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list of events across the country or attend one of the local events listed below.
You can also register your event with AHS so that it is on their calendar.
The Trail Conference and many of our member clubs will celebrate National Trails Day by offering trail work opportunities and hikes that range from beginner level to experienced. See below.
Local Events June 7
- Bear Mountain Trails Project
Celebrate the day by helping to rebuild the first section of the first national scenic hiking trail in the country:the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain. Work available suitable for all levels of ability.
Contact Matt Townsend at townsend@nynjtc.org for details.
- Try a Trail Crew with West Hudson South Crew
Project Harriman State Park on the Pine Meadow Trail. Start time: 9:30am
Beginners welcome.
This is a great project for people interested in learning how a trail crew works and in meeting other trail builders. Bring your lunch, plenty of water, gloves and sturdy work shoes or boots. All tools, materials and training will be provided.
To register or for more information contact:
Chris Ezzo, Trail Crew Chief at, 516-431-1148 or musicbynumbers59@yahoo.com
Or Robert Marshall, Assistant Crew Chief at, 914-737-4792 or rfmarshall@webtv.net
- Try a Trail Crew with West Jersey Crew
Douglas Trail in Worthington State Forest, NJ. Start time: 9:00am
Come out and experience trail work firsthand with the New York - New Jersey Conference volunteers. Help build water management devices (water bars and check dams) on the Douglass Trail in Worthington State Forest. Bring your lunch, plenty of water, gloves and sturdy work shoes or boots. All tools, materials and training will be provided. Beginners are welcome.
For meeting place and directions, contact:
Monica and David Day, Crew Leaders: 732-937-9098 or or 908-307-5049 (cell) www.westjerseycrew@trailstobuild.com
- Metro Crew Bridge-building in Alley Pond Park, Queens
June 6, 7 & 8 (Fri. Sat. & Sun.)
Alley Park, Eagle Scout Projects
Meet 9am at the upper parking lot, across from the Sanitation Department, off Winchester Blvd.
Join the crew and Eagle Scouts in building two bridges (17’ and 30’ long).
Leader: Joe Gindoff, 718-614-2209 or joeghiker@aol.com
- AT Project in Dutchess County
Ollie Simpson of the Dutchess-Putnam AT Committee will lead participants on a refurbishment of an AT side trail known as the Beekman Uplands Loop, which was a former route of the AT. The trail is in need of blueberry and mountain laurel trimming as well as water management on the northern end. Meet at 9am at the Rt. 55 AT parking area (west of Pawling, NY).
Contact leader at olliesimpson2005@yahoo.com or 845-298-8379.
- Ringwood Ramapo Trail Relocation Project
A crew of hikers and mountain bikers will work collaboratively to relocate a ¾ mile section of the trail off of an old eroded woods road and put it on a narrow path traveling over many rock outcrops; a big improvement on a much used section of trail in the Skylands area. Contact: Gene Giordano at ggiordano@appalachiantrail-nj.org
- Long Path North Trail Maintenance
Join the LP North Hiking Club on a trail maintenance outing on LP section 26—Huntersfield Ridge.
Work will include clearing blowdowns. New volunteers welcome! Call for details.
Leader: Clarence Putman, 607-538-9569.
Enjoy a hike
- Union County Hiking Club Plans Event at Watchung Reservation, NJ
UCHC plans a day of guided nature walks and/or trail projects at Watchung Reservation.
See www.unioncountynj.org/parks/nationaltrailsday.html for details.
8:30am – 12:15pm at Watchung Reservation; continental breakfast included.
Call 908-527-4231 to register.
- Hike South Mountain Reservation, Millburn, NJ, with Union County Hiking Club
Union County Hiking Club plans a moderate hike for intermediate hikers; 2-3 hours, with several hills, on the yellow trail through a pine forest. Meet at 10am at Tulip Springs parking, Brookside Ave.
Leader: Mimi Solomon, 973-379-3910.
- Hike Ringwood/Skylands, NJ with Woodland Trail Walkers
Moderate 7 miles; meet at 10am at Ringwood Manor; call to confirm.
Leader: Ernest Wagner, 973-694-3194.
- Hike the Sussex Branch Trail in the Kittatinnies with Adventures for Women
Easy to moderate hike; meet at 10am, out by 2pm. Call 973-644-3592 or go to www.adventuresforwomen.org for details and to register.
- Hike Hyde Park, NY, Trails with Adirondack Mountain Club, Mid-Hudson Chapter
Moderately easy, about 7 miles. Meet at 10:30 at Poughkeepsie train station (will meet NYC train). Shuttle to Hyde Park. Rain may cancel. Call leader if in doubt. Joint with AMC.
Leader: John Kolp, 845-496-1731.
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New Jersey Conservation Foundation - National Trails Day Hike - West Milford, Passaic County
Celebrate National Trails Day with a moderate to strenuous hike over rugged terrain to a picturesque highlands reservoir at the Apshawa Preserve. Wear hiking boots and bring water. Rain or shine!
Meeting time: 9 a.m.
Duration: two hours
Meeting place: parking lot near intersection of Macopin and Northwood roads
For directions: e-mail Meghan@njconservation.org
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