HIKE FOR GOOD LUNGS. SUPPORT American Lung Association in Memory of Gin Goon
Spring is here with budding trees in the mountains and running streams from the melting snow. We start the fundraising for American Lung Association in honor of our late founder Gin Goon on April 19 with the Gin's Challenge Hikes. Gin Goon founded CMCNY and had established the tradition in CMCNY that hiking in touch of nature is not just body building but mind building too. Your donations will be collected during our activities and delivered to American Lung Association in June. The donation is best be made by check payable to "American Lung Association". American Lung Association appreciates a lot for our donations and effort to promote outdoor activities for good lung health in the past year.
Saturday 10/25/2025 - West Mountain to Timp Torne Hike, 6 & 8 miles / Level B & C
Bear Mountain State Park, NY
Starting at the Anthony Wayne Parking Area, follow the White trail, then the FAWN (red) trail and then the Timp-Torne (blue) trail to meet the AT trail at West Mountain. Enjoy the many lookout points along the ridge. Level B hikers will follow Yellow to return to parking lot after lunch at the shelter. The level C hikers will venture out to the Timp for lunch, then return by 1777 Red back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Ada Jow/Sharon Yen -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 10/25/2025 - Bull Hill and Breakneck Ridge hike / Level B & C
Hudson Highlands State Park, NY
Bull Hill (Mt. Taurus) is located next to the famous Breakneck Ridge in the Hudson Highlands. Hiking up Bull Hill offers sweeping views of the Hudson River and neighboring peaks from rock outcrops but without the rock scramble like the Breakneck Ridge Trail. Descend from the summit of Bull Hill. Cross over to the northern section of the Breakneck Ridge by the Notch trail for more views. Finish the hike by walking downhill on the Cornish trail along the Breakneck Brook.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at Trailhead
Leaders: Jessica Liu/HY Lee -- Click to sign on the activity
Sunday 10/26/2025 - Sleeping Giant State Park - Mount Carmel Fall Foliage Hike / Level B & C
Sleeping Giant State Park, Connecticut
The “Sleeping Giant” is 2 miles of traprock mountaintop resembling the profile of a large man lying in repose. The outcrops and ridge crests give the "Sleeping Giant" a distinct "head", "chin", Chest", "hip", "knee" and "feet". The hike starts from the picnic area to go on the Blue Trail along the mountain cliff to the Giant Tower near the summit of Mount Carmel. Continue on the Blue trail to the swamp and following the river to see the Gorge Cascade Falls. Return on an unmarked trail to visit the few lookout points on the Violet Trail. Connect back to the Blue trail to go to Hezekiah's Knob. Connect to the White Trail to hike along the mountain side to go back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Parking Lot, 200 Mount Carmel Ave. Hamden, CT
Leaders: Jennifer Chen/Chung Leung -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 11/1/2025 - Scenic Lake Sebago to Parker Cabin Mountain Hike / Level B & C
Harriman State Park, NY
From the Sebago Boat Launch area, walk along the Lake Sebago eastern shore to the 7 Lakes Drive dam. Take TMI and Yellow to Lake Skenonto. Hike a gentle route up the Parker Cabin Mountain for an expansive view of the Black Ask Mountain and Blauvelt Mountain. Go downhill to Claudius Smith Den through the Black Ash Swamp. Continue on the TMI trail back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Sebago Boat Launch
Leaders: Jessica Liu/Chwen (June) Best -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 11/1/2025 - Iron Mines trail, 6 & 9 miles Day Hikes/ Levels B & C
Harriman State Park, NY
Peep into the mining past of Harriman State Park by visiting the remnants of some old iron mines. Starting from Lake Skannatati, visit the Hogencamp Mine then to the Surbridge Mine. Hike along the Surbridge Mine Rd where wild flowers are abundant in spring time. Lunch at the shelter. Then hike to the Fingerboard Shelter to enjoy the view of Lake Tiorati. Connect to the service road and hike to the Pine Swamp Mine. Then pick up the A-SB trail back to Lake Askoti. There are many turns and sections of the trail are unmarked. Therefore all novice hikers must follow the leaders. Adventurous hikers extend the hike to Boston Mine with the bonus of the terrific views of Island Pond and atop mountain ridges.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the Lake Askoti Parking Lot
Leaders: Vincent Yu/Mei Lu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 11/8/2025 - Croton Gorge Dam and Teatown Lakes Hike/ Level B&C
Westchester County, NY
Croton Gorge Dam is the 3rd largest hand made stone structure in the world. Hike to the dam top to see the dramatic waterfall tumbling down the rocks. Walk over the footbridge for a complete view on the falls, the Croton River and the beautiful Reservoir. Walk over the dam to take the Teatown Kitchawan Trail to the Teatown Lakes. Walk around the lakes with beautiful views, floating bridge/boardwalk and waterfalls. Go up Teatown Hill for a view of the valley to reach the Croton River. Walk along the river back to the parking. Driving from Queens is about 75 min.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Croton Gorge Park
Leaders: Vincent Yu/Mei Lu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 11/8/2025 - Stairway to Heaven & Lake Wawayanda Hike, Level B/C
Wawayanda State Park, NJ
Wa-Wa-yanda is a native Indian name meaning "Water in the mountain". First visit the shelter on AT from the state Park office. Then follow the AT trail westbound going up and down hills to enjoy the scenery of the surrounding mountains and swamps. Arrive at the famous Lookout points of Pinwheels Vista and Stairway to Heaven for the views of the northwestern high mountains of New Jersey. Descend from the Wawayanda mountain and walk through a local community to Lake Wawayanda. There are nice vistas around the lake, Ruins of a Iron Furnace and the stream from Laurel Pond. Take the service roads for a quick return to the parking or walk the forest paths lined with rhododendron through swamps back to parking.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: XiaoJing Wei/Mandy Wang -- Click to sign on the activity
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5/26/2025 - 山林的步伐, article by Chwen Best
5/17/2025 - CMC Trail Maintenance, photos by multiple persons
4/27/2025 - CMC Trip Leader Meeting, photos by Ling Zhou
2/09/2025 - CMC Annual Meeting, photos by Ling Zhou
4/14/2024 - CMC Trip Leader Meeting, photos by Ling Zhou, etc.
2/25/2024 - CMC Annual Meeting, photos by George Li, etc.
10/8/2023 - Neversink River Falls Hike, video by Henry Jiang
9/23/2023 - CMC Fall Trail Mailtance, video by Peter Li (李健昌)
6/7/2023 - CMC Donation to American Lung Association, photos
4/26/2023 - CMC Newspaper Clippings Dated Back to 1984, article contributed by Peter Lau
4/16/2023 - Lloyd Award Receiving Ceremony, photos by Chung Leung
3/26/2023 - CMC Trip Leader's Meeting, photos by Ling Zhou
2/23/2023 - Ken Lloyd Award for Outstanding Member Club from NJNY Trail Conference, posted by Hong Huang
2022 - 风雨之后见彩虹 An experience of the Gin's Challenge Hike 2022, article by JianNing Meng
2/12/2023 - CMC Annual Meeting, photos by Ling Zhou
2/12/2023 - CMC Annual Meeting Posters, photos by Hong Huang
1/1/2023 - New Year Inspiration Day Hike & Cookout at Silvermine Lake, video by Barry Yu Peng
2022/12 - Antarctica trip, video by Leo Ngan
2022/07 - Dolomite trip, video by Kwok-Chi Ng
2022 - Germany, Garmisch to Innsbruck trip, video by Kwok-Chi Ng
6/29/2022 - CMC Annual donation to American Lung Association, photo by Chung Leung
6/12/2022 - CMC Annual meeting (Group photo and new board photo)
2022/04 - Nepal Everest Base Camp trip, video by Steve Huang and Lily Huang
2021 - Activity Moments, photos by Chung Leung
2021 - Wind River, Wyoming trip, video by Nancy
2019/09 - Dolomites trip, video by Steve Huang and Lily Huang
9/28/2019 - CMC Semi-Annual Trail Maintenance, photos by Kwok-Chi Ng
4/27/2019 - Three Reservoirs / TMI Loop hike, photos by Rose Liu
4/6/2019 - Storm King Mountain hike, photos by Rose Liu
3/30/2019 - Pine Meadow Lake / 7 Hills Trail hike, photos by Rose Liu
3/24/2019 - CMCNY 2019 Trip Leader Training Meeting, photos by Hong Huang
1/27/2019 - CMCNY Annual Meeting, photos by Kwok-Chi Ng
1/27/2019 - CMCNY Annual Meeting, photos by Lily Huang
1/19/2019 - Ramapo Mountain State Forest hike, photos by Rose Liu
5/27/2017 - A Memorable Camping Trip: Frances Slocum SP, article by Jordan Chang (10 yr old)
5/27/2017 - Fun Activities at Camping: Frances Slocum SP, article by Vincent Chang (8 yr old)
1/15/2017 - Embracing Nature and Friendships: Patagonia Adventure 2016. Video by Steve & Lily Huang
11/13/2016 - CMCNY AT thru-hikers' Celebration Party, photos by Hong Huang
2015 January - Climbing Mount Washington, article by Helen Huang
2014 October - Presidential Range Traverse In One Day, article by Helen Huang
05/10/2014 - Bear Mountain, NY, video by YongShuo Li
2014 May - Annapurna Circuit 20 Days Hiking Trip (Part 1), article by James Wang
2014 May - Annapurna Circuit 20 Days Hiking Trip (Part 2), article by James Wang
2014 May - Annapurna Circuit 20 Days Hiking Trip (Part 3), article by James Wang
2014 May - Climbing Mount Shasta in California (in 2013), article by Helen Huang
2014 Spring - Mystery Canyon And Its Redbud Tree, article by Chi Chan
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CMCNY Mailing Address:
CMCNY
PO BOX 295
New York, NY 10163
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How to sign on the Activity?
- Via On-line Registration:
- Via e-mail: Members or non-members to email trip leaders by clicking on the names of trip leaders of a specific activity.
Note: Registration is closed at 6PM on Thursday.
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Trip Leaders: Please download Trip Registration / Liability Release Form and Trip Report Form here:
- Trip Registration Form
- Trip Report Form
Our day hikes are rated from Level A to Level F. Level A being the earliest; Lever D and above are for experienced hikers only. Please contact leader if you are uncertain about what level of hiking activity should you participate. Click here to see CMCNY Hiking Rating System.
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