Rockland Singles 60 Plus Afternoon Walks, Hikes, Arts & Ent.

Come enjoy our wonderful Hudson River and a few different "perspectives" of the Majestic George Washington Bridge to be followed by another one of our gourmet picnics! This will be about a 3 hour Slow/MODERATE PACED hike including breaks. We will start this journey on the level, paved and woods white shore trail, taking in expansive views of the Hudson River and NYC beneath the George Washington Bridge!

Those looking for a level, easy only, shorter shore walk can backtrack from the end of this trail and pick up the white shore trail at the north end of the Ross Dock and take that to the Englewood boat basin and back for a round trip of about 3 miles and then get the picnic started early! If you can't do the walk or hike, bring a book, some games and just hang out. We will also be paying a visit to the memorial bench for our Jay Glaser who is always with us in spirit.

Those looking for a more challenging walk will continue up a short, steep stone stairway at the end of the Ross dock trail. This will take us up to Hudson Terrace for a short walk on a moderate incline, passing the Ft. Lee HIstoric park to the GW Bridge. We will walk the bridge up to the 2nd arch for more fantastic views and then retrace our steps and return to the Ross Dock for an early summer picnic!

SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM AND POST WHAT YOU PLAN TO BRING IN THE COMMENT SECTION SO EVERYONE CAN SEE WHAT WE NEED. Please post if you can bring an extra folding table as they may come in handy, (NO GAS GRILLS)! Grills are available in the park if available. Embers must be doused before leaving. I have lighter fluid and charcoal so let me know if you need them.

PARKING IS No Longer Free on Wed. and will be $1.50 an hr for the first 4 hours, than $1 per hour until 6 pm, $12 max... Seniors 62 plus with Jersey park pass/id are free. IF YOU ARE STILL WORKING weekdays I HOPE YOU CAN COME JOIN US FOR THE PICNIC OR TAKE THE DAY OFF TO CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL YEARLY EVENT.

CARPOOLING could be helpful. Good supportive walking or hiking shoes/ boots are recommended, as the paved areas can be hard on the feet. For those going on the longer walk, walking poles for the steps and street incline, might come in handy. The trail to the steps can be grassy so pants tucked into socks is the best tick prevention along with bug spray around the ankles.

Bring WATER(WHICH IS MANDATORY to attend), snacks, bugspray, sun protection, kites(for after the hike), frisbees, bubbles, etc. and coolers, ice packs, etc. with something to share for the picnic AFTER.
Dress in layers for the evening.

PLEASE POST WHAT YOU PLAN TO BRING so we don't end up with just potato salad for dinner! lol ALCOHOL is NOT permitted and please No Double Dipping. :0) REMEMBER to bring serving utensils for your dishes and to take or give away any leftovers.

CLICK ON highlighted "SEE MORE COMMENTS" at bottom of comment section to see what everyone is bringing. CLICK ON "READ MORE" in event to see full details.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS BRINGING TO SEE WHAT IS NEEDED. There are picnic tables but you are also welcome to bring your own chairs and TV dinner tables. Lets' celebrate the renewal of life that spring brings and our 17th year together!

Always check the day of an event for any changes. Inclement weather cancels.

So grateful to be sharing another year. You are "the wind beneath my wings".

PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR MORE DETAILS.

AS WITH ALL OF OUR EVENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND WE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES YOU MAY SUSTAIN.

LEAVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO GET HERE AS THE TRAFFIC COMING INTO THE PARK CAN GET BACKED UP. Hopefully as it is a weekday and before school lets out it won't be an issue.

DIRECTIONS: The ONLY entrance that is open to the Ross Dock is the Edgewater entrance and it is expected to remain that way for some time but stay tuned for possible update or call Palisades NJ Parks for update.

Take the Henry Hudson Drive from the park’s southern, Edgewater entrance, at the Edgewater–Fort Lee border off of (River Road/Hudson Terrace). See photo.

