HIKE FOR GOOD LUNGS. Support Lung Association in Memory of Gin Goon
Spring is here with budding trees and running streams from the melting snow. We appreciate the beauty of nature and honor our late founder Mr. Gin Goon. Many of us find relief and inspiraion on the close encounter with nature through hiking. After a hush winter, spring has arrived. Rain or storm won't last for a whole day. In CMCNY hikes, regardless of the hiking distance or difficulty levels, the hikers learn how to enjoy the hikes. They make friends with fellow hikers and through talking, some personal problems got resolved. With the hardwork and sweating, some hikers realize that they had lost some pounds. Mr. Gin Goon had established the tradition in CMCNY that hiking is not just body building but mind building too. During the Spring season, CMCNY keeps up the tradition of fundraising for AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Last year we raised $7,000 to American Lung Association. Giving is the joy of life.
Sunday 2/16/2025 - Norvin Green/ Weis Nature Center / Carris Hill Hike, Levels B & C
Norvin Green State Forest, NJ
From Weis Center, go up Ball Mtn. to the Vista point. Come downhill to Roomy Mine and view the cascades along the Blue Mine Brook. Continue downhill to visit Blue Mine. Continue on the white trail to go south to the start of the Carris Hill trail. Go up Carris Hill to see the rock formations. Continue to the Highland Trail to visit High Point which is famous for its rock ledges, pitch pines and panoramic view. Go downhill and follow the scenic green trail back to Weis Center.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at New Weis Center Parking Lot
Leaders: Chung Leung/Jianming Wang -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 2/22/2025 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #6, 15- 20 miles
Harriman State Park, NY
The training program prepares hikers to hike long distances and explore unfamiliar territories. Hikers help each other to achieve their goals. Hikers in the program build up their physical strength; improve their hiking skills and develop good judgement under difficult situations. Hikers practice on the trails to visit the 13 target points of the Gin's Challenge Hike. The hikers are required to hike at least 8 hours for each session.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: XiaoJing Wei -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 2/22/2025 - Ramapo Torne -- Russian Bear -- Diamond Mt. 7-9 miles Hike / Level B
Harriman State Park South, NY
Winter hike to view the snow scenery on the Mountains and lakes. From Reeves Visitor Center, take the (Blue) trail South Hill. Change to Hillburn-Torne-Sebago (Orange) trail all the way Stony Brook to back Reeve Visitor Center with Stony Brook (Yellow) & Pine Meadow (Red) trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center
Leaders: Steve Lin/Nancy Liang -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 2/22/2025 - Lake Askoti-Finger Board-Island Pond-Lake Askoti 12-14 miles/ level C,D
Harriman State Park, NY
Take the A-SB (red triangle) trail to Time Square. Take R-D to Finger Board shelter, and change to Long Path trail from At (W) to visit the famous rock formation of Lemon Squeezer. Go west on the AT trail to the north shore of Island Pond. Change to a service road to a secluded spot, south of Island pond. Retrace back on the service road and follow the scenic Dunning (yellow) trail back to the parking. Avid hikers can extend the hike to visit the lookout points on Black Rock Mountain before heading back to the parking lot.
*The goal of the hike is to help participants successfully complete an 8-hours journey.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at trail head
Leaders: Iris Liu/Vincent Yu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/1/2025 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #7, 15- 20 miles
Harriman State Park, NY
The training program prepares hikers to hike long distances and explore unfamiliar territories. Hikers help each other to achieve their goals. Hikers in the program build up their physical strength; improve their hiking skills and develop good judgement under difficult situations. Hikers practice on the trails to visit the 13 target points of the Gin's Challenge Hike. The hikers are required to hike at least 8 hours for each session.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Lucy Yu/Iris Liu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/1/2025 - Lake Askoti - Long Path - 3 Reservoirs Hike/ 6 - 9 miles/ Level B & C
Harriman State Park South, NY
Start from Lake Askoti to enjoy the morning scenery of Lake Skannatati. Follow the Long Path to go to Big Hill Shelter for the views of Ladentown Mtn. and Horse Chock Mtn. Take the service roads to visit the 3 reservoirs and walk along Horse Chock Creek to see the cascades. From Breakneck Mtn., go downhill to the Breakneck Pond and continue on the Long Path to return to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Lake Skannatai Parking
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Mei Lu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/1/2025 - Ramapo Lake to Wanaque Ridge Loop Hike/8-10 miles/ Levels C
Ramapo Mountain State Forest, NJ
From Lower Parking Lot, take Blue/Black trail to Castle Loop (W) to Cannon Red and turn to Castle White trail to visit the Ruin. After Stone Town, take the unmarked trail to OBK(orange/Black) and Orange to loop Wanaque Range points to Le Grande range and take BBK (Blue/Black) to return to Parking lot at dam of Ramapo Lake.
For further 3 mile, you may tour around the Ramapo lake after the end of Le Grande range, and return back parking lot with BBK (Blue/Blk) trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM Skyline Drive Lower Trailhead Parking
Leaders: Homer Hsieh/Chwen (Jun) Best -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/8/2025 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #8, 18- 25 miles
Harriman State Park, NY
The training program prepares hikers to hike long distances and explore unfamiliar territories. Hikers help each other to achieve their goals. Hikers in the program build up their physical strength; improve their hiking skills and develop good judgement under difficult situations. Hikers practice on the trails to visit the 13 target points of the Gin's Challenge Hike. The hikers are required to hike at least 9 hours for each session.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Frank Song/Lucy Yu -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/8/2025 - Doris Duke & Appalachian Trail Hike / Levels B & C
Sterling Forest State Park, NY
The hike traverses the Doris Duke Wildlife Sanctuary, the Sterling Mountain and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail(AT) in the north. There are fascinating rock formations and magnificent vistas on rock ledges. The hike starts with the Doris Duke Trail going up the mountain. Follow the trail along the transmission line to connect to the AT trail to visit the Fitzerald Falls and see the many viewpoints along the mountain ridge. Descend to the valley and pass the Beaver Swamp back to the trailhead.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Doris Duke Trailhead Parking Lot
Leaders: -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 3/8/2025 - TMI - SBM - Pine Meadow Lake Loop, 12-14 miles/ Level E
Harriman State Park, New York
Start from the east end of TMI and turn left to southbound of SBM. The most beautiful portion of the SBM trail provides gorgeous overlooks along the ridge. You can even see Manhattan on a sunny day. visiting Stone Memorial Shelter then to continue to Pine Meadow Lake . Continue to Yellow to Seven Hills Blue to TMI Red to Breakneck(W). Take south bound S-BM (Y) near Ladentown Mt. to TMI to return parking lot.
*The goal of the hike is to help participants successfully complete an 8-hours journey.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at TMI East End Parking Lot
Leaders: Cherry Lau/Iris Liu -- Click to sign on the activity
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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, 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, 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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