Category Archives: Hikes

Harriman State Park/Sterling Forest State Park, Orange County, New York

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Charlie

2:28 p.m.: I got off to a very late start this day, but finally got in a good hike. I had read of a scramble on the Appalachian Trail (AT) that I decided to investigate. I drove to Harriman State … Continue reading →

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Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Charlie

Sunday: I joined DaveTrek for another Memorial Day event. This was my first visit to the Delaware Water Gap. Two others from Queens rode with me. We met the rest of the DaveTrek group at the Visitor’s Center at Kittatinny … Continue reading →

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Bear Mountain State Park, Orange & Rockland Counties, NY

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Charlie

The Jewish Outdoor Club had a day of hiking and barbecue to celebrate Lag B’Omer. This was my first visit to Bear Mountain, though I have photos of my grandmother visiting here decades ago. There is a large lawn near … Continue reading →

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Harriman State Park, Orange & Rockland Counties, New York

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Charlie

I joined the Appalachian Mountain Club for this hike, though apparently Mother’s Day isn’t the most popular day for hiking, as there were only four of us on the hike. The hike began where the Ramapo-Dunderberg trail crosses route 106. … Continue reading →

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Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Charlie

I left Queens around 7:00 a.m. and arrived at the forest at around 9:15 a.m. This was another hike in which I was following in the footsteps of Daniel Chazin, who had submitted the hike to the NY-NJ Trail Conference … Continue reading →

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Harriman State Park, Orange County, New York

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Charlie

I joined the Appalachian Mountain Club for this hike. I drove to Orange County, took Highway 17, crossed the bridge on Arden Valley Road across the Thruway (I-87) and parked in the “Elk Pen” parking lot. 9:45 a.m.: The beginning … Continue reading →

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Hudson Highlands State Park, Putnam County, New York

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Charlie

I was waiting for warmer weather to resume hiking, and finally decided that it was warm enough. I returned to Hudson Highlands State Park, having previously visited South Beacon Mountain and Breakneck Ridge. This day I decided to explore the … Continue reading →

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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Putnam County, New York

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Charlie

YBS, Xi and I were interested in cross-country skiing or snow shoeing, so we headed north to Clarence Fahnestock State Park, which has a winter park featuring groomed trails and gear rental. Unfortunately, by the time we arrived, close to … Continue reading →

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Mountain Lakes Park, Westchester County, New York

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Charlie

Mountain Lakes Park, with 1,082 acres, is the northernmost county park in Westchester County, located primarily within the Town of North Salem. There is a summer camp there for disadvantaged children, and other cottages and campsites are available year-round for … Continue reading →

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Schunemunk Mountain State Park, Orange County, New York

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Charlie

YBS, Bombastic, Xi and I left Queens around 9:15 a.m., arriving at Schunemunk Mountain State Park about 1-1/2 hours later. This is one of many New York state parks that is not even listed on the state’s website. I still … Continue reading →

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