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Lake Skannatati to Black Rock Mt. (Nurian Trail)
We will hike the ASB to Times Square and on the RD to Black Rock Mountain for lunch. We will return on the RD, Dunning, and Long Path Trails. This 7.5-mile hike has an elevation gain of about 1500 feet. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Be prepared for your hike by bringing a personal first aid kit, enough water, and
food/snacks. Please wear hiking shoes. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please review the Ten Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/10essentials/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Geoff Fonseca. Leader Email: geofffonseca@yahoo.com. Leader Phone #: 845-357-9366. Mileage: 7.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1500 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Thursday, May 14, 2026.
9:00 AM at Lake Skannatati parking.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Howell Mountain, Torrey Memorial
This is a shuttle hike. Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking area off Rt 6 Long Mountain Rd. Turkey Hill parking (GPS 41.316512, -74.051035). We will drive from there to a parking area along Rt 6 near Barnes lake for a start on a woods road along Barnes Lake to connect with the Long Path. We will take the Long Path over Barnes Mountain and Howell Mountain to the top of the Torrey Memorial. The hike will end at the initial Long Mountain parking area off Rt 6. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Peter Reiner. Leader Email: psr7777@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 845-323-7697. Mileage: 4.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1100 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
914-737-9000.
Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking area off Rt 6 Long Mountain Rd. Turkey Hill parking( GPS 41.316512, -74.051035).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Norvin Green: High Point, Carris Hill, Chikahoki Falls
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the hikers’ parking lot near the New Weis Center, 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ (GPS 41.069814, -74.321534). We take the Highlands Trail to Wyanokie High Point, then head west and south to Carris Hill. We take the Wyanokie Crest (Y) Trail south to the Posts Brook (W) and Hewlitt-Butler (B) Trails west to the Otter Hole (G) Trail back to the parking lot. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 151. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Leader Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 631-935-2217. Mileage: 7.2 mi. Elevation Gain: 1400 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the hikers’ parking lot near the New Weis Center, 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ (GPS 41.069814, -74.321534).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. MacMillan Reservoir and Bear Swamp Lake Loop
This loop goes around the scenic MacMillan Reservoir and Bear Swamp Lakes. The hike leader will be performing light trail maintenance on one small portion of the trails to illustrate what trail maintenance is like. (Hike participants do not need to perform any trail maintenance.) We will stop around noon for lunch. AllTrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-vista-loop-trail-a79295f Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Matthew Blevins. Leader Email: froggom@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 551-206-3022 (day of). Mileage: 6.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 700 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Thursday, May 21, 2026.
9:30 AM at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation parking lot (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tADA93uKFqh7VcQLA).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Bear Mountain Loop
Meet at 8:15 AM, this is a strenuous loop hike consisting of panoramic views and historic landmarks. We will traverse the Appalachian Trail (beautifully restored- consisting of 715 stone steps/ elevation gain of 750 feet) and the Major Welch Trail. This is one of my favorite hikes in the park. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Mike Prestia. Leader Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 917-841-0120. Mileage: 4.9 mi. Elevation Gain: 1520 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
914-737-9000.
Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Trailhead: Bear Mountain Inn parking lot – a parking fee may be charged. Coordinates: 41.31271, -73.98892.
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We will meet at 8:45 AM at the DEC parking area in Tuxedo Park, NY, on East Village Road (just after crossing the railroad tracks on the left; GPS 41.195965, -74.184071). The parking fee is $5, and participants must prepay using the ParkMobile app (Lot #4515 – Tuxedo). We will begin promptly on the Ramapo–Dunderberg Trail, turning right onto the Kakiat Trail, then left on Blue Disc, right on RD, left on White Bar, left on Triangle, and descending back to RD and the parking lot. This is a moderate-to-strenuous hike. Severe inclement weather will cancel the hike. Map: New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, Southern Harriman–Bear Mountain Trails Map 118. Participants must bring lunch and/or snacks, water or other beverages, proper outerwear, warm layers, sturdy boots, gaiters, microspikes, snowshoes, and hiking poles. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-207-4136 (text). Mileage: 8.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1700 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the DEC parking area in Tuxedo Park, NY, on East Village Road (just after crossing the railroad tracks on the left; GPS 41.195965, -74.184071). The parking fee is $5, and participants must prepay using the ParkMobile app.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Dunderberg-Timp Grand Loop
Trailhead: From Bear Mountain Circle travel south on 9W, parking area will be on the right. Coordinates: 41.28109, -73.96295. Meet at 8:30 AM. This strenuous loop hike offers spectacular views of the Hudson River, surrounding mountains, and the remains of a 19th century spiral railway including two tunnels. We will be following the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail and the Timp Torne Trail. This hike will take approximately 6.5 hours to complete. It will be worth the time and effort. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Mike Prestia. Leader Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 917-841-0120. Mileage: 6.9 mi. Elevation Gain: 2245 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
914-737-9000.
Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Trailhead: From Bear Mountain Circle travel south on 9W, parking area will be on the right. Coordinates: 41.28109, -73.96295. Meet at 8:30 AM.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Highlands Preserve parking lot, 22 Warwick Tpke, Hewitt, NJ. We take the Bearfort Ridge Loop north to the Ernest Walter Trail, hiking west and north to the AT, then east and north to the State Line Trail, back to the Ernest Walter, to the Bearfort Ridge Loop and back to the parking lot. This is a variant of Hike 51 of "Hike of the Week" by Daniel Chazin. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 152. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Leader Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 631-935-2217. Mileage: 7.7 mi. Elevation Gain: 1260 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
631-935-2217 Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Highlands Preserve parking lot, 22 Warwick Tpke, Hewitt, NJ.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Pine Meadow Lake from Kakiat Park
We will hike to Pine Meadow Lake on the Mountain, Kakiat, Raccoon Brooks, and Egg Trails. We return on the Pine Meadow, Conklin Crossing, S-BM, and Kakiat Trails. This 7.5-mile hike has an elevation gain of about 1700 feet. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118. Be prepared for your hike by bringing a personal first aid kit, enough water, and food/snacks. Please wear hiking shoes. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Severe inclement weather cancels. Please review the Ten Essentials of Hiking: https://americanhiking.org/10essentials/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Geoff Fonseca. Leader Email: geofffonseca@yahoo.com. Leader Phone #: 845-357-9366. Mileage: 7.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1700 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Thursday, June 4, 2026.
9:00 AM at Kakiat parking lot on Rt 202 in Montebello, NY (GPS 41.14579, -74.112855).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. High Tor State Park
845-323-7697 Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking area on Central Highway, New City at the South Mountain Park trailhead. The hike on the Long Path path has some slight hills leading to a climb to the top of High Tor Mountain for great views of the Hudson River. This is an out and back hike from the parking area. TC Hudson Palisades Trails Map 112. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Peter Reiner. Leader Email: psr7777@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 845-323-7697. Mileage: 5 mi. Elevation Gain: 800 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking area on Central Highway, New City at the South Mountain Park trailhead.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Hasenclever Mine
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the Lake Skannatati parking area for a prompt start. The route heads north on the A–SB Trail, continuing onto the Red Cross Trail, Beech Trail, and the Long Path before returning to the parking lot. This is a vigorous hike and is described in Chapter 20 (Longer Hike) of Don Weise’s “Circuit Hikes in Harriman”. Severe inclement weather will cancel the hike. Map: New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, Northern Harriman–Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Participants must bring lunch and/or snacks, water or other beverages, proper outerwear, warm layers, waterproof boots, gaiters, traction devices (microspikes and/or snowshoes), and hiking poles. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-207-4136 (Text). Mileage: 8.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1450 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
914-737-9000.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the Lake Skannatati parking area for a prompt start.
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We will hike to the lake utilizing the White Bar and Triangle Trails. Our return will be via a woods road and the
White Bar. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Paul Margiotta. Leader Email: pjmm1177@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 201-693-6705 (day of). Mileage: 5.8 mi. Elevation Gain: 400 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Thursday, June 11, 2026.
9:30 AM start from Johnstown Circle, 199 Johnsontown Rd, Sloatsburg, NY.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Island Pond Loop
8:30 AM at the White Bar Trailhead parking area on County Road 106 (Kanawauke Rd). Easy to Moderate loop hike starting on the White Bar Trail, continuing on the Appalachian Trail, turning onto the Island Pond woods road, then taking the Nurian Trail back to the White Bar Trail. We’ll have lunch at Island Pond, cross a few streams, pass an old gravel classifier, a stone spillway, and a mine. Poles recommended to assist with stream crossings. Bring at least 1.5 liters of water, basic first aid supplies, and a snack/lunch. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Nikki Nasr. Leader Email: nikkinasr@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 201-694-0726. Mileage: 5 mi. Elevation Gain: 800 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Saturday, June 13, 2026.
