
Past Events
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AFW Volunteer: America's Grow-A-Row on Tuesday 11/3/2026 (https://americasgrowarow.org)

We will be picking produce where they need us.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Easy
Hike Coordinator: Dagi/Mickey
Full Moon Hike Monday, October 26, 2026

About 3 miles. From the Osio Rock area we will watch the moon rise over NYC. Includes rock scrambles in the dark. Must wear head lamps. Contact coordinator if you need to borrow. Halloween attire optional.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey
AFW Woodswoman 101 on Saturday 10/17/2026

How to read a map, what should be in my pack, why a compass, 1st aid kit, hiking poles, how to dress and a million other questions to discuss w/ a short hike after. Done in time to join the Potluck!
Difficulty/Pace: easy/mod - leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi & Jackie
AFW Weekend Trip Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania & Ricketts Glen on Fri 10/9-Sun 10/11/2026

AFW is running its a weekend of hiking at the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania & Ricketts Glen. Two nights with three days of hiking.
Difficulty/Pace: Mod-Strenuous/Moderate
Event Coordinator: Mickey
Cost: $200 AFW Members & $250 for non-members
Full payment due: 9/15/26 (no refunds after 9/30/26)
AFW City Path: Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY) Saturday 10/3/2026

Tour the Culinary Institute followed by lunch at American Bounty Restaurant (lunch is an additional cost)
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Kay & Mickey
Ticket Cost: $ 26 Member/ $36 Non-member
* Ticket sale ends at 7pm on 9/17 *
AFW Hike: Pochuck Boardwalk and Stairway to Heaven, NJ on Wednesday 9/30/2026

About 8 miles. We will be on the AT. Beginning is a board walk and suspension bridge through Pochuck Swamp. Stairway to Heaven with lunch at Pinwheel Vista. Donuts at Heaven Hill Farm.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate +/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey
AFW City Path: Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Sat Sept 9/19/26 * Rain or Shine *

Visit Lakota Wolf Preserve, followed by local lunch (at your own cost)
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Kay & Mickey
Ticket Cost: $30 Member /$40 Non-member. Lunch cost is additional
* Tickets on sale until 7pm on 9/3. *
AFW Backpack: Backpack for Beginners and Above on Sat 8/15-Sun 8/16/2026

Backpack to Dutch Doctor Shelter, Harriman State Park, NY
Meet: Johnsontown Road cul-de-sac
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 Adirondacks Hiking Weekend on Sat 7/25/2026 - Tues 7/28/2026

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
Event full. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
Full payment due: 7/1/26
AFW City Path: BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple Sat July 11, 2026

BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham- Hindu Temple – Hindu Art, Architecture and Culture. and Grounds
Difficulty/Pace: TBD (2-2.5 hrs of walking)
Event Coordinator: Kay & Mickey
Ticket Cost: $ 20 / 27 Member/ Non-member
Invoices will be sent to participants prior to the event.











