Hiking

bm2013 Posted: May 13, 2004 01:08 PM

Hiking

Ok, so I've never been hiking before but I really want to go!

Any good beginner-ish trails? (Is there even such a thing?)

Mrs2b Posted: May 13, 2004 01:18 PM

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hi there is a nice trail in Stony Brook.....its called Avalon ....but i can't remember what road its on (i know its across the street from the Grist mill)

CherylBooch Posted: May 13, 2004 01:49 PM

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There are some great trials right up in Westchester! Last June DH and I did the Mianus River Gorge which was fun, only 45 min away and for beginners! Here's a link for some more info:
River Gorge

Jenny5150 Posted: May 13, 2004 02:41 PM

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There are plenty of trails on Long Island. Click on the picture for more information:

bm2013 Posted: May 13, 2004 04:44 PM

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Thanks for the great information ladies! Hopefully I will be able to go this weekend

dm24angel Posted: May 13, 2004 04:46 PM

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If you like it, youhave to go up to New Paltz....Mohonk Preserve, it is so amazing, They have beginner trails...waterfalls..so nice!

bm2013 Posted: May 13, 2004 04:47 PM

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Posted by dm24angel

If you like it, youhave to go up to New Paltz....Mohonk Preserve, it is so amazing, They have beginner trails...waterfalls..so nice!

I have only heard good things about Mohonk too! I don't know if I will get there anytime in the near future but I do hope to go eventually!

Xelindrya Posted: May 13, 2004 04:48 PM

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Wow..
What a great thread.. so informative!!

ETA: I miss hiking. I need to get Jim into it! hehe

tourist Posted: May 13, 2004 05:24 PM

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I go in Westhcester, just because that's where I live.

We go to the Rockefeller Presevere near Tarrytown.
They give you a little map with decription of the terrain on the different paths.

On LI, I lived near Bethpage State Park & used ot walk on the trail ( or bike more often) but that's paved & not really hiking.

aliciahelene Posted: May 14, 2004 06:50 AM

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I used to lead hikes for Eastern Mountain Sports a few years ago and NJ has some BEAUTIFUL places...the Delaware water gap has gorgoeus trails, one at Sunfish pond that leads you uphill to a beautiful lake formed by glaciers...its amazing..you can lay on the rocks and catch some rays, there is kayakng and canoeing..I know its a bit of a drive..but well worth it in my opinion, you could even camp out!!! Have fun whereever you edcide to go!!!

diamondgrlie Posted: May 14, 2004 02:32 PM

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Posted by dm24angel

If you like it, youhave to go up to New Paltz....Mohonk Preserve, it is so amazing, They have beginner trails...waterfalls..so nice!

My sister went to school in New Paltz and yes, the hiking is great. I would suggest the Pine Barrens on Long Island. I think it starts in Rocky Point and goes to the Hamptons.