8:30 AM at the White Bar Trailhead parking area on County Road 106 (Kanawauke Rd).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Agony Grind, Indian Hill & Furnace Loops
We take the Arden Valley Rd across NY 17, then hike the AT up Agony Grind. We turn south on the Sapphire (B) Trail, then east on the Indian Hill (Y) Trail to the Warbler (GY) Trail south, then head east to complete the Furnace Loop (R) and the Indian Hill (Y) loop. We return via the Sapphire and AT along the route we came. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Leader Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 631-935-2217. Mileage: 7.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 2000 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at Elk Pen parking (GPS 41.26495, -74.15437).
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A walk around the often overlooked but beautiful Torne County Park. We will climb the Torne for a decent view before walking through the woods and a small loop around Birchwood Lake. We will stop around noon for lunch. AllTrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/white-ogden-trail-red-and-blue-trail-loop-d630553 Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Matthew Blevins. Leader Email: froggom@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 551-206-3022 (day of). Mileage: 4.7 mi. Elevation Gain: 500 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital
25 Pocono Road
Denville, NJ 07834
973-625-6000.
Thursday, June 18, 2026.
9:30 AM at 56 McCaffrey Ln, Boonton, NJ 07005 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/VwYDwwgEVJ6q4pvMA).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. ADK NJR Picnic: Celebrating hiking, community, and summer together! Check out morning hikes!
ADK NJR Summer Picnic & Hike Celebration!
Celebrate hiking, community, and summer with the Adirondack Mountain Club North Jersey Ramapo Chapter! Join us for a morning hike and afternoon picnic at the beautiful Silvermine
Picnic Area in Harriman State Park. Your significant other, as well as your family and friends, are welcome. We will offer multiple morning hike options to accommodate different paces and distances, all returning near Silvermine. Afterward, we’ll gather for a relaxed group picnic to enjoy good food, great company, and Harriman’s summer vibes.
We will provide:
· Water
· Chips & pretzels
· Fruit
· Cookies & granola bars
· Sandwiches
Participants are welcome to bring salads, finger foods, or desserts (optional). We look forward to celebrating summer together! Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Event Type: Events. Social. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Location: Silvermine Picnic Area, Harriman State Park, NY
Picnic Time: 2:00 PM (earlier if you are joining a hike)
Parking: $6 per vehicle after 8:00 AM (free before 8:00 AM)
RAIN Date: Saturday, 6/27.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Silvermine Lake & Black Mountain
We start promptly, heading out on the Menomine Trail, then east on the Red Cross Trail, followed by a northward route on the Owl Lake Road, and finally north on the 1779 Trail. From there, we proceed to the R-D/AT, then return to the Menomine Trail, continuing back to the parking lot. Bring water, snacks, gaiters, hiking boots, and hiking poles. This hike is moderate to strenuous. It is a version of the one described in Chapter 15 of Don Weise's "Circuit Hikes in Harriman". Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-207-4136 (Text). Mileage: 7.2 mi. Elevation Gain: 1600 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Starting at 8:45 AM at the parking lot of Silvermine Lake (41.29525, -74.05931).
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Silvermine Lake-Black Mountain
Hike commences at 8:45 AM, this moderate loop hike will summit Black Mountain, features splendid views of the Hudson valley/Harriman State Park including the NYC skyline. We will traverse the following trails: Menomine (yellow), AT (white), Ramapo Dunderberg (red circle on whit
he Silvermine parking area. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Mike Prestia. Leader Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 917-841-0120. Mileage: 5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1125 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Meet 8:30 AM at the Silvermine parking lot (off seven lakes drive). Coordinates: N41°17'44" W74°03'34.5".
