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Saturday 4/3/2010 - 22 Mile Day Hike / Level E (26 mile training session 7)
Johnsontown Circle – Water Tower Loop
Start at Blue Disc, climb Daters Mt. & Pound Mt.. Change to RD Red; climb Black Ash Mt., Parker Cabin Mt., & Tom Jones Mt.. Cross Rt.106 then continue on RD Red to Water Tower. Follow LP (blue) then AT to Lemon Squeezer. Return on White Bar all the way back to the parking lot. Dress warm for winter and bring winter hiking gear. Hiking pole and stabilizers are a must!
Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders:
HY Lee/Helen Huang

Saturday 4/3/2010 - Semi-annual Trail Maintenance (Shore Path) / Level B
Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ
Trail maintenance on the path trail along the Hudson River in New Jersey. Pick up trash; trim protruding branches, etc. Trip leaders will provide tools. Light refreshments will be offered at the end of the activity. This is a very important event for the club as it’s our duty to serve our community and conserve the nature for the future.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head or 8:15 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Ben Lee/Lyon Lee/Nancy Liang

Saturday 4/10/2010 - 24 Mile Day Hike / Level F (26 mile training session 8)
Tuxedo Park Train Station Loop
Follow the similar trail as the actual 26 mile hike. Hikers set their own checkpoints and strategy on this trial run.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking Lot
Leaders: HY Lee/Chung Leung

Saturday 4/10/2010 - 6 - 9 Miles Day Hike / Level B - C
West Mountain
Starting at the Anthony Wayne Parking Area, follow the White trail, then the FAWN (red) trail and then the Timp-Torne (blue) trail to meet the AT trail at West Mountain. Enjoy the many lookout points along the ridge. Level B hikers will follow Yellow to return to the parking lot after lunch at the shelter. The Level C hikers venture out to the Timp for lunch, then return by 1777 Red to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15AM at trail head or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations
Leaders: Nancy Liang/George Rogers/Ada Jow

Saturday 4/17/2010 - Gin’s 26 Mile Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
This is our annual 26-miles day hike, in memory of Gin Goon, the co-founder of CMCNY who passed away in Oct. 2003. This hike has been renamed to “Gin’s 26 Miles Day Hike” to honor him. Gin started 26 miles day hike and has became his signature trip for many years. The hike is strenuous with different levels and terrain conditions. Experienced hikers only! Contact leaders for additional information. (Contribution to American Lung Association will be accepted.)
Meeting Time/Place: 6:00 AM at the Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking Lot.
Leaders: George Li/HY Lee

Saturday 4/17/2010 - 15 Mile Day Hike / Level E
Harriman State Park, NY
This is a shorter version of 26-mile hike. We start at the same place in Tuxedo Park, hike 15 miles and try to finish just ahead of 26-mile marathoners to welcome them back. We welcome everyone to join. Prepare for a good pace hike. (Contribution to American Lung Association will be accepted.)
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at the Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking Lot .
Leaders: Wendy Zhou/Lyon Lee

Saturday 4/17/2010 - 6 Mile Day Hike / Level B
Harriman State Park, NY
This is a shorter hike to support the 26-mile hike. Tuxedo park / Lake Sebago Starting from Tuxedo Park, hike up the Ramapo Dunderberg trail to enjoy the view overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys. Then change to the flat Victory and Triangle trails to the lakes of Skenonto and Sebago. After lunch, follow the Tuxedo Mtn Ivy Trail to visit the legendery caves and boulders of the Claudius Smith Den. (Contribution to American Lung Association will be accepted.)
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations
Leaders: Ben Tang/Joe (Hsueh-Cheng) Jwo

Saturday 4/24/2010 - 5 & 8 Mile Day Hike / Level B & C
Schunemunk Mountain, NY
The trail offers a series of fine lookouts and a varied terrain. The complete traverse makes a good day trip. There is a steep and continuous ascent at the beginning of the hike in the morning.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at 39th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Leaders: Hong Huang/Leo Ngan/Nancy Liang


Saturday 5/1/2010 - 8.5 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Fishkill Ridge, Fishkill, New York
Loop up, up ,up, and around the protected crests of the conservation area, including Lambs Hill and Bald Hill. The Town of Beacon, the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge and the Hudson River can be seen from viewpoints along the Overlook Trail and the Fishkill Ridge Trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations
Leaders:
Ben Lee/Emily Yip

