Past Events

AFW Backpack: Dutch Doctor Shelter in Harriman State Park on Sat 4/25/2026 - Sun 4/26/2026)

Backpack for Beginners and above
Route: Johnstown Road Cul-de-sac to Dutch Doctor Shelter (~2 miles)
Event coordinator: Jackie
Are you interested in trying backpacking? If so, you found the right place!
Cost: $20 AFW Members ($30 for non-members)
Event full, RSVP to be added to the waitlist.

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Dater Mtn/Claudius Smith Den on Wednesday 4/22/2026

Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Mohonk Preserve, High Falls, NY on Sunday 4/19/2026

6 miles. Classic Shawangunks hike - carriage roads, rock scrambles, excellent views above Bonticou Crag and at Table Rocks. (We shall take the Yellow around the Crag.)
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Watchung Reservation, NJ on Saturday 4/18/2026

3.75 miles. Some ups and downs, rocks.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Cherry Blossoms at Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ on Wednesday 4/15.2026

Up to 6 miles. Explore the paths in the park while enjoying the cherry blossoms.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy+/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Kay Environmental Center, Chester, NJ on Sunday 4/12/2026

4-5 miles. Ups and downs, rocks.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Samantha

AFW Hike: Cedar Grove, NJ on Saturday 4/11/2026

4.5 miles, relatively flat, woods paths.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Hacklebarney State Park, NJ on Wednesday 4/8/2026

3-4 miles. Some roots and rocks. Alongside a river.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: LeGrand Hill loop, NJ on Saturday 4/4/2026

7-8 miles. Lots of ups/downs/hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Friday 4/3/2026

About 5 miles. Some ups and downs.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, Andover, NJ on Sunday 3/29/2026

~5-mile loop hike on various trails(mostly flat with rocks and roots) to Aeroflex Lake and airport.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy+/leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Stonetown Circular, NJ - Part 1 on Saturday 3/28/2026

8-mile shuttle hike. Steep ups and downs. 1800' elevation gain. Views of Monksville Reservoir.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Kay Environmental Center, Chester, NJ on Wednesday 3/25/2026

3-4 miles. Historic sites. Walk alongside river and pond.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 3/22/2026

5-6 miles, views & rock scrambles
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: High Mountain, NJ on Saturday 3/21/2026

5-6 miles
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Lemon Squeezer on Wednesday 3/18/2026

5.7 miles. Steep hills, scrambles, swamp, 1371' elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: West Morris Greenway, NJ on Sunday 3/15/2026

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

AFW Hike: AT - Rattlesnake Swamp Loop, NJ on Saturday 3/14/2026

5.5 miles with 1 good uphill at the beginning, then ridge walk with views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Silas Condict County Park, Kinnelon, NJ on Wednesday 3/11/2026

3+ miles. Packs everything into this short hike: scrambles, hills, rock tunnel.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Garret Mtn, NJ on Sunday 3/8/2026

3+ miles. Some hills and rocky paths at an easy pace.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Mahlon DIckerson Reservation, Jefferson, NJ on Saturday 3/7/2026

5.5 miles, varied terrain hike with rolling hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Reeves Meadow Visitor Ctr at Harriman State Park on Wed 3/4/2026

Hike starting from Reeves Meadow Visitor Center. 4-5 Miles. Microspikes/crampons are required.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely +
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW City Path: Philadelphia Flower Show on Sunday 3/1/2026 (Snow Date Saturday 3/7/2026)

Tour the Philadelphia Flower Show, which includes walking the exhibits and a 45 min guided tour of the Horticourt by award-winning grower, Mickey Hamell.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Mickey & Kay
Ticket Cost: $65 Member/ $75 Non-member
RSVP with payment by 7pm on Mon 2/23.

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Stony Brook on Saturday 2/28/2026

4 miles in/out along Stony Brook.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 2/25/2026

5 miles. Out and back hike to Jackie Jones Fire Tower. Lunch at Big Hill Shelter.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely-Moderate (weather dependent, lunch length)
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Allamuchy Mountain State Park, NJ on Sunday 2/22/2026

~5-mile loop around the lake. Roots, rocks, a few knolls and 1 big hill.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Nancy

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