Challenging Hikes New York

Slothian Hike at Mohonk Preserve

**It's the last weekend of summer!** Let's get outdoors and take a hike at **[Mohonk Preserve](https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/who-we-are/)** reachable on Trailways bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal going to New Paltz. **AGENDA:** We'll hike the East Trapps Connector Trail connecting to the West Trapps trail. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MODERATELY STRENUOUS HIKE.** Hike starts going up 270 STEEP stone steps. Please be honest with your hiking ability when signing up. We will go slow and will not leave you behind. You don't have to be an athlete to do this hike but you must be able to complete hike with any issues. **GETTING THERE:** We're taking the **Trailway bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal.** The 7AM bus arrives in New Paltz by 8:35AM. One-way ticket is $26.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: **[https://trailways.com/](https://trailways.com/)** From the Trailways bus station in New Paltz, we'll then pick up the **[Nature Bus](https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/routes/nature-bus/)** at 8:45am that will drop us off at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor's Center at 9AM. **Drivers**: you can meet us at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center at 9am. Do your own research on directions and parking situation. **PACE**: Hiking pace will be **LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND**. During hike we'll have lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. **NO FAST HIKERS!** **TOTAL MILEAGE**: up to about 7 to 8 MILES **DURATION**: We will be out for the entire day. But you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much. **AFTER HIKE,** we'll allot some time to explore New Paltz and grab some local bites and drinks before heading home. **RETURN BUS:** 6PM bus back to NYC. **WEATHER**: as bus ticket is non-refundable, this meetup is rain or shine! ***LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks.*** ***Hold no one liable etc etc.***

Harriman Hike from Tuxedo

Let's hike Harriman. It's a less crowded, more wild park. We'll do approximately 8 miles over some hills, rocky outcrops and past a lake. We'll start at Tuxedo train station, making our way to Parker Cabin Mountain, Lake Skenoto and back to Tuxedo. Newbies are welcome but YOU NEED TO BE AEROBICALLY FIT, an experienced hiker or jogger. The trails are rocky and it's a long day of hiking. **TRAIN FROM NYC**: Arrive at Penn Station around 8:35am. We’ll meet inside Penn Station, at the bottom of the escalators at the 7th Ave and 32nd Street entrance. NJTransit ticket booths are right there. We're catching the 8:53 NJCL train #7229. Get out at SECAUCUS then transfer to the 9:30 MNBNP #71 train toward Port Jervis. We'll arrive in Tuxedo at 10:30am. Return trains are 4:20pm and 6:44pm. **TRAIN FROM HOBOKEN:** This is easier for Jersey guys and faster too. At Hoboken Terminal catch the 9:20am MNBNP train #71 toward PORT JERVIS. The NYC guys will board this train in Secaucus. We all get off in Tuxedo at 10:30am. **DRIVERS:** This hike starts and ends in the same place. We'll meet you at Tuxedo train station at 10:30am. There's parking lot a few blocks from the station, but please meet us at the train station. Check the signs and make sure it’s legal to park here. I don’t drive, so I don’t know the rules. Here's the Google pin for the lot [https://maps.app.goo.gl/cBLZKbuDHJthENyq6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cBLZKbuDHJthENyq6) **FOOD:** Bring plenty of water (2 liters recommended), a hearty lunch and a snacks. There’s two restaurants in Tuxedo for after the hike. **GEAR:** Hiking boots or trail runners. Bring a rain jacket just in case. Bug spray to keep the ticks away. Bring trekking poles if like those. **ALLTRAILS:** Here's a link to the AllTrails map. [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/tuxedo-parker-cabin-skenoto-237ece2](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/tuxedo-parker-cabin-skenoto-237ece2) It's a very useful hiking app I suggest you download it, will be a big help if you ever get lost. I'll put a map in the photos section too. Can't wait to see you on the trails! Any questions contact me, 
Bill Wilson

