Harriman Hikers Singles Hiking Club:
Harriman Hikers is a Hiking Club for singles of all ages who meet
every Sunday, rain or shine, at 11:30 am in the South Parking Lots,
Field B-1, of the Ramapo College of New Jersey on Route 202 in Mahwah,
NJ. Founded in 1974, the Harriman Hikers is one of the oldest singles
groups in the state of New Jersey. During Daylight Saving Time a typical hike ends between 5 and 6 pm and after the hike there is an optional dinner at a restaurant.
Hikers:
Hikes are intermediate and although no equipment or experience is
needed hikers should be in good physical shape and capable of hiking
7-8 miles in hilly and rocky country where some hills can be steep. On
the average Sunday some 30 hikers join the hike; the ratio between men
and women is usually 50:50 except that more men hike in inclement
weather. Ages range from the 20s to retirement. There is always a mix
of newcomers and regular hikers.
Joining the Harriman Hikers:
Any single, divorced or separated person of any age is welcome, as are
couples who come together. There is no club to join; you only need to
show up and sign in. The fee is $6. Hikers form car pools and drive to
the trail head. You should bring something to eat and plenty to drink
in your backpack or fannypack. Because of the terrain hiking boots are
recommended.
Contact the Harriman Hikers:
If you need more information call Ed at (973) 471-0492 or Greg at
(845) 628-3986 or e-mail harrimanhikers@gmail.com. Complete details and info can be found on our website,
Harriman Hikers
Hiking Destinations:
We hike throughout the year and in all kinds of weather. Most of the
hikes take place in Harriman Park, NY, but we also hike in state parks
of northern New Jersey such as Wawayanda State Park, Norvin Green
State Forest, Sterling Forest, Bear Mountain, the Ramapo Reservation
and in the southern Hudson Valley such as Black Rock Forest. In all,
the Harriman Hikers have hiked to over 75 different destinations
throughout the NY-NJ area. In good hiking weather we typically hike to
mountaintops to enjoy the many spectacular vistas in the region such
as the Hudson and the many lakes, forests and valleys. In the heat of
the summer the destination is always a lake and in freezing weather it
is one of the many shelters with fireplaces where we stop to eat and
keep warm by a roaring fire. Hike destinations are chosen based on
weather conditions and the availability of parking.
Last Updated: 11/6/05
