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.

 

Saturday, August 28

AMC. Breakneck Ridge and Beyond, Hudson Highlands State Park, NY. Leader: Hallie Wolfe, 914-941-5331 or halliewolfe@optonline.net. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location, and to register. Newbie-friendly scramble up Breakneck, then a gentle amble along the ridge and possibly on to Sunset Point. Leader will turn back those without sufficient water.

NYHC. Piermont to Nyack, NY. Leader: Halina Jensen, 212-568-6323. Meet: 10:15am at George Washington Bridge bus terminal ticket windows. 6 flat miles along the Hudson River. Optional stop after hike a Nyack coffeeshop.

NYHC. Tallman Mountain State Park Hike and Swim, NY. Leader: Mike Puder, 718-743-0920 or nyhiker50@verizon.net. Meet: call leader for meeting time; bus from Port Authority. A delightful day: walk on the park's bike path followed by a swim at the pool there ($2 fee, bring quarters for locker), then hike the Long Path to the pier in Piermont (optional stop for ice cream), then shady path to Nyack for moderately priced Mexican meal. Late return.

UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, NJ. Leader: Gail Waimon, 973-467-4761. Meet: 10am at Tulip Springs parking off Cherry Lane, Millburn (just north of S. Orange Ave.). Moderate 4-5 miles. Rain cancels.

WTA. Butler Memorial Sanctuary, NY. Leader: Marcia Cohen. Meet: contact Eileen West, eileenw1000@yahoo.com, for details. Easy to moderate 4-6 miles. We'll visit the Hawk Watch. Dog-friendly hike. $2 transportation contribution if carpooling from North White Plains.

ADK-MH. Sam's Point Preserve, NY. Leader: David Koehler, 917-613-2043 or k2david121@gmail.com. We will hike an 8-mile loop in the preserve with a stop at 100-foot Verkeerder Kill Falls, then on through the badlands.

Sunday, August 29

IHC. Pyngyp Mountain and the Nickel Mine, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Jim Schlenker, 908-561-0228. Meet: 9am at Tiorati Brook Rd., Harriman State Park. Moderately strenuous 9 miles. Up over Pyngyp Mountain on the SBM trail, then back to Flaggy Meadow. Optional in/out to visit the mine. Steady rain cancels.

UCHC. Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historic Park, NJ. Leader: Jim Schlegel, 973-731-4339. Meet: 10am at Visitor Center parking. Moderate hike on a variety of trails, possible visit to cemetery located in the park. Rain cancels.

NYR. Cliffdale Farm/Catamount Loops, NY. Leader: Clive Morrick, 212-242-0931. Meet: 7:30am at Grand Central for 7:47 Hudson Line train to Ossining. Local streets to Briarcliff/Peekskill Trailway (Teatown Lake), then various trails to Croton Reservoir. Out to Croton on the Old Croton Aqueduct and local parks/streets.

WTA. Osborn Loop, East Hudson Highlands, NY. Leader: Carol Harting, 845-669-6731. Meet: contact leader to register and for details. Moderate 7 miles. Start from Manitoga and hike along the Osborn Loop to wonderful lunch spot on Sugarloaf South overlooking the Hudson River. Watch for cactus in bloom. $5 transportation contribution if carpooling from North White Plains.

Tuesday, August 31

AFW. Lakeville, Sterling Forest, NY. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am; call for meeting place. Moderate hike at a moderate pace; out by 2pm.

UCHC. The New AT at Bear Mountain State Park, NY. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Bear Mountain Inn. 5 miles at moderate pace. For 5 years the Trail Conference has been rerouting the Appalachian Trail on Bear Mountain (the original segment of the AT); come join me in traversing the new trail, including 800 rock steps-it's quite a marvel. We'll also climb to the summit of Bear Mountain. Parking fee $8.

Thursday, September 2

UCHC. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry, PA. Leader: Chuck Pollack, 973-584-5913. Meet: 10am at Visitors Center. 7.5 miles; for experienced hikers. Easy out available. We'll have views of the Delaware Valley and Kittatinny mountains.