Train Accessible September Hike☀️🚂🛤️🚃

**Welcome! We are planning a train-accessible hike on Sept 19th. The plan is to take the Metro North from Grand Central around 10AM and head to Beacon in the Hudson Valley. If you want to drive, feel free to meet us at the trailhead. After the hike we plan to grab lunch in the area.** **We will organize through WhatsApp so let me know your number when your attendance is confirmed.** **Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/beacon-fire-tower-via-casino-wilkinson-memorial-and-breakneck-ridge-trail?p=-1&sh=ej2h8r&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality** **To help cover the costs of Meetup, there is a $5 fee (waived for drivers helping out with carpools) - attendance is confirmed only upon payment of the fee via Venmo/Zelle. This fee is non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled.** **Plan for an all day event. Please reach out if you have questions!**

6.5 Mile Herald Square to Battery Park Hike

We'll be going from Herald Square down to Battery Park, and then for dinner at a restaurant on Stone Street that does separate checks for large groups. We'll be going through as many parks and points of interest as can be arranged. Judging by past years, we should reach the restaurant at the end at or before 6:45 PM. We'll be starting just north of the Broadway entrance to Macy's. There are restrooms available at Macy's in the basement -- the women's room is in the northeast corner, and the men's room is in the middle of the southern edge of the basement. Make sure you use the bathroom, our next opportunity won't be until Washington Square Park. Attendance on this hike is free, and all participants attend at their own risk. By attending, you agree to the terms of the release waiver, which you can read at **[http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc](http://bluejacket7.com/legal/WalkingWaiver.doc)** In it, you basically give up any right whatsoever to sue, to the fullest extent possible by law.

Sunday Hike: Cats Rock

**To attend this event, simply RSVPing on Meetup isn’t enough — you must book through our website to secure your spot.** **TO ATTEND YOU MUST BOOK ► [HERE](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/cats-rock-09-13-26/)** **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)** **Cats Rock** **Cats Rock Trail, part of the famous Appalachian Trail, offers a moderate to hard hike through dense woods and scenic vistas.** As you climb, you’ll be surrounded by towering trees and rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views at the summit. Perfect for those seeking a nature escape or looking to meet new outdoor enthusiasts. A challenging yet rewarding adventure in the heart of the wilderness. Pack your favorite sandwich and drink, we will have a snack break on the trail. ***This is a Continuous Pace Hike:*** *We’ll take breaks along the way, but not as often as on other hikes, since we need to maintain a steady pace to catch the train. Please note that transportation for this hike is limited, with departures only every two hours.* 🗺️ About the Hike * Small Group Experience: 2 - 15 OutYorkers. * Hiking Route: [AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/es/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-e2a7555--474?u=i&sh=ypq48e) * Difficulty: Moderate. The perceived difficulty may increase if you are a beginner hiker or not physically active. * Elevation Gain: 1,358 ft. (413 mt) * Highest Elevation: 1,171 ft. (357 mt) * Lowest Elevation: 430 ft. (131 mt) * Hiking Distance: 6.5 mi. (10.8 km) * Hiking Time: 3h 30m. This could change according to the group pace. ✅ **Included:** **Hike led by a New York State licensed wilderness guide.** ❌ **Not Included:** Train ticket or any other services or products not mentioned. **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)**

Details Coming Soon: Annapurna Circuit Trek (High Altitude/Strenuous)

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Adirondack Fall Foliage Getaway: ADK 46ers

Guided GrandCanyon Rim2Rim 4D/3N (upon request)

