Congratulations to our Board member Charlie in completing his Long Path section hike! Charlie’s journey began on July 3, and not only did he crush it on the trail, but he also doubled his fundraising goal and raised over $3,000 for the Trail Conference’s mission! Thanks so much for all you do for trails, Charlie!
The work the Trail Conference does now impacts how future generations will experience the outdoors. Imagine a group of passionate people who believe in the power of connecting with nature standing in front of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They see potential in the natural areas outside of New York City—untamed woodlands and mountains that can offer
On July 31, the Trail Conference teamed up with Kim Levinsky, the philanthropic founder of Sassquad Trail Running, as well as Harriman State Park and the Town of Tuxedo, to host a sold-out, first annual Harriman Big Bear SquaTCh half marathon and 7-mile trail run. Thanks to generous donations from Kim, members of the trail-running community, and the waiving of
Meet Eric Friedman (above, left), a long-time Trail Conference shelter caretaker for the Baldwin Memorial Shelter on Mt. Tremper in the Catskills Forest Preserve. The shelter’s accompanying privy had fallen into disarray over the past few years so Eric, in coordination with the DEC, stepped into action using his years of carpentry experience to bring the
When there is an urgent threat of invasive species in our region, the Trail Conference’s Ecological Stewardship team springs into action. Our latest target: spotted lanternfly (SLF). Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a colorful insect in the planthopper family that congregates in large numbers to feed on the sap of trees. This incredibly destructive pest can feast on
On the Upper Nyack Trail project, the Long Distance Trails Crew installed 351 stone steps, built 2,537 square feet of crib wall, and constructed 3,775 feet of sidehilled trail. In the shadow of Hook Mountain, the Upper Nyack Trail has been an important connection from Nyack Beach State Park to the Long Path for many years. It is a utilitarian trail that
The Hunterdon Hiking Club of New Jersey recently celebrated its 40th year. A Trail Conference member club, the group hosts outings and maintains trails. Hunterdon County in New Jersey is the home of the Hunterdon Hiking Club. Hunterdon features state, county, and municipal parks, plus protected preserves. Centrally located, Hunterdon is a short drive from the
On the Upper Nyack Trail project, the Long Distance Trails Crew installed 351 stone steps, built 2,537 square feet of crib wall, and constructed 3,775 feet of sidehilled trail. In the shadow of Hook Mountain, the Upper Nyack Trail has been an important connection from Nyack Beach State Park to the Long Path for many years. It is a utilitarian trail that
The quietly spectacular southern Shawangunk Ridge passes through many newly preserved parks and forests such as Shawangunk Ridge, Roosa Gap, Wurtsboro, Huckleberry Ridge, and Gobbler’s Knob. Run Wild, Inc. and the Trail Conference’s running group, Trail Conference Trail Runs, recently met to explore and celebrate the preservation of a section of Gobbler’s Knob State Forest. A total of 117 acres has
The Westchester Trail Tramps, a Trail Conference volunteer crew founded by Mary Dodds over 10 years ago, have focused on restoring and renewing the Briarcliff Peekskill Trail (BPT) since January 2020. The BPT became a priority after crew leaders Michael Pashley and Connie Stern walked the trail from Watch Hill Road to Ryder Road, about 9 miles. They encountered several
The Trail Conference welcomes Paula to our trail family and wishes Kylie the best of luck on her next adventure. Welcome, Paula! Paula Sandusky joined the finance team as the Finance & Operations Assistant this spring. She enjoyed a long career in hospitality with roles in information technology and operations and more recently as general
The Trail Conference invites everyone with a love of trails to help celebrate 100 years of Appalachian Trail history during the inaugural A.T. Vista—a hybrid virtual/live event that will be held on August 7 and 8. This year is the 100th anniversary of Benton MacKaye’s 1921 article, “An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning,” which
