Canoe Lakes Kanawauke and Little Long Pond

A new river for most of us. We will paddle up river with the incoming tide, and back down the river to the launch site with the out going tide. We'll view the USS Ling (museum) from the river, and Revolutionary War Sites such as New Bridge Landing and the Zabriskie House.
See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.
Must call & register to ensure trip is still on.

David and Joanne Patchin (973) 822-0372

Lake Kanawauke Parking, Route 106, Harriman State Park, NY 10974

From Suffern @ I-287 & I-87N Exit 15A: Take Route17 north 4½ miles to Seven Lakes Dive, just north of Sloatsburg, NY. Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive for 6½ miles to Kanawauke Circle and Route106. Go west (left) on Route106, ¼ mile to parking lot for boat launch on the left.

Note: A $20 seasonal permit is required to paddle on all but two of the lakes in Harriman. From Sebago Boat Launch, drive north 6 miles. to the Ranger Station on the circle at Lake Tiorati to buy your permit, which is valid from April 1 to Nov. 30, 2006. Have your life jackets available for ranger inspection. (Allow sufficent time for permit purchase.)

Wildcat Ridge – Farny Highlands

Moderate. We will hike to Wildcat Ridge and back passing by Bat Cave and Graffiti Cliffs. About 7 miles long.

Jim McKay (973) 538-0756

Wildcat Ridge Parking Lot, Route 513, Rockaway, NJ 07866

From I-80 Exit 37: Turn left off ramp onto Route 513 north and proceed 2.7 miles to Wildcat Ridge Parking Lot on right.

Allamuchy North

Moderately strenuous. A nice hike in the area of Cranberry Lake, and more

Ursula Davis (973) 786-7087

South End Sussex Branch Rail Trail, Waterloo Road (Route 604), Stanhope, NJ 07874

From I-80 Exit 25: Follow Route 206 north ¼ mile, then the first exit right, following signs to Waterloo Village. (Loop & Right turn). Continue to "T" junction with Waterloo Road. The Sussex Branch Parking Lot is straight ahead across the road.

Canoe Monksville Reservoir

A reservoir recently opened to boating and canoeing. Very pretty and quiet.
See Canoeing General Intructions page for additional information.
Must call & register to ensure trip is still on.

David and Joanne Patchin (973) 822-0372

Boat Launch, Monksville Reservoir, Ringwood, NJ 07456

From I-287 Exit 55: Take Route 511 (Ringwood Avenue) 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.

IHC Trail Clearing on Schunemunk Mountain

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 cancels and reschedules to Saturday October 27, 2007.

Jim Canfield (973) 728-9774

Schunemunk, Taylor Road Parking area, Mountainville, New York 10953

From I-87 Exit 16 (Harriman/Woodbury Commons): After toll booths stay to right for first exit, Woodbury. Turn right at end of ramp for Route 32 North. Take Route 32 north past Woodbury Commons approximately 7 miles to Pleasant Hill Road, (Black Rock Fish & Game Club sign on left), Mountainville, NY. Turn left go to first road turn left again, (Taylor Road) proceed to parking lot on right side of road after crossing over NYS Thruway.
From Route 17: Travel north on Route 17 to Route 32 in Woodbury, New York, no turns here. Take Route 32 north past Woodbury Commons approx. 7 miles to Pleasant Hill Road (Black Rock Fish & Game Club sign on left), Mountainville, NY. Turn left go to first road turn left again (Taylor Road) proceed to parking lot on right side of road after crossing over NYS Thruway.

Rain Date: IHC Trail Clearing on Schunemunk Mountain

Same leader and details as for October 21.

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.

Roy Williams (570) 828-6207

Anthony Wayne Recreation Area (north parking area), Harriman State Park, NY 10911

From the south: Exit 17 on Palisades Interstate Parkway. 15 miles north of NYS Thruway, just beyond Visitors Center in middle island.
From the north: Exit 17 on Palisades Interstate Parkway. The parking area is 0.5 miles south of the Route 6 and Seven Lakes Drive intersection.

Alternate meeting pace, 9 am @

Breakneck Ridge Parking Lot, Cold Spring, NY 10915. The lot is on left side of the road (past the tunnel) on Route 9D north of Cold Spring, NY.