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Saturday 2/2/2013 - 6 Mile Day Hike / Level B
Tuxedo park / Lake Sebago Loop
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 legendary caves and boulders of the Claudius Smith Den.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking
Leaders: Rwei Su/Leo Ngan
Saturday 2/2/2013 - 18 Mile Day Hike (26 mile training session 1) / Level E
Johnsontown Circle - Lemon Squeezer 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 the Water Tower. Then change to LP (blue) 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: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: Sandy Lau/George Li
Saturday 2/9/2013 - 20 Mile Day Hike (26 mile training session 2) / Level E
Johnsontown Circle - Lemon Squeezer 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 the Water Tower. Then change to LP (blue) 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: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: HY Lee
Saturday 2/16/2013 - 20 Mile Day Hike (26 mile training session 3) / Level E
Johnsontown Circle - Lemon Squeezer 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 the Water Tower. Then change to LP (blue) 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: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: HY Lee
Saturday 2/16/2013 - 6 Mile Day Hike /Level C
Sterling Forest
Start from the Visitor Center on White Trail, then Red Trial to reach he Fire Tower. After Fire Tower, on Blue Trail to Red Trail and onto the newly opened Orange Trail to Bare Rock. After lunch at Bare Rock, back on Orange Trail to Blue Trail and return to Visitor Center.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations
Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/Cherry Lau
Saturday 2/23/2013 - 8 Mile Day Hike / Level C
Bearfort Mountains, Hewitt, NJ
Take the Orange trail to Surprise Lake, then follow blue and AT to the Grand View. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Greenwood Lake. After lunch, follow the yellow to connect to the white trail back to the parking lot. The B level hike will follow the yellow short cut to the white trail without going to the Grand View
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead or 8:00 AM at designated pickup locations
Leaders: George Rogers/Ada Jow
Saturday 2/23/2013 - 20 Mile Day Hike (26 mile training session 4) / Level F
Tuxedo Park Train Station – TMI Loop
From Tuxedo Park Train Station, take RD (red) to Time Square. Change to the Long Path and hike to the Big Hill Shelter. Then follow SBM (yellow), Breakneck Mountain Trail (white) to TMI (red). Follow TMI back to the Tuxedo Park Train Station.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Tuxedo Park Train Station Commuter Parking
Leaders: Sandy Lau
Saturday 3/2/2013 - 6 & 8 Miles day hikes/ B & C levels
Lake Askoti – Lemon Squeezer Loop
From Lake Askoti, take Long Path (green) to Time Square. Then change to RD to go to the Fingerboard Shelter. After lunch, take the AT trail to Lemon Squeezer. Then follow the AS-B (red triangle) back to Lake Askoti.
The C level hike can take the yellow and RD to Time Square for a additional miles. In the afternoon, go around Island Pond then back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Chen-Fa Sun/Janny Tan/Hong Huang
Saturday 3/2/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike (26 mile training session 5) / Level F
JCT to Water Tower Loop
Starting from JCT, take Blue Disc to the end. Take RD to the water tower. Then cross over to LP. Follow LP to connect to AT. Change to AT to go to Island Pond. Follow Island Pond Road to connect to White Bar. Take White Bar all the way back to JCT
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: Kevin Li
Friday 3/8/2013 - Test for On-line Registration
Test for On-line Registration
This is not a hiking trip. This is a test place holder for On-line Registration.
