ADKNY Hikes and Outings

Hikes Chairperson: Glen Nison (p) 718-625-2182 (e) gnisonbike@juno.com

Although all hikes are on hold until further notice, several special hikes of interest have been planned. As part of our upcoming Centennial Anniversary Events we will be conducting a series of ‘historic hikes and outings.’

 

Historic Hikes
As part of our anticipating the 100th Anniversary of ADK and the New York Chapter, we are planning a series of ‘historic hikes’ in which we try to recreate early hikes and visit places treasured by that first generation of chapter members. The dates are these hikes are to be announced once the world-wide Coronavirus pandemic has ended.

Torrey Memorial and Turkey Hill Lake (5-6 miles) – Date to be announced
Raymond H. Torrey was the first Chair of the New York Chapter. In the fall of 1922, he was asked by the Board of Governors of the Main Club to organize local walks for members in the Metropolitan area. In January 1923, he issued a small two-page outing schedule. Another schedule was issued in the Spring. This hike will visit and pay tribute to Raymond Torrey at the memorial placed on Long Mountain after his sudden death in 1938 (see the accompanying article in this issue of the Trail Marker). The hike to the memorial entails a good climb up Long Mountain. The hike will then continue down to Turkey Hill lake where we will stop for lunch. There is a good steady climb up from the lake back to the cars. Note: The whole hike is qualifying, but for those who wish just to do the hike to the memorial, it would be easy to return to the cars after we have hiked down Long Mountain – this would be about a 2 mile total – and before we head down to the lake. Hike is qualifying.
Leader: Ray Kozma; co-leader: Stephanie Lai.

Camp Quannacut – (5 miles) – Date to be announced
The New York Chapter’s first camp in Harriman State Park was at Camp Quannacut situated on Queensboro Lake and used April and May of 1924. This hike will visit and have lunch at Queensboro Lake as we try to imagine what that first generation of members experienced having their first camp in the park. The hike would begin at the Anthony Wayne parking lot. Hike is qualifying.
Leader: Ray Kozma; co-leader: Stephanie Lai.

Camp Blue Bird – (5-6 miles) – Date to be announced
In the Fall of 1924, the Chapter subleased Camp Blue Bird (on the east side of Upper Twin Lake) from a group that used the property as a girl’s camp in Summer. In May, the Chapter vacated Camp Blue Bird, but was back in October and remained until April of 1925. It was at Camp Blue Bird that the members developed the model of the Saturday night communal meal. As stated by Ira Ayres in his write-up for the 50th anniversary of the Chapter: “Our very successful system of community meals began on our second weekend in October 1924.” The hike will start at the Silver Mine parking area. Hike is qualifying.
Leader: Ray Kozma; co-leader: Stephanie Lai. Other historic hikes and outings are being planned.

Hiking Groups

When restrictions are released, for listings of hikes not led by members of ADKNY (and not necessarily Qualifying) try:

New York New Jersey Trail Conference

 

High Point State Park lookout