Hike to this viewpoint on the Hyde Park Trail at Norrie State Park before our annual picnic.
Date: Sunday, September 25, picnic to start at noon
Location: Mills-Norrie State Park, Rt 9, Staatsburg. Follow yellow ADK signs to gazebo by the river. The club will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers,hot dogs, buns and necessary condiments. Attendees are asked to bring their own plates, knives, forks and water bottles. Also to bring a dessert, salad or side dish to share.
RSVP to Carole Marsh by September 22. 845-849-2044 or nanagrace91@aol.comSun,
OUTINGS BEFORE PICNIC
Jeff and Dave Kaplan will lead a paddle at the picnic. Launch is at 9:45 am from the gazebo area (not the marina). Canoeists are encouraged. Note: we go out as a group and we return as a group!
High tide is ~9:15AM. The plan, therefore, is to travel upstream (The Hudson) for 2 miles, circle the Esopus Lighthouse and return: first leg is upstream/north and should take 1 – 1 1/2 hours with the 2nd leg (return to launch site) (downstream, falling tide should take ~40 minutes, barring unforeseen issues such as weather, wind, etc. (* Alternate is Indian Creek). Must have at least 13.5 Ft boat, equipped with proper flotation devices such as bulkheads or airbags, PDF and plenty of water.
Salley Decker will lead a hike; 845-454-4206. Hike the “new” section of the Greenway Trail starting at Thompson Lane. This will be an in and out hike of less than 4 miles round trip. Trail goes through nice woods with a wonderful viewpoint of the Hudson River and Shaupeneak Ridge Contact leader for additional information.
