PETE BECK’s Hiking Page

Last Revised 04/25/06, 04/12/06, 6/06, 1/07

 

                                                                  Page Table of Contents

·        Weekends I co-lead

·        Clubs that I hike with and lead for:

·        The Trail work crew that I participate with:

·       Safety

·       Day Hikes/bike rides that I will be leading:

·        Hiking Resources

 

Weekends I co-lead:

¨      Catskills: the end of Oct, the end of Jan, and the end of Feb.

Visit this web site for the details > www.geocities.com/petebeck_00/catskills <

¨      Stowe, Vt.: In 2005 this trip is mid August.

Visit this web site for the details > www.geocities.com/petebeck_00/stowe05 <

 

Clubs that I hike with and lead for:

·         Union County Hiking Club - Year-round outdoor activities including Hikes & Bicycle Riding.

¨       Interstate Hiking Club - Sat. & Sun. hikes in No. NJ & So. NY. Bike & Snowshoe,

¨      Sierra New Jersey Chapter - Hike, canoe, ski, conservation, lobby.

¨      AMC NY-North Jersey Chapter  - Hike, canoe, bike, backpack, x-c, field trip, snowshoe, rock climb. Camp on Fire Island.

¨      AMC Delaware Valley Chapter - http://www.amcdv.org/

 

The Trail work crew that I participate with:

¨      AMC Mohican Outdoor Center (MOC); second Friday weekend of the month April-November.  Call MOC for info; (908) 362-5670.

 

Safety:

·        Lyme Disease, http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/prevent.htm

·        Hiker Responsibility Code Developed, http://www.amcdv.org/pubs/footnotes/articles/hikerresponsiblitycode.shtml

·         Hike Safe, http://www.hikesafe.com/hikersrepsonsibilitycode.html

 

Researching the Coventry Pond Trail, needs an update - http://www.geocities.com/petebeck_00/coventry_pond.html

 

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2007 hikes/bike rides that I will be leading:

 

            Wed 3 Jan 2007

            Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

      Location: Hank’s Pond Pequannock Watershed – lot P1 on Clinton road (1.6 mi No. of rt23)

            Directions: Take I-287 to rt 23 north.  After you pass the water purification plant in the island of Rt23 there will be a sign for Echo rd.  CONTINUE             until Clinton rd. Clinton rd is past Newfoundland/513/greenpond rd.

      Time:  prompt 10 AM start. 

      Activity: 5 mile or so walk at the speed of the group. Bring lunch for after the hike. Snowshoe if there is snow.

 

·                                Thursday 18 Jan 2007

            Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, CL Diane Willer; call to register

Location: Merrill Creek

            Directions:  : I-80 to the  Budd Lake/Rt 46 west to Hackettstown exit, take Rt57 west thru Washington to Montana rd –follow signs.  Merrill Creek has a web site that gives more complete directions.

            Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

      Activity:  About a 6 mile hike, around the reservoir.  Snowshoe if there is snow.

Please call to register for activity..

 

            Thursday 1 Feb (UCHC) 2007

            Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471 CL – Diane Willer

            Location: Allamuchy north, map web site http://www.jorba.org/allamuchy/  - north area; photos at http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00 in the albums titled “hike: allamuchy …”

               Directions: I-80 to exit #25, rte 206 north.  Follow the signs to waterloo village through the trade center.  You will reach a stop sign on Waterloo road and directly across the road from you is the parking lot (it is the southern end of the Sussex Branch rail trail).

                  Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

      Activity:  A moderate hike of 6-7 miles. Snowshoe if there is snow.

Please call to register for activity..

 

   Thursday 8 Feb (UCHC) 2007

               Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

               Location: AT parking lot on Millbrook road, Blairstown

               Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right(90’) to CR602/Millbrook road. There is a stop on a steep hill – make a right. About ½ mile after you see the sign for GAISLER RoaD you will see markings for the AT, park in the AT lot (there is an overflow lot a little further).  If you get to the power lines you went too far & AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL IS Millbrook Village.  www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

               Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM.                                                                                                                                

               Activity:  An out and back flat hike on the AT of 7 miles with tremendous views looking east over the Fairview Y camp and camp NoBeBoSco and hardwick.   Snowshoe if there is snow.

               Please call to register for activity.

