Looking for other hikers with kids

pudgy_groundhog · 06-08-2012, 10:35 AM

Our daughter is 4.5 and we like to get out hiking whenever we can. So far she enjoys being outdoors, but I think she would love to hike with some other kids. We mainly hike in the Catskills, the Hudson Highlands (Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill, Mt. Beacon, etc), and the Taconics (Brace Mtn, etc). Who else in the area has kids that hike? Would love to plan a hike/backpack/camping some time this summer!

Woolybear · 06-08-2012, 11:29 AM

Woodzy and I both hike with our kids, even together when we can find weekends in common. My daughter Bea just turned seven and we have been doing cats mostly (cat fire towers so far and a few others, she loves Balsam Lake Mt especially when Tom and Laurie are at the tower). I know Bea and myself would be game probably Woodzy and his kids if the timing is right.

ashley · 06-08-2012, 12:24 PM

We spoke on Backpacker, yes? (punkybrewster) - I have a 6 and 8 year old and would love to team up with some other parents to go with. They get out of school end of June so the schedule frees up then. Mostly weekends. Let me know!

Laurie Rankin · 06-08-2012, 12:28 PM

And we have a few grandchildren who love to go as well, fire towers and lean-tos have been their destinations the last two years and there is the Catskill Adventure Patch, the walkway patch, geo-caching - plenty of fun! Let's make some plans!

Crickster · 06-08-2012, 03:04 PM

I have five kids: 15, 12, 8, 6, 4. The two older ones are working on their 46 with dad. The 8 year old is my avatar and has climbed a bunch of smaller peaks, including Blue Mt. without a single tear. She will be doing her first HP this summer at some point. Any suggestions? One of our favorite starter mts is Coney Mt., just south of Tupper Lake on Rt. 30. Excellent views. We will probably do it again this summer (early Aug is our big trip). The first lesson I learned about hiking with kids: bring the bug nets, just in case. :-)

ashley · 06-08-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Crickster

I have five kids: 15, 12, 8, 6, 4. The two older ones are working on their 46 with dad. The 8 year old is my avatar and has climbed a bunch of smaller peaks, including Blue Mt. without a single tear. She will be doing her first HP this summer at some point. Any suggestions? One of our favorite starter mts is Coney Mt., just south of Tupper Lake on Rt. 30. Excellent views. We will probably do it again this summer (early Aug is our big trip). The first lesson I learned about hiking with kids: bring the bug nets, just in case. :-)

Slide Mtn from co rt 47 is great, its mild with no steep areas. The summit is nice (especially for a picnic), and its the highest in the Catskills.

pudgy_groundhog · 06-11-2012, 01:28 PM

Thanks for replying everybody. Next time we are planning to head out I will post and see if anyone wants to join us (of course, we'll need to be more organized and choose our hikes a little earlier than the morning of, lol).

pudgy_groundhog · 06-17-2012, 08:04 PM

Well, we're tentatively planning to hike/camp in the Catskills this weekend if anyone is interested (if weather holds). We would likely heat up Saturday and hike Peekamoose (and maybe visit Blue Hole swimming hole), camp at Sundown Sat night, then head out Sunday (maybe short hike? will see how feel). I'll post a separate thread, but thought I'd give a heads up in case anybody with kids wants to join us!

ashley · 06-18-2012, 11:18 AM

Will be hiking the Red Hill FT on Sunday with the kiddos. Will cross of my final FT and give the kids a chance to muster up the guts to climb it.

Laurie Rankin · 06-18-2012, 11:51 AM

Don't forget if it is the final fire tower, you are eligible to enter into a drawing at Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor and you can get that fire tower patch at the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development.

I am quite certain we are Adirondack Bound with the grandkids this weekend, if we do not go, we will see if we can join in the fun in the Catskills with all of you. Regardless of our plans, have a great time out there with your kids this weekend!

Woolybear · 06-18-2012, 01:10 PM

Were are you going in the dacks with the grand kids Laurie?

Laurie Rankin · 06-18-2012, 09:41 PM

Strange as it may sound, Saturday is our wedding anniversary and since we got married on Whiteface - Whiteface it is!

We also hope to grab Belfry Fire Tower and Cooperas Pond lean-to......maybe Mt Jo or Owls Head or Baxter......we'll see how it goes. We do have to return to the Cats by late Sunday.

pudgy_groundhog · 06-18-2012, 09:43 PM

Have fun! Would be good if we could hook up some time for a hike!