Meeting Time/Place: Test for On-line Registration
Leaders: Hong Huang
Saturday 3/9/2013 - 6 & 8 Miles Day hikes/ Levels B & C
Claudia Smith Den & the Lakes, Harriman State Park
Starting from JCT, follow Blue Disc to the famous Claudia Smith Den. Crossover to TMI to the Dutch Doctor shelter. Take the Triangle (yellow) trail and follow the bank of Lake Sebago to the beach. After lunch, take the service road to the Victory (blue) trail to Lake Skenonto. Then follow the white bar back to JCT. Spend the time to rest at every mountain and lake viewpoints.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: Rwei Su/Ada Jow/Hong Huang
Saturday 3/9/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike (26 mile training session 6) / Level F
JCT to the Water Tower Loop
Starting from JCT, take Blue Disc to the end. Take RD to the water tower. Then cross over to LP. Follow LP to connect to AT. Change to AT to go to Island Pond. Follow Island Pond Road to connect to White Bar. Take White Bar all the way back to JCT
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: HY Lee
Saturday 3/16/2013 - 6 and 8 Miles Day Hikes / levels B & C
The Three reservoirs and the Breakneck Mtn Loop
From the Rte 106 parking lot, take the S-BM (yellow) for about half a mile. Then branch off on the left to a unmarked trail to the first reservoir. Go along the dam then follow the service road to the second reservoir and third reservoir. At end of the reservoir, make a left turn on the S-BM (yellow) going south. Connect to TMI (red) heading north and follow the Breakneck Mountain (white) trail back to S-BM. Follow the S-BM to the Big Hill shelter and back to the Rte 106 parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM Route 106 trail head parking
Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/Daniel Do/Hong Huang
Saturday 3/16/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike (26 mile training session 7) / Level F
JCT to the Water Tower Loop
Starting from JCT, take Blue Disc to the end. Take RD to the water tower. Then cross over to LP. Follow LP to connect to AT. Change to AT to go to Island Pond. Follow Island Pond Road to connect to White Bar. Take White Bar all the way back to JCT
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Johnsontown Circle
Leaders: Kevin Li
Saturday 3/23/2013 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hikes/ Levels B & C
Black Rock Forest, NY
The Black Rock 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 and visits all the view points at Mt. Misery, Hill of Pines, Rattlesnake Hill and Eagle Cliff. However no one will miss the views atop the Black Rock Summit.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Alex Wei/Chen-Fa Sun
Saturday 3/23/2013 - 18 Miles Day Hike (26 mile training session 8)/ Level F
Lake Askoti – Pingyp Mtn Loop
From Lake Askoti, take Red Cross Trail to pass the Palisades Pkwy. Then change to S-BM (yellow) to go up Pingy Mtn. Continue the S-BM trail to Big Hill Shelter. This is a section of the actual 26 mile hike route. Then follow Long Path back to Lake Askoti. An extended route will continue from Big Hill to follow TMI. Then take 7 Lakes Drive or other short cuts back to Lake Askoti.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Lake Askoti Parking Lot
Leaders: Chung Leung
Saturday 3/30/2013 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hikes/ B& C levels
Elk Pen -- Bald Rock Shelter Loop
Starting from Elk Pen, follow the ASB (red) to the service road. Make a right on the road to Boston Mine. Change to the Nurian (White) trail to Black Rocks. Then follow the RD trail to the Bold Rock Shelter for lunch. After lunch, continue on the RD Trail. Change to the Lichen (blue) trail, then A-SB, AT trails and then LP to Island Pond. Continue AT to Elk Pen.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at trail head
Leaders: Dahai Yu/Steve Huang
Saturday 3/30/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike (26 mile training session 9) Level F
Tuxedo Park Train Station – TMI Loop
From Tuxedo Park Train Station, take RD (red) to Time Square. Change to the Long Path and hike to the Big Hill Shelter. Then follow SBM (yellow) and the Breakneck Mountain Trail (white) to TMI (red). Follow TMI back to the Tuxedo Park Train Station. For an extended hike, from Time Square, take A-SB, Red Cross, then the Beech trail to cut back into the LP.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:30 AM at Tuxedo Park Train Station Commuter Parking
Leaders: Sandy Lau
Saturday 4/6/2013 - 7 and 9 Miles Day Hike/ B & C Levels
West Mountain, Harriman State Park
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
Leaders: Jim Mash/Nancy Liang
Saturday 4/6/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike/ Level F (26 mile training session 10)
Tuxedo Park Train Station – TMI Loop
From Tuxedo Park Train Station, take RD (red) to Time Square. Change to the Long Path and hike to the Big Hill Shelter. Then follow SBM (yellow) and the Breakneck Mountain Trail (white) to TMI (red). Follow TMI back to the Tuxedo Park Train Station. For an extended hike, from Time Square, take A-SB, Red Cross, then the Beech trail to cut back into the LP.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM at Tuxedo Park Train Station Commuter Parking
Leaders: George Li
Saturday 4/13/2013 - 7 & 11 Miles Day Hike/ B & D Levels
Cranberry Hill/ Lake Nawahunta/ Silvermine Lake Loop
Starting from the parking area off Route 6 of Cranberry Hill, hike along LP to the south. Visit the Cave Shelter, Stockbridge shelter and Hippo Rock. Change to the Menomine Trail (Yellow) to Lake Nawahunta. B level hikers take the service road instead to Lake Nawahunta. After lunch at Silvermine Lake, continue with the Menomine Trail to the Brien Mem. Shelter. Switch to AT eastwards to Black Mtn. Change to the 1779 trail towards the Long Mtn Circle then the Anthony Wayne trail back to the parking lot. B level hikers follow the 7 Lakes drive along the Queensboro Brook and then Anthony Wayne trail back to the parking lot.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/Steve Chan
Saturday 4/13/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike/ Level F (26 mile training session 11)
Tuxedo Park Train Station – TMI Loop
From Tuxedo Park Train Station, take RD (red) to Time Square. Change to the Long Path and hike to the Big Hill Shelter. Then follow SBM (yellow) and the Breakneck Mountain Trail (white) to TMI (red). Follow TMI back to the Tuxedo Park Train Station. For an extended hike, from Time Square, take A-SB, Red Cross, then the Beech trail to cut back into the LP.