 

            Tuesday 13 Feb (UCHC) 2007

            Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471 CL – Diane Willer

            Location: Allamuchy north, map web site http://www.jorba.org/allamuchy/  - north area; photos at http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00 in the albums titled “hike: allamuchy …”

            Directions: I-80 to exit #25, rte 206 north.  Follow the signs to waterloo village through the trade center.  You will reach a stop sign on Waterloo road and directly across the road from you is the parking lot (it is the southern end of the Sussex Branch rail trail).

            Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

      Activity:  A moderate hike of 6-7 miles.  Snowshoe if there is snow.

 

      Thursday March 15, 2007

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Millbrook Village visitor center DWGNRA- http://www.millbrooknj.com/ , www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right(90’) to CR602/Millbrook road.  It is about 5 miles to Millbrook village.

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate/easy snowshoe/hike of 6 miles exploring the area around Coventry Pond & Pool Colony, i.e., the Garris grist mill side of Vancampen’s brook going up stream towards Blue mountain lake. This is a new hike and mostly is not on the maps.

 

1)                        Bike ride - Wednesday 18 April 2007

Club(s):  UCHC -  Please call to register for activity. 

                  Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

                  Location: Saddle River County Park –

                  Directions:  Take GS to exit# 165. Go towards Ridgewood (west), cross over Rte #17.  About 1 mile after crossing Rte 17 will be the Wild Duck Pond Area the parking will be on the right, go to area “A”.  Bergen County has a map on its web site.

                  Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

Activity:  Walk/bike (most people do this)/rollerblade: We will be meeting at a park that has picnic tables and restrooms. The park has a paved recreation trail 8 miles long.  Skating, biking and walking are all permitted so do what you like do.  We will buddy up and set a time and place for lunch.  We will end early so that people who want can stop at the outdoor outfitter’s on rte 17, i.e., Campmor, EMS & Ski Barn, Ramsey, new store called New England outfitters. 

 

Bike ride - Sunday 13 May 2007 (Mom’s day)

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC & IHC

Location: Meeting spot is the Starbuck’s in Denville.

Directions: 

-         from I-80 going westbound:  exit 39

-         from I-80 going eastbound: exit 38

Both I-80 exits put you on route 46 east.  Just after the route 53 south exit is the route 53 north exit, take this.  It circles around and puts you in the center of Denville at a traffic light, be in the right hand lane.  You will be looking at the Keyfood supermarket.  If you look slightly right you should be starring at Starbucks.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  Bike ride: 20-25 miles casual at a casual pace. Rolling Terrain.

 

            Thursday May 17, 2007

      Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

      Club(s): UCHC

      Location: Cooper Mill, Chester NJ

      Directions: Get to Chester & go west past 206 on rt24/513 past the new library.  Cooper Mill is on the left before crossing the Black River.

      Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

            Activity:  A hike of 5 or 8 miles along the Black river.  See Morris county Park Commission trail map. 

 

2)                       Sunday 17 June, 2007 (Father’s Day)

      Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

      Club(s): IHC & Sierra

      Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

      Directions: From I-80 take exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork/intersection in the road, go left onto Split Rock rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

      Time:  Arrive at 9:30 AM for a prompt 10 AM start. 

Activity:  Moderate Social hike:   WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES.  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Mostly likely we will hike the Split Rock Loop Trail (blue blazes) north of Splitrock road in Farny State Park.  Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<  The Mountain Lakes web site has the map of this area.

 

   Bike ride - Wednesday 20 June 2007

               Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

               Club: UCHC

               Location: Meeting spot is the beginning of the northern section of the Henry Hudson trail (a Monmouth cnty park) in Aberdeen/matawan. Firemen’s Field, a ballpark at Lloyd & Gerard rds.

               Directions:  Local lanes of the GS to exit 117A (this is not the exit 117 that goes to Sandy Hook).Turn left and go through the first traffic light and then left into the parking lot.

               Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

               Activity:  Bike 25-30 miles casual ride on the Henry Hudson recreation paths new southern extension – we will go to Freehold, some road riding required, flat/rolling Terrain. If we get back to Aberdeen early enough we can lunch at Keyport Harbor (many places to buy food) and possibly visit some other bayshore towns, eg,  Keansburg, Belford, Union Beach.  After the ride those that have the time or interest will drive to Sandy Hook for a swim & beach concert (beach “E”) that begins at 6PM (Sandy hook is free after 4PM). Anyone who wants to meet us at the beach is welcome.

