Keep up the good work on Trail Maintenance! Enjoy the colorful Fall Foliage
Our work on the Trail Maintenance of the Palisades Shore Path Trail has been awarded the prestigious Ken Lloyd Outstanding Member Club title by the NY/NJ Trail Conference. We strive to ensure the trails are accessible for all to enjoy and to experience the rewards of connecting with nature. In CMCNY, our B/C level hikes are the best way to connect with nature. All the hikers can tailor the hike to fit their own interest and pace. The hikers hike with their own comfortable pace to relax their minds and appreciate nature. They can extend the hiking route to discover more interesting spots or cut short the hike if time is running out. The trip leaders are always there to show the less experienced hikers to learn to follow the trail markers to go from one point of interest to the next. As the temperature is getting cooler, CMCNY is scheduling more hikes to enjoy the changing colors of the foliage.
Saturday 12/9/2023 - 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) is 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. Hike the AT trail to visit the many viewpoints along the mountain ridge. Descend to the valley and return to the trailhead.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at Doris Duke Trailhead Parking Lot
Leaders: Chung Leung -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 12/9/2023 - Breakneck Ridge, 6 - 8 Mile Hikes/ Levels B & C
Hudson Highlands State Park, NY
One of the most famous hiking spots on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Hudson along the ridge. The trails are rocky for the first half mile and some rock scrambling are required.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Jimmy Xing/Sharon Yen -- Click to sign on the activity
Sunday 12/10/2023 - Lake Kanawauke - Black Rock Mountain Hike 7 - 12 Miles / Level B & C
Harriman State Park South, NY
Starting from the pretty Lake Kanawauke, go up the mountain to visit the Pine Swamp and the mine cave. Hike up on the Hogencamp Mountain to visit the lookout points on the rocky outcrops. Walk on the ridge to Black Rock Mountain which is famous for its views for all seasons. Continue on to visit the Boston Mine. Avid hikers go further to Island Pond. Return by the Dunning (yellow) trail back to parking.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Lake Kanawauke Picnic Area
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Sharon Yan -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 12/16/2023 - Norvin Green/ Weis Nature Center 6 - 9 Mile Hikes, 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 on the Highland Trail to visit High Point which is famous for its rock ledges, pitch pines and panoramic view. Branch off to visit the lookout points at Carris Hill. Return to Weis Center by the service road. Avid hikers can extend the hike to the trails on Buck Mtn.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: James Yu/Homer Hsieh -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 12/16/2023 - Secret Garden Trail. 6 - 9 Mile/ Level B & C
Harriman State Park, NY
The hike starts from Lake Askoti and heads to Time Square. Then follows the Surebridge Mine Road heading North to Upper Lake Cohasset. Explore the beautiful caves of Pine Swamp Mine and Bradley Mine. Take the returning route via AT and Hurst (Blue) trails. Following unmarked trail to Dunning Yellow trail to LP (Green) back to parking Lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Lake Askoti parking lot
Leaders: Amy Tien/Lian Jiang -- Click to sign on the activity
Sunday 12/17/2023 - Ramapo Valley Ilgenstein Rock Hike / Level B & C
Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah, NJ
From the parking lot, take the bridge across the Ramapo River. Go up the mountain to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge. Go downhill to the Ridge Overlook where there is a gorgeous view of the valley. Continue to hike to MacMillan Reservoir. Go through the swamp to reach Bear Swamp Lake. Climb up the hill to Ilgentstein Rock. After enjoying the panorama view, go downhill to the Cannonball Lake. Follow the Swamp Brook downhill then follow the Yellow Silver Trail to return to the parking.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Chung Leung -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 12/23/2023 - Kakiat to Diamond Mt.- Pine Meadow- S-BM Loop, Level B&C
Harriman State Park, NY
From Kakiat County Park take Mountain trail (Orange) to Kakiat trail (white), after crossing Pine Meadow Brook, take trail (Blue) to Diamond Mt., then Yellow trail to Pine Meadow Lake. Follow Pine Meadow Lake trail (red) to Suffern Bear Mt. Making sharp right turn to S-BM trail to Kakiat trail (white) and downhill back to parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Kakiat Park
Leaders: Chwen (Jun) Best -- Click to sign on the activity
Saturday 12/23/2023 - Caumsett State Historic Park & long Island Sound Hike / Level B & C
Hungtington, Long Island, NY
The Caumsett State Park is a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound. The park has salt marshes, beaches, rock shoreline with steep bluffs overlooking the LI Sound and nature trails over acres of woodland and meadows. Visit the gorgeous mansions owned by the rich Llyod and Field families to understand the development of Huntington in Long Island. Start from the Main parking lot, go south to Llyod Harbor. Follow the Pedestrian Trail to hike north to the Fresh Pond and enjoy the gorgeous view of LI Sound. Walk along the shore to Lloyd Point. Turn south on the Pedestrian Trail and walk back to the parking.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: /Chung Leung -- Click to sign on the activity
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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?
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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:
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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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