Saturday, September 4

AMC-NYNJ. Two Lakes in Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Carol Ann Benton, aquarius2950@hotmail.com or 914-762-7347; call before 9:30pm. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Beautiful hike on Seven Hills Trail (Diamond Mountain), woods roads and several other trails, passing Pine Meadow Lake and Lake Wonoksink. Rain cancels. Limited to 12 people.

WEC. Wildflowers of Pyramid Mountain, NJ. Leader: associate naturalist George Petty from NJ Audubon's Weis Ecology Center; call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 10am; directions will be sent upon registration. Observe late-blooming summer wildflowers; possible climb to top of the mountain to enjoy the view. Out by 12:30pm, limited to 12. Heavy, soaking rain postpones to next day. $8 non-members.

PM. Fabulous Fungus Hike, Pyramid Mountain, NJ. Leader: call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 10am; directions upon registration ($1 fee). Moderate family outing to discover the wonderful fungi found along the trails at Pyramid Mountain. For ages 7 and up.

Sunday, September 5

IHC. Bearfort Ridge, Hewitt, NJ. Leader: Howard Litwack, 732-571-9608. Meet: 9:30am at A&P shopping center/Hewitt Post Office on Greenwood Lake Tpk. (Rt. 511). Strenuous 9 miles on this really pretty ridge.

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ. Leader: Eck Khoon Goh, 908-790-0939. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking. Brisk 4-5 miles with some rocky trails. Rain cancels.

GS. Laurel Trail, Great Swamp, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 9:30am; directions upon registration (free). Walk the Laurel Trail in the National Wildlife Refuge and discover the wildlife that calls the Great Swamp home. For ages 18+.

Monday, September 6 (Labor Day)

ADK-MH. Wappingers Creek Greenway Trail, NY. Leader: Georgette Weir, geweir@optonline.net, 845-462-0142. Meet: contact leader for morning meet time and place. 4 moderate but aerobic miles, with several good ups and downs, on this trail right in the village of Wappingers Falls.

UCHC. Grace Lord Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-402-2555. Meet: 10am at park, call for directions. Easy hike of about 3 miles in 1.5 hour. See Boonton Falls, a treat for the eyes in low water and spectacular in high water.

Tuesday, September 7

AFW. Bald Rocks, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am. Moderate-plus hike at a moderate pace; out by 2pm.

GS. Baby and Me Hikes in Morris County, NJ. Leader: Great Swamp naturalist; call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 9:30am; directions upon registration. Put your infant in a pack and join a naturalist out on various Morris County trails. Out by 11am; $1 fee. Repeats all Tuesdays in September and October.

Thursday, September 9

UCHC. Late Summer on the Palisades, Alpine, NJ. Leader: Margo Moss, 201-568-5325. Meet: 10am at State Line Lookout. About 7 miles of wildflowers, butterflies, and Hudson River views on this special loop along the Palisades. Bring flower ID book and we'll try to identify them all.

Saturday, September 11

AFW. Stokes State Forest, NJ. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9am. Moderate to strenuous hike at a moderate pace; out by 5pm.

AMC-NYNJ. Hudson Highlands, Beacon, NY. Leader: Nancy Hull, 845-831-3856, nihclo@yahoo.com. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Hike up Fishkill Ridge and on to Lamb's Hill and a variety of trails in Hudson Highlands State Park; steep initial climb rewarded by great views. Bad weather may cancel.

UCHC. Cooper Mill to Kay Environmental Center, Chester, NJ. Leader: John Gilris, 973-386-1168. Meet: 10am at Cooper Mill. 4-5 miles with some uphill; suitable for beginners. Optional 2-mile extension. Take a snack break at Kay. Rain cancels.

Sunday, September 12

NYR. Sandy Hook, NJ. Leader: Kay Cynamon, 212-865-3245. Meet: 7:45am at Port Authority Bus Terminal for 8am Academy bus to Sandy Hook one-way; will return via Seastreak Ferry ($23 fare). Explore the peninsula, various historic sites, Hudson Trail, and Twin Lights Lighthouse in Highlands.

