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For more information contact Atlantic Chapter Outings Committee Chair Bob Susser
or Atlantic Chapter Outings Schedule Coordinator/Webmaster
or Check for Volunteer Outings Chairs/Coordinators in your area
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MESSAGE FROM THE OUTINGS COORDINATOR
In these pages you will find our popular weekend, week-long and day-long or afternoon outings run by the Chapter and by local Groups in many parts of New York State. The activities range, depending on the season, from day or afternoon nature walks, hikes, bike trips, canoe trips, ice skating, and cross-country ski trips to week-long backpack trips in wilderness areas. We encourage you all to come out, enjoy the unique beauty and wildlife around us and get some exercise
The Outings Program exists primarily to make participants aware of the natural areas and resources the Sierra Club works so hard to preserve; to educate the membership and general public about the natural world and environmental issues, and how to enjoy our remaining wild open spaces in a sensitive and sustainable way. Guests are always welcome. Observing nature helps us to better understand the problems that created by inappropriate land development schemes and helps us to more deeply appreciate why we are fighting to preserve and protect our environmentally sensitive wild open spaces. Guests are always welcome. Each of our carefully screened leaders serves in a volunteer capacity. Unless specified, trips are free—but we need you as volunteers to support our work. If you have been on two or more outings, please join if you are not already a member.
HOW THIS SCHEDULE IS ORGANIZED
The Atlantic Chapter Outings Schedule is updated continuously by the Atlantic Chapter Outings Committee. The schedule incorporates trips from groups throughout New York State, enabling Atlantic Chapter Sierrans to take part in activities with club members from their own chapter or one of our 11 local groups. We also provide a limited listing for neighboring New Jersey.
Each of our carefully screened leaders serves in a volunteer capacity. During a trip the leader is in charge. At the leader’s discretion, a member may be asked not to proceed with the group, or may be asked to leave the trip if the person’s further participation may be detrimental to the group or the individual. Outings will take place regardless of weather unless otherwise specified. It is not necessary to call the hike leader to register (unless so stated) but don’t hesitate to contact the leader if you have a question. Please be considerate of the time when calling.
Click here for Canoe and River Touring trips, which are are listed separately.
Outings are shown by month, with a calendar and links to the listings for each day of the month. Outings subsequent to those listed in the calendars are listed in a single page "Advance Notices Listing". This was done to shorten the time required to display the most recent outings listings. Any comments or suggestions for improving or enhancing this schedule can be emailed to the outings webmaster
This schedule includes outings from the Printed ACOC Outings Schedule ($7 per year) (not being published at this time), from local group newsletters, and from the outings supplement to Sierra Atlantic Magazine which is mailed to all members of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter. Join the Sierra Club to participate and to get Sierra magazine, Sierra Atlantic magazine, a local group newsletter, and to benefit our chapter and local group.
Most outing write-ups include transportation information; simply click on the hot-link within the trip description for driving directions and public transportation arrangements. Hot-linked email contact information is available for email registration, where provided, but telephone registration is also recommended within a few days of the event. PLEASE NOTE THAT NYC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ALTHOUGH USUALLY AVAILABLE, IS NOT AVAILABLE EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE TRIP DESCRIPTION. You may also access the full listing of trail heads/meeting points accessible by NYC public transportation.
DAY HIKES: Appropriate footwear is particularly important on day hikes. Wear well-fitting hiking boots (low-heeled, above-ankle shoes with thick, indented, rubber soles) and light polypropylene-type liner socks with heavier wool outer socks. Sneakers are OK only on those hikes that expressly say so. They are not OK on rocky or wet trails, because they do not provide adequate support.
Although the pace is not important on easy hikes, moderate hikes require some degree of stamina. Moderate-strenuous hikes and strenuous hikes are more difficult. Do not go on moderate-strenuous hikes unless you have been hiking regularly.
Even though the leader will appoint a rear leader ("sweep’’), keep the persons in front of and behind you in sight. If you can’t keep up with the group, tell the leader and/or sweep. You should contact the leader if you are unsure of the degree of skill and stamina required.
Pets, smoking and radios are not allowed on hikes. Children are often welcome, but please check with the leader prior to the trip.
