Past Events

AFW Hike: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Wednesday 2/18/2026

Various trails, some hills, some rocky trails.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely+
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Palisades Interstate Park, NJ on Monday 2/16/2026

6 miles, 1 steep hill. History and views along the Hudson River.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Sourland Mountain Preserve, NJ on Sunday 2/15/2026

5.75 miles, ups and downs, some rocks.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Dater Mtn on Saturday 2/14/2026 (2)

3-mile loop; 1 good hill at a leisurely pace.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Campgaw Mt County Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 2/11/2026

About 4 miles. 1-2 hills
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely+
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Rockefeller Park Preserve, Pleasantville, NY on Sunday 2/8/2026

4 or 5-mile loop, depending on weather and trail conditions. Hopes for a snowshoe hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Watchung Reservation, NJ on Saturday 2/7/2026

3.75-mile loop.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 2/4/2026

2.5 miles in-out along Stony Brook.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Long Pond Ironworks, NJ on Sunday 2/1/2026

4-4.5 miles. Fairly level with some roots and rocks, one huffer-puffer which we will take our time going up. About 600' elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely+
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Camping: Winter camping at Stokes State Forest (Shotwell area) on Sat 1/31 - Sun 2/1/2026)

Sat: - set up tents, day hike, possible evening campfire, relax in lean-to with wood stove at night before going to our tents to sleep. Sun - breakfast, short hike, lunch, leave by 2pm.
Route TBD;
Event coordinator: Amy
Cost: $35 AFW Members/$45 for non-members (cost based on a minimum of 6 campers)

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 1/28/2026

4-5 miles around Sterling Lake
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely+
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, Andover, NJ on Sunday 1/25/2026

~ 5-mile loop hike, with roots and rocks, on various trails, partly alongside Arrowflex Lake and airport.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY- Big Hill on Saturday 1/24/2026

4 miles along the Long Path.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Dater Mt on Wednesday 1/21/2026

4-5 miles with hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: West Morris Greenway, NJ on Monday 1/19/2026

4 miles out and back. Mostly flat.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 1/17/2026 (1)

~5 miles along a combination of trails, with some steep ups and downs and the potential for water crossings, maybe lingering ice.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Moderate+/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest, Oakland, NJ on Wednesday 1/14/2026

Some minor scrambles. Good transition to Moderate hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Jockey Hollow, NJ on Sunday 1/11/2026

About 5-mile loop.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Lake Sebago on Saturday 1/10/2026

3-4 mile in/out hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Pyramid Mountain, NJ on Wednesday 1/7/2026

Turkey Mt. 4-5 miles, 750' elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Wawayanda State Park, NJ on Sunday 1/4/2026

6 miles, lake views, rolling hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Wawayanda State Park, NJ on Friday 1/2/2026

3.5 miles, easy hike, 1 hill.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Thursday 1/1/2026

4-5 miles. Some hills but not too long.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy+/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Warwick, NY on Wednesday 12/31/2025

4 miles (2 in/2 out). 600' elevation gain. Gravel trail without rocks and roots.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Sourland Mt Preserve, Hillsborough, NJ on Sunday 12/28/2025

TBD
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Allamuchy Mountain State Park, NJ on Sunday 12/28/2025

About 5 miles. Loop hike around Deer Park Lake. Easier side of Moderate with one big hill.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: South Mountain Reservation, NJ on Sunday 12/28/2025

About 5 miles with about 600' elevation gain. Turtle Back loop and hemlock falls.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Dater Mt Loop on Saturday 12/27/2025

3-mile loop, 1 good hill, at a leisurely pace.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Monks Mountain, RIngwood, NJ on Friday 12/26/2025

4-4.5 miles. Fairly level with some roots and rocks, one huffer-puffer which we will take our time going up, and a woods road walk. The Monksville Resrvoir is extremely low. We will have lunch at a rock that is normally submerged.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy+/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Lord Stirling Park/Raptor Trust, Basking Ridge, NJ on Wednesday 12/24/2025

4-4.5 miles. Lovely walk on packed soil/boardwalks to all the highlights of the park. Travel one mile down the road to visit The Raptor Trust. Recommended donation $2. Bring warm beverage. I'll supply candy canes.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Rockefeller Park Preserve, Pleasantville, NY on Sunday 12/21/2025

6.7 - 7 miles loop through the Preserve. Lake, rolling hills. Fee to park.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Watchung Reservation, NJ on Tuesday 12/16/2025

6.1 miles, rolling hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Stonetown Circular, NJ - Part 1 on Sunday 12/14/2025

8+ miles. Lots of ups and downs and views. Shuttle.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW City Path: A Longwood Christmas (Kennett Square, PA) Sat 12/13/2025

A Holiday inspired garden tour.
Time: 5-6 hour walking tour
Mileage: 4-6 miles on flat to rolling grounds
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Mickey
Ticket Cost: $55 AFW Member / $65 Non-member (travel, tolls and food not included)
RSVP with full payment by 10am on 11/13/25.

AFW Clean-up Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest, Oakland, NJ on Saturday 12/13/2025

AFW Clean-up hike
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Apshawa Preserve, West Milford, NJ on Wednesday 12/10/2025

5.5-6 miles. Some hills. Waterfalls. Ruins.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 12/7/2025

5-mile loop, including Cats Elbow and West Mountain Shelter. Views and scrambles.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Jockey Hollow, NJ on Saturday 12/6/2025

About 5 miles loop
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: South Mountain Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 12/3/2025

6.5 miles. 700' elevation gain. Lunch at waterfall.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Allamuchy Mountain State Park, NJ on Sunday 12/28/2025

About 5 miles. Loop hike around Deer Park Lake. Easier side of Moderate with one big hill.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 11/29/2025

5.5 miles. Stockbridge Mountain and Lake Nawahunta. Lunch at Stockbridge Shelter.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Flat Rock Brook Preserve, Englewood, NJ on Friday 11/28/2025

4.5 miles, easy trails.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Terrace Pond, NJ on Wednesday 11/26/2025

About 5 miles. Hills, scrambles, views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Stonetown Circular Part 2, Ringwood, NJ on Sunday 11/23/2025

Considered one of the hardest hikes in NJ. We will divide the 11-mile loop into 2 sections. Part 2 is a true strenuous 5-mile shuttle hike. Expect 1000' elevation gain over 4 mountains. Beautiful views of Monksville Reservoir and beyond!
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest, Oakland, NJ on Saturday 11/22/2025

Around Ramapo Lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Hudson Palisades, NJ on Wednesday 11/19/2025

About 5 miles. Some hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Surprise Lake Loop, NJ on Wednesday 11/12/2025

About 4.5 miles. Hills, scrambles, views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate+/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Wawayanda State Park, NJ on Tuesday 11/11/2025

5-6 miles. Lunch by the lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Stonetown Circular Part 1, Ringwood, NJ on Sunday 11/9/2025

Considered one of the hardest hikes in NJ. We will divide the 11-mile loop into 2 sections. Part 1 is a Mon+/Stren and 8+ miles shuttle hike. Lots of ups and downs and views.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Patriots Path, NJ on Saturday 11/8/2025

Last section of Patriots Path.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie