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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.

Saturday 12/7/2024 - Dunderberg Mountain 7 & 11 miles Day Hike / Levels B & C
Bear Mountain State Park
Start from the parking lot at 9W/202, follow the blue trail to trace the route of the Railway. Continue to the Timp. Change to the red R-D Trail to Bald Mountain and Cornell Mine. Follow the R-D trail to the viewpoint on top of Jones Point. There is the view of Indian Point Power Plant across the Hudson River. Come down on a steep grade to the parking. The longer route: from the Timp, take Timp-Torne Trail (blue), pass West Mountain, turn left on S-BM trail (yellow), then turn left on R-D (red), then join the shorter route.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trail head
Leaders: HY Lee/MeiSheng Liu -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 12/7/2024 - Otter Hole to Ball Mountain Loop Hike, 6 - 9 Mile / Levels B & C
Norvin Green State Forest, NJ
Start from the Otter Hole trailhead. Follow the blue, then white trails to Chikahoki Falls. Climb up Carris Hill to Yoo-Hoo Point. Yell Yoo-Hoo so people at High Point can hear you. Continue on the blue trail to connect to the Otter Hole (green) trail back to the trailhead. Visit all the viewpoints along the way. *No Carpool Arrangement
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Vincent Yu/Sharon Yen -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 12/14/2024 - Hasenclever Mine Loop 8-10 Miles / Level B & C
Harriman State Park N Y
Staring from Lake Askoti Parking taking ASB red trail and change to Red Cross passing Hasenclever Mt to parking lot by Lake Tiorati. Changing to Beech Trail (B) passing Nat House Mt, Civil War period cemetery until end at Long Path. Taking LP return to Askoti parking. For the longer hike: from parking lot take Long Path to Time Square, and change ASB toward Askoti Lake to Red Cross Trail to continue to Hasenclever Loop.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Askoti Lake Parking Lot
Leaders: Chwen (Jun) Best/Carina Li/John Li -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 12/14/2024 - Stonetown Circular & Tarawingo loop, 8-12 Miles Day Hike / Level C-D
Norvin Green State Forest, NJ
Starting from the trailhead parking lot on West Brook road, take the Highlands Trail north, then Stonetown Circular trail (red triangle), pass Windbeam Mt., Bear Mt. and Board Mt. and cross Stonetown road. After Harrison Mt, stay on Highland Trail (white), pass Horse Pond Mt, turn left to Burnt Meadow (Green), then turn to Tarawingo (Blue), then turn left when meet Lake Sonoma (Orange). Chang to Stonetown Circular trail (Red triangle) to pass Tory Rocks, to return to parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM Stonetown Rec. Complex parking lot
Leaders: Iris Liu/Vincent Yu -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 12/21/2024 - Appalachian Trail (AT) section Loop hike, 12+ Miles / Level E
Bear Mountain State Park, NY
Going eastwards from Elk Pen, the Appalachian Trail (AT) passes through Green Pond Mountain, Fingerboard Mountain, Black Mountain and into West Mountain. There are gorgeous views on the mountains. Hikers aim to hike through this section of the AT as much as time permits, then find the quickest way to return to Elk Pen. Daylight is short and good time management is required. Experience hikers only.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at trailhead
Leaders: Frank Song/Jianming Wang -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 12/21/2024 - Three Reservoirs to Breakneck Pond Hike / Level B & C
Harriman State Park, NY
The hike explores the reservoirs and lakes in the valley surrounded by the Cranberry Mtn, Ladentown Mtn and Jackie Jones. The hike will be on a relaxed pace to enjoy the scenery and the cool breeze on the lakes and reservoirs. Starting at parking lot off Rte 106, visit the Orak Ruin. Then follow the service road to visit the reservoirs. Climb over the Breakneck Ridge to hike down to the Breakneck Pond. After lunch, visit Big Hill shelter and the fire tower. Then follow the paved road back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the Trailhead
Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Steve Huang -- Click to sign on the activity

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Whatsnew

  • 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
     

    CMCNY Mailing Address:

    CMCNY
    PO BOX 295
    New York, NY 10163

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    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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