Saturday 5/1/2010 - One Day Biking - 30 Miles
Bayville to Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY
Starting from the IU Willet MS, bike on country roads to Oyster Bay. Visit Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt Memorial Sanctuary, Planting Fields Arboretum and many gorgeous estates on the way. Expect some busy traffics and hills on the road.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30 AM at IU Willet Middle School or 8:00 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Chung Leung

Saturday 5/8/2010 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Breakneck Mtn, East Hudson, NY
One of the most famous hiking spots on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Hudson along the ridge. The trails are rocky for the first half mile and rock scrambling is required.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Mandy Wong/David Chang/George Rogers

Saturday 5/15/2010 - 6 Mile Day Hike – Level B-C
Three Reservoirs at Harriman State Park, NY
Climb up Jackie Jones Mountain in the first mile. Enjoy the easy downhill slope and 2 mile of leisure walk visiting 3 reservoirs. Part of the trip will be on unmarked trail, so hikers must follow leaders
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Pao Pao/MeiSheng Liu

Saturday 5/15/2010 - 2 Days Biking/Camping Trip
North/ South Fork, Eastern Long Island
Day 1: set up camp at Hither Hills State Park, South Fork. 50 plus miles biking between Montauk Lighthouse and Sag Harbor. Also available: Partial loop about 40 miles or less. Day 2: 35 mile biking through Mattituck, Greenport and Orient Point, North Fork. May visit a winery on the way.
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details.
Leaders: Ben Lee/Ken Lip

Saturday 5/22/2010 - 10 Miles Day Hike / Level D
Turkey Hill/ Silvermine Lake
A popular hiking trails on sections of the Long Path, Appalachian & 1779 trails. Visit the lakes of Nawahunta, Silvermine and Turkey Hill. The trails have a diversity of terrain conditions and a few hills. The trailhead is at the Turkey Hill parking lot off Route 6.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Alex Wei/Lyon Lee

Sunday 5/23/2010 - 6-8 Miles Day Hike / Level B-C
Norvin Green State Forest
Start from the Otter Hole trailhead. Follow Blue, then white to Chikahoki Falls. Climb up Carris Hill, then Yoo-Hoo Points and High Points. Visit all the lookout points and return to the trailhead.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at designated pickup location
Leaders: Chung Leung/Gordon Moy

Saturday 5/29/2010 - 6 Miles Day Hike / Level B
Popolopen Torne, Bear Mtn, NY
Starting from Fort Montgomery, follow the Blue trail to Popolopen Torne. Some rock scrambling is required but the panoramic view at the Torne is rewarding. Return by taking the Red trail along the Hell Hole Creek to Hessian Lake at Bear Mtn. and Fort Clinton
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations.
Leaders: Wendy Lin/Shui Kei Ng

Saturday 5/29/2010 - Memorial Day Family Camping (Limit to 36 people) *Registration Closed *
North & South Lake, Catskill, NY
With the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, North & South lake campground features large, secluded and wooded campsites. Facilities on site include flush toilet, hot shower, play fields, beaches and boat/canoe rentals. There are plenty of bike routes and hiking trails near by. Please prepare your own camping equipments. Fees: Include 1st night BBQ. $20 member; $24 non-member, children under 10 are free.
Register: Due to unanticipated popularity, the registration is closed as of 3/1/2010. Those who had registered previously must submit the non-refundable full amount of the camping fee before 3/15/2010 in order to retain their registration. The check should be made payable to CMCNY and mail to CMCNY, PO Box 473, New York, NY 10150
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details
Leaders: Chung Leung/Annie Yeung/HY Lee


Saturday 6/5/2010 - 6 & 9 Mile Day Hikes / Level B & Level C
Black Rock Forest
The forest is famous for its reservoirs, ponds and the ridges. The easier hike takes advantage of the carriage roads. The more difficult hike follows the trails on the ridges. However no one will miss the views atop the Black Rock Summit.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at trail head or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders:
Ben Lee/Chung Leung

Saturday 6/12/2010 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Russian Bear / Pine Meadow Lake
Follow the Seven Hills trail (blue) and then the HTS (orange) to Russian Bear. Change to the Raccoon Brook Hills Trail (Black) to go down to Pine Meadow Lake for lunch. Return along the river on the Pine Meadow trail (red).
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Chen-Fa Sun/Annie Yeung

