West Milford 13ers & WWW Hiking Club
West Milford, NJ
United States
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We are two hiking clubs offering two different paces of hikes: (1) fast-paced or (2) moderately-paced day trips, from Northern New Jersey to the Adirondacks...and everything in between!
MODERATE: The West Milford 13ers offer moderately paced hikes in and around the Heart of the North Jersey Highlands. We are dedicated to supporting sustainable tourism: climb all 13 local peaks & become an official 13er. See calendar below.
FAST: The WWW Hiking Club is part of New Jersey Aubudon Society's Weis Ecology Center. We offer 14 fast-paced, steep, strenuous hikes per year. For women & men with strong legs and good cardiovascular fitness. Hikes take place in Upstate New York State and New Jersey. See calendar below. View photos from our Bontincou Crag hike: Climb the Crag album
2012 HIKES CALENDAR
BD = Moderate hikes (West Milford 13ers/Baker's Dozen hikes) WWW = Strenuous, fast-paced hikes (Weis Wyanokie Wanderers)
To be added to the hike email list (for directions, meeting locations and weather updates), contact donweise@hotmail.com
PINGYP, PINES, WEST MTN (Sunday, May 20, 9am) WWW Harriman’s steepest climb rewards you with incredible views and adventure! Challenging, not recommended for those with fear of heights. Strenuous, 9-10 miles.
WINDBEAM, BEAR & BOARD MTNS (Sun, May 27, 9:00am) BD Three spectacular views overlooking Wanaque Reservoir. Hike is about 5 miles with a few steep climbs.
GERTRUDE'S NOSE & MILLBROOK MTN (Sunday June 10, 8:30am) WWW Join us for a spectacular loop hike in Minnewaska State Park, featuring endless views from ivory-colored cliff tops, a scenic ravine, a glacial lake and large rock formations. 9 miles.
JUNGLE HABITAT (Sunday, June 17, 9am) BD Two hikes, two leaders: easy 3.5-mile single loop in the former wild animal park and a challenging 7-mile hike adding in views of Monksville Reservoir.
SHAWANGUNK-HIGH POINT HIKE & SWIM (Sunday, July 1, 8:30am) WWW Hike high on the Kittatiny/Shawangunk Ridge where the breezes are cool, the views are expansive, and the water is inviting! 8-10 miles, end to end.
NORTH PEAKS GETAWAY WEEKEND August 25 and 26. WWW Day #1 Seven Peaks! Amazing views on a challenging, "high altitude" adventure -- hike offers 3 bail-out options. Climb: Camel's Hump, Thomas Cole, Black Dome, Black Head, Acra Point, Burnt Knob and Windham High Peak...all in one day!
Day #2 Dutcher Notch-North Lake. Explore the treasures of the Great Wall of Manitou, including scenic Artist's Rock, Newman's Ledge, Badman Cave, North Point, Stoppel Point and Dutcher Notch. For more info, contact donweise@hotmail.com.
September: BREAKNECK RIDGE WWW
October: 7 HILLS & MORE WWW
October: SYLVAN GLEN & GRANITE KNOLLS WWW
November: BEST OF BLACK ROCK WWW
December: HARRIMAN MONSTER MINES WWW
Cost is $8 per person per hike. To get on the email list contact: donweise@hotmail.com
West Milford Baker's Dozen: A Hiker's Guide to Climbing the Heart of the Highland's Greatest Peaks
The official guide book to the Baker's Dozen Challenge has been expanded to 50 pages. It contains 18 hikes (13 official, 4 unofficial, 1 mystery hike) and an area to make notes as you hike. When you have done them all, Don Weise offers you your own official certification of completion.
To order go to: http://www.nynjtc.org Click on "go shopping" then "books" then scroll down to West Milford Baker's Dozen ($9.95 + tax & shipping). New York/New Jersey Trail Conference members get a 25% discount.
NEW BOOK! CALL FOR PHOTOS:
In fall 2011, the NY/NJ Trail Conference will publish the first ever comprehensive guide to circuit (loop) hikes in Harriman & Bear Mountain state parks! Authored by Don Weise, it will contain 34 loop hikes, most with an least one option to lengthen or shorten your trip. Eight of the chapters are suitable for trail running...some are also suitable for X-C skiiing or mountain biking. Maps, photos, historical notes, views, mines, waterfalls and more can be found in the book.
YOU can be part of the book: do you have any great, high-res photos of Harriman/Bear Mtn?Email donweise@hotmail.com for more info or to send in your photos for consideration!
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West Milford, NJ
United States
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