In cold weather, dress in layers. Synthetics or a wool layer should be used next to skin. Avoid cotton garments or socks. Bring warm clothing and an outer wind shell for stops along the trail and for lunch stops. Gaiters are recommended to keep snow out of your boots and socks. Wear appropriate sunglasses or goggles. When joining a winter day trip, bring lunch, water (at least two quarts), warm non-cotton hat, sweater, extra non-cotton clothes for layering, appropriate outerwear including mittens or gloves (with a backup pair), rain gear (poncho or rain pants and rain jacket), and sun block in a day pack. Gaiters and sunglasses are good to bring, too. Remember the weather may vary greatly at the location of the outing. See the Sierra Club Manual of Winter Mountaineering for further information.
Winter trips make memorable experiences. Observing nature year-round also helps us to better understand the problems that are ignored by inappropriate land development schemes and helps us to more deeply appreciate why we are fighting to preserve and protect our environmentally-sensitive wild open spaces. If you haven’t yet tried winter outings, this is a good way to learn about them. Sierra Club leaders will be happy to help you learn how to safely enjoy the winter outdoors, or how to learn more about protecting and preserving our wild open spaces from the comfort of a museum or restaurant. See you on the trail!
X-C SKI TRIPS AND SNOWSHOEING: If you do not bring your own skis or snowshoes, contact the leader regarding rental availability. Appropriate cross country skis, ski poles and boots, or snowshoes and boots are required. Poles, high gaiters and wind/rain paints are recommended for snowshoe, and may be required by the leader.
Dress in layers. Synthetics or a wool layer should be used next to skin. Avoid wearing any cotton garments or socks. Gaiters are recommended to keep snow out of your boots and socks. Bring warm clothing (including warm headgear) and an outer wind shell for stops along the trail and for lunch stops. Wear appropriate sunglasses or goggles . See the Sierra Club Manual of Winter Mountaineering for further information.
Since many of our trips are within easy reach of New York City we encourage use of public transportation or car pooling whenever possible. A large number of trips in the downstate area meet at locations listed. Travel directions can be found in this schedule under "Transportation From New York City".
BIKE RIDES: Helmets are required on all bike trips
The NY/NJ Trail Conference web page for possible trail closings: http://www.nynjtc.org/trails/closed Their answering machine (201-512-9348 after 5:30pm) will be updated as information is received. Park phone numbers are found on the back notes of most of their map sets, in the NY and NJ Walk Books and most other hiking guides.
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OUTINGS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION & TRAILHEADS FOR HIKERS
NYC TRANSPORTATION: Unless otherwise specified, buses leave from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) at 8th Avenue & 41st Street in Manhattan, while trains leave from Grand Central Terminal (GCT) at Park Avenue & 42nd Street in Manhattan (or take the IRT #1 Broadway subway to 225th Street for the Marble Hill station). Check bus and train schedules for changes. The leader will wait for the bus or train to arrive. Although car rides might not be available on the way back, a one-way ticket is a good bet. Car pool arrangements are strictly between the rider and the driver, not the leader or the Sierra Club. It is suggested that each passenger pay five cents a mile, and that all passengers share in the tolls. Drivers should arrive in time to meet the bus or train. Bring your lunch—the group will not wait for you to buy it at the meeting point. Do not assume you can leave your car all day at the meeting point – ask the leader.
ARDEN: Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 15A to Route 17 North 2.3 miles past Red Apple Rest (see Southfields). Turn right onto Arden Valley Road (not marked, but where Appalachian Trail enters Harriman Park). Drive ¼-mile over Thruway and turn right into dirt parking lot. Nondrivers: Take the 7:50 Shortline bus from PABT to Arden, arriving at 9:10. Get off at Arden entrance of Harriman Park. Walk east ¼ mile up road and turn right into the parking lot.
BEAR MOUNTAIN: Drivers: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway to Exit 19-Bear Mountain Park. Meet at entrance to the Bear Mountain Inn. Nondrivers: Take 8:45 International Bus (Shortline ticket window) from PABT to Bear Mountain, arriving at 10:15. Meet at entrance to the Bear Mountain Inn.
BREAKNECK RIDGE: Drivers: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway all the way to the Bear Mountain Bridge, cross the bridge, turn left onto Route 9D North for about 11 miles (past Cold Spring). Go through a tunnel and park ¼ mile north of the tunnel on the left-hand side of the road. Nondrivers: [weekends only]: Take Metro North train (Hudson line) from GCT leaving at 8:48 to Breakneck Ridge (flagstop—tell the conductor), arriving at 10:14. Walk back ¼-mile towards tunnel and meet in parking area on left.
