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Kong76 May 02 2010 09:01 AM

Chad Ochoseis and I were throwing around the idea in a facebook thread about having a CPF hiking/meetup this summer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park. My thinking is that this park is ideal for us because it's accessible by car (right off the Taconic Parkway) and the Cold Spring Metro North station (Hudson Line) is a ten minute drive and we could car pool people wishing to take the train from the city. I'm pretty familiar with some of the trails in Fahnestock and could plan a five-six mile hike with minimal changes in elevation that in- clude a section of The Appalachian Trail, a couple of ponds, and even an occasional copperhead! We could cap things off with a picnic or migrate to one of the watering holes in Cold Spring to cool off. I think I brought this idea up in years past but it kind of fizzled. Please discuss.

themetfairy May 02 2010 09:29 AM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

Honestly, it's a bit of a schlep for me. I'd be in a better position to attend this kind of event if it was somewhere in NYC.

Kong76 May 02 2010 10:17 AM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

You're welcome to hike with me in NYC on Sat 5/15 if you'd like :-)

themetfairy May 02 2010 10:46 AM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

It's a possibility, if I don't have a practice for my upcoming Dragon Boat race that day (I'm still waiting to find out the practice schedule) and if I can get home in time for the theater in Princeton that night.

Chad Ochoseis May 02 2010 04:37 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

[quote="themetfairy":2r33dv4o]Honestly, it's a bit of a schlep for me. I'd be in a better position to attend this kind of event if it was somewhere in NYC.[/quote:2r33dv4o] We were thinking that we'd get at least somewhat out into the woods, which you can't do in NYC. Since I'm a fellow Garden Stater, I'm familiar with some places that would be convenient for you and me, and maybe marathon and Ashie, but they probably wouldn't work for the rest of the 'pool. I'm thinking we can see who's interested, and then try to agree on a place that as many of us as possible can get to without too much hassle. If Fahnestock doesn't work, Harriman State Park is also accessible by train or bus and isn't too difficult to get to from anywhere in the NYC area. Me, I'll go anywhere.

Kong76 May 02 2010 05:16 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 02 2010 05:20 PM

I'm (we're) flexible on location and there's no reason that this thread can't open up four different hikes over the course of the summer in varying areas. I have detailed maps of most places that would come up and I'd be happy to plan a route and organize hikes. How many people here are interested in hiking in the NY/NJ area?

Willets Point May 02 2010 05:18 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

Sounds like a lot of fun, but alas too much of a hike (hah!) for me right now. Perhaps in a few years when the little guy is older. Have fun!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2010 10:03 AM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

[quote="Willets Point":o4mdgifg]Sounds like a lot of fun, but alas too much of a hike (hah!) for me right now. Perhaps in a few years when the little guy is older. Have fun![/quote:o4mdgifg] What he said, only change the genitals on the kid.

metirish May 03 2010 12:36 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

We went there last summer.....I had never heard of it until I searched parks in that area.....we did the Pelton Pond Trail and the beach there....very cool place....I wouldn't mind going again although the other trails would be a bit much for a kid. Canopus Lake beach

Vic Sage May 03 2010 01:50 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

nature is what we protect ourselves from... have fun walking no where in particular!

Kong76 May 03 2010 03:39 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2010 06:33 PM

Vic, we've known each other a long time now. Do we have anything remotely in common besides the Mets, Jets, and Knicks?

Edgy DC May 03 2010 05:41 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

I'm in town Memorial Day weekend and, God willing, maybe another weekend or two this summer. I think any worthwhile hike should include an actual crane pool.

Kong76 May 03 2010 05:51 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

I can lead us to the pools, cranes are generally uncooperative.

themetfairy May 03 2010 06:08 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

I'll be out of town Memorial Day Weekend. Target Field beckons.

Chad Ochoseis May 12 2010 06:44 PM Re: Forum Fahnestock Foot-about?!?

Giving this a bump. So far, following people have expressed interest: KC Chad Edgy, if it's Memorial Day weekend Fairy, but not Memorial Day weekend and not too far away from the 609 Irish Anyone else?