               Web site for trail: http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp

               Web site for concert info: http://www.sandyhookfoundationnj.org/

               Area info  http://www.bahrs.com/fresumbeacco.html

 

            Tuesday 26 June, 2007

      Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

      Club(s): UCHC

Location: Millbrook Village visitor center DWGNRA- http://www.millbrooknj.com/ , www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right(90’) to CR602/Millbrook road.  It is about 5 miles to Millbrook village.

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A hike of 8 miles exploring the area around Coventry Pond & Pool Colony, i.e., the Garris grist mill side of Vancampen’s brook going up stream towards Blue mountain lake. This is a new hike and mostly is not on the maps.

 

FUTURE ………………………………….

 

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Crater Lake

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right to CR602/Millbrook road.  At Millbrook village go north (right) on Old mine road to CR624 Blue mountain lakes road.  Go to skyline drive just past the crossing of the AT.  Go left on Skyline drive to Crater lake parking …..

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate hike of 7 miles to Buttermilk falls.  DOWN all morning to lunch and up all afternoon after lunch.

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Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471;  Please call to register for activity.

Location: DWGNRA Dingman's Visitor center

on line map - www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

Directions:  NJ 206 North past Newton to 560 which takes you to the Dingman's bridge (75c toll).  Go over the bridge and make a left at the light, PA 209(about 1/2 mile).

Go about 200’ and make a right and follow the signs to the visitor center.

Time:  10 AM

Description: We will visit Indian Ladder falls & Raymondskil Falls  

 

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NJ Hiking Resources;

On the web:

Books:

  • NJ Walkbook – a guide to trails from the NYNJTC
  • Kittatinny trail guide – a guide to trails & suggested hikes from the NYNJTC
  • There are many books on hikes of various lengths for various interests.

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Previous leads

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Date:  8 May (UCHC & IHC) Sunday 2005 (Mom’s day)

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Location: Meeting spot is the Starbuck’s in Denville.

Directions: 

-          from I-80 going westbound:  exit 39

-          from I-80 going eastbound: exit 38

Both I-80 exits put you on route 46 east.  Just after the route 53 south exit is the route 53 north exit, take this.  It circles around and puts you in the center of Denville at a traffic light, be in the right hand lane.  You will be looking at the Keyfood supermarket.  If you look slightly right you should be starring at Starbucks.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  Bike ride: 20-25 miles casual at a casual pace. Rolling Terrain.

 

Wednesday 22 June 2005

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

                Club: UCHC

Location: Meeting spot is the beginning of the Henry Hudson trail (a Monmouth cnty park) in Aberdeen/matawan. Firemen’s Field, a ballpark at Lloyd & Gerard rds.

Directions:  Local lanes of the GS to exit 117A (this is not the exit 117 that goes to Sandy Hook).Turn left and go through the first traffic light and then left into the parking lot.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  Bike & swim & concert: 20-25 miles casual ride on the Henry Hudson recreation path, flat/rolling Terrain. We may visit Keyport, Keansburg, Belford, Union Beach – the lower bay ports as the mood strikes us. Lunch stop is at the Belford Fisherman’s Coop (Pirates Cove) on the way back. After the ride those that have the time or interest will drive to Sandy Hook for a swim & beach concert (beach “E”) that begins at 6PM (Sandy hook is free after 4PM). Anyone who wants to meet us at the beach is welcome. Web site says that a 12 mile addition from Aberdeen to Freehold is opening 4 June.  If this is so we will ride that portion.

Web site for trail: http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp

Web site for concert:  http://www.bahrs.com/fresumbeacco.html , 6/22/05 group Cherubs (Rock & Roll)

 

                Wednesday 7 sept 2005

                Club(s):  IHC, UCHC

        Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

                Location: Saddle River County Park –

                Directions:  Take GS to exit# 165. Go towards Ridgewood (west), cross over Rte #17.  About 1 mile after crossing Rte 17 will be the Wild Duck Pond Area the parking will be on the right, go to area “A”.

            Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

Activity:  Walk/bike/rollerbalde: We will be meeting at a park that has picnic tables and restrooms. The park has a paved recreation trail 8 miles long.  Skating, biking and walking are all permitted so do what you like do.  We will buddy up and set a time and place for lunch.  We will end early so that people who want can stop at the outdoor outfitter’s on rte 17, i.e., Orvis, Campmor, EMS & Ski Barn. 

Please call to register for activity. 

