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Goshen Mountain

Hike starts at 9:15 AM. Parking GPS coordinates: 41.27510, -74.08925. The hike will depart from the Lake Tiorati Trail, then follow the Appalachian and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trails. This hike offers winter views while traversing over Stevens and Goshen mountains. Be prepared for winter hiking, bring traction devices (micro spikes), a personal first aid kit, adequate water, food/snacks- review the ten essentials of hiking. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Severe inclement weather will cause this hike to be canceled. The hike leader will advise whether the hike is canceled no later than 7:00 AM on the day of the hike. Advance registration required. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 7. Elevation Gain: 1425. Trip rating: B-. Leader: Mike Prestia. Contact Phone: 917-841-0120. Contact Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Posted by: North Jersey Ramapo Chapter. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Saturday, February 21, 2026. We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Tiorati Circle parking lot (off Seven Lakes drive). For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Tuxedo to Triangle Loop

The hike will begin promptly on the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, continuing with a right turn onto the Kakiat Trail, then a left onto the Blue Disc Trail, a right back onto the RD Trail, a left onto White Bar, and another left onto the Triangle Trail, descending back to the RD and returning to the parking lot. This hike is rated moderate to strenuous. It will be canceled in case of severe inclement weather. Please bring the 2023 edition of the trail Conference Harriman–Bear Mountain Combined Map. Advance registration required. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 8.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 1700 ft. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Contact Phone: 646-207-4136. Contact Email: atavare@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Please meet at 8:45 AM at the DEC parking area on East Village Road in Tuxedo Park, NY. The lot is located on the left, just after crossing the railroad tracks. A $3 parking fee is required—please use the ParkMobile app (Lot No. 4515, Tuxedo) to pre-pay. 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. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 6.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 700 ft. Trip rating: B. Leader: Matthew Blevins. Contact Phone: 551-206-3022 - day of. Contact Email: froggom@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Thursday, February 26, 2026. 9:30 AM at the Ramapo Valley County Reservation parking lot. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

West Mountain

We will start on the Anthony Wayne Trail, and then follow the Fawn, Suffern Bear Mountain, Timp Torne Trails. This hike offers views of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain, as well as views of the Timp, Bald Mtn, and Dunderberg Mtn. Be prepared for winter hiking, bring traction devices (micro spikes), personal first aid kit, adequate water, food/snacks- review the ten essentials of hiking. TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119. Severe inclement weather will cause this hike to be canceled. Hike leader will advise if hike is canceled no later than 7:00 AM day of the hike. Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 5.25. Elevation Gain: 1750. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Mike Prestia. Contact Phone: 917-841-0120. Contact Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Saturday, February 28, 2026. We will start from the North parking lot (first lot) at Anthony Wayne Recreation Area. Meet at 8:45 AM. Hike begins at 9:00 AM. Parking GPS coordinates: 41.29779, -74.02710. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Sterling Forest’s New Trails

We hike west on the Red Back Trail to the new Hutchinson Trail going north. The Hutchinson intersects the new Munsee Eagle Trail. We then go east on the Munsee Eagle, then south, all the way to the Red Back and back to the parking lot. This hike is moderate to strenuous. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100. Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 8. Elevation Gain: 1500. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Contact Phone: 631-935-2217. Contact Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the parking lot located at the intersection of South Gate Road and Buttonwood Road (GPS 41.176111, -74.226889), south of Tuxedo Lake coming from Rt 17 and Sterling Mine Road. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Black Rock Forest

We will do a loop on Peck’s Road, Black Rock Hollow, Stillman, White Oak, White Oak Road and Reservoir Trails. Nice view from the top of Black Rock. Steady rain cancels. TC West Hudson Trails Map 113. Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 6 mi. Elevation Gain: 1200. Trip rating: B. Leader: Henry Barkhorn. Contact Phone: 646-853-0824. Contact Email: hcbarkhorn@hotmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Thursday, March 5, 2026. 10:00 AM from parking on west side of 9W at Peck’s Road (41°25'13.2"N 74°01'40.1"W – coming from the south, there is a U-turn cut just beyond the parking area). For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Ramapo State Forest

Hike will cover the Tamarack, Yellow, Millstone and Schuber Trails, with great views of the county and NYC. We will stop at the millstones left on site. and have lunch at Lake Vreeland. Severe weather cancels hike. TC Map North Jersey 115. Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 6. Elevation Gain: 1100. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Peter Reiner. Contact Phone: 845-323-7697. Contact Email: psr7777@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Saturday, March 7, 2026. Meet at 9:30 AM at parking area located at 174 Skyline Drive, Wanaque, NJ. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Hasenclever Mine

This is a moderate hike, as described in Chapter 20 ("Longer Hike") of Don Weise’s “Circuit Hikes in Harriman”. The hike will be canceled in the event of severe inclement weather. Refer to the trail Conference Harriman–Bear Mountain Trails Map 2023. Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 8.5. Elevation Gain: 1450. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Contact Phone: 646-207-4136. Contact Email: atavare@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Please meet at 8:45 AM at the Lake Skannatati parking area. The hike will begin promptly, heading north on the A-SB Trail, then continuing on the Red Cross Trail, the Beech Trail, and the Long Path, returning to the parking lot. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.

Pancake Hollow Loop

This little known and little traveled loop in High Mountain Preserve is a beautiful breath of fresh air. We will traverse a rocky valley and see a waterfall before trekking through the hills of high mountain. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/morning-hike-98fb202-196 Advance registration required. Please register here. Region: Mid-Hudson. Mileage: 5 mi. Elevation Gain: 500 ft. Trip rating: C. Leader: Matthew Blevins. Contact Phone: 551-206-3022- day of hike. Contact Email: froggom@gmail.com. Activity: Hiking. Event Type: Chapter Outings. Thursday, March 12, 2026. 9:30 AM at the circle 231 Indian Trail Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. For more info visit adknjr.ivolunteer.com.