Sunday, March 15, 2026

LOCATION

On the lawn behind the Nature Center, The Bronx, NY:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HcrPkj7oEiEpS1F8

Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UJo5LV8xCM2VvWaN6

Public transportation: take north bound 1 subway to the last stop - Van Cortlandt Park/242 Street station and walk from there 1/4 mile.

 

REGISTRATION

We encourage everyone to pre-register, especially those using electronic punching, though registration will be available on-site as well.

 

COURSES 

• WHITE  (Beginners) - 1.4km, 10m, 7 controls

  • Mechanical punching

• ORANGE (Intermediate) - 4.2km, 90m, 12 controls

  • Electronic punching (SportIdent) 

• GREEN/RED (Advanced) - 7.3km, 245m, 28 controls

  • Electronic punching (SportIdent)

  • Flip the map on control #18

 

MAPS

• WHITE: Scale - 1:5,000, contours - 2.5m.

  • Paper size - 8.5x11". One side printing.

• ORANGE: Scale - 1:5,000, contours - 2.5m.

  • Paper size - 11"x17". One side printing.

• GREEN: Scale - 1:5,000, contours - 2.5m.

  • Paper size - 11x17". Two side printing

 

FEES

No charge for participation. Donations appreciated.

 

TERRAIN

The Park's terrain consists of two types. The first one is represented by large open fields, semi-open areas with multiple playgrounds and marshland.The second one is a typical hilly glacial erosion type of terrain - with plenty of knolls, bare rocks, boulders and cliffs. The forest is mainly open with patches of thickets and undergrowth. There are many paths and trails.

 

EVENT DIRECTOR: Ching-Hua Chen (huaclimbs at gmail)

COURSE SETTER: Stefan Slutsky