Deutscher Wanderverein von New York & New Jersey

The German-American Hiking Club is an organization of people who share an interest in a German ethnic background combined with an appreciation of hiking in the surroundings of metropolitan New York and New Jersey. If you would like to brush up on your German or speak English with hikers of German background, the club welcomes you.

Since being founded in 1958, the club has scheduled one-day hikes every two weeks on Sundays, and occasional 3-4 day weekend trips throughout the year. The hikes are mostly easy moderate to moderately difficult and are described in the schedule mailed twice a year to all members.

Membership dues are $25 annually for individuals, $35 for families. The guest fee is $5 per hike. A guest must participate in two hikes before becoming a member.

For information, please mail to: GAHC2@verizon.net

October 2011 to April 2012

30. OCT.               JOCKEY HOLLOW PARK, Morristown, NJ. B,C Hikes. Leader: Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042. 10:00. Meeting place: Visitor's Center. 45 miles from NYC.  

13. NOV.               BOCKBERG / DUNDERBERG, Bear Mountain Park, Stony Point, NY. A, B, C North and South Hike. 7 miles with ups and downs. Meet 9:15 (Start 9:30) at Dunderberg/Bockberg Parking lot on 9W, 2 mi. so. from Bear Mt Inn and 2 Miles north from Jones Point. Leader: Manfred Janowski (914) 428-4573 or cell (914) 949-4933. 25 miles from NYC.

27. NOV.               STORM KING PARK, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A, B. C Hikes.  Climb 7 miles up Storm King Mtn. Meet: 9:15 (Begin  9:30) Butterhill-Stormking Parking lot on 9W North. Leader: Manfred Janowski (914) 428-4573 or cell (914) 949-4933. 25 miles NYC

4. DEC.                  OLD WESTBURY GARDENS, Old Westbury, NY. C Walk among Christmas decorations. Leader: Gunter Georgi (516) 883-2336.  Admission ca. $5 per Person.  Only with autos. Meeting point: Parking Lot, 10:30. 30 miles from NYC.

11. DEC.               CHRISTMAS PARTY: MUSIC, DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT.  2 – 6 PM at the Kolping House,165 E. 88 Street, NYC (212) 369-6647. Information from Claude Khordoc (718) 779-1886 or Helly deLiz (201) 592-6377.

8. JAN.                  OLD NEW YORK CITY. B, C Hikes.  Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, 10 AM. Leader: Brian Kassenbrock (718) 748-0624.  Bowling Green, Customs House, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Wall Street, City Hall, World Financial Center and High Line Park. Thereafter, dinner at Rolf‘s German Restaurant, 22nd Street and 3rd Avenue. 

22. JAN.                BRONX ZOO, Bronx, NY. C Hike. Admission ca. $12 per Person. Meet 9:45 at Subway Station Pelham Parkway or 10:00 at Zoo Parking lot. Lexington Avenue Subway #5. Leaders: Doris Metzner (718) 779-6881 and Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042.

5. FEB.                  PALISADES und HUDSON Trail, N. J. B, C Hikes.  Information from Helly deLiz (201) 592-6377. Leaders: Doris Metzner  (718) 779-6881 and Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042.  Meet 10:00 at Linwood Park Shopping Center, West side of Route 9W, Fort Lee, NJ. 10 miles from NYC.

19. FEB.                STATEN ISLAND GREENBELT, Staten Island, NY. B, C Hikes. Staten Island Expressway> Bradley Avenue Exit> Brielle Avenue> Green Belt Nature Center, 10:00. Leaders: Fred Volk (718) 987-3094 - cell (718) 619-5636 or Walter Löffler (718 718-979-5501).

4. MAR. WARD'S POUND RIDGE RESERVATION, Cross River, NY. B, C Hikes.  From NYC over Saw Mill River Parkway towards Katonah, then east on Route 35 towards Cross River. Meet at the Museum Parking lot, 10:00. Leaders: Brian Kassenbrock [(718) 748-0624] and Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042.  50 miles from NYC.

18. MAR.              HARRIMAN PARK CIRCULAR, Sloatsburg, NY.  B, C Hikes. Leaders: Brian Kassenbrock (718) 748-06249 and Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042.  Meet 10:00 at Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (7 Lakes Drive). 8:30 a.m. SHORT LINE bus run #401. 50 miles von NYC.

1. APR.                  BEAR MOUNTAIN PARK, NY.   A, B, C – Hikes. Views of the Hudson. Leaders: Brian Kassenbrock (718) 748-0624 and Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042. Meet at Bear Mountain Inn Parking lot at 10:30.  8:45 a.m. COACHUSA/Short Line. 50 miles NYC.

15. APR.                JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE PRESERVE, Queens, NY. A half mile before Howard Beach on Crossbay Blvd. Meet in parking lot 11:00. Bus Q53 Limited of North Queens. Leader: Hans Austen (718) 424-3667.

29. APR.                TRAIL MAINTENANCE, Oakland, NJ on our section of the Bill Hoeferlein Trail. Meet at the parking  lot on the west side of Skyline Dr. opposite Camp Tamaracklot 9:00. Leader: Mathias Wuethrich (908) 253-9042. 35 miles from NYC.

Hiking club activities involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in an activity, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The trip leader or the German-American Hiking Club is not responsible for your safety. You are. Prior to registering for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader.

It is strongly suggested to bring food & drink to the one-day hikes. Hiking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing are required. Each hike description is followed by the approximate distance from NYC in miles.

• In case of inclement weather, the hike leader can cancel the hike. Hikers are strongly urged to check with the hike leader if the weather looks doubtful or the weather forecast is poor. Each hike leader is responsible for his or her own hike and will discuss problems with the club officials.
• When a hike is cancelled, it is usually held on the following Sunday. This should be confirmed by calling the hike leader.

To All Participants: Anyone who takes part in a hike does so at his or her own risk. A = difficult hike B = average hike C = easy hike

The German-American Hiking Club of NY & NJ  is a member of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

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Last Updated: April 21, 2011