Outings

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OUTINGS RATING CHART

IS THIS OUTING RIGHT FOR YOU?

Please take care to match your physical condition, abilities and limitations to the stated length and elevation gain of the outing you choose and refer to the ratings chart above. The “level of effort“ is not the same for everyone. If you are new to hiking or unconditioned, a hike listed as moderate would be very strenuous for you. The outing leader may ask questions in order to determine if you can complete the trip safely. Please cooperate for your safety and the safety of the group. It is your responsibility to have appropriate equipment and clothing for an outing. It is in your best interest to let someone know if you have limiting physical conditions or are taking a medication.

JUNE

Tuesday. June 9: Coxsackie Four Mile Preserve - Paddle

We will be launching from the Four Mile Preserve Road near Coxsackie. When you reach the parking lot at the Preserve, bear right on the curve at Four Mile Road and drive a short distance to a parking area and a launch site next to the road.   PLAN TO BE IN THE WATER AND READY TO PADDLE AT 9:00AM. We’ll take advantage of the incoming tide (HT 11:21am; LT 5:44 pm) to explore the back sets of Vosburgh Swamp. Afterwards we’ll cross over to explore Stockport Creek.  This is an all-day event, so bring lunch and rain gear.   You must wear a securely fastened PFD and have a white light and whistle. For directions enter Four Mile Preserve into Google Maps.  Please let me know if you're coming. Bad weather, high winds cancel or postpones. 

Contact leader to register

Leader: David Pisaneschi, email: dapadk@gmail.com  cell: 518-227-5630

Wednesday, June 10: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary  B

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a Mass Audubon property in Lenox. We will make an approx. 5-6 mile loop taking the steeper Trail of the Ledges to Lenox Mt, the Yokun Ridge trail to Yokun Seat and return via the Overbrook Trail.  We will then loop around to take the Laurel and Azalea trails hoping to see the blooms.  There are views of Greylock, the Taconic Range and the Catskills.  Both trails are steep.  When I was last here, Dec 2021, we noticed an abundance of mountain laurel.  I’m hoping it’s in bloom for this hike. There is a $5 admission fee, $3 for Seniors. Approx 5-6 miles and 1000’.

Leader:  Leslie Siegard - 518-788-8920, lsiegard2@gmail.com  E-mail preferred.

Wednesday, June 17: Olana Trails and Magnificent Views C/C+ (rain date, June 19)

We will walk 2 trails, a loop trail and an up and back that have magnificent views of the Hudson and across the Hudson. (c. 3 miles) plus some additional walking around the buildings.

Then we descend by car to the 9G/23 rotary parking lot to walk on the pedestrian walkway of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge across the Hudson toward Catskill.  Distance to be determined by group's interest and far enough to look at the islands and channels near the east bank and view the mountains from another perspective.  Optional trip to nearby Stewarts on 9G follows.

Please contact leader to sign up. Meet at 9G/23 rotary parking area @ 9:15 AM.

Leader: Sharon Bonk, scbonk@gmail.com or 917-864-7437

Wednesday, June 17: Mountain Laurel Hike: Bear Mountain (Mt. Riga State Park) Salisbury, CT,  B

This hike will feature the most amazing display of mountain laurel I’ve ever seen. From 5 minutes onto the trail, all the way to the summit of Bear Mountain, there are groves of mountain laurel at various stages of maturity. In addition, there is a great view from the summit. Last year it was pretty spectacular.

For anyone familiar with Bear Mountain, we will be skipping the steep, rocky scramble when approaching the summit from the northeast side of the loop, and instead, we will hike the trail as an out-and-back using the west side of the loop, where the elevation gain is steep, but more gradual. The out-and-back hike is about 5.5 miles with an overall elevation change of about 1,600 feet, and will be hiked at a moderate pace.

Please contact leader for meeting time and directions.

Leader: David Dutra, email: ddutra@nycap.rr.com

Thursday, June 18: Henry Hudson Park - Paddle

 This week’s paddle will be on at Henry Hudson Park in Bethlehem.   PLAN TO BE IN THE WATER AND READY TO PADDLE AT 9:00AM. With the high tide at 7:04am and low tide at 2:29pm, we’ll have plenty of water to paddle up the Papscanee, and Vlomans Kills. Take the Thruway to Exit 22. After the toll both, take Rt. 144 north for about 1 mile, then take a right onto Barent Winnie Road to the DEC boat launch to Henry Hudson Park. This is an all-day event, so bring lunch and rain gear. You must wear a securely fastened PFD and have a white light and whistle. Please let me know if you're coming. Bad weather, high winds cancel or postpones. 

Contact leader to register

Leader: David Pisaneschi, email: dapadk@gmail.com  cell: 518-227-5630

Saturday, June 20: SPRING GATHERING, GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK

Join us at the THC SPRING GATHERING at Grafton Lakes State Park, at the Deerfield Pavilion. You may come for all or part of the event. Meet old friends and make new friends!

We will start with a brief meeting at 9:30 at the Deerfield Pavilion, which will include voting on the 2026 Bylaws amendments. After the meeting we plan to hike around Shaver Pond and take a side trip on the Granville Hicks Trail. You can paddle on Long Pond or stroll along the beach if you don’t want to hike.

We will meet again at the Deer Field Pavilion for a “bring your own” picnic lunch. If you cannot make the morning hike you can still join us for the picnic lunch; plan to arrive by 11:30. 

After the picnic you can paddle on Long Pond, take another hike, or relax and hang out at the pavilion. Bring your own kayak or canoe; remember to bring your life vest, white light, and whistle.

Let us know if you plan to attend!

Contact/Register: Martha Waldman - email: martha829r@aol.com

Monday, June 22: Huyck Preserve, Rensselaerville, B-

Starting from the parking area across from the Eldridge Research Center we will hike around Lake Myosotis, then go up the Ordway Trail, then the first loop (Valley Trail) and return via the Wheeler-Watson Trail to our cars. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, bug repellant, and poles if you use them. It will be about a 5.5 to 6-mile hike with 700 feet elevation change at a moderate pace.

Contact leader for meeting time.

Leader: Jim Gorman, jimgorman102@hotmail.com

Wednesday, June 24: Flight Lock Road - Paddle

 This week's paddle will be on Wednesday, June 24. We'll be starting at Flight Lock Road. From Waterford, drive west on Rt. 97 and take a left onto Flight Road. Drive past Lock 6 to the boat launch at Canal Park at the road's end. Plan to be in the water and ready to go by 9:00am. We'll paddle upstream past the Northway and explore the old Erie canal. This is an all-day event, so bring lunch and rain gear. You must wear a securely fastened PFD and have a white light and whistle. Please let me know if you're coming. Bad weather, high winds cancel or postpone. 

Contact leader to register

Leader: David Pisaneschi, email: dapadk@gmail.com  cell: 518-227-5630

Friday, June 26: Biking the Electric Trail – Nassau Lake to Hudson RT B+/A-

Starting from the Nassau Lake Parking Lot, we’ll bike round trip on the Electric Trail out to Hudson. This is a 46-mile round trip. Bring water, lunch, snacks along with spare tires and bike repair items.  Participants MUST wear a helmet. For directions to the Nassau Lake Parking Lot, see the link below.

To Albany-Hudson Electric Trail Nassau Lake Parking area - Bing Maps

Contact leader to register

Leader: David Pisaneschi, email: dapadk@gmail.com  cell: 518-227-5630

JULY

Wednesday, July 1: Berlin Mtn B

We will hike up (and back) on the Taconic Crest Trail from Petersburg Pass to Berlin Mtn, the highest mountain in NYS outside of the Catskills and Adirondacks. We may add a short side trip up to the summit of Mount Raimer for a viewpoint, this would add <0.5 mile and 150+ feet gain. There is a beautiful view of Mount Greylock and mountains to the east from the large, open summit of Berlin. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, bug spray, poles if you use them.

The hike will be approximately 5.5 miles with 1300 feet ascent at a moderate pace.

Contact leader for meeting time and location.

Leader: Martha Waldman, email: martha829r@aol.com