Meeting Time/Place: 7:00 AM at Tuxedo Park Train Station Commuter Parking
Leaders: Kevin Li
Saturday 4/20/2013 - 40 Miles Day Biking / Level C
GWB – Piermont – Nyack Loop
Bike from GWB north through Bergen County, New Jersey, and up the West side of the Hudson river to Piermont. Option to extend to Nyack. Enjoy the views of the Hudson River, quiet roads through the woods, the \\\"state line hill\\\" descent on Route 9W.
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details
Leaders: Ben Lee
Saturday 4/20/2013 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hike/ B & C levels
Bearfort Mountains, Hewitt, NJ
Take the Orange trail to Surprise Lake, then follow blue and AT to the Grand View. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Greenwood Lake. After lunch, follow the yellow to connect to the white trail back to the parking lot. The B level hike will follow the yellow short cut to the white trail without going to the Grand View
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trail head
Leaders: George Rogers/Cindy Choi
Saturday 4/20/2013 - 20 Miles Day Hike/ Level F (26 mile training session 12)
Tuxedo Park Train Station – TMI Loop
From Tuxedo Park Train Station, take RD (red) to Time Square. Change to the Long Path and hike to the Big Hill Shelter. Then follow SBM (yellow) and the Breakneck Mountain Trail (white) to TMI (red). Follow TMI back to the Tuxedo Park Train Station. For an extended hike, from Time Square, take A-SB, Red Cross, then the Beech trail to cut back into the LP.
Meeting Time/Place: 6:30 AM at Tuxedo Park Train Station Commuter Parking
Leaders: Leo Sun
Saturday 4/27/2013 - 30 Miles Day Biking/ Level C
Bayville to Oyster Bay, LI
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: Contact leaders for details
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Steve Chan
Saturday 4/27/2013 - 24 Mile Day Hike/ Level F (26 mile training session 13)
Gin\'s 26 Mile Hike Trial Run
Follow the similar trail as the actual 26 mile hike. Hikers set their own checkpoints and strategy on this trial run and take discretion to shorten the hike.
Meeting Time/Place: 6:30 AM Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking Lot
Leaders: Kevin Li/George Li
Saturday 4/27/2013 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hikes / Levels B & C
Lake Askoti West – Lemon Squeezer Loop, Harriman State Park
Starting from Lake Askoti, follow the ASB (red) trail to Time Square then to Lemon Squeezer. Have lunch by the beautiful Island Pond. Return by the Dunning (yellow) trail. The C level hikers can extend the hike to Elk Pen in the morning and to Black Rock in the afternoon
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at trailhead
Leaders: Dahai Yu/Rwei Su/MeiSheng Liu/Tony Shu
Saturday 5/4/2013 - Fund Raising Hikes for the American Lung Association (ALA)
This entry is not a hike. It is a fund-raising announcement
***if rains, it’ll be on Sunday, 5/5/13***
CMCNY will sponsor $10 donation to ALA for each person doing the Gin\'s 26-mile hike. Additional donation will be collected during the hikes and forwarded to ALA as a pool in memory of Gin Goon. Donation will best be made by checks payable directly to American Lung Association
Meeting Time/Place:
Leaders:
Saturday 5/4/2013 - Gin’s 26 Mile Day Hike / Level F
Harriman State Park, NY
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 had started the 26 miles day hike. Since then, the hike has become a challenge hike for long distance hikers. The hike is strenuous with different terrain conditions. Experienced hikers only! Contact leaders for additional information.
Meeting Time/Place: 6:00 AM at Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking
Leaders: George Li
Saturday 5/4/2013 - 15 Mile Day Hike / Level E
Tuxedo Park/ Big Hill Shelter Loop -
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.
