Past Events
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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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 Volunteer: America's Grow-A-Row on Tuesday 6/30/2026 (https://americasgrowarow.org)
We will be picking produce where they need us.
Difficulty/Pace: Easy/Easy
Hike Coordinator: Dagi/Mickey
