Past Events

AFW Hike: Bearfort Ridge Trails, Hewitt, NJ on Wednesday 10/9/2024

6 miles. Complete hiking the north end of Bearfort Ridge.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Camp Smith Trail, Cortland, NY on Sunday 10/6/2024

5 miles (6 miles if we walk across the bridge). Views and more views of the Hudson RIver. Stop at Anthony's Nose and descend on the AT.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate+/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: meet at 1480 route 23 Sussex NJ on Saturday 10/5/2024

Approx 5 mile hike. In and out on Iris trail(Red). Meet at NJ Route 23 -1480 State Route 23, Sussex NJ
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate/ Moderate at leisurely pace
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Wednesday 10/2/2024

About 6 miles. To Bear Swamp Lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: AT section - Pochuck Boardwalk to Stairway to Heaven to Pinwheel Vista, Vernon, NJ on Sunday 9/29/2024

8 miles roundtrip. 0-2.5 miles - Easy/Mod on Pochuck Boardwalk area. 2.5-4.0 miles - Stren/Mod on Stairway to Heaven. Then return. On the AT for entire hike. Ice cream stop at Heaven Hill Farm on return at mile 5.5.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW City Path: Bannerman Island Tour (Beacon, NY) Sat 9/28/2024 (rain or shine)

Join us for a 2.5 hour Bannerman Island cruise & walking tour. RAIN OR SHINE
Difficulty/Pace: Leisurely (rocky terrain and 72-step climb)
Event Coordinator: Kay
Ticket Cost: $60/65 Member/ Non-member
Please register with full payment by 10am on Sat 8/31.
More details in event description. NJ

AFW Hike: Ernest Walter Trail, Hewitt, NJ on Wednesday 9/25/2024

4.5 miles. Steep at onset and worth every step! Ridge views of Greenwood Lake. Stops at West Pond and Surprise Lake. On the AT for 3 miles.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate+/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Rail Trail, NJ on Sunday 9/22/2024

~23 miles scenic, flat ride to a park for lunch and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Freedom Park, Randolph, NJ on Saturday 9/21/2024

5 miles of Randolph Trails. Mix of flat and rolling hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 9/18/2024

5.5 miles. Views and Sterling Lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike/Walk: Marshlands Conservancy & Jay Estate, Rye, NY on Sunday 9/15/2024

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

AFW City Path RSVP & Ticket Deadline 9/15/2024

Purchase your tickets for A Longwood Christmas by 10am on Sun 9/15/2024

Please remember to look for Special Event Registration Deadlines by scrolling through our entire Events Page. Reminders will NOT be posted regularly.

AFW Annual Potluck on Saturday 9/14/2024 - POTLUCK DINNER

AFW Annual Potluck will include a Morning Hike, Afternoon Activity and Potluck Dinner. You must register for each activity separately. PLEASE REGISTERE HERE FOR THE POTLUCK DINNER.

AFW Annual Potluck on Saturday 9/14/2024 - Afternoon Activity

AFW Annual Potluck will include a Morning Hike, an Afternoon Activity, and a Potluck Dinner. You must register for each activity separately. PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE AFTERNOON ACTIVITY.

AFW Annual Potluck on Sat 9/14/2024 -- Morning Hike

AFW Anual Potluck will include a Morning Hike, an Afternoon Activity and a Potluck Dinner. You must register for each activity separately. PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE MORNING HIKE.

AFW Hike: Silas Condict White Trail, Kinnelon, NJ on Wednesday 9/11/2024

4 miles. A little of everything - bridge, cave/tunnel, rock scrambles, views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, NJ on Sunday 9/8/2024

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

AFW Hike: Terrace Pond, Wawayanda State Park, NJ on Saturday 9/7/2024

3 miles. Good transition hike from Easy/Moderate to Moderate. Hills, small rock scrambles. Leisurely pace.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 9/4/2024

3.5-4 miles. Thru Times Square
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Apshawa Preserve, West Milford, NJ on Saturday 8/31/2024

5-6 miles. Nice rambles. Ups and downs. Lake view.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike: Sussex Branch Trail, NJ on Sunday 8/25/2024

17-20 mile ride up to Lafayette and back. Short stop for those interested in the Antique Mill and book store during lunch break
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW City Path: NY Boulders Baseball & Fireworks (Pomona, NY) on Sat Aug 24, 2024 RAIN OR SHINE

Baseball Game with 10 min Fireworks afterwards
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely with steps to seating area.
Event Coordinator: Mickey
Ticket Cost: $30 (AFW members) /$35 (non-members), plus parking fee.
Register with full payment by 10am on Mon 8/5.
More details in event description.

