New York Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club

Located At Camp Nawakwa

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Mountain Laurel Hike 6/19

Saturday, June 19, 2021 –

Time is TBD

If the timing is right, this hike will take us thru tunnels of blooming Mountain Laurel. This is a moderately paced, 5 to 7 mile hike (depending on our starting point). Following a woods road (also used as a ski trail), we will turn off to follow a cairn-marked trail up the hill and then intersect with the Buck Trail. We will follow the Buck Trail until we come out at a fire road, then turn onto an unmarked trail and finally approach Breakneck Pond where we will have lunch. We can take a look at the AMC Harriman Camp and return by a different trail or two. It will probably be possible to arrange a ride from Sloatsburg for those without a car. Please call leader to check. Bring lunch, rain gear, water, extra clothing and appropriate hiking shoes. Limited to six hikers plus the leader/co-leader. Masks required. Starting point and time TBD. Qualifying. Please register with the leader by 9PM Thursday June 17th.

Leader: Ray Kozma. Contact at: raymondkozma@gmail.com or 917-406-3782.

First Summer Work Day 6/19 (and a Hosted Weekend)

June 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Note: RSVP by Thursday night 6/17 @ 9:00 pm

 

The work day will include continued clearing of all pathways and driveway, as well as continued renovation of the pathway to the swim area. Reclamation of a tent site. Lodge cleaning and repairs. Picnic table renovation. The weekend will be Hosted by Teri and Don Gabel. Please email blaugabels@msn.com to attend the work day and/or overnight. Saturday lunchwill be provided by the camp. Dinner and breakfast will be provided by Teri and Don. Please specify herbivore or carnivore and your overnight accommodations. We will need to assure an adequate ratio of applicants to keyholders, so please register early!

Camp Nawakwa is now fully open!

Effective June 10, 2021

Based on information from the Park and following New York Forward* guidelines, the BOD has decided to discontinue following the covid guidelines previously approved by the Park for operating during the pandemic. So, Camp is Open!! Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask.

We are back to pre-2020 operations, Hosted Weekends with no restrictions, first-come, first-served for tents, platforms, and cabins, and no restrictions on the number of people in camp.

We welcome all Nawakwans, Applicants, and those ADKNY members interested in learning about this unique camp. For more information https://adkny.org/interested-in-joining/

*New York Forward guidelines include, for example, directions that unvaccinated individuals are responsible for maintaining Social Distancing of six feet and wearing a mask, per Federal CDC guidance.

Come up and enjoy a slow weekend at camp

Camp was not too crowded Saturday 6/5 and the breezes at the dock made it a great place to swim and kayak. With temperatures in the 90s predicted for Sunday and the next few days, the lake is a great place to cool off.

Remember- there’s no need for pre-approval for day visits! Just fill out the questionnaire and come visit. You’ll find it after logging in on the Nawakwa tab.

We are waiting still for the Palisades Interstate Parks Commission to update our Camp Access plan, now that New York State has relaxed Covid restrictions. The PIPC oversees all camps including Nawakwa and we expect an update soon.

 

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Founded in 1923, the New York Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is a membership organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors through hiking, walking, camping, swimming, skiing, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking, and to the conservation and preservation of our wilderness, particularly the mountains, lakes, trails, and camping areas of the Metropolitan New York and Adirondack regions.