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RIP VAN WINKLE HIKERS

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


Fall 2012
Hiking Schedule


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)

Thursday, October 4th
Lark in the Park Week Event
Hike to Rips Monument at the top of the Hunter Mountain ski lift
For information on the time and meeting place, call Moira and
Pat Colangelo at (203) 321-1981 or via cell at (203) 561-2686
For additional information on the Lark in the Park events, see
the
Catskill Mountain Club website

Wednesday, October 10th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Zena Road (off Rt. 212, Saugerties)
Easy Walk: 3.0 miles, 3.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 758-6134 (Helena Boba)

Thursday, October 11th, Advanced
Meet - 9:00 AM
Woodland Valley Water Falls (Tour with Paul Misko as guide)
Open to all groups but LIMITED TO 15 HIKERS (first come, first serve)
For more information and sign up call: (845) 246-8074 ( Juanita Wilsey)

Sunday, October 14th
Cover the Peaks – a 3500 Club event
A 3500 Club member will be stationed on each of the 35 peaks.
Feel free to hike any peak.
See the 3500 Club website for further information.

Monday, October 15th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Ogden Mills Estate to Norrie Point
Easy hike: 5.0 miles, 3.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-4590 (Bob Stinemire)

Monday, October 22nd, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Big Indian Mountain (3700'), Seager to Rider Hollow
Moderate plus hike
For more information call: (845)254-4546 (Wendell George)

October 26-28
Fall Hiking Weekend in the White Mountains
Woodwards Resort in Lincoln, NH
Click Here for additional information

October Trail Maintenance Hikes:

Maintenance Hike: Long Path section – Platte Clove Rd to Palenville
Check back for date/time
For more information call: (845) 626-4104 (Jim Gebhard)

Maintenance Hike: Thomas Cole (3940’) section of Long Path
Check back for date/time
For more information call: (845) 626-4104 (Jim Gebhard)

Wednesday, November 7th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Onteora Lake
Moderate walk/hike, 4.0 miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 246-2945 (Sally Colclough)

Monday, November 12th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
North Dome Mountain (3610’)
Moderate Bushwack: 4.0 miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Thursday, November 15th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Balsam Mountain (3600'), ascent 1700'
Moderate plus, 4.7 miles, 4.0 hours
For more information call: (845) 254-4546 (Wendell George)

Saturday, November 17th, Ramblers
Meet - 9:00 AM
Saugerties Light House
Easy walk/hike
For more information call: (845) 246-9284 (Pat Wittenbecher)

Monday, November 26th, Advanced,
Meet - 8:00 AM
Panther Mountain (3720')
Moderate plus, 6.5 miles, 5.0 hours
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, November 26th
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
7:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church in Saugerties, NY

Monday, December 3th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Balsam Cap (3623’) and Friday (3694’) Mountains
Strenuous bushwhack: 7.5 miles, 7.5 hours
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (607) 363-7267 (Pat and Moria Colangelo)

Wednesday, December 12th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Hurley Rail Trail
Easy walk
For more information call: (845) 758-6143 (Helena Boba)

Monday, December 17th, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Rusk Mountain (3680’)
Moderately Strenuous bushwhack: 4.0 miles, 4.0 hours
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Monday, January 7th, Ramnblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
North/South Lake Area (snow shoe/x country ski)
Easy: 4.0 miles, 3.5 hours
For more information call: (518) 895-8474 (Rick Smith)

Wednesday, January 9th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Olana State Historic Site
Easy Walk
For more information call: (518) 622-3332 (Sally Dyce)

Monday, January 14th, ADvanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Fir (3620’) and Big Indian (3100’) Mountains
Strenuous Hike/bushwhack: 10.0 miles, 7.0 hours
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, January 19th, Ramblers
Meet - 10:00 AM
Walkway over the Hudson, Highland to Poughkeepsie
Moderate walk
For more information call: (845) 246-2945 (Sally Colclough)

Monday, January 21st, Advanced
Meet - 8:00 AM
Eagle (3800) and Balsam (3600’) Mountains
Moderate plus hike/bushwhack: 6.0 miles, 6.0 hours
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)

Saturday, January 26th, All Invited
Meet - 5:30 PM
Full Moon Hike up Overlook Mountain in Woodstock
Join us for the hike and gathering in the wood stove heated
rangers cabin atop Overlook. Please bring refreshents to share
Snowshoes and/or Crampons may be necessary
For more information call: (845) 246-8074 (Juanita Wilsey)



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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