Effective August 28, 2016, the trails within the Ramapo Valley County Reservation’s core recreational area have been reconfigured into a five-loop network by volunteers and staff of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. The work involved 7.2 miles of trail, including 1.2 miles of new construction and 6 miles of reblazing, and in the words
Here is a look at our 2015 accomplishments and a preview of plans for 2016 2015 Look Back Catskills East Hudson New Jersey West Hudson Bear Mountain Cartography and Publications Invasives 2016 Look Ahead Catskills East Hudson New Jersey West Hudson Bear Mountain Cartography and Publications Invasives
Trail and Summit Stewards will be stationed at popular trails on Breakneck Ridge, in the Catskills, and at Bear Mountain State Park MAHWAH, N.J. July 13, 2016—As the allure of unplugging from technology and reconnecting with nature draws more people outdoors, the need to protect our natural places has become paramount. With a generous $30,000 grant
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Announces Photo Exhibit Promoting the Long Path, “New York’s Greatest Trail” Photos of the Trail by Steve Aaron Will Be on Display at Trail Conference Headquarters Sept. 29 through Jan. 13, 2017 Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Awareness of the Long Path and the Exhibit Begins July 5 MAHWAH, N.J., July
The Trail Conference has recently achieved Charity Navigator’s highest ranking, the coveted 4-star rating for our sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. This “exceptional designation” (four out of a possible four stars) differentiates the Trail Conference from other charities and indicates adherence to good governance and best practices that demonstrate trustworthiness
With help from Ramsey Outdoor, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference has received an environmental grant of $2,645 from Patagonia, Inc. to fund its trail stewardship work and leadership of the Ramapo Earth Crew. The Ramapo Earth Crew—a partnership between the Trail Conference and the Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization (MEVO)—is a high-energy group of trained volunteers
First-of-its-kind interpretive exhibit on the Appalachian Trail explores the Trail’s history and explains the art and science of trail building Special Earth Day event will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 22, at Bear Mountain State Park in New York A new outdoor learning and activity area is opening on Earth Day 2016
The 2016-2017 New York State budget shows a level of commitment to open space protection unlike any we’ve ever seen. The Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has received a historic level of funding at $300 million—nearly double what was dedicated to conservation efforts and environmental resources last year. Securing these funds didn’t happen overnight. It took perseverance
Organizers for the SRT Run/Hike are gearing up for the third anniversary of this race along the 70-mile Shawangunk Ridge Trail, which will take place on Sept. 16-17. The race was created to bring awareness to the Gunks Greenway, an important conservation corridor which protects the entire Shawagunk mountain range, identified by the Nature Conservancy as “one of
Photographer Steve Aaron and Long Path Race Series cofounder Ken Posner are partnering to create an interpretive photo exhibit that tells the story of New York’s great long-distance hiking trail, the 357-mile Long Path. The exhibit, titled Discovering the Long Path: Images of New York’s Greatest Trail, will include a selection of Aaron’s landscape photos together with maps and notes
Congratulations to Long Distance Trails Crew Chief Chris Reyling, who was named Appalachian Trail Conservancy Mid-Atlantic Volunteer of the Year! Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) members submitted the nomination of their crew chief to the ATC in January. Chris, along with Potomac Appalachian Trail Club volunteer John Hendrick, was officially recognized by the ATC Mid-Atlantic region as Volunteer of
The Fawn Trail in Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks has been extended to continue from its former terminus at the Appalachian Trail. It now connects with and follows a section of the Doodletown Bridle Path, continuing eastward to the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail. The Fawn Trail, now 1.5 miles in length, provides a direct connection from the
