MOHICAN  CHAPTER of Adirondack Mountain Club
Celebrating 15 years of Outdoor Activities in June 2000      Member   NY/ NJ Trail Conference

 

Saturday, April 2 - Teatown Reservation in Ossining

Come on this easy two hour hike to one of the finest nature centers in Westchester.  We will be hiking on wooded trails and will also do the two miles around Teatown Lake.  Call Doris Bosworth at 914-277-3269 for meeting time and place.  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 2  - Putnam County: Fahnestock East

Using current trails, abandoned trails and the occasional bushwhack, the leader will approach Stillwater lake from the north, view Clearwater Lake from above and the join the Appalachian Trail from the southeast. An all-day circular hike in the eastern part of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Joint with Knickerbocker / Mohican. Rain will cancel and snow will change the route. Meet at the foot of Main Street in Cold Spring at 10:08 am. Contact Leader: James Shearwood 845-228-6017 JSHEARWO@SLC.EDU   to register.   [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 3  - Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill

Come on this leisurely 2-3 hr. morning hike with views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and mountains to the north and west.  Call Joel Engelbrektson at 914-769-2198 for meeting time and place.  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 3  - Black Rock Forest

Please join me for a moderate hike in this interesting area.  We will hopefully hike past a lake and up a high point or two with very nice views. Length is 6 - 8 miles with only moderate elevation gain. Leader: Steve Klepner, 914-666-0710, before 9:30 pm.  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Wednesday, April 6  - Moderate Day Hike

Informal moderate hikes throughout the year on a more-or-less regular basis. The hikes will usually be on Wednesdays, but depending on weather and personal schedules, they can be on any weekday. Call us to let us know that you are interested and we will notify you of our plans. Sheila Lipshie 516­349-7910 (preferred for May-June) or Carol Mantell 845-265-2598.  [RETURN TO CALENDAR]

Thursday, April 7 - Local Hike

 Easy 2-3 hour hike.  Starts 9:15. Call Bob Ross for details. 914-244-0978  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 9  - Catskills Hike #22 Long Path

This is an 11+ mile hike over Blackhead Mountain and along the Escarpment Trail.  There are great views. Car shuttle required.  E-mail Jane Restani to register at irabjanea@worldnet.att.net  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 9  - Lambs Hill and Bald Hill

This was on the January schedule but got rained out so we’ll try again.  This hike involves a scenic climb at a moderate pace to the Wilkinson Memorial Trail and a loop on the Fishkill Ridge or Scofield Ridge – about 7 miles. Meet at the trailhead at 9:15 AM just off Route 9 (Albany Post Road) north of Route 301. Bad weather cancels. Call Murray Friedman at 914-779-6233 between 7­9 PM or e-mail to mrsfrdmn@aol.com   [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 10  - Devil’s Den in Weston,Ct.

Come join us in this lovely Nature Conservancy park for an easy to moderate hike of about six miles.  Call Paul Wollner at 914-997-0958 to register. [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 10 - Catskill Mts. – Kaaterskill High Peak

This is a fun mountain to climb with great views from ledges near the summit. There are some steep, rocky sections. Most of the hike is on trails, but we may do a short bushwhack between trails. Total distance is about 8 miles, elevation gain approx. 1750'. Heavy or steady rain cancels. Call leader for more information and to register no later than Saturday, April 9, 12 noon. Margaret Freifeld 916-666-0710 or mcfreifeld@yahoo.com  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Wednesday, April 13  - Moderate Day Hike

 Informal moderate hikes throughout the year on a more-or-less regular basis. The hikes will usually be on Wednesdays, but depending on weather and personal schedules, they can be on any weekday. Call us to let us know that you are interested and we will notify you of our plans. Sheila Lipshie 516­349-7910 (preferred for May-June) or Carol Mantell 845-265-2598.  [RETURN TO CALENDAR]

Thursday, April 14  - Local Hike

Easy 2-3 hour hike.  Starts 9:15. Call Bob Ross for details. 914-244-0978  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 16  - Anthony’s Nose and Camp Smith Trail

Moderate hike, about 4 miles, with ups and downs over rugged terrain. Many viewpoints. We’ll set up a short shuttle, meeting at the Toll House on Route 6/202. E-mail Carol Hamilton for time and any other questions: Carolfit2hike@att.net   [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 16  - Ramapo Dunderberg Trail – End to End

Join us for this 21-mile hike through Harriman Park from Rte 9W to Rte 17 with a considerable amount of elevation gain.  Because of the distance to be covered, the pace will be reasonably fast and steady. Participants must be willing to help set up the shuttle. For more information and to register contact leaders: Margaret Freifeld 914-666-0710, mcfreifeld@yahoo.com  or Pat Johnston 845-294­3439, hikerqueen@frontiernet.net  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 17  - Kettletown Town Park in CT

Come explore some of the lovely parks in Connecticut.  This will be a moderate 2-3 hour hike and we will meet at Exit 14 off Route 84 in Southbury, CT.  Call Roeli Johansson at 203-267­5619 for meeting time and directions. [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Wednesday, April 20  - Moderate Day Hike

Informal moderate hikes throughout the year on a more-or-less regular basis. The hikes will usually be on Wednesdays, but depending on weather and personal schedules, they can be on any weekday. Call us to let us know that you are interested and we will notify you of our plans. Sheila Lipshie 516­349-7910 (preferred for May-June) or Carol Mantell 845-265-2598.  [RETURN TO CALENDAR]

Thursday, April 21  - Local Hike

Easy 2-3 hour hike.  Starts 9:15. Call Bob Ross for details. 914-244-0978  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Saturday, April 23  - Long Path-- New Section

Please call Silvana Leonard at 203-853-2903 or e-mail to sleonard@zeiss.com for meeting time and place.  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Sunday, April 24  - Westchester Wilderness in Pound Ridge

If you haven’t done this hike in a while, come join us as they just keep making this hiking area larger and larger. It is an easy to moderate hike of about three hours or so and a delightful way to stretch those legs and get some fresh air.  Call Fran and Bert at 914-764-9056 to register. [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]

Wednesday, April 27  - Moderate Day Hike

Informal moderate hikes throughout the year on a more-or-less regular basis. The hikes will usually be on Wednesdays, but depending on weather and personal schedules, they can be on any weekday. Call us to let us know that you are interested and we will notify you of our plans. Sheila Lipshie 516­349-7910 (preferred for May-June) or Carol Mantell 845-265-2598.  [RETURN TO CALENDAR] 

Thursday, April 28  - Local Hike

Easy 2-3 hour hike.  Starts 9:15. Call Bob Ross for details. 914-244-0978  [RETURN TO SCHEDULE]