Meeting Time/Place: 8:00 AM at Tuxedo Park Commuter Parking
Leaders: Wendy Zhou/Ada Jow
Saturday 5/4/2013 - 6 Mile Day Hike / Level B
Three Reservoirs / TMI Loop
This is a short hike to support the Gin\'s Hike. Starting at parking lot off Rte 106, at the foothill of the Jackie Jones Mountain, follow the S-BM (yellow) trail for about half a mile. Then turn left to the unmarked road to visit the three reservoirs. Follow the unmarked trail to TMI. Then catch the Breakneck Mtn trail and the S-BM trail back to the parking lot. Meet the 26 mile hikers on the way and cheer them up.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trail head or 8:00 at the carpool pickup locations
Leaders: Bounla Sayarath (Bobo)/Leo Ngan
Saturday 5/11/2013 - 5 Miles Family Hike/ Levels A & B
Fort Montgomery and Bear Mountain
This is a family outing suitable for all ages. Starting from Fort Montgomery, follow the blue marker to Bear Mtn Bridge. Then change to follow the AT trail to Perkins Tower. Continue to follow AT to come down Bear Mtn then change to the Yellow trail to the Hessian Lake. For a more leisurely walk, there is a path around the lake, the zoo, the mineral museum and Fort Montgomery Historical Site.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30AM at Fort Montgomery Trail head
Leaders: Helen Huang/Henry Jiang
Saturday 5/11/2013 - 7 & 9 Miles Day Hike/ C & D levels
West Mountain to Bear Mountain Loop
Starting from the Anthony Wayne Rec. area at exit 17 of PIP, hike up West Mtn via the Timp Torne (blue) trail. Then change to the AT (white) trail to go up Bear Mtn to the Perkins Tower. Come down the mountain via Major Welch Trail (red) to the lake for lunch. After lunch, follow the yellow trail to West Mtn and back to the parking lot. The shorter hike follows various short cuts to avoid the hills.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:15 AM at the trailhead
Leaders: Chung Leung/Kevin Li
Saturday 5/18/2013 - 6 & 8 Miles Day Hikes / Levels B & C
Norvin Green State Forest, NJ
Starting from the Otter Hole trail head, follow the Blue trail, then change to the white trail to Chikahoki Falls. Climb up Carris Hill, then Yoo-Hoo Points and High Points. Visit all the lookout points and return
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Chen-Fa Sun/Alex Wei
Saturday 5/18/2013 - One Day Biking, 45 miles
North Fork, Long Island, NY.
One Day Biking, 45 miles round trip between Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, and the Orient Point State Park in North Fork, Long Island, NY.
Meeting Time/Place: Be prepared for 7am departure from Queens.
Leaders: Ben Lee/Steve Chan
Saturday 5/25/2013 - 8 Miles 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. An attempt will be made to extend the hike to Beacon with shuttle to return to the trail head.The trails are rocky for the first half mile and rock scrambling is required.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Leo Ngan/Ada Jow
Saturday 5/25/2013 - Memorial Day Family Camping (Limit 50 people)
Kenneth Wilson State Park, Catskill, NY
05/25 - 05/27. With the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Kenneth Wilson 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. $22 member; $27 non-member, $6 children under 12.
