The Jewish Outdoors Club

Event

Title:: Chol Hamoed Hike - Sterling Forest State Park & Fire Tower
When:: Sun, Apr 12, 2009
Where:: Sterling Forest State Park -
Category:: Hiking

Description

Leader: Marvin Baum / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Description: Enjoy the outdoors and eat your matzoh at the same time! A moderate hike of about 5-7 miles, depending on our choice of route, which will include spectacular 360 degree views from the Sterling Forest Fire Tower (open on good weather days only) and other nice views of the Ramapo Mountains and Sterling Lake.

Meet: 10:30am, Tuxedo Train Station, Route 17, Tuxedo, NY

How to Get There: Car, Bus (Shortline from Port Authority Bus Station arrives at 10:14am) or Train (Metro North Port Jervis Line arrives at 10:17am – accessible via Penn Station with transfer at Secaucus or directly from Hoboken). Directions and info below.

Registration: PLEASE LET ME KNOW VIA EMAIL THAT YOU ARE COMING AND THE NAMES OF ANYONE COMING WITH YOU. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR HOME & CELL PHONE NUMBERS! Also, let me know how you plan to arrive and, if you are coming via car, would you be able to take anyone with you from the train station to Sterling Forest.

You must register with me to participate. Please don’t just “show up.”

Cost: $4 JOC Fee

What to Bring:

1)      Bug spray! Insects were an “issue” on the Chol Hamoed hike last year. Let’s show them we’re smarter this year!
2)      Kosher for Pesach Lunch (which prevents us from being mistaken for the EOC – Egyptian Outdoors Club).
3)      Snacks
4)      Good Hiking Shoes/Boots
5)      2 Liters of H2O (minimum)
6)      Camera (optional)
7)      A Good Attitude (not optional)

Important Notes:

1)      Because of the upcoming holidays, I will not be arranging carpooling (i.e. you are on your own). You can arrange your own carpools or take mass transit for this hike.
2)      Rain will cancel this hike. If you’re not sure, call me in the morning after 6:00am. I will give my phone numbers to everyone who is registered.
3)      If we don’t have enough cars at the Tuxedo Train Station to//www.coachusa.com/shortline/ss.details.asp?action=Lookup&c1=New+York&s1=NY&c2=Tuxedo&s2=NY&resultId=125239&order=&dayFilter=Su&scheduleChoice=&sitePageName=%2Fshortline%2Fss%2Edetail shuttle everyone to Sterling Forest, we may switch to an alternative hike to Smith Caves in Harriman State Park that begins at the train station itself.
4)      In case we get lost, bring only matzoh, NOT BREAD, to leave a trail of crumbs to find our way back (who needs a fancy GPS device when we can use unleavened bread – just as effective, at a fraction of the price).

Please see the venue information for Sterling Forest for directions and transportation to the Tuxedo train station.

Happy Pesach!

Marvin

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Venue

Venue:: Sterling Forest State Park - Website
State:: NY

Description

Sterling Forest® State Park comprises 17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants. Hunting, fishing and hikingopportunities are available.

Transportation and directions to the TUXEDO Train Station

Driving:

From the George Washington Bridge, head directly onto Route 4 West until you reach Route 17 North in Paramus. Take 17 North past 287 (do NOT get onto the NYS Thruway) and continue on Route 17 in New York. The Tuxedo Train Station is right on Route 17 North in the Village of Tuxedo – just pull into the parking lot. This is about a 45 minute ride from Manhattan.

Sunday Train Schedule from Penn Station

Bus Schedule from Port Authority. Make sure to choose the correct day of the week