Outing Schedule: 2005-2006 Fall/Winter

NOTE: Upon receiving your registration from the web, an e-mail will be sent to the trip leader(s) within 24 hours. Trip leader shall contact you directly to confirm your registration.

Note: Activities might change without notice. Please check this section for the latest informaiton.


Sunday, 10/1/2005 - Semi-Annual Trail Maintenance (Shore Path) / Level B
Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ
Trail maintenance on the path trail along the Hudson River in New Jersey. Pick up trash, trim protruding branches, etc. Tool will be provided by trip leaders. Light refreshments will be offered at the end of activity. This a very important event for the club as it's our duty ot serve our community and conserve the nature for the future.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Cam Luc / Chung Leung

Saturday, 10/1/2005 – 40 Miles Biking /Level C
Bayville to Oyster Bay, Long Island
Bike on moderately hilly roads to Bayville, Long Island Sound. Visit Plant Fields Arboretum and stop on Roosevelt mansion
Meeting Time / Place: Contact Leader for Details
Leaders:
Nancy Liang / Francis Low

Sunday, 10/2/2005
– Semi-annual Trail Maintenance (Shore Path) / Level B
Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ
Trail maintenance on the path trail along the Hudson River in New Jersey. Pick up trash, trim protruding branches, etc. Tools will be provided by trip leaders. Light refreshments will be offered at the end of activity. This is a very important event for the club as it’s our duty to serve our community and conserve the nature for the future.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Cam Luc / Chung Leung

Saturday, 10/8/2005
– 5 Miles Day Hike (Photo Trip) / Level B
Lake Skannatati/Lake Askoti, Harriman State Park, NY
Starts at the parking lot between the Lake; will hike slowly for compose to take pictures along the way. If time permits, will drive to other pretty spots in the Park before sunset when the lighting condition is at the best. Point-and-shoot cameras are ok but SLR or dSLR cameras and tripods are highly recommended. Some lectures cover the subjects of camera types (point-and-shoot vs. SLR), white balance, depth-of-the-field, selection of lenses, digital file format (JPEG vs. RAW) etc.
Meeting Time / Place: 9:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Henry Jiang / Alex Wei

Sunday, 10/9/2005 – 10 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Kittatinny Mountain, Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Along Appalachian trail to Sunfish Pond for lunch then take Mount Tammany trail back;
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Nancy Liang / Mandy Wong

Saturday, 10/15/2005 – 4 Miles Day Hike / Apple and Pumpkin Picking
Harriman State Park, NY
Morning - Early bird apple and pumpkin picking
Afternnon - Short hike from parking lot of Rt. 106
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Mr Jwo / Leo Ngan

Saturday, 10/15/2005
– 50 Miles Biking / level D
Piermont, NY
Let’s go 50 miles to this Rockland County town commonly ridden via bicycle. See the “Pier” waterfront and other bucolic things in town. Mostly flat with some hills. Wear bike helmet, bring lunch or $for it and sunscreen.
Meeting Time / Place: 9:30AM at Chelsea Piers-22nd ST & 12th Ave. near the West Side Greenway in NYC
Leaders:
Alfredo Garcia (cyclistxxiii@yahoo.com/ Liz OuYang

Sunday, 10/16/2005 – Semi-annual Trail Maintenance (AT-5 miles) / Level B
Appalachian Trail, NY
Trail maintenance on the Allies trail in the Sterling Forest State Park that connects with the AT corridor.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Cam Luc / Chung Leung

Saturday, 10/22/2005 – 8 miles Day Hike / Level C
Minnewaska State Park, NY
Start from the parking lot of Minnewaska State Park, walk along Gertrude's Nose trail, enjoy beautiful views along the ridge and fall foliage. After that, connect to Millbrook Mountain Path back to the parking lot.
Meeting time and Place: 7:30am at midtown, 39th street and Broadway
Leader:
Shui-Kei Ng / Alex Wei

Sunday, 10/23/2005 – 18 Miles Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
Start at Blue Disc, pass Daters Mt. & Pound Mt. change to RD Red, climb Black Ash Mt. Parker Cabin Mt. & Tom Jones Mt. cross Rt.106 continue on RD Red. Ramapo-Dunderberg until reaching AT. Than follow AT until meets LP(blue) to Lemon Squeezer. Return White Bar all the way back to parking lot. Expect lots of up & down hills in the morning, climbing 2 steep hills in the afternoon changing to a gentle pace. Experienced hikers only!
Meeting Time / Place: 7:00 AM at Johnson town Circle
Leaders:
Chi Chan / Mr Chan

Saturday, 10/29/2005 – 8 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Harriman State Park, NY
Starting on Blue Disc trail from Johnsontown Circle. Be prepared for uphill climbing for approx. 2 miles. Make turn on the Yellow trail to Lake Skenonto. Go back along fat White-Bar trail with leisurely walking pace.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Rwei Su / Jerry Cong

Saturday, 10/29
– 30/2005 – 2 Days Beginner Backpacking
Harriman State Park, NY
We will begin the hike at Ele Pen, the popular AT parking lot at the foot of Island/Green Pond mountain. Follow AT and hike all the way to Bear Mountain inn or further, the total mileage of the trip will be around 18-20 miles. You must be physically fit to hike 8-10 miles per day with a load at least 25-30 lbs. Please contact leaders for details and the required equipments
Meeting Time / Place: Contact leaders
Leaders:
Seita / Chi Chan