From eastbound Routes 4 & 46 and northbound I-95: Take the exit for Fort Lee (Exit 72 for I-95 local, Exit 73 for I-95 express). Continue straight (east) on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard through several traffic lights (essentially, this is the service road for the highways approaching the George Washington Bridge). Turn right at the last traffic light (before the entrance to Fort Lee Historic Park) to go south on Hudson Terrace. Edgewater park entrance will be on your left (east). Take Henry Hudson Drive about 1 mi. north to the circle at the Ross Dock entrance road. Bear right from the circle and down to the entrance to Ross Dock Picnic Area. Facing the restroom building turn RIGHT to park.

My cell is 845-216-5011 if you need to reach me.

Come join us for an easy slow/ mod. paced walk/hike and see whats blooming at Skylands Manor & the NJ Botanical Gardens! End the week at this tranquil setting to be filled with music after the hike. It's a party for the senses!

MEETUP in Lot A on your left immediately after going thru the toll booth.

This will be about a 2 1/2 hour walk / hike covering approx. 2-3 miles with many stops to take it all in. We will be walking on grassy lawns, paved roads and some woods trails. Most of the walk is on fairly level trails with some gentle ups and downs.

The Rest Rooms are located near Lot A and across from the manor.

After the hike, for those interested we will set up our chairs for the Kenny Kosek & Fiends concert from 6:30-7:45 on the grounds behind the restroom building, while enjoying a light, low key dinner as picnicking is technically not allowed. The staff said be discreet.

For the concert a $5 donation is appreciated.

Not for singles only.

Parking is Free Weekdays.

Bring Water(mandatory), snacks, Bugspray(tis the season!), Sunprotection, binoculars, cameras of course(this place is a photographers dream!) and Weather resistant/WATER PROOF Hiking Boots or shoes are strongly recommended with pants tucked in to your socks as it is TICK SEASON. Make sure to spray around your ankles and socks with bugspray. Bring a Chair and light dinner if interested, to be left in a cooler in your car for after the walk.

Scroll down for directions and a little history

SCROLL DOWN FOR SOME HISTORY AND DIRECTIONS to Skylands Manor & Botanical Gardens:

A little history:
Skylands Manor

Designed in the mid-1920's by the distinguished American architect John Russell Pope, whose works include the National Archives and the National Gallery of Art, this lovely Tudor Revival Mansion was intentionally made to appear centuries old.

The Manor's weathered stone facade, the sags and ripples in the slate roof, and the classic ironwork combine to transport you through the centuries. Inside, the ground floor includes exquisite antique panelling, fireplaces, and stained glass collected from estates and castles throughout Europe.

Always check the Meetup site the day of an event for any changes. Inclement weather cancels. PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME AND DO SOME RESEARCH WHEN FINDING A NEW PLACE.

NOTE:You Must use the Morris Rd. Entance.

Directions from the Doubletree Hotel in Mahwah: Takes about 20 minutes...take Rt 17 North to the NY Thrwy/Albany...take exit 15A to Sloatsburg/17 North...make a left at end of exit at the light...go a few miles to exit on right which reads Ringwood 8 miles...follow this road for about 5 miles until you come to a sign which says NJ State Bot.Gardens, make a left onto Morris Rd. and drive thru the Stone Eagles entrance to Skylands Manor and the Bot. Gardens and park in Lot A immediately on your left after going thru the toll booth. If full, park in Lots; B or C further down and walk back to A to Meetup.

MORE DIRECTIONS:

Via I-287 North or South

Follow I-287 North or South and exit at Exit 57. Follow signs to Skyline Dr. & take Skyline Dr. up the mountain and back down about 4.8 miles. At the first stop sign (Erskine Road) go straight then turn right at the 2nd stop sign onto CR-511 or Greenwood Lake Trnpk. Go about 1.5 miles and take the 2nd right on Sloatsburg Rd. Go about 2 miles past Hewitt Sch., Carletondale Rd.& Margaret King Dr. Turn right onto Morris Road; Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at the top of the hill.

From NYC (NJ-4 and NJ-208)

Take the GW Bridge to NJ-4 west and follow NJ-4 8 miles thru Paramus. Then, take NJ-208 ten miles to I-287 South to exit 57 and follow the directions above.

Via 511 from Pompton Lakes

With the Wanaque Reservoir on your left, you will pass Skyline Dr. on your right and then take the 2nd right onto Sloatsburg Road. Pass Hewitt Sch. and Carletondale Rd. and turn right on Morris Road. Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at top of the hill.

