Friday         October 2, 2009              Canoe Monksville Reservoir.

    A nice place to spend an easy day on a reservoir and visit a reconstructed water wheel in Long Pond Iron Works.                  

                               See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.

Leader: Henry Fernandez                  973-462-7747                            Must call and register.

Meet: 10:00 AM  Boat Launch, Monksville Reservoir, Ringwood, NJ 07456

From I-287 Exit 55: Take Rt-511 (Ringwood Ave.) north about 10 miles. Pass the Wanaque Reservoir and the Monksville Dam. Look for the Long Pond Ironworks State Park sign, turn left into the park and follow signs to the boat launch.

Sunday        October 4, 2009              Black Rock Forest Northern Loop                      Moderately Strenuous

Come and enjoy the beautiful Fall colors as we circle through Black Rock Forest from the West Side.

There are numerous lakes, views of Schunemunk Mountain and the distant Catskills. This hike is approximately 7 miles.

Leader: Jane Egan                                                        973-636-0809 No calls after 9:00 PM please.                              Shuttle Required

Meet: 9:00 AM    Harriman RR Station, Rt-17, Arden, NY 10910

From the South; Suffern @ I-87 & I-287 Exit 15: Take Rt-17 north 14 miles. The Commuter Lot is on the right side of Rt-17.

From the North; NYS Thruway Exit 16: Proceed south on Rt-17 about 2 miles to Commuter Lot on the left side.

Saturday     October 10, 2009            Bicycle—North Country Trailway, Westchester, NY            Moderately Strenuous

This is a great paved bicycle path. It is the former rail bed for the Putnam Division of the New York Central RR.  We will bike and explore about 25 – 30 mi. of this historic old railroad.

Paved path suitable for all style bikes.     Bring Lunch!                                                  HELMETS REQUIRED.

Leaders:     Charlie & Anita Kientzler    973-835-1060           You must call & register to ensure ride is still on.

Meet: 9:00 AM    McDonald's, Route 59, Nyack, NY 10960

Leader will distribute driving instructions to starting point in Westchester Co. for 10:00 AM start.

From I-287 or Rt-17, Suffern, NY: Take NYS Thruway east (I-87 & I-287) 13 miles to Exit 11 (last exit before Tappan Zee Bridge).  Proceed to the traffic light on Rt-59. Go straight ahead about 200 feet to McDonald's rear entrance on right.  Park in the rear.

From Rt. 9W: Go west on Rt-59 1/8 mile to McDonald's at traffic light. Turn left at the light.

Sunday        October 11, 2009            Wildcat Mt. & Indian Hill Loop                                             Strenuous

For this 9 mile hike, we meet and walk from the park-and-ride at the intersection of Rt-17 and Rt-17A. We hike over Wildcat and then cross the road past the old forge site and do the Indian Hill Loop while coming perilously close to Agony Grind without falling over.

Leader: Chris Davis                           609-924-2563

Meet: 9:00 AM    Southfields Commuter Parking Lot, Intersection of Rt-17 & Rt-17A, Southfields, NY 10975

From Suffern @ I-87N & I-287 Interchange Exit 15A: Take Route 17 North 9 miles. Exit left to Rt-17A. The Commuter Lot is across the road at the top of the ramp leading from Rt-17 to Rt-17A.

Sunday        October 18, 2009            Breakneck Ridge & Taurus                                                  Strenuous

In the Hudson Highlands State Park, east of the Hudson River, are two striking peaks rising above the river. We shall climb both, enjoy the breathtaking views and perhaps find out why the bull broke his neck. Bring your camera and take some gorgeous pictures. The views of the Hudson River and Valley are spectacular at this time of the year.

Leader: Roy Williams                         570-828-6207   Royhiker1@aol.com     Shuttle Required     Rain Cancels hike.

Meet: 8:30 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 Palisades Interstate Parkway. Parking is ½ mi. south of the Rt-6 and Seven Lakes Dr. Intersection.

Alternate meeting place: 9:00 AM Breakneck Ridge Parking Lot: The lot is on left side of the road (⅛ mile past the tunnel) on Rt-9D north of Cold Spring, NY 10915

Sunday October 25, 2009                   IHC Trail Clearing on Schunemunk Mt.             Moderately Strenuous

The club maintains this section of the Long Path, as well as the Lower Jessup Trail. Please come and help us maintain these trails! Bring your lunch, water, clippers and good working gloves. If you do not have clippers you can use the tools provided by the club.       Rain will cancel and postpone to Saturday October 31, 2009

Leader: Jim Canfield                          (973) 728-9774

Meet: 9:00 AM    Schunemunk, Taylor Road Parking area, Mountainville, NY 10953

From I-87 Exit 16 Harriman/Woodbury Commons: After tollbooths stay to right for first exit, Woodbury & Rt-32. Take Rt-32 north about 7½ miles to Pleasant Hill Road, (Black Rock Hunting Club sign on left), Mountainville, NY. Turn left, go to first road (Taylor Road) turn left again, proceed to parking lot on right side of road after crossing over thruway.

From Rt-17: Travel north on Rt-17 to Rt-32 in Harriman, NY. Take Rt-32 north 8½ miles to Pleasant Hill Road. See above.