Saturday, 11/5/2005
– 7 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Silvermine Lake at Harriman State Park, NY
An easy Level C trip. Start from Silvermine Lake, Picnic area, follow Yellow trail, connect to RD, reach Torati Lake, return by Blue trail (Long Path), turn to Yellow trail, and back to Silvermine Lake Picnic Area.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Rwei Su / Shui Kei Ng

Saturday, 11/12/2005 – 7 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Ramapo Mountains to Lake Skannatati, Harriman State Park, NY
NEW ROUTE - Start from Pomona parking (Exit 13 of Palisades Pkwy) going North. Will visit St. Johns
Church on the way before heading to Lake Skannatati. Needs shuttle so has to start earlier.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Michael Tam / Lina Leung

Saturday, 11/19/2005
– 8 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Visitor Center, Harriman State Park, NY
Start from Seven Hills(Blue) to Russian Bear(Orange) than pass Raccoon Brook Hills(Black) to Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. Return on Pine Meadow (Red)
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Bobo / Meimei Lee

Sunday, 11/20/2005 – 18 Miles Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
Start at Blue Disc, pass Daters Mt. & Pound Mt. change to RD Red, climb Black Ash Mt. Parker Cabin Mt. & Tom Jones Mt. cross Rt.106 continue on RD Red. Ramapo-Dunderberg until reaching AT. Then follow AT until meets LP(blue) to Lemon Squeezer. Return White Bar all the way back to parking lot. Expect lots of up & down hills in the morning, climbing 2 steep hills in the afternoon changing to a gentle pace. Experienced hikers only!
Meeting Time / Place: 7:00 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders:
Chi Chan / Mr Chan

Saturday, 11/26/2005
– 10 Miles Day Hike / Level C
West Mtn & The Timp, NY
Start from Seven Lake Drive climb West Mtn by ascending 300 feet. Down slope for 200 feet and climb up another 300 feet to the Timp. Challenging trip but rewarded by pretty scenery of Hudson River. Go Back with downhill slope for 400 feet.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:00 AM at 39th street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Alex Wei / Ben Lee

Saturday, 12/3/2005
– 6 Miles Day Hike / Level B
Visitor Center, Harriman State Park, NY
Start from Reeves Brook all the way to Raccoon Brook Hills than stay at Pine Meadow Lake for lunch and return on Pine Meadow.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Leo Ngan / Becky Leung

Saturday, 12/10/2005
— CMC 21st Annual Meeting/Party
This is the time for us to gather and to share our hiking experience, elect new board members and the hear the annual report. The party will start right after the meeting. Everyone can enjoy dinner, dancing and karaoke. The invitation will be mailed to all members.
Meeting Time / Place: 6:45 PM at Five Star Studio, 136-19 37th Ave. 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
Leaders:
Joe Jwo / Nancy Liang

Saturday, 12/17/2005
– 12 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Minnewaska, NY
This trip will pass 3 Lakes & 3 Falls, sweeping view, high mountain cliffs, wide carriage ways, narrow cave on the LP. Enjoy scenic view of the Lake Minnewaska
Meeting Time / Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Chung Leung

Sunday, 12/18/2005
– 18 Miles Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
Start at Blue Disc, pass Daters Mt. & Pound Mt. change to RD Red, climb Black Ash Mt. Parker Cabin Mt. & Tom Jones Mt. cross Rt.106 continue on RD Red. Ramapo-Dunderberg until reaching AT. Than follow AT until meets LP(blue) to Lemon Squeezer. Return White Bar all the way back to parking lot. Expect lots of up & down hills in the morning, climbing 2 steep hills in the afternoon changing to a gentle pace. Experienced hikers only!
Meeting Time / Place: 7:00 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: Chi Chan

Saturday, 1/7/2006 – 6 Miles Day Hike / Level B
Harriman State Park, NY
Start from parking lot at Rt.106 climb up to Black Rock Mountain to ship rock; pass Times Square and Lemon Squeezer on return.
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Alex Wei / Ben Lee

Saturday, 1/14/2006
– 6 Miles Day Hike / Level B
Harriman State Park, NY
We will climb up from Cornell Mine (Blue mark) all the way to Blad Mtn than change to RD Red and back on the flat way of 1777. Enjoy the winter hike!
Meeting Time / Place: 8:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Leo Ngan / Becky Leung

Saturday, 1/21/2006
– 7 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Bear Mtn Harriman state Park, NY
Start from Bear Mtn Inn and climb up to Peaking Tower then change to AT and return on 1777. Bring your winter gear and Enjoy the winter scenery!
Meeting Time / Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders:
Kelly Ko / Marjorie Leung

Sunday, 1/22/2006 – 18 Miles Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
Start at Blue Disc, pass Daters Mt. & Pound Mt. change to RD Red, climb Black Ash Mt. Parker Cabin Mt. & Tom Jones Mt. cross Rt.106 continue on RD Red. Ramapo-Dunderberg until reaching AT. Than follow AT until meets LP(blue) to Lemon Squeezer. Return White Bar all the way back to parking lot. Expect lots of up & down hills in the morning, climbing 2 steep hills in the afternoon changing to a gentle pace. Experienced hikers only!
Meeting Time / Place: 7:00 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders:
Chi Chan / Mr Chan

Sunday, 1/29/2006 – 15 Miles Day Hike / Level E
Lake Asakoti, Harriman State Park, NY
Start from Red cross then to Suffern Bear Mts. Yellow mark go up Pingyp Mts. Come back on to Long Path to Parking Lot
Meeting Time / Place: 8:00 AM at Trail Head
Leaders:
Chung Leung
 

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