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Stockbridge Mountain & Lake Nawahunta from Silvermine
This is an easy hike starting on the Menomine Trail, continuing on the Nawahunta Fire Rd, turning on the Long Path, then returning on the Menomine Trail in time for the chapter picnic. We'll stop for lunch/snack at the Stockbridge Shelter and enjoy mountain top views, explore a rock cave shelter, mine, cemetery plot, and Hippo Rock. We'll hike at an easy pace, stopping for photos and exploration along the way. Bring hiking essentials, including at least 2 liters of water, and a snack/lunch. Rain date: June 27, 2026. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Nikki Nasr. Leader Email: nikkinasr@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 201-694-0726. Mileage: 5.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 820 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Meet at 9:45 AM at the Silvermine Picnic Area (GPS 41.29525, -74.05931 - park in the right end of the parking area) for a 10:00 AM departure.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Reeves Meadows to Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Loop
Our route will follow the Reeves Brook Trail (white), left onto Raccoon Brook (blue), left onto Hillburn–Torne–Sebago (orange), right onto Seven Hills (blue), right onto Diamond Mountain (yellow), right again onto Seven Hills (blue), left onto T-MI (red), and left onto Stony Brook (yellow), continuing to Pine Meadow (red) and back to the cars. This is a strenuous hike. Please bring water and lunch. Hiking boots are required, and trekking poles are recommended. In winter conditions, participants must also carry proper outerwear, warm layers, gaiters, microspikes, snowshoes, and a headlamp. Severe inclement weather will cancel the hike. Map: New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, Harriman–Bear Mountain Trails Map (2023 edition). Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-207-4136 (Text). Mileage: 8.6 mi. Elevation Gain: 1818 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (GPS 41.173892, -74.168573) for a prompt start.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Black Rock Mountain and Boston Mine
We will hike the White Bar, Nurian and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trails up Black Rock Mountain to the Lichen, the Long Path and the AT, returning on Island Pond Road. Steady rain cancels. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Henry Barkhorn. Leader Email: hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-853-0824. Mileage: 6.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1400 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Thursday, June 25, 2026.
9:30 AM from the parking area on Kanawauke Rd. (old Rt 106) where the White Bar crosses.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Pyramid Mountain Tripod Rock Loop
This loop hike runs along a scenic reservoir, goes by two unusual glacial erratics – Tripod Rock and Bear Rock – and reaches two panoramic viewpoints. Meet at 9:30 AM at the southern end of the Pyramid Mtn parking lot in Boonton NJ off Rt 511. Hike will include the scenic Taylortown Reservoir. For directions use GPS coordinates 40.946535, -74.388556. TC Jersey Highlands Map 125. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Peter Reiner. Leader Email: psr7777@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 845-323-7697. Mileage: 5.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 900 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital
25 Pocono Road
Denville, NJ 07834
973-625-6000.
Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Meet at 9:30 AM at the southern end of the Pyramid Mtn parking lot in Boonton NJ off Rt 511.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Greenwood Lake (State Line Trail to Bellvale Creamery, Rt 17A)
This is a two car hike. We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Appalachian Trail Parking on Rt 17A (GPS N41°14.657, W74°17.230) and carpool to the start of the hike, which is the State Line Trail – parking across from the Greenwood Lake Marina on Rt 511 (Lakeshore Drive). The start of the hike will be a decent climb with rock scramble on the State Line Trail. We will reach the NY/NJ mark on the AT and hike north to Rt 17A. Welcome to the highest point of the Appalachian Trail in the Empire State! As you head north from the New York/New Jersey state line, you’ll quickly reach Prospect Rock, which sits at 1,433 feet above sea level. From this rocky perch, you are treated to a spectacular birds-eye view of Greenwood Lake stretching out below you. The trail follows the ridge of Bellvale Mountain; terrific views of Greenwood Lake and the surrounding mountains make for an enjoyable hike on a sneaky rugged section of the AT. There are some strenuous parts to this hike. We will break for lunch somewhere on the trail. At the…
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Thomas Quinn. Leader Email: quinnt@nvnet.org. Leader Phone #: 551-427-7114. Mileage: 6.8 mi. Elevation Gain: 1200 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Sunday, June 28, 2026.
This is a two car hike. We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Appalachian Trail Parking on Rt 17A (GPS N41°14.657, W74°17.230) and carpool to the start of the hike, which is the State Line Trail – parking across from the Greenwood Lake Marina on Rt 511.
For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com. Ramapo Mountain State Forest: Castle Loop & Wanaque Ridge
We start at 9:15 AM going to the north corner of the parking lot (same side of the road), part of the Castle Loop. We pass the Stone Tower and Castle Ruins, proceed on the Cannonball Trail then head north on the Wanaque Ridge Trail. We loop around the Wanaque Ridge, then pick up the Cannonball and Ramapo Lake Loop staying west of Ramapo Lake. We return on the Cannonball to the Castle Loop Trail taking it to the parking lot. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 150. Advance registration required.
Hosted By: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Region: New Jersey. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Leader Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 631-935-2217. Mileage: 7.2 mi. Elevation Gain: 1100 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
845-368-5000.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Meet 9:00 AM at the Ramapo Mountain State Forest upper lot at 265 Skyline Drive, Oakland, NJ.
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