COLD SPRING: Drivers: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway all the way to the Bear Mountain Bridge, cross the bridge, turn left onto Route 9D North for about 10 miles, make a left on Main St., and meet near the Station Café (to the right of the foot of Main St.). Nondrivers: Take Metro North train (Hudson line) from GCT leaving at 8:48 to Cold Spring, arriving at 10:10. Walk north (do not cross over the tracks) and meet drivers at the Station Cafe.
GARRISON: Drivers: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway all the way to the Bear Mountain Bridge, cross the bridge, turn left onto Route 9D North for about 6 miles, then take Route 403 West for half a mile. At train station, continue via overpass to other side of tracks (Hudson River side) and park at the south end, between ticket booth and deli. Nondrivers: Take Metro North train (Hudson line) from GCT leaving at 8:48 to Garrison, arriving at 10:06.
GREENWOOD LAKE: Drivers: Take the GW Bridge to Route 4 to Route 208 to I-287 South. Exit 57 to Skyline Drive North until it comes to an end. Make a right onto Route 511 (Greenwood Lake Turnpike) north. Continue through intersection with Lakeside Road (a/k/a Union Valley Road/Route 513) - West Milford diner is on your right; just ahead on your left, park in the Hewitt Plaza (A&P) shopping mall parking lot, near the Mobil gas station. Nondrivers: Take NJ Transit bus from PABT-leaving at 8:30 AM Sat. or weekdays (arriving at 9:57) or 8:45 AM Sun. (arriving at 10:12) to Greenwood Lake, New Jersey. Check latest schedule with NJ Transit (973-762-5100) – it varies.
MANITOU: Drivers: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway all the way to the Bear Mountain Bridge, cross the bridge, turn left onto Route 9D North for about 1.3 miles, and turn left onto Manitou Road. Park next to the railroad tracks. Nondrivers [weekends only]: Take Metro North train (Hudson line) from GCT leaving at 8:48 to Manitou (flagstop—tell the conductor), arriving at 10:01.
MOUNTAINVILLE: Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 16 (Harriman). Take Route 32 North through Central Valley, Woodbury and Highland Mills to intersection with Angola Road, adjacent to Black Rock Fish & Game Club sign on left. Wait for the leader. Nondrivers: Take the 8:30 Shortline bus from PABT to Mountainville, arriving at 9:52.
NEW PALTZ (Minnewaska, Mohonk, Awosting): Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 18. Turn left, go down hill approximately a mile to the Trailways bus station. Park on the street, not in the parking lot; please don't block the buses or cabs. Nondrivers: Take the 8:30 Adirondack Trailways bus from PABT to New Paltz, arriving at 10:00. Exit the parking lot and meet the leader on the street; please don't block the buses or cabs.
SLOATSBURG: Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 15A to Route 17 North to Sloatsburg. Look for the Municipal Bldg. (2-story, modern red brick) on the right, make a hard right turn, make a second right before crossing the RR tracks (200 ft.), and a third right into the railroad commuter parking lot south of the station. Nondrivers: Take the 7:50 Shortline bus from PABT to Sloatsburg (next stop after Suffern), arriving at 8:52. Get off in front of the Sloatsburg Municipal Building, and follow driving directions above (it’s not far).
SOUTHFIELDS (not available at this time): Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 15A to Route 17 North past Sloatsburg and Tuxedo to Southfields. Park in back of the Red Apple Rest, a large diner on the right-hand side of the northbound lane. Nondrivers: Take the 7:50 Shortline bus from PABT to Southfields, arriving at 9:02. Meet at the Red Apple Rest.
SUFFERN: Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 14B-Airmont Road. Go left on Airmont Road to Route 59 West to Suffern. Park in railroad parking lot behind the bus shelter. Nondrivers: Take the 7:50 Shortline bus from PABT to Suffern, arriving at 8:43.
TUXEDO: Drivers: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 15A to Route 17 North several miles past Sloatsburg. Park in lot by police station/railroad station. Nondrivers: Take the 7:50 Shortline bus from PABT to Tuxedo, arriving 8:57.
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