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Hike Recommendations
Posted February 28th, 2009 by webmaster
Where should you hike today? Where is a good swimming hole? Are the Mountain Laurel out in Harriman yet? Try searching our hike database but if you don't find the perfect hike, try asking here.
Meetup/Ride Share
Posted February 2nd, 2009 by webmasterGoing hiking next weekend! Here is a place to tell others where you are going and that you are willing to have others tag along with you. Take appropriate precautions in going with strangers.
The Trail Conference recommends that you keep day use party size under 25 and overnight use under 10. Some hiking area have stronger restrictions and may require permits for group use.
Hiking Trail Conditions
Posted February 2nd, 2009 by webmasterMud? Ice? High water at stream crossings? This is the place to let the hiking community know what you encountered, where and when (be as precise as possible).
Gear
Posted February 2nd, 2009 by webmaster
This is the place to post information about hiking gear. Reviews, technics, swap/sale (non-commercial), etc. are appropriate.
General/Off Topic
Posted February 2nd, 2009 by webmaster
Try to pick a specific forum topic if possible, otherwise post here. Limited off topic discussion belongs here.
Welcome to the Viewpoint Forum
Posted October 13th, 2008 by webmasterViewpoint is the principal forum for registered users. Active users who are members of committees will find other more specific forums. There are moderators monitoring this forum for compliance with our rules and good taste. We have populated the forum with a bunch of generic topics. Please try to pick a relevant topic and stay inside its purpose. We will happily add new topics on demand. Do not copy large parts of other posts, just enough to establish context. In particular do not post more than short snippets of copyrighted material (within the bounds of fair use), instead link to it.
NYNJTC on Twitter
Posted July 2nd, 2009 by Doug CThe Trail Conference now has several Twitter feeds set-up for regional usage.These accounts can be used via mobile phone to update trail problems and happenings as they occur. You can also get updates such as Hike of the week, map discounts and other useful facts.
Feel free to follow anyone of them and share with your friends.
- New York Focus: hikenytrails
- New Jersey Focus: hikenjtrails
- Bear Mountain Focus: HikeBearMnt
General purpose for the Trail Conference: HikeTrailsNow:
Unfortunately our main Twitter account: NYNJTC was flagged recently due to a virus/malware issue. we have not been able to get that account back up and working. We'll keep on it though.Join in.
Tweet! Tweet!
Hiking with Dogs
Posted April 28th, 2009 by Georgette Weir
A place for hikers with dogs to share tips, experiences, favorite hikes, concerns.
From the Catskills
Posted March 23rd, 2009 by Larry Wheelock
Add any issues of concern in the Catskills.
What's new?
Posted March 1st, 2009 by webmaster
Since we are bringing up the new site incrementally, new features should appear on a regular basis. They will be logged here. Only major items will be mentioned, not just adding a new park or hike.