IHC. Highlands Trail: Tunnel Road to Spruce Run State Park, NJ. Leaders: Guy and Jen Percival, 973-590-7437, jenguy@optonline.net. Meet: 9am at Spruce Run State Park, 68 Van Syckels Rd., Clinton, NJ. Moderately strenuous 8 miles; shuttle required. Hike across Jugtown Mountain with lots of pretty views, old dirt roads and farms. Continuous rain cancels.

ADK-MH. Sketchbook and Camera Hike, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY. Leaders: Kathy and Barry Skura, bskura@optonline, 914-779-0936. Meet: contact leader for meet time and place. Introduction to sketching and photo composition during 8-mile, moderately paced hike from Lake Minnewaska to Lake Awosting. Stops at scenic points to learn and practice basic techniques. Bring camera or sketchpad with colored pencils or crayons.

PM. Singles Hike, Pyramid Mountain, NJ. Leader: call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 10am; directions upon registration (free). Moderate hike for singles; all adults are welcome. Find someone new to hike with!

Monday, September 13

AMC-NYNJ. Dog Friendly Anthony Wayne Hike, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Harold Marciari, 516-652-6243, hmrm742@optonline.net. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Challenging hike with lots of hills at moderate pace, but with great views. Dogs must be under owner's control at all times, owners must have adequate food and water for their dog, and park leash rules must be obeyed. If weather is questionable, call after 7am morning of hike.

Tuesday, September 14

PM. Evening Bat Walk and Program, Pyramid Mountain, NJ. Leader: Dr. Lance Risley of Paterson University Biology Department; call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 6pm; directions upon registration ($5 for ages 8-12, $10 for ages 13 and older). Discussion on the bats of North America, including problems with White Nose Syndrome, followed by walk on the trails to search for bats using an echolocation device. For ages 8 and up.

Friday, September 17

AMC-NYNJ. Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Ellen Blumenkrantz, eblumenkrantz@hotmail.com. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Moderately paced hike with several steep ups and downs. Great views; visit Pine Meadow Lake and return along the brook. Limited to 12 people.

Saturday, September 18

ADK-MH. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY. Leader: David Koehler, 917-613-2043, k2david121@gmail.com. Meet: contact leader for meet time and place. Fourth hike in the Waterfalls series will have us going to Rainbow Falls and Awosting Falls, a 60-foot plunge into a broad pool. The strenuous 8-mile loop will use carriageways, the Long Path, and Mossy Glen Trail.

WEC. Morning Women's Hikes, NJ. Leaders: naturalists from NJ Audubon's Weis Ecology Center, call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 8am; directions will be sent upon registration. Moderate 2-3 miles to some of our favorite scenic spots; carpool may be needed. Out by 10am. Cost $5.

Sunday, September 19

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

GS. Trees of the Great Swamp, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 10am; directions upon registration ($3 fee). Become familiar with our native trees and learn interesting facts about how they are used by humans and wildlife. For ages 12 and up.

Monday, September 20

AMC-NYNJ. Dog Friendly from Reeves Meadow, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Susan Sterngold, 845-519-4890, banjolady.susan@verizon.net. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Climbs and views, lunch at the lake, moderate pace. Dogs must be under owner's control at all times, owners must have adequate food and water for their dog, and park leash rules must be obeyed.

Wednesday, September 22

PM. Family Autumnal Equinox Hike, NJ. Leader: call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 5:30pm; directions upon registration ($5 fee). Join this moderate hike to welcome in the fall season and learn some interesting facts about the equinox. For ages 7 and up. Out by 8pm.

Thursday, September 23

UCHC. Mt. Tammany, Delaware Water Gap, NJ. Leader: Dave Hogenauer, 973-762-1475. Meet: 10am at Dunfield Creek/AT parking. Moderately strenuous 9.5 miles; for experienced hikers. Hike up steep Mt. Tammany for fantastic view of the Gap and Delaware River, then along ridge to Sunfish Pond, returning on the AT.

