West Milford 13ers & WWW Hiking Club

Our two clubs offer hikers a choice of fast-paced or moderately paced day trips from Northern New Jersey to the Adirondacks...and everything in between:

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 cardio-vascular fitness. Hikes take place in Upstate New York State and New Jersey. See calendar below. VIEW PHOTOS FROM OUR BONTICOU CRAG HIKE:  Climb the Crag album

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 West Milford peaks & become an official 13er. See calendar below.

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.
CALENDAR OF 2009 HIKES:

SATURDAY, 7/11, 8:30 AM: HANK'S POND & FIRE TOWER (WWW & BD) To keep cool, this summer getaway hike features an early, start, shady hemlock groves, a windy fire tower and beautiful Hank's Pond. Two groups (moderate & fast-paced).

SATURDAY, 8/15 7:00 PM: SUNSET HIKE TO BELVALE MTN (BD) Make sure to see the sun set over the scenic Warwick Valley at least once this summer! Stop at Belvale Creamery for some great ice cream too...moderately paced.

SAT & SUN, (8/22 & 23) ADIRONDACKS HI PEAKS WEEKEND! (WWW) A real adventure, the toughest outing of the year. Stay tuned, peaks to be announced...

SUNDAY, 9/13: 9:30 NORTH-SOUTH LAKE LOOP (WWW) Arguably the most picturesque location in the Catskill Forest Preserve: spectacular views & scenery.

SUNDAY, 9/27: 9:30 MONKSVILLE RESERVOIR OVERLOOKS (BD) Explore Horse Pond and Harrison Mountains, enjoying a unique bird's eye view of U-shaped Monksville Reservoir and the northern Highlands.

SUNDAY, 10/4: 9:30 WEST MTN & THE TIMP (WWW) We will see the widest part of the Hudson River, Bear Mtn (& Bridge), northern Palisades, Black Mtn & more. 

SUNDAY, 10/25: 9:30 TRIPOD ROCK & PYRAMID MTN (WWW) Are you crazy enough to crawl under a 22-ton, perched boulder? We are. Peak fall color!

SUNDAY, 11/22: 9:30 MONSTER MINES! (WWW) Some of New York's mines are small: these are not. Come see for yourself! Beautiful northern Harriman scenery. 

Where do YOU want to go next? Vote by email...donweise@hotmail.com

Green Mtns, Wurtsboro Ridge, Ice Caves, the Palisades, Mt. Everett (AT in southern Mass), Camp Smith Trail, NJ AT: (Pochuck, High Pt., Stokes, Rattlesnake Swamp/Catfish Fire Tower, Pocono Environmental Ed. Ctr. & falls), Camp Glen Gray, Sterling Forest, Hasenclever Hill...or someplace else?

Cost is $8 per person per hike.

To get on the email list contact: donweise@hotmail.com

Wild thimbleberries grow along in upstate New York near the Finger Lakes and Great Lakes. The tart berries like limestone soil and look like a thimble when picked from the plant.

calendar of events: scroll down for upcoming hikes  

TAKE THE WEST MILFORD BAKER'S DOZEN CHALLENGE!

With over 100 miles of hiking trails, mountain top lakes, spectacular cliffs and scenery, wild West Milford is the perfect hiking getaway for New York and New Jersey residents!

Climb all 13 of West Milford, New Jersey's rocky peaks and become a West Milford 13er.

Or for an even greater adventure, take the Winter 17er Challenge. For more information email donweise@hotmail.com

About Don Weise:

• Hike leader since 1996
• Leads 26 organized hikes per year
• Certified in Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED
• Catskill 35er