Schedule for May 2023 IHC home page
Sunday May 7, 2023 Four
Birds Trail
Strenuous
We start the hike at Green Pond Road to the Hawk Watch and
back to the Four Birds Trail. Then onto the Red Trail to the Orange Trail.
Closing the loop, its back on Four Birds Trail to the Orange Trail and then to
our parking lot. Perhaps we will see the forgotten cemetery along our 8½ mile
excursion. Poles are recommended and there a couple of water crossings.
Leader Jerry
Giordano
GMGLIV@MSN.COM
Meet: 8:30 AM Wildcat Ridge (Four Birds South) Parking, 401 Green Pond Rd,
(Rt-513) Rockaway, NJ 07866
From
I-80 West Exit 37: Turn left at bottom of ramp onto Rt-513 North (Green
Pond Rd.). Go about 2.75 miles to Lower Hibernia Rd on right. Turn in and
entrance to parking lot is 100 ft on left.
GPS (40.9444, -74.4930)
Sunday May 14, 2023 Liberty State Park Hike
Moderately
Strenuous
We will hike from
Liberty State Park to Hoboken terminal. See how the waterfront has been
transformed from the days of “On the Waterfront” (1954). Views of NYC skyline
abound. About 9 flat miles.
Leader: Craig Nunn
551-206-6823 DYSTOPICNJ@GMAIL.COM
Meet: Meeting time and
place to be sent via IHC E-MAIL
NETWORK the week before
Sunday
May 21, 2023
South
Sterling Ridge ─ Trail Maintenance Moderately Strenuous
Sterling Ridge needs some extra help on its southern section. It will
be an in and out for a total of about 7 miles. Bring lunch and
water. Sara has obtained parking passes so we will start from the
south. Tools will be provided, however please bring work gloves.
Leader: Sara Van
Niekerk 973-489-6442
SUSARAVN@GMAIL.COM
Meet: 9:00 AM South end of the Sterling Ridge
Trail, Long Pond Ironworks, (Rt-511), Hewitt NJ 07421
From
I-287 Exit 55: Take northbound exit
for Rt-511/Ringwood Ave (becomes Greenwood Lake Tpk.) and drive 10.3 mi to Long
Pond Ironworks. Parking is on the right side of the Road. GPS (41.1411, -74.3090)
Saturday May 27, 2023 to
June 1, 2023 Empire State ─ 5 Day
Bike Trip Moderately Strenuous
Using car shuttles we will bike ride from Van Cortland
Park, NY to Kingston, NY which is 103 miles. We will try to do 20 miles a day
for 5 days. It is likely we will need two Air B&B locations each for 3
nights, 6 nights total. You are welcome to find your own Hotel accommodation if
you prefer. We anticipate first Air B&B near Briar Cliff Manor. 2nd
near Poughquag. Must register with leaders ahead of time to do this ride.
Leaders: Guy &
Jennifer Percival 973-590-7437 PERCIVALGUY@GMAIL.COM