We
will paddle on an old favorite, which has plenty of water all year long. Schedule for May 2009 IHC home page
Friday
May 1,
2009
Canoe—Spruce Run Reservoir
We
will paddle on an old favorite, which has plenty of water all year long.
See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.
Leaders: Dave and Joanne Patchin 973-822-0372
Must
call and register.
Meet: 10:00 AM Boat Launch, Spruce Run State Park, Van Syckels Rd, Clinton, NJ
08809
From I-78W Exit 17 (Rt-31): Drive north 3 mi. on Rt-31, past the reservoir on the left, to the light at Van Syckels Rd. (look for sign). Turn left into the State Park. Go about 1½ mi; follow sign for boat launch. With your NJ Senior Citizen Pass, the park is free.
Saturday
May 2, 2009
Rain Date – Trail
Clearing
Same leader, same time & place
as April 26, 2009
Saturday
May
2,
2009
Bicycle— Old
Mine Road to Millbrook Village
Moderately Strenuous
We
will ride from the Delaware Water Gap Visitor Ctr. On Old Mine Road to
Millbrook Village and return, about 24 beautiful, cool miles. Of course the
ride can be extended or shortened depending on group’s wishes and weather
condition. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Helmets required. Rain cancels.
Leaders: Ursula Davis 973-786 7087 You must call & register to
ensure ride is still on.
From: I-80 west to Delaware Water Gap area: Exit for Visitor Center. THIS IS THE LAST EXIT BEFORE BRIDGE TO PA. Follow signs to Visitor Center making a Left at stop sign at end of exit ramp and proceeding under I-80.
Sunday
May 3,
2009
Windbeam Mt. Through Hike [NY/NJTC Map
#115]
Strenuous
For most of this hike we will follow the Highlands Tr. over Board, Bear and Windbeam Mts. with views of the Wanaque Reservoir from their summits. This scenic hike will climb a combined total of 1200' elevation gain. Shuttle Required
Leader: Pete Heckler
973-831-2307 No calls morning of hike Rain cancels Joint with ADK
Meet: 9:30 AM Skyline Diner/Restaurant Parking Lot, Rt-511 (Ringwood Avenue),
Ringwood, NJ, 07456
From I-287
Exit 55 Rt-511/Ringwood Ave.: Proceed
north on Ringwood Ave. (Rt-511) about 3¾ mi. to the Skyline Diner on right side
of road. Big Sign. Park at rear of parking lot.
Sunday
May
10,
2009
Storm
King
Strenuous
Storm King has the Best Views West of the Hudson! Our
approach using the new trails from Rt-218, 200 feet above the level of the
river, will make the views even better. Carpool required to
limited parking on Rt-218.
Leader: Chris Davis 609-924-2563
Meet: 9:00 AM Anthony Wayne Recreation Area (N. Parking Area), Harriman St.
Park, NY 10911
From the South: Exit 17 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (15 miles north of the NYS Thruway).
From the North: Exit 17 on the PIP. The parking area is 0.5 miles south of the Rt-6 and Seven Lakes Drive Intersection.
Friday
May
15,
2009
Canoe—Wawayanda
Spend
a day on a pretty lake that is easy paddling.
See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.
Leader: Henry Fernandez 973-462-7747 Must
call and register
Meet: 10:00 AM Wawayanda State Park, Boat Launch Parking, Hewitt, NJ 07421
From Route
I-287 Exit 55: Go north on Ringwood
Ave. (Rt-511) about 13 miles to Warwick Tpk. at south end of Greenwood Lake.
Continue straight-ahead 5 mi. on Warwick Turnpike past Upper Greenwood Lake.
Turn left at park entrance. Continue past the Ranger Station 2¼ mi. to the
entrance to Beach Parking on the left at the north end of Wawayanda Lake. Drive
left past the Beach Parking ¼ mi. to the Boat Launch Parking Area.
Sunday
May
17,
2009
Ramapo Mountain
State
Forest
Moderate
We will hike about 7 miles on various trails on both sides
of Skyline Drive. Some climbs to nice views and a visit to the “Castle” and hear the tale of the
Castle’s owners. If we are lucky the
Lily of the Valley will be blooming. Steady rain, cancels.
Leader: Carol O’Keefe 973-328-7395 Cell 973-714-5378
Meet: 9:00 AM Ramapo Mt. State Forest, Upper Parking Lot, Skyline Drive,
Oakland, NJ 07436
From I-287
Exit 57: Take Skyline Drive north
towards Ringwood. Parking area is on the left at the top of the mountain about
1.3 miles from exit ramp.
Sunday
May 24,
2009
Modified Stonetown
Circular
Strenuous
We
will hike new Hewitt-Butler trail, then using Overlook Rock and Lake Sonoma
Trails onward to Monksville Reservoir. Finally we return to Rt. 511 parking lot
again.
Shuttle to West Brook Rd. required.
Leader: Steve Rikon 973-962-4149
Meet: 9:00 AM Parking at South End of Sterling Ridge Tr.,
Rt-511 (Greenwood Lk. Tpk.), Hewitt, NJ 07421
From I-287 Exit 55: Take Rt-511 (Ringwood Ave.) north about 11 miles to junction of Greenwood Lake Turnpike and East Shore Drive. Parking is on the left side of the road.
Friday May
29, 2009 Canoe—Lake
Sebago, Harriman State Park, NY
Spend
a day paddling on a beautiful lake in the mountains with spring flowers,
(maybe.)
See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.
Leader: Pat Gaburo & Ellie King 973-377-4074
Must
call and register.
Meet: 10:00 AM Sebago Boat Launch; Seven Lakes Dr; Harriman SP, NY 10974 (after you buy your permit)
From Suffern @ I-87 & I-287 Interchange
Exit 15A: Take Rt-17 north 4½ mi. to Seven Lakes Dr, just north of
Sloatsburg, NY. Turn right onto Seven Lakes Dr. and proceed east 4.2 miles.
Parking is on the left (small road, small sign). Note: A $25 (may be more)
seasonal permit is required to paddle on all but two of the lakes in Harriman. From Sebago Boat Launch, drive north 6 mi. to the Ranger
Station on the circle at Lake Tiorati to buy your permit, which is valid from
April 1 to Nov. 30, 2009. Have your life
jackets available for the ranger inspection. (Allow time for permit purchase.) We
will use the permit again in September.
Sunday
May 31,
2009
Overlook Rock and Lake Sonoma
Trails
Moderately Strenuous
These two new trails opened
up in the Fall of 2008 in Norvin Green State Forest and offer both water and
lookout views.
Leader: Bob Warren 908-626-0130
Meet: 9:00 AM Stonetown Recreation Parking Lot, Mary Roth Dr. (off Stonetown
Rd), Ringwood, NJ 07456
From I-287 Exit 55: Take Ringwood Ave. (Rt-511) north 4 miles and turn left onto Westbrook Rd. Go West 1-1/2 miles on Westbrook Rd. to a "Y" intersection, turn right onto Stonetown Rd. Proceed ½ mile to Mary Roth Dr. and recreation parking on left.