06-08-2012, 10:35 AM	#1
pudgy_groundhog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Looking for other hikers with kids Our daughter is 4.5 and we like to get out hiking whenever we can. So far she enjoys being outdoors, but I think she would love to hike with some other kids. We mainly hike in the Catskills, the Hudson Highlands (Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill, Mt. Beacon, etc), and the Taconics (Brace Mtn, etc). Who else in the area has kids that hike? Would love to plan a hike/backpack/camping some time this summer!

06-08-2012, 11:29 AM	#2
Woolybear Harbinger of winter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southeast of albany Posts: 763	Woodzy and I both hike with our kids, even together when we can find weekends in common. My daughter Bea just turned seven and we have been doing cats mostly (cat fire towers so far and a few others, she loves Balsam Lake Mt especially when Tom and Laurie are at the tower). I know Bea and myself would be game probably Woodzy and his kids if the timing is right. __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever" Napoleon Bonaparte Catskill 3500 #1824/#729W ADK 26/46 Views & Brews NY, VT, RI, DE, NH, NJ, CT, WV Taconic Crest End to Ender

06-18-2012, 01:10 PM	#11
Woolybear Harbinger of winter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southeast of albany Posts: 763	Were are you going in the dacks with the grand kids Laurie? __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever" Napoleon Bonaparte Catskill 3500 #1824/#729W ADK 26/46 Views & Brews NY, VT, RI, DE, NH, NJ, CT, WV Taconic Crest End to Ender

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06-08-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
ashley Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Awesomeville Posts: 38	We spoke on Backpacker, yes? (punkybrewster) - I have a 6 and 8 year old and would love to team up with some other parents to go with. They get out of school end of June so the schedule frees up then. Mostly weekends. Let me know!

06-08-2012, 12:28 PM	#4
Laurie Rankin Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tillson, NY Avatar: My Granddaughter signs in for the first time! Posts: 496	And we have a few grandchildren who love to go as well, fire towers and lean-tos have been their destinations the last two years and there is the Catskill Adventure Patch, the walkway patch, geo-caching - plenty of fun! Let's make some plans!

06-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#5
Crickster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 85	I have five kids: 15, 12, 8, 6, 4. The two older ones are working on their 46 with dad. The 8 year old is my avatar and has climbed a bunch of smaller peaks, including Blue Mt. without a single tear. She will be doing her first HP this summer at some point. Any suggestions? One of our favorite starter mts is Coney Mt., just south of Tupper Lake on Rt. 30. Excellent views. We will probably do it again this summer (early Aug is our big trip). The first lesson I learned about hiking with kids: bring the bug nets, just in case. :-)

06-11-2012, 01:28 PM	#7
pudgy_groundhog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Thanks for replying everybody. Next time we are planning to head out I will post and see if anyone wants to join us (of course, we'll need to be more organized and choose our hikes a little earlier than the morning of, lol).

06-17-2012, 08:04 PM	#8
pudgy_groundhog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Well, we're tentatively planning to hike/camp in the Catskills this weekend if anyone is interested (if weather holds). We would likely heat up Saturday and hike Peekamoose (and maybe visit Blue Hole swimming hole), camp at Sundown Sat night, then head out Sunday (maybe short hike? will see how feel). I'll post a separate thread, but thought I'd give a heads up in case anybody with kids wants to join us!

06-18-2012, 11:18 AM	#9
ashley Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Awesomeville Posts: 38	Will be hiking the Red Hill FT on Sunday with the kiddos. Will cross of my final FT and give the kids a chance to muster up the guts to climb it.

06-18-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
Laurie Rankin Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tillson, NY Avatar: My Granddaughter signs in for the first time! Posts: 496	Don't forget if it is the final fire tower, you are eligible to enter into a drawing at Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor and you can get that fire tower patch at the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development. I am quite certain we are Adirondack Bound with the grandkids this weekend, if we do not go, we will see if we can join in the fun in the Catskills with all of you. Regardless of our plans, have a great time out there with your kids this weekend!

06-18-2012, 09:41 PM	#12
Laurie Rankin Jr. Commander Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tillson, NY Avatar: My Granddaughter signs in for the first time! Posts: 496	Strange as it may sound, Saturday is our wedding anniversary and since we got married on Whiteface - Whiteface it is! We also hope to grab Belfry Fire Tower and Cooperas Pond lean-to......maybe Mt Jo or Owls Head or Baxter......we'll see how it goes. We do have to return to the Cats by late Sunday.

06-18-2012, 09:43 PM	#13
pudgy_groundhog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	Have fun! Would be good if we could hook up some time for a hike!

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