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Sunday 6/8/2008 - 6 & 8 Miles Day Hike / Level B & C Lake Tiorati/Silvermine, Harriman State Park, NY Start from Tiorati Circle, follow the blue connector to Long Path. Head north to Hippo Rock. Change to Memomine (Y) to Silvermine Lake. After lunch, continue with (Y) to Brien Memorial Shelter, then RD (R) back to Lake Tiorati. Short cuts are available for leisure hikers. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Chung Leung/HY Lee Saturday 6/14/2008 - 6 & 10 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C Kittatinny Mountain, Delaware Water Gap, NJ With elevations of 1400 to 1800 feet, the Kittatinnies offer spectacular panorammas from High Point, Sunrise Mt., and innumerable other over looks. This trail contains mostly flat path with many magnificent views of the Delaware River. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Nancy Liang/Kelly Ko/Joe (Hsueh-Cheng) Jwo/Hong Huang Saturday 6/21/2008 - 30 Mile Biking / Level C Oyster Bay, Long Island Start from the IU Willet HS, bike on country roads to Oyster Bay. Visit Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt Memorial Sanctuary, Planting Fields Arboretum and many gorgeous estates on the way. Expect some busy traffics and hills on the road. Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leader for Details Leaders: Francis Low/Nancy Liang Saturday 6/21/2008 - 7 Miles Day Hike / Level C Lake Skenonto, Harriman State Park, NY Starting on Blue Disc trail from Johnsontown Circle. Be prepared for uphill climbing for approx. 2 miles. Late lunch at the Lake Skenonto with lake view. Go back along the White-Bar trail at a leisurely walking pace. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Rwei Su/Grace Chang Saturday 6/28/2008 - 6-7 Mile Day Hike / Level B Parker Cabin Mt at Harriman Park Start from Route 106, follow the red trail, walk up Parker Cabin Mt and Tom Jones Mt. Take the Victory (Blue) trail back to the parking lot. Hilly in the beginning but mostly flat to the lunch spot; lunch will be on Lake Skenonto. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Bounla Sayarath (Bobo) Friday 7/4/2008 - (Independence Day) 3 Days Family Camping Taughannock Falls, Finger Lake Region, NY (Limit 40 people) This is a relaxed family camping at Finger Lake area in New York. The gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above and below the falls. Campsites overlook Cayuga Lake, with boat launch and beach nearby. Day activities: hiking, biking, boating, swimming ... Please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, cooking utensil, etc.). Fees: $20 members, $25 non-members, children under 10 are free (Include BBQ and camp ground). Register: Call Leaders before June 23, 2008 Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details Leaders: George Li/Nancy Liang/Marjorie Leung Saturday 7/12/2008 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Storm King Mountain, NY From the Mountain Rd./ parking lot trailhead, we will ascend Storm King Mt. on the Stillman trail, passing through many scenic viewpoints. Then loop around North Point with a view that looks like a Scandinavian fjord and return via the blue trail near Pitching Point with more viewpoints. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Ben Lee/HY Lee Sunday 7/13/2008 - 6 mile Day Hike / Level B Harriman State Park, NY From the parking at Rt.106, climb up to Black Rock Mountain to Ship Rock then go to Lemon Squeezer. Enjoy the feeling of walking and squeezing between big boulders. Have lunch on Island Pond and return on the flat service road. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Grace Chang/Chung Leung Saturday 7/19/2008 - 35 Mile Biking / Moderately hilly Katonah, Westchester Bike around Katonah area and see the New Croton Reservoir, Croton Gorge Park, Muscoot Farm and Teatown Lake Reservation. If time permits, we will bike further north to see the Elephant Hotel in Somers Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leader for Details Leaders: Francis Low/Nancy Liang Saturday 7/26/2008 - Summer Get-Together BBQ (limit 100 people) Rockland Lake State Park, NY Members get together to meet other families and friends. Not Just BBQ, but there are games, raffle and gifts, short hikes, swimming and many more. Fees: Members $5, Non-members $8, FREE for children under 12 Reservation before 7/20/08 is required. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Becky Leung/Nancy Liang Sunday 8/3/2008 - 6 & 9 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C Island Pond, NY Start from the 2nd westward parking lot on Route 106, hike on the flat service road to Island Pond via the Boston Mine. Have lunch and enjoy the summer view of the beautiful pond. Aggressive hikers visit the Valley of Boulders and follow the AT Trail to the pond. Return by the White Bar to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Chung Leung/MeiSheng Liu Saturday 8/9/2008 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Russian Bear/Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park, NY Starting from the Visitor Center through Seven Hills on Blue to Russian Bear on Orange then pass Raccoon Brook Hills on Black down to Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. Return along the river on Pine Meadow Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Rwei Su/Sunny Chen Saturday 8/16/2008 - Canoe Trip/ Level C (limit 30 people) Delaware River, New Jersey/Pennsylvania Canoeing 10 miles on the Delaware River from Bushkill to Smithfield Beach. This is a fairly easy trip and paddle time is about 3.5 hours. Canoe rental rate is $32 per person (for 10 or more people) and two people per canoe. Registration must be received by 7/24/08. Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 am and Leaders will provide details Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/HY Lee Saturday 8/16/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike/ Level B Crossover the Ringwood State Park, New Jersey From Ringwood Manors parking lot, we will cut through the heart of the park to reach the ridgeline viewpoints, then loop back past historic Skylands Manor. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Ben Lee/Alex Wei Saturday 8/30/2008 - (Labor Day Weekend) 3 Days Camping Adirondacks High Peaks , NY Camp at the Sharp Bridge Campground. Make day hikes to the high peaks of Dix, Big Slide, Wolfjaws, Gothics.or the NY state highest--Mt. Marcy. Enjoy the fresh air and the scenery in the high mountains. Fees: $20 member, $25 non-member Register: Please call Mandy before 8/20/08. Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leaders for details Leaders: George Li/Chung Leung/Mandy Wong Saturday 9/6/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level B Lake Askoti North, Harriman State Park, NY Start from Long Path Blue, pass Bowling Rock and climb up to Black Rock Mountain. Lunch at shelter, then return on R-D Red across the Blue Lichen to A-SB Red to Lake Askoti. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Rwei Su/Leo Ngan Sunday 9/7/2008 - 10-12 Mile Day Hike / Level D Lake Askoti North, Harriman State Park, NY Start from Ramapo-Dunderberg (R) North, passing 7 Lake Drive to Wm Brien Memorial Shelter. Change to Menomine (Y) to Silvermine Lake then to LP. Follow LP South to Lemon Squeezer and return to Lake Askoti. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Chung Leung/Zhaoming Li Saturday 9/13/2008 - Overnight Backpacking /Moon Watching Harriman State Park Leave on Saturday afternoon, hike 2 mile up to the top of the mountain. Have dinner, moon watch and camp overnight. Bring your own food and camping equipments. Contact leaders for further information. Register before 9/8/08. Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leaders for details Leaders: Nancy Liang/Kelly Ko Saturday 9/13/2008 - 6 Mile Day Hike . Level B Three Reservoirs at Harriman State Park, NY Climb up Jackie Jones Mountain in the first mile. Enjoy the easy downhill slope and 2 mile of leisure walk visiting 3 reservoirs. Part of the trip will be on unmarked trail, so hikers must follow leaders Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Alex Wei/Bounla Sayarath (Bobo) Saturday 9/20/2008 - 6 Mile Day Hike / Level B Hook Mountain State Park, NY Visit Hook Mtn. State Park of upstate New York. Climb to the ridge and overlook the Hudson River. Walk back along the flat bike path. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Grace Chang Saturday 9/27/2008 - Semi-annual Trail Maintenance (Shore Path) / Level B Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ Trail maintenance on the Shore 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: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Ben Lee/HY Lee October is the month of "Hike for American Lung Association" - All Activity fees will be donated. Donations are appreciated.Saturday 10/4/2008 - 35 Mile Day Biking / Level DSag Harbor-Shelter Island-Orient Point, Long Island Round trip between Sag Harbor and Orient Point through Shelter Island including short ferry rides. This is one of the most beautiful routes with wide shoulder and little traffic. Mostly flat with a little hilly terrain. Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details. Leaders: Ben Lee/Ken Lip Saturday 10/4/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level B Harriman State Park, NY Starting from Tuxedo Park, follow RD (red) to Black Ash Mt. then Parker Cabin Mt. Enjoy the terrific views on top the ridge. After lunch, will follow the Triangle (yellow) to the Lake Skenonto. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Joe (Hsueh-Cheng) Jwo/Hong Huang Sunday 10/5/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C Breakneck, East Hudson The Breakneck Ridge is one of the most famous hiking spots on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson from the Knobby Crags. The trails are rocky with some steep spots. This is definitely a challenging hike Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Chung Leung/Hong Zhu Saturday 10/11/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike Level C Gertrude\'s Nose, Minnewaska Stae Park Come to enjoy the fall foliage. The ridges around Gertrude\'s Nose have some of the most beautiful views in Minnewaska State Park. Start from the parking lot, walk along the Gertrude\'s nose trail. After lunch, at Gertrude Nose, the highest point, we will return following Millbrook Mt., Path. Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Ben Lee/Chung Leung/Ben Tang Saturday 10/18/2008 - 35 Mile Biking / Hilly West Point, NY Visit US Military Academy(if it is opened to public). Spectacular river and mountain views; stop by at Museum of the Hudson Highland Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leader for Details Leaders: Francis Low/Nancy Liang Saturday 10/18/2008 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Silvermine Lake at Harriman State Park, NY Start from Silvermine Lake on yellow trail, connect to RD Red reach Lake Tiorati for lunch. Return by Long Path Blue back to Silvermine Lake Picnic area Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Rwei Su/Shui Kei Ng Saturday 10/25/2008 - 5 & 8 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C Schunemunk Mountain, NY The trail over Schunemunk Mountain offers a series of fine lookouts and a varied terrain. The Storm King Art Center can be seen from the ridge. Enjoy the special vegetations and rock formations on the ridges. The complete traverse makes a good day trip. Expect some steep up hills and descents. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Nancy Liang/Kelly Ko/Chung Leung/Hong Huang Saturday 11/1/2008 - 10 Mile Day Hike / Level C Carry Hill, Harmmiman State Park, NY A popular CMCNY hiking trails. Hike sections of the Long Path, Appalachian & 1779 trails. Visit lake Nawahunta, Silvermine and Turkey Hill. Trails with diversity of terrain conditions, and few hills. Starting from Turkey Hill parking lot, off of Route 6. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Marjorie Leung/Yuen To Saturday 11/8/2008 - 6 Mile Day Hike / Level B Sterling Forest State Park, NY Start from the Visitor Center on White Trail, then on Red Trail to reach the Fire Tower. Hike along the Sterling Ridge on Blue Trail. Return on Yellow Trail and on Blue along the west shore of the Sterling Lake. Dress warm and bring winter hiking gears. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Leo Ngan/Elsa Chu Sunday 11/9/2008 - 17 Mile Day Hike / Level E Bear Mt - Elk Pen , Section of AT This trip is to hike the section of Appalachian Trail from Bear Mountain to Elk Pen. Many ups and downs but with many terrific lookout points. Experienced hiker only. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 Trail Head Leaders: George Li/Chung Leung Saturday 11/15/2008 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C Lake Skenonto, Harriman State Park, NY Starting on Blue Disc trail from Johnsontown Circle. Be prepared for uphill climbing for approx. 2 miles. Late lunch at the Lake Skenonto with lake view. Go back along the White-Bar trail at a leisurely walking pace. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Rwei Su/Shui Kei Ng Saturday 11/22/2008 - 9 Mile Day Hike / Level C Black Rock Loop - Black Rock Forest near West Point Academy This path through the forest touches numerous reservoirs, ponds and ridgetops, giving hikers a shoreline-to-summit experience. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Ben Lee/HY Lee Sunday 11/30/2008 - 6-7 Mile Day Hike . Level B Parker Cabin Mountain at Harriman State Park, NY Start from Route 106, follow the red trail, walk up Parker Cabin Mt and Tom Jones Mt. Take the Victory (Blue) trail back to the parking lot. Hilly in the beginning but mostly flat to the lunch spot; lunch will be on Lake Skenonto. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Alex Wei/Becky Leung Saturday 12/6/2008 - 6 & 9 Mile Day Hike . Level B & C Three Reservoirs at Harriman State Park, NY Climb up Jackie Jones Mountain in the first mile. Enjoy the easy downhill slope and 2 mile of leisure walk visiting 3 reservoirs. Part of the trip will be on unmarked trail, so hikers must follow leaders. The C level hike extends the route through the Breakneck Mt. and Iron Mt. adding many lookout points along the ridges. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Henry Jiang/Bounla Sayarath (Bobo)/Chung Leung Saturday 12/13/2008 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Doodletown Bridle Path, Bear Mountain State Park Start from Route 9 near Bear Mtn Inn. Hike begins with a short but steep climb along a river. Visit the remains of a mine. Lunch at the top where a panoramic view is outstanding. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhatta Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Grace Chang Saturday 12/20/2008 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Russian Bear/Pine Meadow Lake, Harriman State Park Start from the 7 Lakes Drive visitor center, follow the blue then orange trail to Russian Bear. After enjoying the view of the Ramapo valley, then go down to Pine Meadow Lake. Take a walk around the lake for the winter view and return to the visitor center through the white trail along the Stony Brook. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan Leaders: Chung Leung |
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