Register: Call or email leader before May 15
Meeting Time/Place: Registration is re-opened on 5/9/2013
Leaders: George Rogers/Cindy Choi/Gordon Moy/Chung Leung
Saturday 6/1/2013 - Spring Trail Maintenance (Shore Path)/ Level B
Palisades Interstate Park, NY/NJ
Trail maintenance of the Shore 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
Leaders: Shui Kei Ng/Bert Santos
Saturday 6/8/2013 - 6 & 8 miles Day Hike/ B & C levels
Kittatinny Mountain, Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Hike up Mount Tammany to view the gorgeous geology of the water gap. Then follow the flat fire road on the ridge to Sunfish Pond. Return by the AT trail. Easy hikers can descend from Mt. Tammany to visit the Dunnfield Creek before meeting the AT to end the hike.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:30AM at the trail head
Leaders: Dahai Yu/Janny Tan
Saturday 6/15/2013 - 5 Miles Family Hike/ Level A
Hook Mtn, under cliff, Rockland, NY
Starting at the trailhead near Rockland Park, go straight down to the shore on the paved road. Walk along the shore to the south and to the north. There are beautiful cliffs and scenery along the river. The Rockland State Park is within walking distance. There is a playground and a walking trail along the lake.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at the trail head
Leaders: Annie Yeung/Jim Mash
Saturday 6/15/2013 - 6 & 9 Miles Day Hike/ Levels B & C
Hook Mountain, Rockland, NY
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 and along the cliff.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: MeiSheng Liu/Bounla Sayarath (Bobo)
Saturday 6/22/2013 - 8 Miles Day Hike/ level C
Storm King Mountains
From the Route 9W (North) trailhead parking lot, ascend Storm King Mt. on the Butter Hill Trail (orange). Then follow the yellow Stillman Trail through many scenic viewpoints overlooking the Hudson River. Change to the blue Howell Trail to loop around North Point with a view that looks like a Scandinavian fjord. Return via Pitching Point with more viewpoints.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Daniel Do/Leo Ngan
Saturday 6/22/2013 - Guided Beginners\\\' Kayaking Tour/ Level B
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Storm King Adventure Tours in Cornwall-on-Hudson offers a 3-hour guided “Hidden Cove Tour” that kayak beginners can learn to paddle. This launch area is next to Cornwall Yacht Club near Storm King Mountain in Orange County. CMCNY is offered a discount rate of about $50.00 including a guided tour and rental. Limit to 25 people and members have priority. Registration before 6/15/2013.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at Storm King Adventure Tours, 178 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson
Leaders: Steve Huang/Joe Chan
Saturday 6/29/2013 - 6 & 9 miles Day Hikes/ Levels B & C
Iron Mines trail, Harriman State Park, NY
Peep into the mining past of Harriman State Park by visiting the remnants of some old iron mines. Starting from Lake Askoti parking lot, visit the Hogencamp Mine then to the Surbridge Mine. Hike along the Surbridge Mine Rd. where wild flowers are abundant in spring time. Lunch at the shelter. Then hike to the Fingerboard Shelter to enjoy the view of Lake Tiorati. Connect to the service road and hike to the Pine Swamp Mine. Then pick up the A-SB trail back to Lake Askoti. There are many turns and sections of the trail are unmarked. Therefore all novice hikers must follow the leaders. Adventurous hikers extend the hike to Boston Mine with the bonus of the terrific views of Island Pond and atop mountain ridges.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00AM at the Lake Askoti
Leaders: Chung Leung/Cherry Lau
Thursday 7/4/2013 - 7/7/2013 Family Hiking/Camping, Limit to 40 people -- Registration is closed as
Heart Lake/ High Peaks Region, Adirondacks, NY
Camp at Heart Lake where many of the trail to the high peaks begin. Mount Marcy (5,343 ft) is the highest peak in New York State. Mt. Algonquin, Mt. Colden, Mt. Haystacks and other 46ers are all nearby. A 1.5 miles short hike up to Mt. Jo gives you a panoramic view of the Adirondacks mountains. Campground provides flush toilets and hot showers. Lake Placid is within 20 min. drive. Bring your own camping equipments and arrangement your own transportation. Contact leaders for details. Limit to 40 people. Members have priority.
Fees: Members: $40, Non-members $45, Children (under 12) $10, Register before 6/1/13
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details -- Registration is closed as of 5/19.
Leaders: Nancy Liang/Daniel Do
Thursday 7/4/2013 - 7/7/2013 Canoeing/ Camping, limit to 20 people
Saranac Lakes, Adirondacks, NY
Saranac Lake Islands provide miles and miles of boating recreation and direct access to four other lakes through a set of locks which allow your vessel to be raised or lowered to the right water level. The camp sites are very primitive and accessible by canoe only. Canoe rentals are available in the nearby town. You will arrange your own camping equipment and transportation to the campground. Limit to 20 people. Members have priority.
Fees: Members $25, Non-members $30, Children (under 12) $10, Register before 6/1/13
Meeting Time/Place: Contact leaders for details
Leaders: Steve Huang/Bert Santos
Saturday 7/6/2013 - 7 Miles Day Hike / Level C
Sterling Forest, NY
Starting from the Visitor Center on White Trail, then follow the Red Trail to reach the Fire Tower. Descend from the Fire Tower on the Blue Trail. Connect to the Red Trail and then follow the newly opened Orange Trail to Bare Rock. After lunch back on the Orange Trail. Then change to the Blue Trail to return to Visitor Center.
Meeting Time/Place: 9:00 AM at the trail head
Leaders: Dahai Yu/MeiSheng Liu
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