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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 7/12/2025 - Ramapo Lake to Wanaque Ridge Loop Hike/8 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: Sharon Yan/Mandy Wang -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/12/2025 - Sam's Point and Ice Cave Hike, 7 & 8 miles / Leverl B & C
Minnewaska State Park, NY
Sam's Point is a massive cliff in the southernmost section of the Shawangunks Mountain range. The plateau-like mountainscape and the variety of vegetation offer spectacular views for all seasons. The hike will visit the Ice caves, the Lake Maratanza, Verkeerder Kill Falls and High Point. Summer is also the best season for blueberry picking. Before registration, hikers with cars must have reserved a day pass from the park https://parks.ny.gov/parks/193
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at Sam's Point Visitor Center
Leaders: XiaoJing Wei/XiaoTao Shi/Jianming Wang -- Click to sign on the activity

Sunday 7/13/2025 - 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. Carpooling is encouraged to share the parking fee. Driving from Queens is about 75 min.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Croton Gorge Park
Leaders: Jennifer Chen -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/19/2025 - Mt. Beacon & Sunset Point Loop - 9 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Hudson Highlands State Park
Route: Start with Casino Trail (red), pass the Ruins of Incline Railway Powerhouse, turn right to Breakneck Ridge Trail (white), pass Mt. Beacon Fire Tower (1653 ft), turn right to Breakneck Bypass Trail (red), turn right onto Wilkinson Memorial Trail (yellow), pass Sunset Point, turn left on Fishkill Ridge Trail (white), then the Willikinson Memorial (yellow) through unmarked trail to Fiskill (white) and yellow (red) back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at the trailhead parking lot
Leaders: Jimmy Xing/Phillip Yuan -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/19/2025 - Storm King Mountain Hike, 7 - 10 Miles / Level B & C
Cornwall, NY
From the Route 9W (North) trailhead parking lot, ascend Storm King Mt. on the Butter Hill Trail (orange). Then follow the yellow Stillman Trail through many scenic viewpoints overlooking the Hudson River. Change to the blue Howell Trail to loop around North Point with a view that looks like a Scandinavian ford. Return via Pitching Point with more viewpoints. 
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Amy Tien/Davy Mak/Lian Jiang -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/26/2025 - Bear Mountain Hike, 9 miles Level C
Bear Mountain State Park
From the Bear mountain State Park offsite parking lot, take the R trail along Hessian Lake to Major Welch hike up 1100 ft elevation to Perkin Tower at top of Bear Mt. There are views of the surrounding mountains, the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. After a break at the Tower, following the AT trail downhill to pass the Seven Lake Drive, turn to trail 1777, Timp-Torne (B) then change to AT(W) & 1777 to Yellow trail to Lake Hessian to return to parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Bear Mountain State Park offsite Parking
Leaders: Sharon Yen/Mei Lu -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/26/2025 - High Point, NJ - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C
High Point State Park, NJ
High Point State Park occupies the highest point within NJ and has a natural landscape of unusual beauty. Starting from parking lot on Rt. 23 south of the Park Office, take Blue for a short distance, turn right onto Iris (Red) and then turn left onto AT (Whit). After 3/4 mile, turn right onto Blue Dot toward Sawmill Lake. From Sawmill lake service road, go to Mashipacong (Yellow) toward east and cross Rt. 23. Get onto Brown/Yellow, then Kuser Road along Lake Marcia and onto Monument (Red/Green). After a loop on Monument trail will reach the Monument. Stay at the Monument for a short break, then get onto AT south toward Iris (Red), and Blue back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the parking lot on Route 23
Leaders: Homer Hsieh/Lucy Yu -- Click to sign on the activity

Saturday 7/26/2025 - Old Westbury - Oyster Bay -Roosevelt Memorial Bike Tour - 40+ m
Old Westbury to Oyster Bay, Long Island NY
*Date Changed to Sunday. Starting from the IU Willet Middle School, bike on country roads to Oyster Bay. Visit Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt Memorial Sanctuary, Planting Fields Arboretum and many gorgeous estates on the way. This trip dose not bike on Bike Trail. We will 100% biking on a shared road with some/normal car traffic. Total elevation gain is 2000+ feet.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM IU Willet Middle School
Leaders: Diana Lu/Kwok-Chi Ng/Nancy Liang -- Click to sign on the activity

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    CMCNY Mailing Address:

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    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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