A good 3.5 mile paddle each way of
an interesting stretch of the historic Canal from the Griggstown
Causeway to
Blackwells Mills, where we will lunch and then
return. Canoe rentals available 908-359-5970
Schedule for August 2012 IHC home page
Sunday August 5, 2012
Stephens State Park - Long Valley-Patriots Path Moderately Strenuous
Come hike a brand new section of the Patriots
Path. It just keeps getting longer and longer! Starts out hilly and ends up
hilly with a breathtaking view of Long Valley. Meet and end at Long Valley Brew
Pub. Shuttle required.
Leaders: Guy & Jennifer Percival 973-590-7437 JENGUY@OPTONLINE.NET
Meet: 9:00 am Long
Valley Brew Pub, 1Fairmount Rd (Rt-517), Long Valley, NJ 07853
From I 80 Exit 27 (Rt-206 South): Continue southward 7+ miles to the Chester area at the
intersection of Rt-513. Turn right (west) and continue 4.5 miles to Long
Valley. At the light turn left onto Fairmount Rd (Rt-517) up hill one block to
parking on right.
Friday August 10, 2012 Canoe-D&R
Canal
A good 3.5 mile paddle each way of
an interesting stretch of the historic Canal from the Griggstown
Causeway to
Blackwells Mills, where we will lunch and then
return. Canoe rentals available 908-359-5970
See "General Canoeing Information" on Home page for
additional canoe information
Leader: Bob Bodenstein 908-204-0321 Must call and register.
Meet: 10:00 am D&R Canal at Griggstown Causeway, 1076 Canal Rd, Borough of
Princeton, NJ 08540
From 1-287 South Exit 17, (Rt-202/206 South): Drive 1.5 mi to split of Rts-202/206. Take Rt-206
south 9 miles to the Bellemead Griggstown Road (Rt-630) on left. Turn onto it,
watch for a right/left jog in road, and drive 3.6 miles. At River Rd (Rt-533),
turn left then right again in 0.1 mile onto Griggstown Causeway. Cross bridges
over river and canal to Canal Road. Turn left onto Canal Rd and park
immediately after the canoe rental facility on the left.
Sunday August 12, 2012
Hubbard Perkins Round Hill
Moderately Strenuous
This 7.5 mile hike is on some little-used
trails in the Hubbard-Perkins Conservation Area of Fahnestock State Park. The
area was once used for farming and iron mining. A few moderate climbs.
Leader: Jane Egan
973- 636-0809
No calls after 9:00 PM please
Meet: 9:00 am Fort
Montgomery (Trading Post) Parking on Rt-9W north, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922
Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway north to Rt-9W traffic circle near Bear Mountain Bridge
(about 18 miles north of New York State Thruway). Then go north on Rt-9W about
¼ mi. across Popolopen Bridge to parking on east side of Rt-9W.
Ride share from there to the trailhead.
Sunday August 19, 2012
Ramapo State Park/Ramapo Mtns
Moderately Strenuous
We will hike on east side of Skyline Drive,
around various trails, and back to cars via different route.
Leader: Steve Rikon
973-962-4149 RIKON4@OPTONLINE.NET
Meet: 9:00 am Ramapo Mt. State Forest, Upper
Parking Lot, Skyline Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436
From I-287 Exit 57: Take Skyline Drive north towards Ringwood. Parking area is on the left
at the top of the mountain about 1.3 miles from exit ramp.
Friday August 24, 2012 Canoe—Swartswood
Lake
A
pleasant day on a quiet lake with lunch at the old mill.
See "General Canoeing Information" on Home page for additional canoe information
Leader: Henry Fernandez 973-462-7747 Must call and register.
Meet: 9:30 am McDonald’s,
Rt-206/Rt-94 (Hampton House Rd/Water St), Newton, NJ 07860
From I-287N & I 80W; Take I-80 West to Exit 25 (Rt-206 N): Follow Rt-206 N
11½ mi to the center of Newton. Continue north on Rt-206/Rt-94 ½ mi through
Newton. Look for McDonald’s on the left side in shopping center. We will drive
to the lake on Rt-622.
Note! Rental canoes and kayaks are available close by the launch site. (973-383-4200)
Sunday August 26, 2012
Schunemunk Experienced
Hikers Only Strenuous
See the glories of
nature on this mountain in August. The Western Ridge, Jessup Trail & Visit
the Megaliths. This will be a circular hike. Bring Plenty of Water Rain cancels.
Leader: Roy
Williams
ROYHIKER1@AOL.COM
Meet: 9:00 am Schunemunk, Taylor Road Parking area,
Mountainville, NY 10953
From I-87 Exit 16
Harriman/Woodbury Commons: After
tollbooths stay to right for first exit, Woodbury & Rt-32. Take Rt-32 north
about 7½ miles to Pleasant Hill Road, (Black Rock Hunting Club sign on left),
Mountainville, NY. Turn left, go to first road (Taylor Road) turn left again,
proceed to parking lot on right side of road after crossing over thruway.
From Rt-17: Travel north on Rt-17 to Rt-32 in Harriman, NY. Take Rt-32 north 8½ miles to Pleasant Hill Road. See above.