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AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 11/7/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Saturday 11/7/2026

8 miles including AT and Bottle Cap, rocky terrain & wet areas, and rock scramble.
Hike rating: Moderate +
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

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

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

AFW Hike: TEMPLATE [location] on [day] [date] (1)

AFW Hike: TEMPLATE  [location] on [day] [date] (1)

About__ miles. [short description]
Hike Rating: Moderate
Hike Coordinator: _______

AFW Hike: Wawayanda Lake, NJ on Sunday 11/1/26

AFW Hike: Wawayanda Lake, NJ on Sunday 11/1/26

6 miles. Some wet areas, ups and downs - fairly gentle, views.
Hike rating: Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

Full Moon Hike Monday, October 26, 2026

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 Backpack: Sat. Oct. 24 - Sun. Oct. 25

AFW Backpack: Sat. Oct. 24 - Sun. Oct. 25

Beginner backpack to Bald Rock, Harriman State Park
Meet: TBD
Route TBD;
Event coordinator: Jackie

Good for beginners; approx. 2 mile hike in; 2 short hills

Cost: $20 AFW Members ($30 for non-members)

AFW Hike: DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst, NJ on Wednesday 10/21/26

AFW Hike: DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst, NJ on Wednesday 10/21/26

3.5 miles overlooking Meadowlands. Lots of birds.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Sourland Mt. Sunday 10/18/26

AFW Hike: Sourland Mt. Sunday 10/18/26

6 mile loop with uphills and some rocky terrain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Sam

AFW Potluck/Gear exchange Saturday 10/17/2026

AFW Potluck/Gear exchange Saturday 10/17/2026

Please join us for our annual potluck! Also a place to bring gear, clothing, etc. you no longer use to sell/donate/exchange.

AFW Woodswoman 101 on Saturday 10/17/2026

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 Hike: Garret Mountain Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 10/14/2026

AFW Hike: Garret Mountain Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 10/14/2026

3.5 miles; 360' elevation gain. 270-degree views from top of Lambert Tower (84 steps).
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Weekend Trip Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania & Ricketts Glen on Fri 10/9-Sun 10/11/2026

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 Hike: Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Wednesday 10/7/2026

AFW Hike: Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Wednesday 10/7/2026

4-5 miles. A few short hills. Views. More information to come.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy+/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, Bald Rock Area 10/4/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, Bald Rock Area 10/4/2026

5-6 mile loop. Views. Some scrambles. More information to come
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate+/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW City Path: Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY) Saturday 10/3/2026

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

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 Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Seven Hills on Sunday 9/27/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY - Seven Hills on Sunday 9/27/2026

7 miles, 7 hills. Steep ups and down. Scrambles.
Difficulty/Pace: Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, NJ on Saturday 9/26/2026

AFW Hike: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, NJ on Saturday 9/26/2026

5-6 mile loop hike. Ups and downs, easy scrambles, views, waterfall.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Terrace Pond West, NJ on Wednesday 9/23/2026

AFW Hike: Terrace Pond West, NJ on Wednesday 9/23/2026

About 5 miles. Some rock scrambles. Ridge walk. Views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike Ride & Walk: D&R Canal Path, NJ on Sunday 9/20/2026

AFW Bike Ride & Walk: D&R Canal Path, NJ on Sunday 9/20/2026

~ 20 miles. From Griggstown to Princetown University to see the Museum and walk the iconic, historic 1-mile loop trail and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: West Morris Greenway, NJ on Saturday 9/19/2026

AFW Hike: West Morris Greenway, NJ on Saturday 9/19/2026

4 miles, mostly paved. Flat out and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Sam

AFW City Path: Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Sat Sept 9/19/26 * Rain or Shine *

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 Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 9/16/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 9/16/2026

About 5 miles. Lunch at Pine Meadow Lake.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Stockbridge Shelter Loop, Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 9/13/2026

AFW Hike: Stockbridge Shelter Loop, Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 9/13/2026

5-6 mile loop. Usual ups and downs.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 9/9/2026

AFW Hike: Sterling Forest, NY on Wednesday 9/9/2026

About 6.6 miles.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, NJ on Sunday 9/6/2026

AFW Hike: Kittatinny Valley State Park, NJ on Sunday 9/6/2026

3-4 miles. Walk alongside lake. A few gentle hills.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Hike: Mills Reservation, Cedar Grove, NJ on Saturday 9/5/2026

AFW Hike: Mills Reservation, Cedar Grove, NJ on Saturday 9/5/2026

3-mile loop around the Mills Reservation. Views of NYC.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 9/2/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 9/2/2026

