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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
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Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Matthew Blevins. Leader Email: froggom@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 551-206-3022- day of hike. Mileage: 5 mi. Elevation Gain: 500 ft.
Thursday, March 12, 2026.
9:30 AM at the circle 231 Indian Trail Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
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Moderate loop hike featuring glacial erratics on rock slabs, views of Breakneck Pond, and Third Reservoir, following the Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy, Breakneck Mountain, Suffern Bear Mtn and Red arrow trails. 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 Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118. 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.
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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: 7. Elevation Gain: B.
Saturday, March 14, 2026.
We will meet Diltzes lane trailhead at 9:00 AM. GPS coordinates: 41.18512, -74.07453.
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We head east and south on the R-R all the way to the Crossover, then take the Crossover (W) going east to the Five Ponds Loop (Pi). We follow the loop south around Gatum Pond, then loop north to Weyble Pond. We continue on the Pink past Glasmere Pond, then return on the R-R all the way to the parking area. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Northern New Jersey Highlands Trails Map 150.
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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. Elevation Gain: 1600.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Shepherd Lake Recreation Area on Shepherd Lake Road, Ringwood NJ, at the end of the road near the boat house (GPS 41.13565, -74.23209).
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We will spend some time in the visitors center at the beginning of the hike. This hike is an easy walk around Sterling Lake, featuring a historic furnace and mine. We will hike in a clockwise direction, following the blue blaze trail in front of the visitors center going west. We will cross a wooden bridge, and will continue to follow the blue-blazed trail, coming out on a road first and then to a trail around the lake. We will stop and have lunch at the far side of Sterling Lake. The trail continues around the lake, has a short climb and descent away from the lake, and will eventually circle back to the parking lot where we started. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100.
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Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Thomas Quinn. Leader Email: quinnt@nvnet.org. Leader Phone #: 551-427-7114. Mileage: 4.5 mi. Elevation Gain: 400 ft.
Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Meet 9:00 AM at Sterling Forest Visitors Center, 116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo Park, NY.
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The hike begins on the Reeves Brook Trail (white blaze), then continues left onto the Raccoon Brook Trail (black blaze), left again onto the Hillburn-Torne-Sebago Trail (orange blaze), right onto the Seven Hills Trail (blue blaze), right onto the Diamond Mountain Trail (yellow blaze), right again to stay on the Seven Hills Trail (blue blaze), then left onto the T-MI Trail (red blaze), and finally left onto the Stony Brook Trail (yellow blaze), which leads to the Pine Meadow Trail (red blaze) and back to the parking area. This is a strenuous hike. Please bring water, lunch, and rain gear. Hiking shoes are required, and trekking poles are recommended. The hike will be canceled in case of severe inclement weather. Reference map: Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails (Combined Map), 2023 edition, trail Conference.
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Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Anastasia Tavarez. Leader Email: atavare@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 646-207-4136. Mileage: 8.6 mi. Elevation Gain: 1818 ft.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Please meet at 8:45 AM at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center for a prompt start (coordinates: 41.173892, -74.168573).
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We will hike the Blue Disc, R-D, and Yellow Triangle Trails to Claudius Smith, Parker Cabin Mountain, and Lake Skenonto for lunch. We return on the Triangle and White Bar Trails. Precipitation of any kind cancels. Traction devices may be required. TC Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118.
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Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Geoff Fonseca. Leader Email: geofffonseca@yahoo.com. Leader Phone #: 845-357-9366. Mileage: 8. Elevation Gain: 1500.
Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the parking circle at the end of Johnsontown Road off Seven Lakes Drive in Sloatsburg (GPS 41.179887, -74.163916).
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It is time to give back to the trails we love. The NJR ADK Chapter is responsible for maintaining sections of the Ramapo Dunderberg and Long Path Trails. We will hike the RD Trail from Tiorati Circle to the Brien Memorial Shelter. We will check/replace trail blazes, clip and clear small blowdowns and any brush, which is impeding the trail and collect any trash along the way. We will stop at the Brien Memorial shelter for lunch, then hike down the Menomine Trail to the Silvermine parking lot. I will supply tools, trash bags, and trail blazes. You should bring a pair of work gloves, and if you have a pair of garden clippers/shears please bring them. Pack a lunch/snack, water, and normal hiking items. 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 Southern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 118. Severe inclement weather will cause this hike to be canceled. Hike leader will advise if hike is canceled…
Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Trip rating: B. Leader: Mike Prestia. Leader Email: prestia.michael@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 917-841-0120. Mileage: 4 mi. Elevation Gain: 900 ft.
Saturday, March 28, 2026.
We will meet at 8:30 AM at the Silvermine parking lot off Seven Lakes Drive. We will then shuttle to Tiorati Circle parking lot. GPS coordinates: 41.29525, -74.05931.
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Starting at 8:45 AM at the parking lot of Silvermine Lake (41.29525,-74.05931). We start promptly, heading uphill towards Black Mountain. After crossing over the top of the mountain, we will pass by Owl Swamp and Owl Lake. After passing these landmarks, we will head back towards Silvermine Lake.
AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/black-mountain-and-owl-lake-loop?u=i&sh=u2ivxf
Bring water, snacks, gaiters, hiking boots, and hiking poles. This hike is vigorous.
Severe inclement weather cancels.
TC Northern Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Map 119.
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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. Mileage: 7.3. Elevation Gain: 1,289 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital
255 Lafayette Ave,
Suffern, NY
24-hour Emergency Department
845-368-5000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 845-786-2781.
Monday, March 30, 2026.
Parking lot of Silvermine Lake (41.29525,-74.05931).
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We take the Doris Duke Trail to the Allis to the AT to Fitzgerald Falls. We return via the AT, Allis, and the other side of the Doris Duke Loop. This hike is moderate. Severe inclement weather cancels. TC Sterling Forest Trails Map 100.
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Region: Mid-Hudson Region. Trip rating: B. Leader: Bob Zachowski. Leader Email: rzachowski@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 631-935-2217. Mileage: 7. Elevation Gain: 1300.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM start at the Doris Duke Trailhead on Benjamin Meadow Road, off Rt 17A.
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