Via N.Y. Thruway (I-87/287) & Route 17

N.Y. Thrwy to Exit 15A (NY Rt 17). Follow NY-17 north to Rockland CR-72 West, which becomes Sloatsburg Rd. in New Jersey. Take Sloatsburg Rd. past Ringwood Manor. Make the next left onto Morris Rd. Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at top of the hill. GO thru Stone Eagles and immediately turn left into Lot A to park. If full park in Lots' B or C further down and walk back to A to meetup.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS THE WALK. ALWAYS CHECK THE DAY OF AN EVENT FOR POSSIBLE UPDATES.

Bring the week to a close, at this tranquil setting to be filled with the lively fiddling sounds of Kenny Kosek and friend(s). We have enjoyed his music at the Wortendyke Barn's yearly Bluegrass festival.
Check him out at: https://bluegrasstoday.com/ny-fiddler-kenny-kosek-talks-twisted-sage-and-life-long-passion-for-bluegrass/

Go early for a walk around the grounds to see what's blooming! (possible walk to be posted, nearer to date)

Special thanks to Will who organized this summer's bands at NJBG's.

Not for singles only.

The concert is from 6:30- approx. 7:45 on the grounds behind the carriage house. Enjoy snacks or a light, low key dinner as picnicking is technically not allowed. Discretion is the key. Light refreshments will be available. Alcohol is not permitted.

A $5 donation is appreciated.

Weekdays are Free subject to change.

Bring Water, snacks, Bugspray(tis the season!), Sunprotection and a Chair.

Extreme heat cancels. In case of rain the concert will be moved inside the Carriage House where seating is limited.

ALWAYS check the day of an event for possible updates.

Scroll down for directions and a little history

SCROLL DOWN FOR SOME HISTORY AND DIRECTIONS to Skylands Manor & Botanical Gardens:

A little history:

Skylands Manor

Designed in the mid-1920's by the distinguished American architect John Russell Pope, whose works include the National Archives and the National Gallery of Art, this lovely Tudor Revival Mansion was intentionally made to appear centuries old.

The Manor's weathered stone facade, the sags and ripples in the slate roof, and the classic ironwork combine to transport you through the centuries. Inside, the ground floor includes exquisite antique panelling, fireplaces, and stained glass collected from estates and castles throughout Europe.

PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME AND DO SOME RESEARCH WHEN FINDING A NEW PLACE.

NOTE:You Must use the Morris Rd. Entrance.

Park in Lot A or behind the Carriage House.

DIRECTIONS:

Via I-287 North or South

Follow I-287 North or South and exit at Exit 57. Follow signs to Skyline Dr. & take Skyline Dr. up the mountain and back down about 4.8 miles. At the first stop sign (Erskine Road) go straight then turn right at the 2nd stop sign onto CR-511 or Greenwood Lake Trnpk. Go about 1.5 miles and take the 2nd right on Sloatsburg Rd. Go about 2 miles past Hewitt Sch., Carletondale Rd.& Margaret King Dr. Turn right onto Morris Road; Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at the top of the hill.

From NYC (NJ-4 and NJ-208)

Take the GW Bridge to NJ-4 west and follow NJ-4 8 miles thru Paramus. Then, take NJ-208 ten miles to I-287 South to exit 57 and follow the directions above.

Via 511 from Pompton Lakes

With the Wanaque Reservoir on your left, you will pass Skyline Dr. on your right and then take the 2nd right onto Sloatsburg Road. Pass Hewitt Sch. and Carletondale Rd. and turn right on Morris Road. Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at top of the hill.

Via N.Y. Thruway (I-87/287) & Route 17

N.Y. Thrwy to Exit 15A (NY Rt 17). Follow NY-17 north to Rockland CR-72 West, which becomes Sloatsburg Rd. in New Jersey. Take Sloatsburg Rd. past Ringwood Manor. Make the next left onto Morris Rd. Skylands is 1.5 miles up Morris Rd. at top of the hill. GO thru Stone Eagles and either park in Lot A on your left and walk over or behind the Carriage house.