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All Upcoming Events

When going to an event, please do not leave anything in your car of value. 

Let’s be careful out there.

-Priscilla P.

AFW Hike: Patriots Path - Dismal Harmony Natural Area, NJ on Friday 7/4/2025

AFW Hike: Patriots Path - Dismal Harmony Natural Area, NJ on Friday 7/4/2025

6-mile loop, some rocks. Good transition hike from Easy to Moderate.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, Andover, NJ on Saturday 7/5/2025

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, Andover, NJ on Saturday 7/5/2025

6-mile loop hike. Some ups and downs. Swamp.
Difficulty/P6ace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, NY on Sunday 7/6/2025

AFW Hike: Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail, NY on Sunday 7/6/2025

About 5-6 miles. Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail from Kakiat County Park to Ramapo Equestrian Center.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Volunteer Activity: Habitat Restore, Randolph, NJ on Tuesday 7/8/2025

AFW Volunteer Activity: Habitat Restore, Randolph, NJ on Tuesday 7/8/2025

Volunteer tasks include assisting with inventory, e-commerce, clothing, art.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Easy
Hike Coordinator: Dagi/Mickey
Registration deadline Mon 7/7

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 7/9/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 7/9/2025

4-5 miles. Hike to 2-3 reservoirs.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Norvin Green State Forest, NJ on Saturday 7/12/2025

AFW Hike: Norvin Green State Forest, NJ on Saturday 7/12/2025

Assiniwikam Mtn. lollipop loop.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 7/13/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 7/13/2025

6 miles. Elk Pen to Lemon Squeezer & Dismal Swamp. Hills, views, scramble. Early start for parking.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 7/16/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 7/16/2025

Blueberry hike. Ups and downs and stops to pick berries. Route will be determined as we get closer to the day.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike & Garden Tour: Marshlands Conservancy & Jay Estate Gardens, NY on Saturday 7/19/2025

AFW Hike & Garden Tour: Marshlands Conservancy & Jay Estate Gardens, NY on Saturday 7/19/2025

3-4 miles coastal hike to the shores of Long Island Sound. Then explore the grounds and gardens of the Jay Estate next door.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Freedom Park, Randolph, NJ on Sunday 7/20/2025

AFW Hike: Freedom Park, Randolph, NJ on Sunday 7/20/2025

5.5-mile hike on Randolph Trail (plus Fairy Trail), mix of flat and rolling hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Bike: Columbia Trailhead, Long Valley, NJ on Sunday 7/20/2025

AFW Bike: Columbia Trailhead, Long Valley, NJ on Sunday 7/20/2025

~20 miles. Riverside/bucolic ride to Bank Street Park, Califon for lunch and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: AT - Monroe, Warwick, NY on Wednesday 7/23/2025

AFW Hike: AT - Monroe, Warwick, NY on Wednesday 7/23/2025

5 miles with shuttle. Fitzgerald Falls. Highlights: "huffer/puffer" hill, optional scrambles. Cat Rocks, Eastern Pinnacles, ice cream.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate +/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Adirondacks Hiking Weekend on Sat 7/26/2025- Tues 7/29/2025

AFW Adirondacks Hiking Weekend on Sat 7/26/2025- Tues 7/29/2025

AFW is running its summer weekend of hiking in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains at the Rock and River in Keane, NY.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate to Strenuous
Event Coordinator: Jackie
Registration & Deposit Deadline: 6/1/25

AFW Hike: Turkey Mt, NJ on Saturday 7/26/2025

AFW Hike: Turkey Mt, NJ on Saturday 7/26/2025

5-mile loop, some ups and downs. Swampy
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Five Ponds Loop, NJ on Wednesday 7/30/2025

AFW Hike: Five Ponds Loop, NJ on Wednesday 7/30/2025

5.5 miles. 3 steep hills and 5 ponds.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Backpack: Beginner Backpack at Big Hill, Harriman St PK, NY on Sat 8/2 - Sun 8/3/2025

AFW Backpack: Beginner Backpack at Big Hill, Harriman St PK, NY on Sat 8/2 - Sun 8/3/2025

Good for beginners with hiking experience.
Meet: St. John's Road hiker parking lot, Harriman St Pk, NY
Route TBD;
Event coordinator: Jackie

Are you interested in trying backpacking? If so, you found the right place!