Saturday, September 25

SW. NYC Marathon Walk, NY. Leader: Ian Hochstead, ianhoch@hotmail.com. Meet: 8:30am at Fort Hamilton Memorial Triangle, bounded by 4th Ave., 5th Ave., and 94th St. in Brooklyn (R train to 95th St.). Walk most of the nearly 24-mile route of the NYC Marathon, starting in Brooklyn and ending in Central Park. Includes four boroughs and four bridges. Brisk pace; countless drop-off points. Bad weather may shorten but will not cancel.

UCHC. Watchung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ. Leader: Eck Khoon Goh, 908-790-0939. Meet: 10am at Trailside Nature Center parking. Brisk 4-5 miles with some rocky trails. Rain cancels.

GS. Mushroom Meandering, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 10am; directions upon registration ($3 fee). Take a short walk in the forest to identify various mushrooms. For ages 16 and up.

Sunday, September 26

IHC. Wawayanda State Park, NJ. Leader: Steve Rikon, 973-962-4149, rikon4@optonline.net. Meet: 9am at Wawayanda ranger station in Hewitt, NJ. Moderate 7 miles. Climb the "Stairway to Heaven" on the AT to viewpoint, then eastward through the park. Shuttle required.

AFW. Mt. Defiance, Ringwood State Park, NJ. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9:30am. Moderate-plus hike at a moderate pace; out by 2pm.

GS. Fall into Fall, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 1pm; directions upon registration ($3 fee). Get ready for autumn and explore the swamp searching for the first signs of the changing season. For ages 5 and up.

Monday, September 27

UCHC. Duke Island Park, Raritan, NJ. Leader: Clotilde Lanig, 732-549-4977. Meet: 10am at visitors center. Easy ramble along the D&R Canal and the Raritan River. Steady rain cancels.

Thursday, September 30

AFW. Claudius Smith Rock, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am. Moderate-plus hike at a moderate pace; out by 2pm.

Saturday, October 2

AFW. Four Birds Trail, Wildcat Ridge, Farney Highlands NJ. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9am. Moderate to strenuous hike at a moderate pace; out by 5pm.

UCHC. Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ. Leader: Gail Waimon, 973-467-4761. Meet: 10am at last parking lot on left. Lovely hike with some nice climbs, at a brisk pace. Bad weather cancels.
Sunday, October 3

IHC. Lake Skannatati, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Roy Williams, 570-828-6207, royhiker1@aol.com. Meet: 9am at Lake Skannatati parking on Seven Lakes Dr. Moderately strenuous hike on various trails; stops at the Little Cemetery, Hasenclever Mine, and Lakes Askoti and Skannatati. Bad weather cancels.

Tuesday, October 5

UCHC. Nyack, NY. Leader: Ron Kuhns, 201-836-5256. Meet: 10am; call for directions. 6 miles with a fair amount of climbing, but the Hudson River views make it all worthwhile. Steady rain cancels.

Saturday, October 9

IHC. Bonticou Crag, Mohonk Preserve, NY. Leaders: Charlie and Anita Kientzler, 973-835-1060. Meet: 8:30am at Harriman RR station, Rt. 17, Arden, NY. Moderate or moderately strenuous options. The Crag's broad summit offers views from the Catskills to the Hudson Highlands; optional hike to Table Rocks. Optional stop at nearby apple orchard and early supper in the area. Shuttle required; hike starts in Mohonk Preserve (per-person entrance fee).

AMC-NYNJ. Diamond and Panther Mountains, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: Jane Levenson, 212-534-7806; call before 10pm. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Brisk paced, moderate hike up classic Diamond, then up the more elusive Panther, a gem less often climbed. Steady rain cancels, call if in doubt.

GS. Wild Edibles, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 10am; directions upon registration ($5 fee). Walk the trails with a naturalist and explore the world of wild edible plants and maybe taste a few treats. For ages 12 and up.

