croton to Teatown Circular, NY. Leader: Dorothy Lourdou, 212-685-6443. Meet: 8:30am at Grand Central to take 8:56 Metro North train to Croton-Harmon, arr. 9:51 (stops at Marble Hill at 9:15). Moderate hike; hiking boots recommended (mud likely). Pleasant woods walk from Croton-Harmon station to Teatown Lake via Croton Aqueduct and dam, returning same way. One steep up (and down).

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, NJ. Leader: Ellen Jeydel, 908-232-2413. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center, Coles Ave. at New Providence Rd., Mountainside, NJ. Moderate 5-6 miles; for experienced hikers.

Monday, April 12

AMC NY-NJ. Dog Friendly Bald/Timp Climb, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Harold Marciari, 516-561-8638, hmrm742@optonline.net. Meet: contact leader for details. Very challenging 8 miles with lots of ups and downs, and lots of views. Dogs must be under control of owner and park leash rules must be followed. If weather doubtful, call after 7am morning of hike.

UCHC. Oakdale, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Cherryll Short, 973-299-0212. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. In search of the Bloodroot! Rain, snow, ice cancels.

Tuesday, April 13

TLR. Early Migrants at Teatown, NY. Leader: must register in advance at 914-762-2912, ext. 110 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm). Meet: Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY. Early morning walk to see if it's true that the early birder gets the best birds. We'll search the fields at Cliffdale Farm for bluebirds and early migrants. Non-members $5.

UCHC. Spring on the Palisades, NY. Leader: Margo Moss, 201-568-5325. Meet: 10am at State Line Lookout, Alpine, NY. Moderate 6 miles. Enjoy the beauties of springtime on this special ‘flower loop' along the Palisades: Hudson River views, butterflies, and many varieties of wildflowers - we'll try to identify them all.

Wednesday, April 14

UCHC. Hedden Park, Dover, NJ. Leaders: Len Shnitzer and Norma Cohen, 732-499-9176. Meet: 10am at parking lot at lake. Relaxed pace; about 5 miles/2hours. We'll walk along a brook and the lake, enjoying the early signs of spring. Steady rain cancels.

Thursday, April 15

UCHC. Bearfort Ridge, Hewitt State Park, NJ. Leader: George Smith, 973-778-3586. Meet: 10am at A&P parking for short shuttle to trailhead. 8 miles; for experienced hikers. Up the Orange Trail to Surprise Lake and the Greenwood Lake overlook. Possible stop at West Pond on the way back.

AFW. Castle Point, Ramapo State Forest, NJ. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; out by 2pm. Moderate hike at moderate pace.

Saturday, April 17

AMC NY-NJ. Breakneck and the Ridge to Sunset Point, Hudson Highlands State Park, NY. Leader: Hallie Wolfe, 914-941-5331, halliewolfe@optonline.net. Meet: contact leader for details. Steep rock scramble and 9 miles. Must register.

SW. Newark Cherry Blossoms, NJ. Leader: Craig Nunn, dystopicnj@yahoo.com or 551-206-6823; call before 10pm. Meet: contact leader for details. 8-10 essentially flat miles in parks and on city streets. Includes architectural highlights of Bloomfield and Branch Brook Park, where cherry blossoms should be in full bloom. Optional extension through Forest Hill to Newark Penn Station. Serious bad weather cancels.

UCHC. Locust Grove, South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Joan Lepselter, 908-273-4188. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove parking, Glen Ave. at Lackawanna Pl., across from Millburn, NJ, RR station. Moderately brisk 4-5 miles. Some rocky sections and one steep climb at start, done at your own pace.

Sunday, April 18

IHC. Johnsontown, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Roy Williams, 570-828-6207. Meet: 9am at end of Johnsontown Rd., Sloatsburg, NY. Moderately strenuous hike on Blue Disc, over Almost Perpendicular, then on to Claudius Smith's Den and Lake Skenonto. Rain cancels.