About 6-6.5 miles. Plan to go on the shortest trail in Harriman! Typical ups and downs.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Wyanokie High Point, NJ on Sunday 8/30/2026

AFW Hike: Wyanokie High Point, NJ on Sunday 8/30/2026

5-mile loop. Good scramble at the High Point and great views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Five Ponds Loop, NJ on Saturday, August 29, 2026

AFW Hike: Five Ponds Loop, NJ on Saturday, August 29, 2026

5.5 miles. Hills, views, 5 ponds.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Tenafly Nature Center, NJ on Wednesday 8/26/2026

AFW Hike: Tenafly Nature Center, NJ on Wednesday 8/26/2026

About 5 miles. Mainly flat.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/ Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Bike: Kittatinny Vally State Park Sunday 8/23/2026

AFW Bike:  Kittatinny Vally State Park Sunday 8/23/2026

20 mi +/-, up and back on the Sussex Branch Trail with optional short stop for ice cream, antique shop & book store
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/19/2026

AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/19/2026

About 4 miles out and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

AFW Backpack: Backpack for Beginners and Above on Sat 8/15-Sun 8/16/2026

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 Hike: Palisades Interstate Park, NJ on Wednesday 8/12/2026

AFW Hike: Palisades Interstate Park, NJ on Wednesday 8/12/2026

3 miles, one steep section of rock stairs. Includes sections of the Long Path with Hudson River views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: Piermont Village & Tallman Mt, NY on Sunday 8/9/2026

AFW Hike: Piermont Village & Tallman Mt, NY on Sunday 8/9/2026

5-mile loop via village of Piermont, up new 225 steep stairs to Tallman Mt. Includes Long Path. FInish with stop at Piermont Farmers Market.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: AT on Wednesday 8/5/2026

AFW Hike: AT on Wednesday 8/5/2026

6-mile shuttle hike on the AT. Significant rock scrambles, views, waterfall, ice cream.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Saphire Trail, Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/5/2026

AFW Hike: Saphire Trail, Harriman State Park, NY on Wednesday 8/5/2026

4-6 miles out and back. Hills. Side trip to the AT for the view.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Rail Trail, NJ on Sunday 8/2/2026

AFW Bike: Paulinskill Rail Trail, NJ on Sunday 8/2/2026

~20 miles to Paulinskill Park and Lake and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: South Mt Reservation, West Orange, NJ on Saturday 8/1/2026

AFW Hike: South Mt Reservation, West Orange, NJ on Saturday 8/1/2026

5 miles, ups & downs, some elevation gain.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Sam

AFW Hike: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 7/29/2026

AFW Hike: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, NJ on Wednesday 7/29/2026

4-6 miles through the reservation.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Adirondacks Hiking Weekend on Sat 7/25/2026 - Tues 7/28/2026

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 Hike: Buttermilk Falls, Rockland County, NY on Wednesday 7/22/2026

AFW Hike: Buttermilk Falls, Rockland County, NY on Wednesday 7/22/2026

4.5 miles - shorter if hot. Hike covers 5 different State and County parks in one hike. Some hills, a couple of nice views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW Hike: TBD on Wednesday 7/15/2026

AFW Hike: TBD on Wednesday 7/15/2026

4-6 miles in search of the remaining blueberries. Expect hills and open ridges.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Bike: Columbia Trail, Chester, NJ on Sunday 7/12/2026

AFW Bike: Columbia Trail, Chester, NJ on Sunday 7/12/2026

~21 miles. Bucolic flat trail ride to Califon Island Park for lunch and back.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Leisurely
Event Coordinator: Nancy

AFW Hike: Hook Mt & Nyack Beach Park, NY on Sunday 7/12/2026

AFW Hike: Hook Mt & Nyack Beach Park, NY on Sunday 7/12/2026

4 miles shuttle hike. Hike from Nyack Beach up Hook Mountain along Ridge to Rockland Lake. Hudson River views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Amy

AFW City Path: BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple Sat July 11, 2026

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.

AFW Hike: Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, NJ on Wednesday 7/8/2026

AFW Hike: Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, NJ on Wednesday 7/8/2026

About 3-4 miles, 350' elevation gain, rocks and roots, beautiful stream.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy-Moderate/Leisurely
Hike Coordinator: Dagi

Saphire Trail on Sunday 7/5/2026

Saphire Trail on Sunday 7/5/2026

4-6 miles, hills, views.
Difficulty/Pace: Moderate/Moderate
Hike Coordinator: Mickey

AFW Hike: Bald Rock, Harriman State Park, NY on Friday 7/3/2026

AFW Hike: Bald Rock, Harriman State Park, NY on Friday 7/3/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
Hike Coordinator: Jackie

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