 

                Thursday 8 sept 2005

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

Location: DWGNRA Dingman's Visitor center

on line map - www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

Directions:  NJ 206 North past Newton to 560 which takes you to the Dingman's bridge (75c toll).  Go over the bridge an make a left at the light, PA 209(about 1/2 mile).

Go about 200’ and make a right and follow the signs to the visitor center.

Time:  10 AM

Description: We will visit the follows that are accessible.  Preferred walk is to Childs Park which is 5+ miles.  If this is not accessible then we will do Indian Ladders.

Please call to register for activity.

 

¨        TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 –

                Farny Highlands
                Leader: Peter Beck 201-274-4471

                Club: UCHC
                Meet 10 a.m. at Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.  We will hike about 6 mi.  The terrain has moderate ups and downs.   

                Directions:  From I-80 exit 37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia.  At about 6.5 mi. turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.

                This is Upper Hibernia Rd.  At the fork/intersection in the road go left onto Split Rock Rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt.  Keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

        Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

 

¨        Sunday September 18, 2005

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): IHC & Sierra & AMC Delaware Chapter

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions: From I-80 take exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork/intersection in the road go left onto Split Rock rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive at 9:30 AM for a prompt 10 AM start. 

Activity:  Social hike:   WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES.  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Mostly likely we will hike the Four Birds Trail (white blazes) north of splitrock road in Farny State Park.  Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

 

·           WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 –

                Farny Highlands
                Leader: Peter Beck 201-274-4471

                Club: UCHC                             
                Meet:  10 a.m. at Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.  We will hike about 2 hrs. on flatter terrain.  

        Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

                Directions:  See Sept 13 hike.

 

·          Thursday 6 Oct 2005

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

Location: PEEC - Pocono Environmental Education Center

on line map of DWGNRA - www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/national_parks/delawarewatergap_park98.pdf

PEEC web site, includes info on the trails http://www.peec.org/

Directions:  NJ 206 North of Newton to Dingman's Bridge sign (left turn on 560).  Go over the bridge (75C toll) and make a left at the light, PA 209 (about 1/2 mile to 209).  GO about 5 miles to the PEEC sign and make a right and follow the signs to the visitor center.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  We will do about 6 miles at a moderate/easy pace. 

Please call to register for activity.

 

·          Thursday 20 Oct (UCHC) 2005

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions:  From I-80 exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about the 6.5 mile turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd.  At the fork/intersection in the road go left onto Split Rock rd(do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

Activity:  WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES on the Four Birds trail north of Split Rock road (see NJ walk book for a description).  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

·          Please call to register for activity. Thursday January 12, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Chester; Patriots Path in the Black River WMA

Directions: From the Brick Tavern (formerly the Publick house) in Chester take Hillside avenue; This is the side street that the Tavern is on.  At .4 miles bear right onto Pleasant Hill road.  In another .8 miles you will see a sign on the right for the Bethlehem Hermitage – 20 feet more is the Patriots Path parking area. If you cross a bridge over the black river you have gone too far.

Time:  Arrive for a 10 AM start. 

      Activity:  Easy snowshoe/hike on a rail bed.  This is an out and back hike, 2hrs each way.

 

·          Thursday 26 Jan (UCHC) 2006

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions:  From I-80 exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about the 6.5 mile turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd.  At the fork/intersection in the road go left onto Split Rock rd(do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

Activity:  WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES on the Four Birds trail north of Split Rock road (see NJ walk book for a description).  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

Please call to register for activity.

 

·          Thursday 9 Feb (UCHC) 2006

                Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; call to register

Location: Camp Mohican: catfish firetower & rattlesnack swamp

Directions:  From I-80 exit #12, Hope/Blairstwon.  Go north on 521 towards Blairstown. Take 94 south (left) through Blairstown.  Just after the golf course is Mohican road (there is a sign for camp Mohican) make a right and go to the end (Geisler road).  Make a left until camp road.  Make a right on camp road.  Park in the large lot after the Mohican Office.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

        Activity:  About a 6 mile hike. Includes part of the AT, the fire tower and many views.

Please call to register for activity.

 

·          Sunday March 12, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): IHC & Sierra

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions: From I-80 take exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork/intersection in the road, go left onto Split Rock rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive at 9:30 AM for a prompt 10 AM start. 

Activity:  Social hike:   WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES.  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Mostly likely we will hike the Four Birds Trail (white blazes) north of Splitrock road in Farny State Park.  Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

 

·          Thursday March 16, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Millbrook Village visitor center DWGNRA- http://www.millbrooknj.com/

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right to CR602/Millbrook road.  It is about 5 miles to Millbrook village.

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate/easy snowshoe/hike of 6 miles exploring the area around Coventry Pond & Pool Colony, i.e., the Garris grist mill side of Vancampen’s brook going up stream towards Blue mountain lake. This is a new hike and mostly is not on the maps.

 

·          Bike ride - Wednesday 19 April 2006

Club(s):  UCHC -  Please call to register for activity. 

        Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

                Location: Saddle River County Park –

                Directions:  Take GS to exit# 165. Go towards Ridgewood (west), cross over Rte #17.  About 1 mile after crossing Rte 17 will be the Wild Duck Pond Area the parking will be on the right, go to area “A”.

                Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM

Activity:  Walk/bike (most people do this)/rollerblade: We will be meeting at a park that has picnic tables and restrooms. The park has a paved recreation trail 8 miles long.  Skating, biking and walking are all permitted so do what you like do.  We will buddy up and set a time and place for lunch.  We will end early so that people who want can stop at the outdoor outfitter’s on rte 17, i.e., Campmor, EMS & Ski Barn, Ramsey, new store called New England outfitters. 

 

·          Tuesday May 2, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions: From I-80 take exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork/intersection in the road, go left onto Split Rock rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign).  The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive at 9:30 AM for a prompt 10 AM start. 

Activity:  Social hike:   WE WILL HIKE  about 7 MILES.  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Mostly likely we will hike the Four Birds Trail (white blazes) north of Splitrock road in Farny State Park.  Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

 

·          Bike ride - Sunday 14 May 2006 (Mom’s day)

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

                Club(s): UCHC & IHC

Location: Meeting spot is the Starbuck’s in Denville.

Directions: 

-          from I-80 going westbound:  exit 39

-          from I-80 going eastbound: exit 38

Both I-80 exits put you on route 46 east.  Just after the route 53 south exit is the route 53 north exit, take this.  It circles around and puts you in the center of Denville at a traffic light, be in the right hand lane.  You will be looking at the Keyfood supermarket.  If you look slightly right you should be starring at Starbucks.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  Bike ride: 20-25 miles casual at a casual pace. Rolling Terrain.

 

·          Bike ride - Wednesday 21 June 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Please call to register for activity.

                Club: UCHC

Location: Meeting spot is the beginning of the northern section of the Henry Hudson trail (a Monmouth cnty park) in Aberdeen/matawan. Firemen’s Field, a ballpark at Lloyd & Gerard rds.

Directions:  Local lanes of the GS to exit 117A (this is not the exit 117 that goes to Sandy Hook).Turn left and go through the first traffic light and then left into the parking lot.

Time:  Arrive before 10AM.  Activity starts at 10AM.

Activity:  Bike 25-30 miles casual ride on the Henry Hudson recreation paths new southern extension – we will go to Freehold, some road riding required, flat/rolling Terrain. If we get back to Aberdeen early enough we can lunch at Keyport Harbor (many places to buy food) and possibly visit some other bayshore towns, eg,  Keansburg, Belford, Union Beach.  After the ride those that have the time or interest will drive to Sandy Hook for a swim & beach concert (beach “E”) that begins at 6PM (Sandy hook is free after 4PM). Anyone who wants to meet us at the beach is welcome.

Web site for trail: http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp

        Web site for concert info: http://www.sandyhookfoundationnj.org/

        Area info  http://www.bahrs.com/fresumbeacco.html

 

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·          Thursday sept 14,  2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; Limited to 20 participants, Please call to register for activity; limited to 20.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Greenbrook Sanctuary on the Palisades in Tenafly - http://www.njpalisades.org/greenbrook.htm

Directions: See the web site

Time:  Arrive before 10 AM. 

Activity: EASY. A very special place in Tenafly on the Palisades straddling the long path, with very limited public access.  We will have a 1 hour tour guided by a naturalist at a cost of $50 to be shared by the participants. 

The agenda: Arrive at 10, tour 10:30-11:30, 11:30 – 2, lunch and free time to explore the 6 miles of paths.  Good for photographers, birders & gardeners.