UCHC. Branch Brook Park, Lenape Trail, Newark, NJ. Leader: Lynn Gale, 973-763-7230. Meet: 10am at parking on east side of Franklin Ave., .4 mile north of Franklin St. and Heller Parkway intersection (just before the hospital). This moderate hike travels the length of Newark's beautiful gem of a park, designed by Olmstead. If the weather is right, we'll see herons, cormorants, and cherry blossoms. Some trails and some sidewalks.

SW. Garrison to Manitou, Hudson Highlands, NY. Leader: Marvin Malater, 718-376-3608. Meet: 8:25am at Grand Central info booth for 8:47 train to Garrison (round trip; check train times). 9 miles at moderate pace with rolling hills and some climbs. Osborn Loop connecting to AT, then down to Manitou to follow Mystery Pt. Rd. northward for an extended shore view along the Hudson. Manitou Nature Preserve trails, then back to Manitou station for a 5:10pm return train.

Monday, April 19

UCHC. Boonton Falls, Grace Lord Park, NJ. Leader: Cherryll Short, 973-299-0212. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. A treat for the eyes with low water, spectacular with high water.

Tuesday, April 20

UCHC. Lewis Morris County Park, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-402-2555. Meet: 10am at Mendham overlook, 1 mile in on entry road. Moderate 5-7 mile hike with some hills; for experienced hikers. Steady rain cancels.

Wednesday, April 21

UCHC. Patriots' Path, Morristown, NJ. Leaders: Jim and Theresa McKay, 973-538-0756. Meet: 10am at Speedwell Lake, Rt. 202, Morristown. Moderate pace; about 5 miles/2hours. Walk on Patriots' Path to Washington Valley Road.

Thursday, April 22

UCHC. Beulahland, Delaware Water Gap, NJ. Leader: Lili Brohal, 908-362-9563; must register with leader day before the hike. Meet: 10am at DWG visitor center parking. 5-6 miles along the Dunnfield Creek, Holly Springs, and Beulahland Trails; lunch overlooking the Delaware River. Return on railtrail.

Saturday, April 24

SW. The Jersey/Hudson River Saunter, NJ. Leader: Matthew Brozyna, 917-912-9533. Meet: 9:15am at GW Bridge Port Authority Bus Terminal (178th St./Broadway) info booth. Amazing 14+ mile medium-paced walk with spectacular views and a different perspective of the Big Apple. We'll walk across the GW Bridge, then spiral south along The Palisades, The Cliffs, shores of NJ, historic Hoboken, and end at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Expect this "mini-saunter" to take 7 hours or more; return to Manhattan via PATH trains. Rain cancels.

TLR. Spring Wildflower Walk at Teatown, NY. Leader: must register in advance at 914-762-2912, ext. 110 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm). Meet: Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY. 1.5-hour afternoon walk into Hidden Valley to catch the first spring ephemerals on the forest floor. Learn about ecology and impacts affecting these harbingers of spring. Non-members $5.

NYHC. Long Path to Alpine, NJ. Leader: Mike Puder, nyhiker50@verizon.net, 718-743-0920; call starting Thursday evening for details. Meet: call leader for time; GW Bridge Bus Terminal. Moderate-plus 10 miles. We'll walk across the George Washington Bridge and on to Alpine; many breathtaking views. Late return (7-8pm).

Sunday, April 25

IHC. Catfish Pond to Delaware Water Gap, NJ. Leader: Al Maclennan, 973-451-1435. Meet: 9am at Kittatinny Visitor Center, I-80, Columbia, NJ. Strenuous 11 miles. Take the AT to Sunfish Pond, then down to Dunnfield Creek. Shuttle required. Steady rain cancels.

AFW. Black Mountain and Owl Swamp, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9:30am; out by 2:30pm. Moderate-plus hike at moderate pace.

TLR. Teatown Hike, NY. Leader: Peter Meskin; must register in advance at 914-762-2912, ext. 110 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm). Meet: Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY. This outing, for adults only, combines physical fitness, ecology, and the spectacular beauty of the Hudson Highlands. Rain cancels. Non-members $5.