PM. Multi-Sensory Family Hike, NJ. Leader: call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 1pm; directions upon registration (free). Take a walk in Mendham's Dismal Harmony Park and be prepared to experience nature with all your senses. Suitable for the visually impaired. For ages 5 and up.

Sunday, October 10

WEC. Foliage Hike for Families, Norvin Green State Forest, NJ. Leader: naturalist from NJ Audubon's Weis Ecology Center, call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 1pm; directions will be sent upon registration. Easy 2-3 mile hike at a slow pace, out by 3pm; for families with pre-teens. See the Highlands in all their fall glory; stop at Roomy Iron Mine and possible side-trip to a waterfall. $8 non-members.

WEC. Where it's "A.T." for Hawks, NJ. Leaders: associate naturalists Philip De Rea and Ray Fowlie from NJ Audubon's Weis Ecology Center, call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 9:30am; directions will be sent upon registration. The Appalachian Trail is "where it's at," especially during hawk migration. Beginner friendly hawk watch on Sunrise Mountain. Out by 12:30pm; handouts included. $10 non-members.

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

PM. Nutty Family Hike, NJ. Leader: call 973-334-3130 to register. Meet: 1pm; directions upon registration (free). "Go nuts" as you hike with a naturalist and learn to identify the acorns and oaks along the trail. For ages 7 and up.

Tuesday, October 12

AFW. Norvin Green State Forest, NJ. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 10am. Moderate-plus hike at a moderate pace; out by 2pm.

Thursday, October 14

UCHC. High Point State Park, Sussex, NJ. Leader: Joyce Breach, 973-875-4376. Meet: 10am at visitor center on Rt. 23. Moderately strenuous 7-8 miles on the AT and Monument Trail; good views and autumn colors.

Saturday, October 16

AMC-NYNJ. Gertrude's Nose Bill's Way, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, NY. Leader: Bill Hladky, wehladky@yahoo.com or 914-410-4385; call before 9pm. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Stride, bend, reach, under and over rocks all the way.

UCHC. Cedar Grove/Verona Hilltop Reservation, NJ. Leaders: Ted and Ginny Sendler, 862-219-3011. Meet: 10am at Cedar Grove Community Park parking. Brisk 4-5 miles in about 2.5 hours. Explore the recently completed trails in Cedar Grove, Verona and North Caldwell. Wooded trails, then up moderate paths to Hilltop Reservation, and along ridge to Verona White Rock, an area used by 1800's settlers as a religious meeting place.

Sunday, October 17

IHC. Breakneck Ridge and Mt. Taurus, Hudson Highlands State Park, NY. Leader: Roy Williams, 570-828-6207, royhiker1@aol.com. Meet: 8:30am at Anthony Wayne parking area in Harriman State Park; shuttle required (or meet 9am at Breakneck Ridge parking on Rt. 9D). Strenuous. We'll climb both of these striking peaks, with breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley. Bad weather cancels.

AFW. Island Pond, Harriman State Park, NY. Leader: call 973-644-3592 for info and registration or visit www.adventuresforwomen.org. Meet: 9:30am. Moderate-plus hike at a moderate pace; out by 2:30pm.

NYR. Anthony's Nose to Cold Spring, NY. Leader: Ludwig Hendel, 718-626-3983. Meet: 7:30am at Grand Central Terminal for 7:47am Hudson Line train to Manitou one-way; will return from Cold Spring. Strenuous. From Manitou we'll walk south to base of bridge and ascend old blue trail to Anthony's Nose, then Camp Smith Trail and AT over South Mountain Pass and Canada Hill. Continue on Osborn Loop past Lake Elizabeth. We'll then cross Rt. 403, climb Fort Hill and North Redoubt, then local routes to Indian Brook Falls. Then Constitution Marsh trails past Boscobel and local road to Foundry Cove Trail in Cold Spring.

GS. Nature Scavenger Hunt for Families, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 1pm; directions upon registration ($3 fee); event ends at 3pm. Calling all adventurous families! Work together to solve our nature riddles as you hunt for answers along the trails. Great for all ages.