Hi Pete,

 

Thanks for getting back to me. So far that date September, 14, looks good. I normally do not work on Thursday, but my assistant Ken Haberman can take you around for your nature walk. Everything looks fine in terms of your itinerary. We have 6 miles of trails, a small parking lot that accommodates approximately 20 cars and parking along our entrance road.

 

There is a lot to see at that time of the year along the river and cliff. We try to limit our group size to no more than 20. 

You can go to NJPalisades.org and click on Greenbrook for additional information.

 

Nancy Slowik, Naturalist/Director, Greenbrook Sanctuary

 

·          Tuesday September 19, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471, Diane Willer.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Allamuchy north, map web site http://www.jorba.org/allamuchy/  - north area; photos at http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00 in the albums titled “hike: allamuchy …”

Directions: I-80 to exit #25, rte 206 north.  Follow the signs to waterloo village through the trade center.  You will reach a stop sign on Waterloo road and directly across the road from you is the parking lot (it is the southern end of the Sussex Branch rail trail).

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate hike of 6-7 miles.  Some views and some nice rock formations.

 

·          Thursday October 12, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Millbrook Village visitor center DWGNRA- http://www.millbrooknj.com/

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right to CR602/Millbrook road.  There is a stop on a steep hill – make a right. It is about 5 miles to Millbrook village.

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate hike of 6 miles exploring the area around Coventry Pond & up to the AT above Fairview lake/NoBeSco, i.e., the Garris grist mill side of Vancampen’s brook going up stream & then to the AT. This is a new hike and mostly is not on the maps.  Photos on my web site @ http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00  album titled “HIKE: red/white trail”. 

 

·          Sunday Oct 15, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): IHC & Sierra

Location: Farny Highlands – Fisherman's Parking area at Splitrock reservoir.

Directions: From I-80 take exit #37 Rockaway/Hibernia.  Go north on Greenpond road (513), this is towards Hibernia. At about 6.5 miles turn right at the Marcella Firehouse sign.  This is Upper Hibernia Rd. At the fork/intersection in the road, go left onto Split Rock rd (do NOT follow the NO OUTLET sign). 

        The road turns to dirt keep going past the dam and the parking area is on the left.

Time:  Arrive at 9:30 AM for a prompt 10 AM start. 

Activity:  Social hike:   WE WILL HIKE ABOUT SIX MILES.  THE TERRAIN HAS MODERATE UPS AND DOWNS. Mostly likely we will hike the Four Birds Trail (white blazes) north of Splitrock road in Farny State Park.  Visit this web site for more trail & area information, select Farny from the menu > http://www.purdes.com/njhiking/<

 

·          Wed November 8. 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Hank’s Pond Pequannock Watershed – lot P1 on Clinton road

Directions: Take I-287 to rt 23 north.  After you pass the water purification plan in the island of the highway there will be a sign for Echo rd.  If you reach 513/greenpond rd you have gone too far.

Time:  prompt 10 AM start. 

     Activity: 5 mile or so walk at the speed of the group. Bring lunch for after the hike.

 

·          Thursday November 9, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck, 201-274-4471; Please call to register for activity.

Club(s): UCHC

Location: Allamuchy north, map web site http://www.jorba.org/allamuchy/  - north area; photos at http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00

Directions: I-80 to exit #25, rte 206 north.  Follow the signs to waterloo village through the trade center.  You will reach a stop sign on Waterloo road and directly across the road from you is the parking lot (it is the southern end of the Sussex Branch rail trail).

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate hike of 6-7 miles.  Some views and some nice rock formations.

 

·          Monday November 20, 2006

Leader:  Pete Beck;  Must register by e-mail before 8PM Sunday 11/19/06, petebeck_00@yahoo.com

Club(s): AMC

Location: Millbrook Village visitor center DWGNRA- http://www.millbrooknj.com/

Directions: I-80 take exit #12-Blairstown/Hope, take CR521 north to Blairstown, at rt. 94 make a left and then make a right to CR602/Millbrook road.  There is a stop on a steep hill – make a right. It is about 5 miles to Millbrook village.

Time:  Hike starts at 10 AM. 

Activity:  A moderate hike of 7 miles (2C7) exploring the area beyond Coventry Pond & up to the AT above Fairview lake/NoBeSco, i.e., the Garris grist mill side of Vancampen’s brook going up stream & then to the AT. This is a new hike and mostly is not on the maps.  Photos on my web site @ http://photos.yahoo.com/petebeck_00  album titled “HIKE: red/white trail”. 

 

 

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