NYR. Hatfield Swamp and Environs, NJ. Leader: Craig Nunn, 551-206-6823, dystopicnj@verizon.net; contact leader for hike length/difficulty. Meet: 8:40am at Port Authority Bus Terminal for 9:00 DeCamp bus #33 to West Caldwell (one way; probably return by train from Millburn). Lenape Trail to the Passaic River and across Hatfield Swamp, with many birds on display. Then through Becker Park and across Second Watchung Mn. to West Orange. Out to Millburn through South Mtn. Reservation.

Monday, April 26

UCHC. Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Easy hike of about 3 miles/1.5 hour. Let's hope Mother Nature is on our side and we see the cherry blossoms at their peak.

Tuesday, April 27

AFW. The Palisades from Englewood Boat Basin, NJ. Leader: for info and to register, call 973-644-3592 or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; out by 2pm. Moderate hike at moderate pace.

UCHC. Ramapo State Forest, NJ. Leader: George Smith, 973-778-3586. Meet: 10am at upper lot on Skyline Dr., Oakland. Moderate 6 mile hike; for experienced hikers. We will visit the castle.

Wednesday, April 28

UCHC. Tourne Park, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-402-2555. Meet: 10am; call for directions. Moderate pace; about 5 miles/2hours. Lovely park with many wildflowers, some hills. Steady rain cancels.

Thursday, April 29

UCHC. Sterling Forest, NY. Leader: Irene Logan, 845-753-5651; no calls after 9pm or 8:30am day of hike. Meet: 10am at Sterling Forest visitor center. Moderately strenuous 8 miles, with a climb to the fire tower, then along the ridge, and down and around the lake. Rain or forecast of rain cancels.

Friday, April 30

TLR. Central Park Birding, NYC. Leader: must register in advance at 914-762-2912, ext. 110 (Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm). Meet: 6am at Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining, NY, or 7:15am at Central Park. This outing, for all but young children, will surely be a highlight of your spring. Come along as we look for spring migrants in the Ramble, one of the hot spots of the birding world. Carpool from Teatown. Non-members $5.

Saturday, May 1

UCHC. Watchung Trail Maintenance, NJ. Leader: preregister by calling Betty Kelly at 908-789-3683. We work 9:30am to Noon. Have fun while giving back a little to those hiking trails! Meet new people, learn a new skill while working outdoors. Bring water, work gloves, trash bag, and clippers/loppers if you have them. Trail work is held unless severe weather occurs.

SW. The Great Saunter, NYC. Leader: preregister at www.shorewalkers.org, or sign-in that day at starting points throughout the walk. Meet: initial start point is 7:30am at Fulton & South Streets (South Street Seaport); see website for other start points and times. Cool, beautiful and long - see Manhattan at 3 mph! 32-mile walk around Manhattan's rim. Pace is steady, but not fast, and route is mostly flat. We keep to the waterside as much as possible, and walk through dozens of parks and cultures. Many drop in/drop out points. All-weather annual event. Non-members asked to donate $15.

UCHC. Hawk Watch, Rockaway Township, NJ. Leader: Al Verdi, 973-263-8569. Meet: 10am at Wildcat Ridge parking; call for directions. Easy to moderate 3 miles over rocky trails with moderate hills. We'll hike up to the Hawk Watch, where we'll enjoy a break and spring views.

Sunday, May 2

NYR. Walkway Over the Hudson, NY. Leader: Ludwig Hendel, 718-626-3983; contact leader for hike length/difficulty. Meet: 7:30am at Grand Central Station for 7:47 Hudson Line train to Poughkeepsie (round trip; check train times). We'll take the Mid-Hudson Bridge to Highland Landing, loop up to newly opened old railroad bridge and return over it to Poughkeepsie. Dutchess rail trail past Morgan Lake, through Vassar College, Spratt Park, Poughkeepsie rural cemetery and historic Springside.