Harriman Hikers

Harriman Hikers is a North New Jersey Singles Hiking Club. Established 1974, we are one of the area's oldest outdoors singles organizations.

Hike Leader Ed Burdzy
Home: 973-471-0492

Hike Leader Greg Paret
Email: harrimanhikers@gmail.com
Home: 845-628-3986

Harriman Hikers

What is Harriman Hikers?

Harriman Hikers is a Hiking Club for singles of all ages who meet every Sunday 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 area.

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.
?· We hike throughout the year and in all kinds of weather.
?· There is always a sweep making sure that no one strays off the trail.
?· Hike destinations are chosen based on weather conditions and the availability of parking.

Most of the hikes take place in Harriman State Park (NY), but we also hike in the state parks of northern New Jersey such as Wawayanda State Park, Norvin Green State Forest, Ramapo Reservation and in the southern Hudson Valley such as Black Rock Forest, Sterling Forest and Bear Mountain. 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.

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.

Who Can Join?

Any single, divorced or separated person of any age is welcome, as are couples who come together. 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.

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.

Directions & Information

DIRECTIONS TO RAMAPO COLLEGE IN MAHWAH, NJ:
From the South take Route 17 to Mahwah. Exit to Route 202 south (left). The college is 1.5 miles from Route 17.
From Route 287 take Exit 58 in Oakland, then follow Route 202 north about 5 miles to the college.
From Rockland County take Route 202 through Suffern and continue on 202 to the college in Mahwah.
From the NY Thruway take the exit to 17 south, bear left to stay on 17 into NJ, then the first exit is Route 202. Turn left to take 202 south to the college.

**There are two traffic lights by the college; coming from the north (Route 17) take the second light at the college. Coming from the south take the first light.

Look for the group in the South Parking Lots B-1. If you use the main entrance just take the first three right turns, around the gymnasium, to get to the South Parking lots.

If you need more information call Ed at (973) 471-0492 or Greg at (845) 628-3986 or e-mail harrimanhikers@gmail.com.