Tuesday, October 19

UCHC. Wawayanda to Pochuck Boardwalk, NJ. Leader: Carol O'Keefe, 973-328-7599. Meet: 9:30am at Pochuck Boardwalk in Glenwood, NJ. Pleasant 8 miles, last half mostly on completely level boardwalk with its astounding suspension bridge. Shuttle required. AT from Warwick Turnpike to Wawayanda Mountain and down to the boardwalk.

Thursday, October 21

UCHC. Sterling Ridge, Rt. 17A to Hewitt, NJ. Leaders: Carolyn and Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 9:30am at Jennings Hollow in Hewitt, Greenwood Lake Turnpike opposite East Shore Dr. Moderately strenuous 8 miles through Sterling Forest State Park. Shuttle required.

Saturday, October 23

WEC. Morning Women's Hikes, NJ. Leaders: naturalists from NJ Audubon's Weis Ecology Center, call 973-835-2160 to register. Meet: 8am; directions will be sent upon registration. Moderate 2-3 miles to some of our favorite scenic spots; carpool may be needed. Out by 10am. Cost $5.

UCHC. Tourne Park, Boonton, NJ. Leader: Susan Jacobs, 973-627-4046. Meet: 10am at the park. Climb to the top of the Tourne at moderate pace. Steady rain cancels.

FOCA. Old Croton Aqueduct, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, NY. Leader: contact czfahn@yahoo.com, 914-478-3961. Meet: 11am at Neperan Rd. and Grove St. (two blocks east - uphill - from Route 9), Tarrytown. Guided walk north to the Pocantico weir and back includes a detour to several interesting sites in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. About 5.5 to 6 miles. Bring lunch and water. No registration required.

Sunday, October 24

IHC. Trail Maintenance on Schunemunk Mountain, NY. Leader: Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 9am at Taylor Rd. parking, Mountainville, NY. Moderately strenuous. Help us maintain this section of the Long Path and the Lower Jessup Trail. Bring lunch, water, clippers (if you have them), and good work gloves. Rain postpones to Saturday, October 30.

AMC-NYNJ. Mines! Mines! Mines!, Bear Mountain State Park, NY. Leader: Tom Parliament, tparliment@verizon.net or 845-634-4116; call before 10:30pm. Meet: contact leader for meeting time and location. Scenic hike to find and explore at least five of the best mines in the Bear Mountain area. Rain cancels.

UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, NJ. Leader: Louise White, 973-746-4319. Meet: 10am at Turtle Back rock parking. Moderate 4-5 miles. Rain cancels.

GS. Laurel Trail, Great Swamp, NJ. Leader: call 973-635-6629 to register. Meet: 9am; directions upon registration ($1 fee). Join a naturalist to explore the swamp in its full bloom of autumn color on this moderate nature hike. For ages 18+.

Tuesday, October 26

UCHC. Weis Ecology Center, Wanaque, NJ. Leaders: Carolyn and Jim Canfield, 973-728-9774. Meet: 10am at Weis parking lot. 6 miles at moderate pace to mines and waterfalls; rocky trail with elevation gain of about 900 feet.

 

Thursday, October 28

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

Saturday, October 30

UCHC. DeKorte Park, Meadowlands, NJ. Leader: Lynn Gale, 973-763-7230. Meet: 10am at lot near visitors center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ. 4 miles of salt marsh and upland trails with views beautiful and wild; lots of birds and some floating boardwalk. Heavy rain cancels.

Sunday, October 31

IHC. Round Valley Recreation Area, NJ. Leader: Chris Davis, 609-924-2563. Meet: 9am at Round Valley Recreation Area (south lot), 1220 Lebanon Stanton Rd. (Rt. 629), Lebanon, NJ. Moderately strenuous hike on the rugged Cushetunk Trail nearly around the reservoir. Bad weather cancels.

UCHC. South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ. Leader: Lee Fanger, 973-376-3160. Meet: 10am at Locust Grove parking, across from RR station. Moderate 5 miles with some rocky sections. Rain cancels.