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AFW Annual Potluck on Sunday 10/26/2025 - POTLUCK DINNER

AFW Annual Potluck on Sunday 10/26/2025 - POTLUCK DINNER

AFW Annual Potluck will include an afternoon activity and potluck dinner. You must register for each activity separately. PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE POTLUCK DINNER.
Approximate time of potluck: 4:15pm - 6:15pm

AFW Annual Potluck on Sunday 10/26/2025 - CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

AFW Annual Potluck on Sunday 10/26/2025 - CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

AFW Annual Potluck will include an afternoon activity and potluck dinner. You must register for each activity separately. PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE AFTERNOON ACTIVITY ONLY.

AFW Night Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Bald Rock on Saturday 10/25/2025

AFW Night Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Bald Rock on Saturday 10/25/2025

Night hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Bearfort Ridge, NJ on Wednesday 10/22/2025

AFW Hike: Bearfort Ridge, NJ on  Wednesday 10/22/2025

6 miles. One long hill to the ridge. Beautiful views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Schunemunk Mt and Megaliths, NY on Sunday 10/19/2025

AFW Hike: Schunemunk Mt and Megaliths, NY on Sunday 10/19/2025

9 miles. Steep hills. Ridge walk. Amazing views. Fall foliage.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest, Oakland, NJ on Wednesday 10/15/2025

AFW Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest, Oakland, NJ on Wednesday 10/15/2025

4-5 miles. Tamarack Lake and Millstone Hill.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Bike: Dutchess Rail Trail, NY on Saturday 10/11/2025

AFW Bike: Dutchess Rail Trail, NY on Saturday 10/11/2025

16-18 miles fairly flat hike ride. Paved roads.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Event Coordinator: Kay

AFW Night Hike: Full Moon Hike near Osio Rock, NJ on Tuesday night 10/7/2025

AFW Night Hike: Full Moon Hike near Osio Rock, NJ on Tuesday night 10/7/2025

3 miles. Full moon hike. Trail has hills and scrambles. Sunset and moonrise. Must have headlamps.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate +/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike: TBD on Sunday 10/5/2025

AFW Bike: TBD on Sunday 10/5/2025

TBD
Difficulty/Pace: TBD
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Greenbrook Sanctuary, Tenafly, NJ on Saturday 10/4/2025

AFW Hike: Greenbrook Sanctuary, Tenafly, NJ on Saturday 10/4/2025

Green Brook Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670. More information to follow.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 10/1/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 10/1/2025

4.3 miles, 680' elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Bike: Sussex Branch Rail Trail, NJ on Sunday 9/28/2025

AFW Bike: Sussex Branch Rail Trail, NJ on Sunday 9/28/2025

20-mile country ride to Lafayette and back. Lunch may include walk through town.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 9/27/2025

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 9/27/2025

Hike to Dater Mt. About 5-6 miles, 600+ feet elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Duke Farms, Hillsborough, NJ on Thursday 9/25/2025

AFW Hike: Duke Farms, Hillsborough, NJ on Thursday 9/25/2025

Walk the trails, lunch at Farm Barns Cafe at Visitor Center.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Pyramid Mt, Montville, NJ on Wednesday 9/24/2025

AFW Hike: Pyramid Mt, Montville, NJ on Wednesday 9/24/2025

3-4 miles to Tripod Rock and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Hartshorne Woods & Twin Lights, Highlands, NJ on Sunday 9/21/2025

AFW Hike: Hartshorne Woods & Twin Lights, Highlands, NJ on Sunday 9/21/2025

5 miles, rolling hills, views of the ocean. Post hike, trip to Twin Lights Lighthouse very nearby.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Horse Pond Mt, NJ on Saturday 9/20/2025

AFW Hike: Horse Pond Mt, NJ on Saturday 9/20/2025

6-mile loop. Views. Car shuttle to trail head.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Backpack: Backpack (for experienced backpackers) in Harriman State Park, NY on Fri 9/19 - Sun 9/21/2025

AFW Backpack: Backpack (for experienced backpackers) in Harriman State Park, NY on Fri 9/19 - Sun 9/21/2025

Backpack to (1) Dutch Doctor Shelter and (2) Tom Jones Shelter in Harriman St Pk, NY
Route: 2 mi to Dutch Dr 1st night; 4-5 mi to Tom Jones 2nd night
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: Surprise Lake Loop, NJ on Wednesday 9/17/2025

AFW Hike: Surprise Lake Loop, NJ on Wednesday 9/17/2025

4+ miles. Scrambles, hills, Ridge walk. Views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate +/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Trail, Blairstown, NJ on Sunday 9/14/2025

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Trail, Blairstown, NJ on Sunday 9/14/2025

20-mile bucolic ride partly alongside Paulinskill River to Park for lunch and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Fishkill Ridge, Beacon, NY on Saturday 9/13/2025

AFW Hike: Fishkill Ridge, Beacon, NY on Saturday 9/13/2025

Approximately 7-8 miles.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Campgaw Mt County Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Wednesday 9/10/2025

AFW Hike: Campgaw Mt County Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Wednesday 9/10/2025

4-5 miles. Various trails.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Schooley's Mt, Long Valley, NJ on Sunday 9/7/2025

AFW Hike: Schooley's Mt, Long Valley, NJ on Sunday 9/7/2025

5.5 miles. Some rolling hills, rocky sections, waterfall.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Bike: Nyack, NY on Saturday 9/6/2025

AFW Bike: Nyack, NY on Saturday 9/6/2025

12-15 miles. Bike over the Tappan Zee bridge into Tarrytown, explore Tarrytown and bike back.
Difficulty/Pace: Mod/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: 5 Ponds Loop, NJ on Wednesday 9/3/2025

AFW Hike: 5 Ponds Loop, NJ on Wednesday 9/3/2025

5 miles. 5 Ponds. A few hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Breakfast Hike: Hook Mtn, NY on Monday 9/1/2025

AFW Breakfast Hike: Hook Mtn, NY on Monday 9/1/2025

TBD.
Difficulty/Pace: TBD
Hike Coordinator: Amy

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 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: 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: 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 Bike: Sussex Branch Trail, Kittatinny Valley St Pk, Andover, NJ on Sunday 8/24/2025

AFW Bike: Sussex Branch Trail, Kittatinny Valley St Pk, Andover, NJ on Sunday 8/24/2025

18-mile loop. Up and back, with a short connector road ride (very light traffic). Woodsy, mostly shady ride past pond and a stop at the miniature doll house. Lunch under gazebo in Lafayette with a little time allotted for stroll through town.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

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 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: Black River Trail, NJ on Wednesday 8/20/2025

AFW Hike: Black River Trail, NJ on Wednesday 8/20/2025

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

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

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

3-4 miles, historic feature, views. Island Pond/Boston Mine Shorter Loop from Route 106.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Kay

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: 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: 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: Mines Loop, Ringwood State Park on Wednesday 8/6/2025

AFW Hike: Mines Loop, Ringwood State Park on Wednesday 8/6/2025

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

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

AFW Bike: Tony Williams Town Park, Highland, NY on Sunday 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: 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 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 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: 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 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 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: 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 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: 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 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

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