Saturday 6/12/2010 - 16 Miles Canoe Trip / Level C
Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Adventure on the Delaware River! This is a 16-mile canoeing trip on the Delaware River from Bushkill to Delaware Water Gap. Paddling time is about 6 hours. 2 people for each canoe and $40 per person. Limited to 22 people and members have priority. Registration by 5/20.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:30AM at Delaware Water Gap or 6:30 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/Alex Wei/Ben Lee/Chung Leung

Saturday 6/19/2010 - 7 & 8 Miles, level B & C hikes
Kittatinny Mtn., Del Water Gap, NJ
Take the AT to the peaceful Sunfish Pond formed by glacier. Then follow the fire road to the Mount Tammany where you will have a gorgeous view of the Water Gap and Mt. Minsi
Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Chen-Fa Sun/George Rogers/Nancy Liang

Saturday 6/26/2010 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hikes/ Levels B & C
Raccoon Brook Hill/ Pine Meadow Lake
Starting from the Visitor Center, go up the Reeves Brook trail (white) to visit the Torne View and Pulpit. Descend on the Raccoon Brook Hills trail to Pine Meadow Lake. Have lunch and take a lesiurely walk around the lake and return by the Pine Meadow trail (red). The C level hike extends to the Grandpa/ Grandma Rock and the Stone Memorial Shelter and return.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Joe (Hsueh-Cheng) Jwo/MeiSheng Liu/Cherry Lau


Saturday 7/3/2010 - – 7/5/2010 - 3 Days Family Camping
Lake Luzerne, New York
The Luzerne Campground partially surrounds Fourth Lake in the Lake George region. It has a special camping area for equestrians, with horse barns, separate corrals with water, and picnic tables, located in a grove of pines. BBQ and campfire on the first night. Day activities: hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding... Please bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, cooking utensil, etc.). Limit to 40 people. Fees (include BBQ): $25 members, $30 non-members, children under 10 are free
Meeting Time/Place: Register before 6/21/2010. Contact leaders for details
Leaders:
Nancy Liang/Marjorie Leung/Chung Leung

Saturday 7/3/2010 - 6 & 8 Mile Day Hikes /Levels B & C
Claudia Smith Den/ Tom Jones Mtn.
From Tuxedo Park, follow the Red Dot then TMI to Claudia Smith Den. Then switch to Blue Dot, then Red Dot to Tom Jones Shelter for lunch. Return by the Yellow trail passing Lake Skenonto and Lake Sebago to the TMI trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at Tuxedo Park or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Chen-Fa Sun/Shui Kei Ng

Saturday 7/10/2010 - 5 Mile Family Hike /Level A
Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park, NY
Start from Johnsontown Circle, follow the White Bar to the Dutch Doctor Shelter. Then follow the bank of Lake Sebago to the beach. There are some blueberries along the trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Henry Jiang/Helen Huang

Saturday 7/10/2010 - 6 & 9 Mile Day Hikes /Levels B & C
Johnsontown Circle / Lake Skenonto, Harriman State Park, NY
Starting from JTC, climb Dater Mt. then Parker Cabin Mt. Enjoy the terrific views on top the ridge. After lunch, will follow the Triangle (yellow) to the Lake Skenonto. Enjoy the views of Lake Sebago and return by the gentle slopes of the White Bar trail.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Rwei Su/David Chang/HY Lee

Saturday 7/17/2010 - 5 & 8 Mile Day Hikes /Levels B & C
Hook Mountain, New York
Starting at the trailhead near Rockland Park, go north to Haverstraw Park.  If lucky, we will enjoy the picking of RASPBERRY. Have lunch at the picnic area along the Hudson River. The C level hikers go further to visit the Hook Mountain via Nyack Beach.  There are many outstanding viewpoints over the river along the cliff.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Hong Huang/Bounla Sayarath (Bobo)

Saturday 7/17/2010 - 30 Mile Day Biking / Level C
Morristown National Historical Park, NJ
A bike tour to visit the historical landmarks around Morristown
Meeting Time/Place: Contact Leaders for details.
Leaders: Francis Lo/Nancy Liang

