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RIP VAN WINKLE HIKERS

Frederic Church painting showing the view from Olana, looking southwest toward the Hudson and Catskills beyond.


Summer 2012
Hiking Schedule


Monday, June 4th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 PM
Hunter and Southwest Hunter Mountains
Moderate plus hike: 9.0 miles, 6.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, June 6th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
North-South Lake State Park
Easy hike: 4.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Wednesday, June 13th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Montgomery Place Estate, Redhook
Easy walk
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Alice Stinemire)

Saturday, June 16th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Vroman’s Nose
Moderate Hike: 5.0 miles, 3.5 hours
Note: easy gradual climb on good trail + great views
For more information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Monday, June 18th, Advanced
Meet 8:00 AM
Friday and Balsam Cap Mountains
Strenuous bushwhack hike: 7.0 miles, 7.0 hours
For more information call: (607) 363-7267 or (203) 561-2686 (Pat & Moira Colangelo)

Saturday, June 23rd, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Wallkill Rail Trail
Easy walk
For more information call: (845) 246-2945 (Sally Colclough)

Monday, July 9th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Lone and Rocky Mountains
Strenuous bushwhack hike: 9.0 miles, 8.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 658-3054 (George Kugler)

Wednesday, July 11th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Timor Park in Poughkeepsie
Easy walk
For more information call: (845) 758-6143 (Helena Boba)

Monday, July 16th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Mt. Utsayantha, (3214’)*, ascent 1350'
Note: hike from village of Stamford up to restored fire tower
Moderate hike: 4.4 miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Monday, July 23rd, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Balsam Lake Mt and Graham Mountains
Moderate hike and bushwhack: 9.0 miles, 6.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, July 23rd
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
7:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church in Saugerties, NY

Saturday, July 28th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Nordic Road (Woodstock Land Conservancy)
Easy Walk
For more information call: (845) 246-7174 (Sandy Thorpe)

Monday, July 30th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Stissing Mountain in Pine Plains
Moderate hike: 4.0 Miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Sunday, August 5th
Club Picnic at North/South Lake Campground, Haines Falls
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the "old North Lake Pavilion"
Swimming, kayaking, and hiking available
Lunch will be at 1:00 PM with hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage/pepper
and soft drinks provided by the club. Please bring a covered
side dish or dessert.
Call Alice Stinemire (845-246-4590) by July 31st if you plan on attending

Monday, August 6th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Eagle (3800') and Balsam (3600’)* Mountains
Moderate plus hike and bushwhack: 8.0 miles, 8.0 hours
FDor more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Wednesday, August 8th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Carey Arboretum / Tevor Zoo in Millbrook
For more information call: (845) 758-6134 (Helena Boba)

Monday, August 20th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00
Windham High Peak (3524’)
Moderate plus hike: 6.6 miles, 5.0 hours
For more information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Saturday, August 25th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Five Rivers Environmental Center, near Delmar
Easy Hike: 4.0 miles
For more information call: (518) 753-6313 (Dolly Clum)

Monday, August 27th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Kaaterskill High Peak (3655’)
Moderate plus bushwhack: 5.0 miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, September 17th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Indian Head (3573') and/or Twin (3640')
Moderate plus hike: 7.0 + miles, 6.0+ hours
For more information call: (845) (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, September 24th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Minnewaska State Park: Peters Kill Trail
Moderate hike: 5.0 miles, 5.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Monday, September 24th
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
7:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church in Saugerties, NY

Saturday, September 29th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Timor Park in Poughkeepsie
Easy walk
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Alice Stinemire)

October 26-28
Fall Hiking Weekend in the White Mountains
Woodwards Resort in Lincoln, NH
Details to Follow



Please call the hike coordinator (phone numbers listed above) for more information on meeting places and hike details.

All club hikes originate at the trailhead. The hike coordinator will provide specific directions.



Hikes are divided into advanced, intermediate and novice levels.

* The figure given represents the elevation of the summit. The total ascent of the hike will be less.

Trail Maintenance = special maintenance hikes
(see Trail Maintenance in the Main Menu)

Rain Dates will be the following Monday for Monday
hikes, and the following Saturday for Saturday hikes.
There is no regular rain date for Wednesday hikes.

Hiking involves certain inherent hazards, and persons
participating do so at their own risk.




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