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest State Park, NY on Saturday 8/24/2024

4.5 miles. Sterling Lake loop.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Backpack: Harriman State Park, NY on Sat 8/24 - Sun 8/25/2024 - Canceled

The 3rd backpack this year will be low key ; less than 2 mile hike to shelter, set up camp, and day hike in the (with empty packs) or relax depending on the temp.
Meet: Harriman State Park
Route: TBD
Event coordinator: Jackie

Cost: $30 (AFW members $20)

More details in event description.

AFW Hike: Apshawa Preserve, NJ on Sunday 8/18/2024 - Canceled

5-6 miles. Nice ramble. Ups and downs. Lake view.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Jockey Hollow, NJ on Saturday 8/17/2024

6-mile loop hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/14/2024

About 4 miles. See mines and views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Delaware Water Gap on Sunday 8/11/2024

9-mile hike. Mohican to I-80 Overpass. Shuttle hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest - Doris Duke Loop plus, NY on Saturday 8/10/2024

4.5 miles. Some steep hills, good view east. Short connector to AT with view to west.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Ramapo Reservation, Mahwah, NJ on Wednesday 8/7/2024

5-6 miles. To Bear Swamp Lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Manitoga, NY on Sunday 8/4/2024 - CANCELED

3-3.5 miles along trails at the Russel Wright Center
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Turkey Mt, NJ on Saturday 8/3/2024

6-mile loop hike.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Ramapo Mt State Forest on Wednesday 7/31/2024

4 miles around the lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Bike: Columbia Trail, NJ on Sunday 7/28/2024

~25 miles. Easy, flat, pleasant bucolic ride partly alongside the Black River up to Kenlockwood Gorge for lunch and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 7/27/2024

5-6 miles up and around the Ridgeline route. Weather dependent.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Adirondacks Hiking Weekend on Sat 7/27/2024- Tues 7/30/2024

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

AFW Hike: NJ Appalachian Trail on Sunday 7/21/2024

3.4 miles. Shuttle hike. Camp Mohican to Blairstown Road, NJ. Total elevation approx 500’. Nice views.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Chikahoki Falls, NJ on Saturday 7/20/2024

5.5 miles. Waterfall, views, one tricky water crossing. Steep in both directions.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 7/14/2024

About 4 miles. Typical Harriman ups and downs. Great views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: West Morris Greenway, NJ on Saturday 7/13/2024 - CANCELED

4-mile flat Rail/Trail hike on the West Morris Greenway.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 7/10/2024

4.2 miles. Around the lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Bike: Heritage Bike Trail on Sunday 7/7/2024

8-16 mile bike ride. Easy pace. Flat terrain. Rail Trail biking.
Difficulty/Pace: Mod/Easy
Event Coordinator: Kay

AFW Hike: Terrace Pond, Wawayanda State Park, NJ on Saturday 7/6/2024

3 miles. Good transition hike from Easy-Mod to Mod. Hills, small rock scrambles. Leisurely pace.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: South Mountain Reservation on Friday 7/5/2024

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

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park on Thursday 7/4/2024

5.5 miles figure 8 hike - Long Mt Summit, Torrey Memorial & Camp, Turkey Hill Lake. Views and varied terrain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Valley Rail Trail, Blairstown, NJ on Sunday 6/30/2024

~23 miles scenic rail trail partly alongside Paulinskill River. Up and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Rutgers Gardens, NJ on Saturday 6/29/2024

4 miles, garden/arboretum, forest trail along Westons Mill Pond.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Christine

AFW Hike: Mt Taurus, NY on Sunday 6/23/1024 - CANCELED

5+ miles. Steep uphill at the beginning.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey (changed from Jackie)

AFW Hike: Skylands Manor and NJ Botanical Gardens (Ringwood, NJ) on Sat 6/22/24 - CANCELED

2-4 miles; Stroll the New Jersey Botanical Gardens and Skylands Manor property
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey
* Please note that there may be a charge for parking, and the event start time is 1pm.
More details in event description.

AFW Night Hike: Norvin Green , NJ on Friday 6/21/2024 - CANCELED

Welcome Summer night hike - Sunset/Moonrise from Osio Rock. 3-mile loop hike, hills, rock scrambles. Headlight required.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy