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Saturday 2/4/2023 - Appalachian Trail and Wawayanda Lake Hike /Level B & C Lake Wawayanda, NJ Hike part of the AT trail to the Pinwheel Vista on top of the Stairway to Heaven Trail. Hike through an unmarked trail to Barry Lake and a local community. Visit the remains of an old industrial village. Enjoy the winter scenery of Wawayanda Lake, the nearby ponds and hills. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: James Yu/Homer Hsieh Saturday 2/4/2023 - Four Lakes Hike, 8-10 miles/ B & C levels Harriman State Park, NY From the Sebago Boat Launch parking, take the 7-Hills trail to the lookout points on Diamond Mtn. Hike down to Pine Meadow Lake from Yellow and to Lake Wanoksink from unmarked road. Change to the TMI trail-Wood Town Road and Yellow to Resevoir 3. After Walking on the Breakneck ridge enjoying the expansive view of the Breakneck pond. Enjoy leisure smooth walk down Buck Trail (yellow) and Blue trail to the parking lot on Lake Sebago. *No carpool arrangement* Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Sebago Boat Launch Leaders: Jessica Liu/Vincent Yu/Steve Huang Saturday 2/4/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #4, 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: Tony Shu/Chung Leung Sunday 2/5/2023 - Ramapo Valley Ilgenstein Rock Family Hike 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 Saturday 2/11/2023 - Russian Bear/Pine Meadow Lake, 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Harriman State Park, NY Start from Reeve visitor center at 7 Lakes Drive, follow the blue trail, then orange trail to Russian Bear. After enjoying the view of the Ramapo valley, then go down to Pine Meadow Lake. Take a walk around the lake for the winter view and return to the visitor center through the yellow trail along the Stony Brook. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Iris Liu/Bon Chiu Saturday 2/11/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #5, 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: Ling Zhou/Chung Leung/Rosa Melgar Sunday 2/12/2023 - CMCNY Membership Meeting & Spring Festival Gathering Elmhurst, NY The General Membership Meeting is an experience sharing and get together party for all members and their friends. It will be held at the St. James Episcopal Church, 84-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY. The event features a buffet dinner, slide show on our exotic expeditions, raffle, games, used gears exchange and preview of upcoming activities. Open enrollment for new members. Reservation is required. Fees: Free for members, $10 guest of members. **Due to the Pandemic, wearing masks is required. Meeting Time/Place: 2:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church Leaders: Jessica Liu/Kwok-Chi Ng/Steve Huang/Sharon Yan Saturday 2/18/2023 - 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 around the Scarlet Pond. Go up the mountain to Hawk Rock and Cactus Ledge. Go downhill to reach Ridge Overlook where there is a gorgeous view of the valley. Hike down the hill 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. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Steve Huang/MeiSheng Liu Saturday 2/18/2023 - 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 9 hours for each session. Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at the Trailhead Leaders: John Li/Carina Li/Chung Leung Sunday 2/19/2023 - Lake Askoti- Island Pond Family Hike -- with level C option Harriman State Park, NY Take the A-SB (red triangle) trail to Time Square. Go up the Hogencamp Mountain and visit the lookout points on R-D and Lichen trails. Continue 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. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trail head Leaders: Ary Wu/Joe Chou/Chung Leung Saturday 2/25/2023 - Doodletown Bridle Path, 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C Bear Mountain State Park Start from Parking lot nearby Bear Mtn Inn. Hike 1777 to Blue (Cornell Mine Trail) begins with a short to visit the remains of Edison mine. A steep hike to change to Cornell Mine and Red (Dundernberg) and to reach Bald Mt. The mountain top where a panoramic view is outstanding. After Lunch, you will take Red/1777 with Yellow(S-BM), a path full of historic remains and back to parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: YuShan Li/Iris Lee/Cherry Lau Saturday 2/25/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #7, 16- 22 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: Sharon Yen/Chung Leung Saturday 2/25/2023 - West Mountain to Timp Torne Hike, Level B & C Bear Mountain State Park, NY Starting at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Parking Area, follow the White trail, then the FAWN (red) trail to the Timp Torne (blue) trail. Hike along the (blue) trail to enjoy the gorgeous views along the ridge of West Mountain. Take a break at the Shelter and continue to Timp Pass. Change to the R-D (red) trail to the Beech Bottom Service Road and continue to go back to the parking. Avid hikers venture out to The Timp from Timp Pass. Make a loop on the R-D and 1777 trails, visiting the Herbert Mine then go back to Timp Pass. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Leaders: Sharon Yan/Nancy Liang Sunday 2/26/2023 - Surprise Lake and Bearford Mountain Family Hike Hewitt, NJ Take the Orange trail to Surprise Lake. Follow the blue trail to the mountain ridge to meet the AT trail. Stand on the NY/ NJ boundary with your feet on both states. Continue on the AT trail to the Grand View. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Greenwood Lake. After lunch, follow the yellow to connect to the pink trail and hike leisurely back to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 3/4/2023 - 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: Steve Lin/Jessica Liu Saturday 3/4/2023 - Lake Askoti -- Surbridge Mountain Hike / Level B & C Harriman State Park, NY Start from Lake Askoti, go around Pine Swamp Mountain to Times Square. Take the Ramapo Dunderberg trail to Fingerboard Shelter for a good view of Lake Tiorati. Change to the Appalachian Trail (AT) going over Surbridge Mountain to the famous rock formation of Lemon Squeezer. Go south eastwards to visit the many lookout points on Hogancamp Mountain. Switch to the Long Path going downhill to the tranquil Lake Skannatati. Continue on Long Path to go back to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Lake Askoti Parking Leaders: Sharon Yan/Davy Mak Saturday 3/4/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #8, 16- 22 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: Chung Leung/Tony Shu Sunday 3/5/2023 - Wanaque Ridge and Ramapo Lake Hike / level B & C Ramapo Mountain State Forest, NJ From the Skyline Drive upper parking, use the Castle Loop trail to visit the Stone Tower and the Ruins. Take the Orange trail to visit the Profile Rock and the Wanaque Ridge. Views on the ridge is stunning. Walk on the west shore for a good view of the Ramapo Lake. Take a easy walk back to the parking. Option to hike the LeGrande Hill Loop to visit the lookout points on the hill. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the Skyline Drive Upper Parking Lot Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 3/11/2023 - Johnsontown Circle - Lake Skenonto, 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C Harriman State Park, NY Start on the Blue Disc trail from Johnsontown Circle. Go along the mountain ridges to Parker Cabin Mtn. Return by the Yellow Triangle trail to visit Lake Skenonto and Lake Sebago. Prepare to hike in snow covered and icy trails. Winter hiking gears are required. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: Cherry Lau/Shui-Kei Ng Saturday 3/11/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #9, 16- 24 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: Chung Leung/Rosa Melgar/Iris Liu Saturday 3/11/2023 - 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. Continue to walk along the western shore to Lake Skenonto. Both lakes offer scenic views for all 4 seasons. Take 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: Nancy Liang/Davy Mak Sunday 3/12/2023 - Sterling Ridge and Lake Family Hike Sterling State Forest, NY From the Visitor Center, follow the blue trail to the ruins of the 18th century Sterling Iron Furnace. Change to the red trail going uphill to the Fire Tower. Follow the blue trail going downhill to the West Valley Swamp with beautiful scenery for all 4 seasons. Change to the orange trail to Bare Rock where there is a stunning view of the Greenwood Lake. After lunch, continue on the Highland Trail to walk along the Sterling Ridge. Go down to the Sterling Lake and walk around the lake back to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung/Jennifer Chen Saturday 3/18/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #10, 16- 24 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: Chung Leung Saturday 3/18/2023 - 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. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Kakiat Park Leaders: Steve Huang/Leo Ngan Saturday 3/18/2023 - Four Lakes Hike, 8-10 miles/ B & C levels Harriman State Park, NY From the Sebago Boat Launch parking, take the 7-Hills trail to the lookout points on Diamond Mtn. Hike down to Pine Meadow Lake from Yellow and to Lake Wanoksink from unmarked road. Change to the TMI trail-Wood Town Road and Yellow to Resevoir 3. After Walking on the Breakneck ridge enjoying the expansive view of the Breakneck pond. Enjoy leisure smooth walk down Buck Trail (yellow) and Blue trail to the parking lot on Lake Sebago. *No carpool arrangement* Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Sebago Boat Launch Leaders: Iris Liu/Sharon Yen Sunday 3/19/2023 - Lake Skannatati and mines touring Family Hike Harriman State Park, NY Start from the Lake Askoti/ Lake Skannatati Parking, take the A-SB trail to visit the Pine Swamp Mine. Continue on the Long Path to visit the view points over the Hogancamp Mountain. Follow a mine road to visit the Surbridge Mine. Use an unmarked trail to connect to the Dunning Trail to visit the Bowling Rocks and Hogencamp Mines. Tour on the lake shore of Lake Skannatati then walk back to the parking. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the Lake Askoti trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung/Jennifer Chen Saturday 3/25/2023 - Storm King Mt, 7 Mile Day Hike / Level 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 fjord. Return via Pitching Point with more viewpoints. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trail head Leaders: Ada Jow/Amy Tien Saturday 3/25/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #11, 16- 24 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: Chung Leung Saturday 3/25/2023 - Schunemunk Mountain 7 & 9 Mile Hike/ Levels B & C Schunemunk Mountain State Park, NY The trail over Schunemunk Mountain offers a series of fine lookouts and a varied terrain. The Storm King Art Center can be seen from the ridge. Enjoy the special vegetation and rock formations on the ridges. The Megaliths is a must visit lunch spot. Expect some steep up hills and descents. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Nancy Liang/Homer Hsieh Saturday 4/1/2023 - 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. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Kakiat Park Leaders: YuShan Li/Iris Lee Saturday 4/1/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #12, 16- 24 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: 7:00 AM at the Trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 4/1/2023 - Dater Mountain and Black Ash Mountain Hike Harriman State Park, NY The Dater Mountain Nature Park offers stunning views of the Village of Tuxedo, I87 Highway and variety of wildlife. Follow the Kakiat Trail at Tuxedo Park then change to the orange trail into the park. Enter the blue trail loop for a leisure walk in the forest and enjoy the views on the mountain top. Exit the park at the view point of Always Perpendicular. Follow the Blue Dot trail to visit the rock formations of Elbow Brush and Claudius Smith Den. Continue on the mountain top of Black Ash Mountain before returning to Tuxedo Park. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM, Tuxedo Park DEC parking lot Leaders: Nancy Liang/Cloe Dong/Barry Peng Sunday 4/2/2023 - 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 reach the Ridge Overlook where there is a gorgeous view of the valley. Hike down the hill 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/Jennifer Chen Saturday 4/8/2023 - Popolopen Torne/Bear Mountain, 6 & 8 Miles / Levels B & C Bear Mountain Starting from Fort Montgomery, follow the Blue trail to Popolopen Torne. Some rock scrambling is required but the panoramic view at the Torne is rewarding. Return by taking the Red trail along the Hell Hole Creek to Hessian Lake at Bear Mtn. and Fort Clinton Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Jessica Liu/Sharon Yen Saturday 4/8/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #13, 20 - 28 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 10 hours for the session. Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM at the Trailhead Leaders: Iris Liu Saturday 4/8/2023 - Lake Askoti to Reservoirs Loop Hike, Level B & C Harriman State Park South, NY From Lake Askoti, go south on the Long Path to visit the Flight 6231 Crash site. Continue on Long Path to the Big Hill Shelter. Go downhill to visit the 2nd and 3rd Reservoirs. Find the unmarked trail to go down to the Breakneck Pond. Catch back on the Long Path to return to the parking lot. Avid hikers can extend the hike after the 3rd Reservoir to go on the S-BM, TMI trails to see the rock formations on Breakneck Mountain for an additional 3 miles. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Sharon Yan/Ada Jow Sunday 4/9/2023 - Doodletown Bridle Path, 8 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C Bear Mountain State Park Start from Parking lot nearby Bear Mtn Inn. Hike 1777 to Blue (Cornell Mine Trail) begins with a short to visit the remains of Edison mine. A steep hike to change to Cornell Mine and Red (Dundernberg) and to reach Bald Mt. The mountain top where a panoramic view is outstanding. After Lunch, you will take Red/1777 with Yellow(S-BM), a path full of historic remains and back to parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung/Jennifer Chen Saturday 4/15/2023 - Fishkill Ridge, 7 & 9 Mile Day Hike / Levels B & C Hudson Highland State Park, NY Loop up , up, up and around the protected crests of the conservation area, including Lambs Hill and Bald Hill. The Town of Beacon, the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and the Hudson River can be seen from viewpoints along the Overlook Trail and the Fishkill Ridge Trail. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trail head Leaders: YuShan Li/Iris Lee Saturday 4/15/2023 - Long Distance Hike Training: Session #14, Gin's Hike Trial Harriman State Park, NY This session is a trial for the Gin's Challenge Hike. Hikers follow the suggested route to pass through all the 13 target points. They make assessment on the time passing each target points. They get familiar with the route so that they do not need to spend time reading the map while hiking. They get an idea on how long it will take to comfortably finish the Challenge Hike. Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM at the Trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 4/15/2023 - Silvermine Lake and Stockbridge Mountain Hike / Level B & C Harriman State Park, NY Early Spring hike around Silvermine Lake and up to Stockbridge Mountain. Starting from the Silvermine Lake picnic area, follow the yellow trail to the Brien Memorial Shelter. Then change to RD. Cross over to the Long Path near Lake Tiorati. Follow the Long Path to visit the Hippo Rock and the Cave shelter. Return by the Yellow Menomine trail back to Silvermine Lake Picnic area. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Nancy Liang/Shui-Kei Ng Sunday 4/16/2023 - 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. Continue to walk along the western shore to Lake Skenonto. Both lakes offer scenic views for all 4 seasons. Take 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: Chung Leung/Jennifer Chen Saturday 4/22/2023 - Gin's Challenge Endurance 26+ mile Hike / Level F Harriman State Park, NY The annual Gin's Challenge Endurance Hike is a 30+ miles route passing through 13 target points. This challenging hike is named in honor of Gin Goon, a founder of CMCNY. He passed away in Oct. 2003. The hikers strive to visit the 13 target points going through strenuous mountain trails with many ups and downs covering many difficult terrains. The long distance hikers have been training hard for the past months for their strength, hiking skills, endurance and patience. This hike will be a testimony for their hard work and accomplishment. Meeting Time/Place: 6:00AM Tuxedo Park DEC Parking Lot Leaders: Ling Zhou/Chung Leung/Tony Shu/Iris Liu Saturday 4/22/2023 - Gin's Challenge Medium range Hike -- 7 Hills Trail Loop; 15+ mile Harriman State Park, NY From the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, hike along Reeves Brook to Torne View. Then follow the 7 Hills Trail(B) and traverse the entire length to Lake Sebago. There are many steep ups and downs along the Trail. However you will be amazed on the expansive views on each climb. Cheer up the Gin's Challenge Hikers along the way. From Lake Sebago, find the fastest route to Big Hill Shelter to meet the Gin's Hikers again along the SBM trail. Hike leisurely on service roads to visit Lake Wanoksink and Pine Meadow Lake before arriving at the Visitor Center. Meeting Time/Place: 7:30AM Reeves Meadow Visitor Center off 7 Lakes Drive Leaders: Sharon Yan/Nancy Liang/Diana Lu Saturday 4/22/2023 - Gin's Challenge Jr. Hike -- Lake Askoti to 3 reservoirs Loop, 6 & 8 Miles Harriman State Park, NY From Lake Askoti, follow the Long Path to Big Hill Shelter. Visit the Flight 6231 Crash site Memorial. Hike leisurely to the Second and Third Reservoirs. Proceed to hike along the Sebago Bear Mountain Trail to cheer up the Gin's Challenge Hikers. Return to Lake Askoti via the Long Path. Cheer up the Gin's Hikers to continue their strenuous hike with water refill and snacks. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at trailhead Leaders: Ary Wu/Connie Htam/Joe Chou Saturday 4/29/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Four Lakes Hike, 5-6 miles/ level B & C, (Suitable for Family H Harriman State Park, NY From the Sebago Boat Launch parking, take Blue and unmarked trail to Pine Meadow Lake and Lake Wanoksink. Change to the TMI trail on the Breakneck ridge enjoying the expansive view of the Breakneck pond. Through the AMC campsite, Enjoy leisure smooth walk down unmarked Cranberry Mountain trail & Buck Trail (yellow) and Blue trail to the parking lot on Lake Sebago. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at the Sebago Boat Launch Leaders: Carol Lee/Iris Lee Saturday 4/29/2023 - ALA Fundraising: TMI - SBM to Pine Meadow Lake Loop, 8 & 11 Miles/ Level B&C Harriman State Park, New York Start from the east end of TMI and turn left towards southbound of SBM. The most beautiful portion of the SBM trail provides us great scenery overlooks along the ridge. You can even see Manhattan on a sunny day. For short hike, we turn to PM trail and head to Pine Meadow Lake directly. For long hike, it is a good time to visit Stone Memorial Shelter and meet up group at Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take it easy and visit a hidden lake along the puzzle-like service roads and then go back to our parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at TMI East End Parking Lot (Diltzes Road at Ladentown) Leaders: James Yu/Homer Hsieh Sunday 4/30/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Popolopen Torne and Anthony Nose Hike/ 6 - 10 miles Levels B&C Bear Mountain State Park, NY Starting from the Fort Montgomery Parking Lot(by 9W), follow the blue trail to Popolopen Torne. Some rock scrambling is required but the panoramic view at the Torne is rewarding. Descend on the Red trail and continue to Bear Mt Bridge. For a longer hike, you will follow the AT White trail through Bear Mt Bridge change to Blue trail to Anthony Nose and return to Parking lot through the Bridge again. Long or short distances are available. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Jennifer Chen/Chung Leung Saturday 5/6/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Bull Hill hike/ Levels, 9 miles, Level 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 Breakneck. 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. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at Trailhead Leaders: Jimmy Xing/Vincent Yu Saturday 5/6/2023 - In Memory of Gin Goon: Spring Trail Maintenance, Shore Path along Hudson River Palisades Interstate Park, NJ Trail maintenance of the Shore Path trail along the Hudson River in New Jersey; pick up trash, trim protruding branches, etc. Trip leaders will provide tools. Light refreshments will be offered at the end of the activity. This is a very important event for the club as it is our duty to serve our community and conserve the nature for the future. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at trail head Leaders: Shui-Kei Ng/Tony Shu/Chung Leung Saturday 5/6/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: 2-Day Overnight Biking-Camping Montauk, Long Island, New York Biking South Fork 40+ Miles between Montauk Point and Sag Harbor; Camping Saturday night at Hither Hills State Park; Sunday: Biking 40+ Miles between Sag Harbor, via Shelter Island to Orient Point. Note: Biking on paved road along rolling hills with a few gentle slopes; road or hybrid bikes are OK; camping fee: $20/person; BBQ $8/person optional: camping Sunday night @ Hither Hills S. Park; checking out 11am Monday. Ben Lee Steve Chan Ken Lip 917-710-1263 917-216-1730 917-273-1257 Meeting Time/Place: Meeting Time/Place: Contact Trip Leaders for details Leaders: Ben Lee/Steve Chan/Kenny Lip Sunday 5/7/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Otter Hole to Ball Mountain Loop Hike, 6 - 9 Mile / Levels B & 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. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 5/13/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Secret Garden Trail. 6 & 8 Mile/ Level B 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. Enjoy the many blooming wild flowers along the path. 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: HY Lee/Bounnhou Sayarath Saturday 5/13/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Lake Askoti North Loop 12-14 Mile Day Hike / Level D-E Harriman State Park, NY Start from Askoti Parking Lot to ASB(R) North, Red Cross passing 7 Lake Drive to Brien Memorial Shelter. Change to Menomine (Y) to Silvermine Lake then to Stockbridge LP. Follow LP South to Water Tower and return to Lake Askoti by At(south) and Ramapo Dundenberg red. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trail head Leaders: Amy Tien/Lian Jiang Sunday 5/14/2023 - ALA Fundraising: 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: Chung Leung/Jennifer Chen Saturday 5/20/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Mount Defiance & Five Ponds Hike / Levels Ringwood State Park, NJ The hike starts on going up Mount Defiance. There are rocky vistas to view the surrounding Ramapo Mountains. Come down the mountain to tour the streams and woodlands. Take a leisure walk through the newly constructed Five Ponds Trail loop to see the beautiful ponds. Avid hikers can venture out to Ilgenstein Rock and the Bear Swamp Lake. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Cherry Lau/MeiSheng Liu Saturday 5/20/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Three Reservoirs 6 Mile Hike / Level B (Suitable for Family Hik Harriman State Park, NY Climb up Jackie Jones Mountain in the first mile. Enjoy the easy downhill slope and 2 mile of leisure walk passing 3 reservoirs. There are many hidden views to explore. Part of the trip will be on unmarked trails, for hikers who are not familiar with the trails in the area should patiently wait and hike with the trip leaders. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: Jessica Liu/Ary Wu/Joe Chou Sunday 5/21/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Biking- Bethpage Bikeway Park to Jones Beach - 30 miles Bethpage State Park, NY Due to weather condition, bike trip is changed to Sunday. The Bethpage Bikeway is Long Island's longest traffic-free and fully paved bike path. The paved path that parallels the Wantagh Parkway from Cedar Creek Park to Jones Beach. To one side is highway and to the East are marshes, waterways and tidal flats and all the nature and scenery that comes with it. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 Am at Bikeway trailhead Leaders: Steve Chan/Nancy Liang Sunday 5/21/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Pyramid Mountain & Reservoirs, 7-10 miles Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, NJ This is a natural preserve in the heart of the suburban Morris County, NJ. About 18,000 years ago, the Wisconsin Glacier deposited a number of extraordinary boulders and created beautiful landscapes with numerous swamps and streams in the area. Those in turn, help nourish the amazing array of wildflowers, birds and wild animals in this densely forested park. The area contains a maze of trails with many hidden viewpoints like the Tripod Rock, Bear Rock and to just naming a few. Therefore hike with the trip leader and take the time to visit these interesting places. For faster hikers, they can extend the hike to Turkey Mountain and visit the reservoirs. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00AM at PMNHA Visiting Center, Kinnelon, NJ Leaders: Chung Leung Saturday 5/27/2023 - Memorial Day Family Camping (3 days, 5/27 - 5/29) (Full) Frances Slocum State Park, PA We are full now. New registration will move to waiting list. Francis Slocum State Park is located in northeastern Pennsylvania. The horseshoe shaped, 165-acre lake is popular for boating and fishing, and is a home to many species of birds, fish, and wildlife. Campground facilities include flush toilets, showers, picnic tables and fire rings. Prepare your own camping equipment and gear to enjoy the natural environment. Limit to 60 people. Register online and all fees paid before 5/12. Fee(Include 1st night BBQ); $25 members, $8 children under 12. Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leaders for details. Leaders: Kwok-Chi Ng/Chung Leung/Cloe Dong Saturday 5/27/2023 - Seven Hills Trail, 7 & 9 miles Day Hike/ Level B & C Harriman State Park, NY From the Reeves Visitor center, take the Pine Meadow (red) Trail going south-west. Then switch to the 7 Hills Trail (blue) on the left. There are seven ups and downs along the trail. Some of them are quite steep. However you will be amazed on the expansive views on each climb. It is worth the workout. Have lunch on the ridge between North Hill and Chipmunk Mtn. When the blue trail meets the Pine Meadow (red) trail, continue on the 7 Hills (blue) trail up the Diamond Mtn. Change to yellow trail on the right to Pine Meadow (red) trail again. Make a right on the red trail and follow it back to the parking lot. C level hikers can make side trips to the Ramapo Torne, further up on Diamond Mtn Tower and the Pine Meadow Lake. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM Reeves Visitor Center Leaders: Cherry Lau/Steve Lin Saturday 5/27/2023 - Kittatinny Mountain, 8 miles Day Hike -- Levels C Delaware Water Gap, NJ Hike up Mount Tammany to view the gorgeous geology of the water gap. Then follow the flat fire road on the ridge to Sunfish Pond. Return by the AT trail. Easy hikers can descend from Mt. Tammany to visit the Dunnfield Creek before meeting the AT to end the hike. *No Carpool Arrangement. Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: John Li/Tony Shu Sunday 5/28/2023 - Ricketts Glen Fall Trail Loop, 8 miles Day Hike -- Levels C Ricketts Glen State Park, PA (160 miles away from Queens) (This place is 22 miles away from the Memorial Day camping place.) Ricketts Glen harbors the Glens Natural Area -- a National Natural Landmark. Hike the Falls Trail System to explore the glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls. Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the beauty. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Tony Shu/Homer Hsieh Sunday 5/28/2023 - Biking trip - Out and Back 30 miles White Haven PA Bring your bike to the Lehigh Gorge Trail, a 26-mile rail trail that stretches from White Haven to Jim Thorpe. The trail follows the Lehigh River, where you'll spot whitewater rafters, historic canal locks, and scenic waterfalls. The best way to see the entire trail is by bike. Trail head is about 40 min driving from Memorial Day camping place - Francis Slocum State Park. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 AM at trail head Leaders: Li Kunin Monday 5/29/2023 - Mt. Minsi via Appalachian Trail, Day Hike 5 miles- Level B & C Delaware Water Gap, NJ Mount Minsi is a quick loop to awesome views of the Delaware River, Mount Tammany and the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. This trail is well marked, in good condition and easy to get to. There are lots of small waterfalls and both Council Rock and Lookout Rock on the route back are great spots to stop for a break or a picnic with a view. Meeting Time/Place: 10:30 am at trailhead Leaders: Kwok-Chi Ng/Diana Lu Saturday 6/3/2023 - ALA Fundraising: Sterling Forest Lake Loop 9/14 Miles Day Hikes/ Levels C & D Sterling Forest State Park, NY Begin from Visitor Center to take Blue and Orange (Bare Rock trail) Continue to take Blue/HT Sterling Ridge trail to Sterling Valley trail (yellow), then blue (sterling Lake) circling around the lake all the way back to visitor center. To take a longer (5 miles extra) but not strenuous hike, you may continue to Bare Rock view point to overlook Greenwood Lake. And Red to visit Fire Tower to rejoin the group by taking Blue /HT to circle around the Lake. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: Jessica Liu/Iris Liu Saturday 6/3/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Popolopen Torne to Turkey Hill Lake Hike Bear Mountain State Park, NY From the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, follow the Timp Torne Trail to go up to the Popolopen Torne. Some interesting rock scrambling is need to climb to the summit. The summit offers a panoramic view over Bear Mountain, Hudson River and the West Point Academy. Descend and walk along the Popolopen Gorge to visit the remains of the Queensboro Furnace. Continue to visit the tranquil Turkey Hill Lake. Return by the Anthony Wayne Trail back to the parking Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Chung Leung/Sharon Yen Sunday 6/4/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Biking Old Westbury to Oyster Bay - 35 mi 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 1000+ feet. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM IU Willet Middle School Leaders: Diana Lu/Kwok-Chi Ng/Nancy Liang Sunday 6/4/2023 - ALA Fundraising in Memory of Gin Goon: Bull Hill & Breakneck Ridge hike/ 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 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: Chung Leung Saturday 6/10/2023 - ALA Fundraising: West Mt - Bear Mt Loop 7 & 9 Miles Day Hike/ B & C levels Bear Mountain State Park, NY Starting from the Anthony Wayne Rec. area at exit 1, Starting from Red Fawn and change to the AT (white) trail to go up Bear Mtn to the Perkins Tower. Come down the mountain via Major Welch Trail (red) to the lake for lunch. After lunch, follow the yellow trail and 1777 back to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trail head Leaders: Cherry Lau/John Li/Carina Li Saturday 6/10/2023 - ALA Fundraising: West Mt - Popolopin Torne - Bear Mt Loop 12-14 miles / D & E Le Bear Mountain State Park, NY Start from Anthony Wayne Parking lot, follow the Red Fawn, White & Blue trail to Popolopen Torne. Some rock scrambling is required but the panoramic view at the Torne is rewarding. Continue Blue to Fort Montgomry to Lake Hessian. Return by taking the Yellow and Fawn (red) trail to Anthony Wayne Parking Lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Sharon Yen/Iris Liu Sunday 6/11/2023 - 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 reach the Ridge Overlook where there is a gorgeous view of the valley. Hike down the hill 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: Kwok-Chi Ng/Diana Lu Saturday 6/17/2023 - Guided Kayaking + Bannerman Castle Tour/ Level B ***(register before Jun/1) Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY Storm King Adventure Tours in Cornwall-on-Hudson offers a 3-hour guided tour to visit the famous Bannerman Castle! Begin your adventure by taking a leisurely paddle across the Hudson River before arriving at Wee-bay. We then make our way up from the shore on the walking trails. A Bannerman Castle Historian then directs a tour along the walkways. This tour is best for those who enjoy learning about our local history. Light hiking and many stairs are apart of this tour. Round trip paddling distance of approximately 2.5 miles. Limit to 25 people and members only. $90/pp Registration before 6/01/2023. Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at Storm King Adventure Tours, Leaders: Jimmy Xing/Chwen (Jun) Best Saturday 6/17/2023 - 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: Sharon Yan Saturday 6/17/2023 - Sat/ Sun: June 17- 18, 2 days biking/camping Taconic State park (Rudd Pond) Rudd Pond-Taconic State Park, New York From Rudd Pond Campsite: Choice 1: Bike around local towns on open country roads, about 50 miles. Visit the shops/ restaurants of what these historic communities have to offer. Choice 2: Bike on the paved Harlem River Rail Trail passing through farms, wetlands, beaver ponds, rolling pastures, and magnificent vistas, 30 to 40 miles Camping fee: $10 /person; costs-shared BBQ; Space is limited. Priority will be given to members who actively help out in CMC activities. Meeting Time/Place: Rudd Pond Campsite Leaders: Ben Lee/Steve Chan/Kenny Lip Sunday 6/18/2023 - Doodletown Bridle Path, 8 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C Bear Mountain State Park Start from Parking lot nearby Bear Mtn Inn. Hike 1777 to Blue (Cornell Mine Trail) begins with a short to visit the remains of Edison mine. A steep hike to change to Cornell Mine and Red (Dundernberg) and to reach Bald Mt. The mountain top where a panoramic view is outstanding. After Lunch, you will take Red/1777 with Yellow(S-BM), a path full of historic remains and back to parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: Kwok-Chi Ng/Diana Lu Saturday 6/24/2023 - 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: Chung Leung/Shui-Kei Ng Saturday 6/24/2023 - Claudia Den with Pound & Dater Mt, 6 Mile/Level B (suitable for Family Hike) Harriman State Park, NY A trail with history and geographical interest to start from Tuxedo train station. Take TMI to Claudia Smith Den, to continue to Elbow Brush to pass Pound Mt. and Daters Mt. Rest at Almost Perpendicular/old Dater Mine for expansive view. Down hill to Kakiate trail (white) to hike down to Tuxedo train station. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Trailhead Leaders: Sharon Yan Saturday 7/1/2023 - Silvermine Lake/ Stockbridge Mountain Hike / Level B & C Harriman State Park, NY Starting from the Silvermine Lake picnic area, follow the yellow trail to the Brien Memorial Shelter.Then change to RD. Cross over to the Long Path near Lake Tiorati. Follow the Long Path to visit the Hippo Rock and the Cave shelter. Return by the Yellow Menomine trail back to Silvermine Lake Picnic area. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Iris Liu Saturday 7/1/2023 - 4th July Independence Day 3 nights Family Camping Kenneth Wilson State Park, Catskill, NY 7/1-7/4 With the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Kenneth Wilson campground features large, secluded and wooded campsites. Facilities on site include flush toilet, hot shower, play fields, beaches and boat/canoe rentals. There are plenty of bike routes nearby and hiking in the Catskill Mountains. Prepare your own camping equipment. Register before 6/2/2023. Limit to 40 people. Fee includes 1st night BBQ: $30 /adults; $12 /children under 12 of age. Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details Leaders: Chung Leung/Nancy Liang/Cloe Dong Saturday 7/8/2023 - Norvin Green State Forest 6 and 8 Miles Day Hikes/ levels B & C Ringwood, NJ Start from the Otter Hole trailhead. Follow Blue, then white to Chikahoki Falls. Climb up Carris Hill, then Yoo-Hoo Points and High Points. Visit all the lookout points and return to the trailhead. Due to the congestion at the trailhead parking, the hike starts early at 8:00 AM. Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Homer Hsieh/James Yu Saturday 7/8/2023 - Sterling Forest 5 Mile Day Hike /Level B Sterling State Forest, NY Start from the Visitor Center with nice displays. Easy walk around Sterling Lake featuring a historic furnace, built in the 1700s, it was restored in the 1950s. Continue on the blue-blazed trail. Comes out on a road and follows it for a while, then enters the woods and continues around the lake, crossing an inlet on a berm. The trail then turns south and begins to climb. Follow back to the visitors center. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Iris Liu Saturday 7/15/2023 - 16 Mile Canoeing/Kayaking Trip / Level B/C *** (Registration before 6/30) Delaware Water Gap, PA/NJ Canoeing/kayaking on the Delaware River! This is a one day, 16-mile trip from Bushkill to Delaware Water Gap. Paddle time is minimum 6 hours. 2 people per canoe or tandem kayak, and one person per solo kayak. Canoe is $51 per person, and kayak is $54 per person. Children 2-17 years old traveling as a 3rd or 4th person in a canoe is $12. Registration before 6/30/2023. (Specify canoe, tandem kayak or solo kayak. Limited to 24 members). Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 am at Adventure Sports, 398 Seven Bridge Rd (Rt. 209), East Stroudsburg, PA Leaders: Jimmy Xing Saturday 7/15/2023 - Claudius Smith Den/Parker Cabin Mtn. 7 Miles Day Hike/ Level C & D Harriman State Park New York Starting from Johnsontown Circle, hike along the Pound Mtn ridge to the gorgeous rock formation at Claudius Smith Den and continue to Tri Trail Center. Change to RD to hike slowly on the uphills and enjoy the views. Continue on the scenic Black Ash Mtn ridge to the lunch spot at Parker Cabin Mtn. Return by Triangle Yellow and White Bar passing the lakes of Skenonto and Sebago back to Johnsontown Circle. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Amy Tien/Lian Jiang/Jennifer Chen Saturday 7/22/2023 - Askoti - Island Pond - Boulder of Valley Loop; 9 - 11 mile Level C/D Harriman State Park, NY From Askoti Parking lot, take ASB (red) to Lemon Squeeze. take AT (south) then Red to Stahahe Brook trail to Valley of Boulders. Continue to Dunning (yellow) to Long Path to return to Askoti parking lot. For a shorter alternative, after the Lemon Squeeze, you may take Island Pond Road to connect Dunning and Long Path to return to Askoti Parking Lot. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Trailhead Leaders: Sharon Yan/Ada Jow/Davy Mak Saturday 7/22/2023 - Hook Mountain trail, Day Hike 6 & 8 Miles Day Hike, Levels B & C Hook Mountain, New York Starting at the trailhead near Rockland Park, go north to Haverstraw Park. If lucky, we will enjoy the picking of RASPBERRY. Have lunch at the picnic area along the Hudson River. The C level hikers go further to visit the Hook Mountain via Nyack Beach. There are many outstanding viewpoints over the river along the cliff. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trailhead Leaders: MeiSheng Liu Saturday 7/29/2023 - Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Hike - levels A7 Brooklyn & Queens, NYC The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a National Recreation Area. The refuge encompasses open bay and islands, fresh and saltwater ponds, fields, woods and marsh. It hosts vast array of wildflowers and bird species. It offers great views and many photo opportunities. The wildlife habitat is like an oasis in the middle of New York City. Sections of trail pass through residential neighborhood. The hike starts and ends at different locations and taking public transportation is more convenient. Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Cross Bay Blvd., Queens Leaders: Hong Huang Saturday 7/29/2023 - 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. **No carpools available** Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trail head Leaders: Sharon Yen/Vincent Yu Saturday 8/5/2023 - Splitrock Reservoir & Indian Cliff Hike / Levels B & C Farny State Park, NJ This loop combines a section of the Four Birds Trail with the Splitrock Trail to circle Splitrock Reservoir. Enjoy views of the reservoir and Misty Pond from Indian Cliffs. The relentless minor elevation changes of the Highlands terrain gives you a good workout. *No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Trailhead Leaders: Jessica Liu/Cloe Dong Saturday 8/12/2023 - Three Reservoirs / TMI Loop Hike, 6 - 8 Miles / Levels B&C Harriman State Park, NY Starting at parking lot off Rte 106, at the foothill of the Jackie Jones Mountain, follow the S-BM (yellow) trail for about half a mile. Then turn left to the unmarked road to visit the three reservoirs. Follow the unmarked trail to TMI. Then catch the Breakneck Mtn trail and the S-BM trail back to the parking lot. C Level hikers may hike on the unmarked Woodtown Road to reach TMI, turn right to reach (W) and turn right on (W) --> S-BM back to the parking area. **No Carpool Arrangement Meeting Time/Place: Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Trailhead Leaders: Sharon Yan Saturday 8/19/2023 - Inwood Hill Park & NYC Discovery Hike/ level A8 Upper Manhattan, NYC Inwood Hill Park now contains the last natural forest and salt marsh in Manhattan. The glacial activity millions years ago sculpted the terrain of the Park with its dramatic caves, valleys, and ridges. The hiking trails lead to scenic sites and into forest groves. The beauty of the natural environment is well preserved. The nearby Fort Tryon Park, Fort Washington Park and Highbridge will be visited to view the beautiful scenery of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers. NYC is full of hidden gems and a sensitive mind is required to discover them. Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at 178th Street, GW Bridge Bus Terminal Leaders: Hong Huang Saturday 8/26/2023 - Palisades Cliff and Hudson Shore Family Hike / Level A Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ Starting from the State Line Lookout, visit the historic Women's Federation Monument. Follow the Long Path along the cliff top heading south to visit breathtaking overlooks. Go down to the Alpine Picnic area and hike along the shore of the Hudson River. Enjoy the cool breeze on the Hudson River and the sight of the tantalizing cliffs. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the State Line Lookout parking lot Leaders: Saturday 9/2/2023 - Black Rock Forest 6 & 9 Mile Day Hikes / Level B & C Black Rock Forest Consortium The forest is famous for its reservoirs, ponds and the ridges. The easier hike takes advantage of the carriage roads. The more difficult hike follows the trails on the ridges. However no one will miss the views atop the Black Rock Summit. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at trail head Leaders: Cherry Lau/Shui-Kei Ng Saturday 9/9/2023 - The Timp, 6 & 8 Miles Day Hike / Level B and C Bear Mountain State Park, New York Starting from the RD trail head near Sandy Point, follow the Timp-Torne trail (blue) to climb up the Timp. Enjoy many lookout points along the ridge. After lunch, take RD red through Bald Mtn & Cornell Mine to back to parking lot. B level hikers will take short cuts along the way. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at the trailhead Leaders: Saturday 9/9/2023 - Cold Spring Harbor to Upland Santuary, 6-9 miles, Level B & C Cold Spring Harbor Long Island A 5.2-mile out-and-back trail near Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Meeting Time/Place: Leaders: Chwen (Jun) Best/Sharon Yen Saturday 9/16/2023 - West Mountain 6 - 9 Miles Day Hike / Level B - C Bear Mt. 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 the parking lot after lunch at the shelter. The Level C hikers venture out to the Timp for lunch, then return by 1777 Red to the parking lot. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 Am at trailhead Leaders: Saturday 9/23/2023 - Kakiat Mtn - Pine Meadow Lake Hike, 10 mile, Levels C Harriman State Park, NY From Kakiat Park, take the Mountain Trail (Orange) - steep and rocky - which ascends the escarpment to a panoramic viewpoint where the Manhattan skyline is visible. Continue on Kakiat Trail (White), then followed by Suffern-Bear Mt. Trail (Yellow), Conklin Road (W) and Pine Meadow Trail (Red) to the lakeside lunch spot. After lunch, either take the service road (Torne Valley Road) or Raccoon Brook Hills (Black-on-White) to connect to Kakiat Trail (White). Turn left onto Kakiat Trail and hike back to the parking lot. *No carpool arrangements. Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at Kakiat County Park parking lot Leaders: Sharon Yan/Davy Mak Saturday 9/23/2023 - Russian Bear/ Seven Hills / Stony Brook Trail 10 miles / Level C & D Harriman State Park, NY Start from the 7 Lakes Drive Reeves visitor center, follow the blue trail, then orange trail to Russian Bear. After enjoying the view of the Ramapo valley, then continue 7 Hills trail to Diamond Mt. to TMI, change to Stony Brook Trail ?Y?and return to the visitor center? Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at the trail head Leaders: Iris Liu/Sharon Yen Saturday 9/30/2023 - Askoti Mid-Autumn Festival Cookout, Moon Viewing, and Night Hike Harriman State Park From the meeting location at Lake Askoti or close-by, hike up Black Rock Mountain to locate an excluded open space with a good view of the sky. Settle down and Cook out in the wild for dinner or enjoy your pre-prepared dinner from home. Relax and share thoughts on the moments of harmonious union while waiting for the moon to rise. Finish around 9pm, walk under the moon back to the parking lot using headlamps and/or flashlights. If you are also joining the day hike from Lake Askoti, let the day hike leader know and he will show you the moon viewing spot to meet the other moon viewing hikers. Meeting Time/Place: 3:00 PM, location to be determined Leaders: Rosa Melgar/Bon Chiu |