Catskill 3500 Bushwhack - Mount Sherrill

In order to officially secure your spot on this event and to receive the details email of where to exactly park and meet with us you must register on our site by clicking the link below. https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/catskill-3500-bushwhack-mount-sherrill?referral=service_list_widget Our events typically fill up at 24 people for guided hikes! You won't see the attendees here on meetup as registrations are on our site but we wanted to let you know that we typically see large outings for all of our events! Mount Sherrill is a 3,550' tall trailless peak and one of the 33 Catskill 3500 peaks that one must climb to become a Catskill 3500 Club member. We will be doing an out-and-back hike with about 6 miles of herd-paths and bushwhacking, ending up with a total of 2,000' of elevation change that takes 5 to 7 hours to complete. We will be following the herd-paths at a leisurely to moderate pace, but we'll have the opportunity to do some true bushwhacking over to the secret school bus, which was once used as an old hunter's camp. Be prepared for sustained off-trail navigation through dense forest, uneven footing, and steep terrain. Expect a physically demanding day with significant elevation gain and slow, deliberate movement. While mileage is moderate, the terrain makes this a full-value mountain day. Throughout the hike, we will focus on: • Map and compass navigation • Terrain assessment and going over route options • Proper footwork on steeper, rougher terrain Sherrill is not about speed or views. It's about precision, discipline, and controlled movement through terrain that is off the beaten path. Join us for a day of fun navigation challenges in beautiful terrain! The parking and hike details are emailed after registration.

Sunset Tour-Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO & Vinegar Hill & Over The Bridge Option

We have another event this Sunday Sept 6 as well. If you have NEVER attended an event before with this group, please send me your e-mail to my e-mail as requested below whether you are on a going list or wait list AFTER CAREFULLY READING THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EVENT. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS. PLEASE READ WHAT I WRITE CAREFULLY. DO NOT RUSH THE RSVP PROCESS. This event will be relatively fast paced, fun and interesting-but this is a biased opinion. We are going to navigate across three different areas in Brooklyn. Over the years, we have done this event in the day and sometimes at sunset. And I have led a modified version of this event for the Guides Association of NYC but this event will be even better. The description of this event and how we do things is so long, I sometimes forget what I wrote. Humor me and keep reading. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS EVENT CAREFULLY AS WELL AS "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. I am asking you to please take your RSVP seriously. That does NOT mean you have to go -it means you PLAN to at this time. I just ask that all attendees be considerate with respect to the RSVP process. A MONETARY CASH CONTRIBUTION TO THE EVENT IS REQUIRED BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS UP TO YOU. (See details below.) There is even a money back guarantee. Most of the events we conduct are free! IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. (NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP. YOU CAN ALWAYS HAVE YOUR GUEST SIGN UP JUST AS YOU DID IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP.) The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will NOT be moved to the going list automatically. ON THIS EVENT, WE WILL REQUIRE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION - CASH-AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EVENT BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. THERE IS ALWAYS A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU FEEL I HAVE NOT EARNED YOUR CONTRIBUTION. Meetup charges an Organizer like me to run the group, it's not a fortune, although the amount was raised substantially and I spend much time and effort planning and preparing for an event. You can contribute whatever you want at the BEGINNING of an event IN CASH. (On most events, I will NOT accept any monetary contributions). UNFORTUNATELY NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE-if you are a first timer your guest can sign up just as you did. Registration will be limited to 15-20 members. Join us on a fun, interesting but fast paced sunset hike of around 5-6 miles as we explore historic Vinegar Hill & Dumbo and Brooklyn Bridge Park. There will be great waterfront views and hopefully a very nice surprise at the beginning of the event. I will stop from time to time to briefly talk about what we are observing. THERE MAY BE AN OPTION TO WALK OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE. BRING FOOD AND WATER FOR A SHORT DINNER BREAK IN BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK. THIS GROUP NEVER STOPS TO BUY FOOD ON AN EVENT! MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL TO THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE HIKE AND PROBABLY SOONER. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE WHICH IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SITE, THEN CLICK "SETTINGS", THEN CLICK E-MAIL UPDATES" ON THE LEFT. MAKE SURE YOUR E-MAIL UPDATES ARE ON AND WHERE IT SAYS "UPDATES ABOUT YOU”, CHECK MESSAGES BOX. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE YOU GET MESSAGES FROM ME. I LIKE TO THINK THOSE MESSAGES ARE IMPORTANT. I am also going to ask that people not post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and probably neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the event BEFORE 1:00 P.M. If there is no notice, we go. We will start and finish near public transportation.

NarPhu Trek - 11 days