Saturday 7/24/2010 - 6 & 9 Mile Day Hikes /Levels B & C
Island Pond, Harriman State Park
Starting from Rte106 trailhead, follow the service road to Valley of Boulders. Then hike to an exclusive spot at Island Pond for Lunch. On return, visit Boston Mine, the Shelter at Bald Rocks and Black Rock along the Ramapo-Dunderberg trail. It is a hike among boulders, rivers and lakes. The C level hikers extend the hike to visit Lemon Squeezer and Ship Rock.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Ben Tang/David Chang/George Rogers

Saturday 7/31/2010 - 7 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Storm King Mountain
From the Mountain Rd./ parking lot trailhead, we will ascend Storm King Mt., on Stillman trail through many scenic viewpoints. Then loop around North Point with a view that looks like a Scandinavian fjord and return via the blue trail near Pitching Point with more viewpoints.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Leo Ngan/Wendy Lin


Saturday 8/7/2010 - 9 Mile Day Hike / Level D
Ice Cave of the Shawangunk, Hudson Valley, New York
Will visit the Ice Cave and may explore the Shingle Gully/Grand Canyon area. Long pants required for hiking through trails with dense scrubs. Bring plenty of water (at least 2 liters), a long sleeve jacket and a headlight. (Experienced hikers only).
Meeting Time/Place: Leaves NYC around 7:00AM. Contact leaders for details.
Leaders:
Alex Wei/Ben Lee

Saturday 8/7/2010 - 6 & 8 Mile Day Hikes / Levels B & C
Valley of Boulders, Harriman State Park, NY
Leaving the parking lot of Elk Pen, the hike will follow the sparkling water of Stahahe Brooke and eventually reach a beautiful waterfall. Enjoy the cool water under the water fall or soak your feet in one of the gem pools above the fall. A steep climb out of some giant boulders, we continue on Island Pond Road for approximately ¼ mile and turn right to a small dirt road. The road leads to Stahahe High Peak and a stunningly view of Stahahe Lake is just below. If possible, we will hike down to the lake and return back via White Bar and AT to parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Sandy Lau/Hong Huang

Sunday 8/15/2010 - Summer Get-together BBQ
Rockland Lake State Park
Members get together to meet other families and friends. Not Just BBQ, but there are games, raffle and gifts, short hikes, swimming and many more. There will be morning hikes and food serves after 12 noon. Register before 8/6/2010. Fees: $5 members, $10 non-members, Free for children under 12 years
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at the park or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Ada Jow/Kelly Ko/Ben Lee

Saturday 8/21/2010 - 6 & 8 Miles Day Hikes / Level B & C
West Mountain - Doodletown
Starting from the 7 Lake Dr. trail head, follow the AT to go up West Mtn. Have lunch at the shelter. The B level hikers go through Timp Pass to Doodletown, a former mining village. The C level hikers visit more viewpoints then returning to the parking lot through Doodletown.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: HY Lee/Wendy Zhou

Saturday 8/21/2010 - 2 Day Backpacking / Level C (8/21 to 8/22)
Beginner Backpacking Workshop
Contact leader for details
Meeting Time/Place:
Leaders: Mandy Wong/George Li

Saturday 8/28/2010 - 6 & 8 Miles Day Hikes / Level B & C
Bearfort Mountains, NJ
Take the White trail then left onto the Yellow Trail to the lunch spot near West Pond. The C level hikers venture out to Prospect Rock and Grand View then return for lunch. After lunch, follow the Blue trail, then right turn to the Yellow trail to Surprise Lake. Switch to Orange trail to return to the trail head..
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at carpool pickup locations
Leaders: George Rogers/Ada Jow/Chung Leung


Friday 9/3/2010 - 3 or 4 Days Camping
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Open for joining on 9/3 for 4 days or 9/4 for 3 days trip. The Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountain range in Virginia. It is famous for its well-preserved wilderness, streams, waterfalls, unique geology, mountains and viewpoints along the Sky Drive. Campground has flush toilet and shower facilities. Limit to 40 people. Register before 8/21 Fee include BBQ on 9/4 and campsite rental: $25 member, $30 non-member, Children under 10 are free.
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details
Leaders:
Joe (Hsueh-Cheng) Jwo/Cindy Choi/Ben Lee/Chung Leung








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