Cost: $20 AFW Members ($30 for non-members)

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 8/2/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 8/2/2025

5-mile loop, including Times Square, rock scrambles, views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: The Tourne, Boonton, NJ on Sunday 8/3/2025

AFW Hike: The Tourne, Boonton, NJ on Sunday 8/3/2025

5-mile loop hike with rolling hills. One bigger uphill to the Top of the Tourne.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Bike: Tony Williams Town Park, Highland, NY on Saturday 8/3/2025

AFW Bike: Tony Williams Town Park, Highland, NY on Saturday 8/3/2025

18-20 miles. Walkway over the Hudson loop via biking and then also extending it to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate-Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Black River Trail, NJ on Wednesday 8/6/2025

AFW Hike: Black River Trail, NJ on Wednesday 8/6/2025

7 miles. Scenic hike along the Black River. Stream crossings. Partially on Patriots Path.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary & Lamont Reserve Loop #2, NJ on Saturday 8/9/2025

AFW Hike: Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary & Lamont Reserve Loop #2, NJ on Saturday 8/9/2025

3 miles. 443' elevation change.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY - Lake loop on Sunday 8/10/2025

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY - Lake loop on Sunday 8/10/2025

5-mile lake loop hike, rocky, swampy.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 8/13/2025

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 8/13/2025

Hike around Sterling Lake. 4 miles. 450' elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 8/17/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 8/17/2025

3 miles, historic feature, views. Green Pond/Boston Mine Shorter Loop from Route 106.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Mines Loop, Ringwood State Park on Wednesday 8/20/2025

AFW Hike: Mines Loop, Ringwood State Park on Wednesday 8/20/2025

4-mile loop. Ups and downs. 2 large mines.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Eagle Rock Reservation, NJ on Saturday 8/23/2025

AFW Hike: Eagle Rock Reservation, NJ on Saturday 8/23/2025

TBD
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest State Park, NY on Saturday 8/23/2025

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest State Park, NY on Saturday 8/23/2025

4-mile loop, one view, small hills, nice walk in the woods.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Bike: TBD on Sunday 8/24/2025

AFW Bike: TBD on Sunday 8/24/2025

TBD
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/27/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/27/2025

4-5 miles. Hike around Island Pond.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: 4-Birds Trail, NJ on Saturday 8/30/2025

AFW Hike: 4-Birds Trail, NJ on Saturday 8/30/2025

7-mile loop hike, some ups and downs, rocks, swamp.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Norvin Green State Park, NJ - Osio Rock on Sunday 8/31/2025

AFW Hike: Norvin Green State Park, NJ - Osio Rock on Sunday 8/31/2025

Short 3-mile hike with steep hills and rock scrambles at a slow pace so good for everyone.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike & Summer Breakfast: Hook Mtn State Park, NY on Monday 9/1/2025

AFW Hike & Summer Breakfast: Hook Mtn State Park, NY on Monday 9/1/2025

<3-mile loop, steepish ascent, mostly moderate terrain at leisurely pace. Hike to summit of Hook Mtn. Demonstrate backpacking stoves & backcountry cooking w/ communal breakfast.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Volunteer Activity: Americas' Grow-A-Row, Clinton area, NJ on Tuesday 11/4/2025

AFW Volunteer Activity: Americas' Grow-A-Row, Clinton area, NJ on Tuesday 11/4/2025

We will be picking a crop that is TBD. It could be picking beets & turnips. Clothes will get beet juice on them. Bring garden gloves, garden kneeling pads, sunhat, sunscreen, bottled water.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey and Dagi

Events:

New events will be added to the AFW website periodically.

 

Generally, event registration will open 2-3 weeks prior to the event (and close around 2 pm the day prior). Registration for City Paths and Backpacks are open immediately.

Looking forward to see you on the trails! 

For an explanation of our Hike Difficulty and Pace Rating or
to learn more about other types of events that we offer, please see our
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