

Saturday, August 8 (A-3-B)
Wittenberg, Cornell & Slide Mountains - Catskills: A strenuous but moderately paced hike. Distance: 10 miles Ascent 3500Õ . We will need to spot a car. Register by August 6. Leader: Kevin Cox 279-4839 (before 9:00 PM please) <mmcloug1@nycap. rr.com>
Saturday, August 15 (A-2-C)
Pharaoh Mountain and Glidden Pond Loop: *** Cancelled***
Saturday, August 22 (B-3-C)
Yokun Ridge South and Burbank Reserve, Lenox, MA: From OliviaÕs Outlook, we will hike 5-6 miles, with 900Õ cumulative gain: Charcoal and Walsh Trails south of OliviaÕs Outlook, followed by the loop trail in the Burbank Reserve across the road. Leader: Sharon Bonk 674-0042 <sboqc@mindspring.com>
Saturday, August 29 (B-3-B)
Shelving Rock Mt. and Lakeside Trail- Adirondacks: The Lakeside Trail that hugs the eastern shore of Lake George is a marvelously pretty gem. However, it is not easily accessed. We will use a 6-mile loop over scenic Shelving Rock Mt. (elev. 1130 feet) . Swimming in Lake George is an option. Trip size limited to 10. Leader: Wally Herrod 758-9463 <bwherrod@fairpoint.net>


Sunday, September 6 (B-3-B)
Indian Head & Twin Mountains Catskills: Distance: 7 miles Ascent: 2200' Elevations: 3575' and 3640' A moderately paced trail hike. Leader: Ken Hubert <hikeleader3500@yahoo.com> or call 718-463-5675 (after 3:00 PM), or 518-827-7327 on Friday & Saturday.
Friday-Sunday, September 11-13 (A-3-A)
Franconia Ridge NH White Mts.: We will be hiking Mt Lafayette and Mt Lincoln by following a loop on the Greenleaf, Franconia Ridge, Falling Waters and Old Bridle Path trails. The distance is 8.9 miles and ascent 3850'. If there is interest, we could hike on Sunday, too. Register by August 15 in order to make reservations. Leader: Kevin Cox 279-4839 (before 9:00 PM please) <mmcloug1@nycap. rr.com>
Saturday, September 19 (C-3-C)
Mountain Meadow Preserve, Williamstown, MA: A Trustees of Reservations property that spans the MA/VT border with meadows, hills and great views of Mt Greylock. Distance 4 miles, 470 Ô ascent. Leader: Sharon Bonk 674-0042 <sboqc@mindspring.com>
Sunday, September 20 (B-3-A)
Crane Mountain (3254 feet) Adirondacks: You'll work on this one, but it is so worth it. Our 6 mile loop will include some down time at beautiful Crane Mt. Pond. Ascent : 1154'. Rocky and steep in spots, so a pole is suggested. Leader: Wally Herrod 758-9463 <bwherrod@fairpoint.net>
Wednesday, September 23 (B-3-B)
Stissing Mt. and Thompson Pond Loop Northern Dutchess Co.: The view from this little (but steep) fire tower mountain is really incredible. After looping down the mountain, we will then loop around historic Thompson Pond, a national nature landmark. If you have not been to this area, come and discover with us! Ascent: 1000'; distance 6 miles. Leader: Wally Herrod 758-9463 <bwherrod@fairpoint.net>
Friday- Sunday, September 25-27
Highland Center Weekend: See details in Summer 2009 Western Slope , front page.
Saturday, September 26(A-3-B)
Big Slide via Three Brothers Adirondacks: We will be ascending over three summits with good views culminating in a spectacular view from Big Slide Mt. We will go down the Slide Brook Trail and follow the Phelps Trail out. Hopefully, the fall foliage will be outstanding. The distance is 9.5 miles. Ascent: 2800 feet . Leader; Kevin Cox 279-4839 (before 9:00 PM please) <mmcloug1@nycap. rr.com>
Wednesday, September 30 (C-3-C)
Christman Sanctuary, Delanson, Schenectady Co.: Come walk this lovely Nature Conservancy property. Thirty feet waterfall, woodsy trails, a shallow ford of the Bozenkill,a beautiful stream of rocky sandstone and shale. About 3 gentle miles total. Co-leaders: Will & Nancy Crowther (617)899-1756 or 864-5258 <nancy@crowther.org>