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Fall Palisades Hike

Fall Palisades Hike

Sun, Oct 11, 12:00 PM
From Shorewalkers: Members Only Group
4.9

Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/) This walk will count for 20 miles of your total. Join us for a 20 mile hike stretching from upper Manhattan to the town of Nyack in Rockland County. We will start by crossing the GWB and then will follow the Long Path trail heading north along the palisades. On our walk we’ll see beautiful wooded paths and stunning views of the Hudson River. This will be a moderately paced hike with minimal breaks, as we’ll need to keep on a tight schedule to finish on time. While the path is mainly flat, you should expect rocky trails, stairs and a few steep hills. Hiking shoes are required and poles are strongly recommended. There are no dropout points where public transportation is easily accessible on this hike so consider your ability to complete 20 miles before signing up. Previous hiking experience is necessary. Meet at 8:00 at the GWB Bus Terminal in the waiting room on the upper level. We will leave promptly at 8:15. Do not come late because we cannot wait. Our hike ends in Nyack where you can take the H07 bus to Tarrytown and catch the Metro North back to the city. There is also the option of taking a Coach bus back to the GWB bus terminal. Please check transportation schedules ahead of time. Bring water, lunch and snacks. We will have a lunch stop at State Line Lookout. Food and beverages are available for purchase there. Contact hike leader Jessica with any questions: 347-603-8447 Co-Hosts: Iris & Fernando

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Slothians and Tortoises Hike the Hudson Highlands

Slothians and Tortoises Hike the Hudson Highlands

Sun, Sep 27, 12:45 PM
From NYC Social Weekend Adventures and Travel (SWAT)

come join us in the Hudson Highlands for a fun-filled day of breathing in fresh mountain air, fitness and camaraderie with friends old and new, as we take a hike in Garrison, NY, reachable on Metro-North to GARRISON **HIKE OVERVIEW:** We will hike the Arden Point-Glenclyffe trails. This hike passes several panoramic viewpoints over the Hudson River including views of the Garrison Institute, West Point Military Academy and Bear Mountain and ... ***For the trivia and history buffs and/or future Jeopardy! contestant ...*** one trail we'll be on is rumored to be a historic road used by **Benedict Arnold** to escape after his treason was discovered during the Revolutionary War! **GETTING THERE:** 8:56AM Metro-North from Grand Central Terminal to Garrison Station, arriving at Garrison station by 10:12AM. The trailhead is right by the train station's parking lot. **TOTAL MILEAGE:** 6-8 miles, maybe more, maybe less, who can tell for sure? **INTENSITY**: Moderate. **PACE**: Hiking pace will be **LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.** Throughout day, we'll have lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos, hug some trees, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. **NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!** **DURATION**: This is an all-day hike. There are no early outs. **WEATHER**: Rain cancels **LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.**

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Backpacking Trip - Challenging

Backpacking Trip - Challenging

Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 PM
From TrailBound Project
4.9

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/backpacking-trip-challenging?referral=service_list_widget Our events typically fill up at 16 people for guided backpacking trips! 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! Our most advanced instructional trip in the backpacking series adds hiking into the backcountry at night, more challenging terrain and scrambles, and an overall more ambitious itinerary over the weekend. Students will participate in the trip planning so they can expect to complete the trip as capable solo or group trip leaders. This is a challenging 2-night backpacking trip with a roundtrip total of 10 miles including 3,700' of elevation change up and 2,700' of elevation change down. The scrambles leave smiles on everyone's faces and give us the opportunity to teach how to use rope to pull up our packs after scrambles and even create guidelines for additional safety and comfort (these are scrambles though, we're not rock climbing). We'll continue to teach footwork and scrambling tactics, setting up camp at night, and any other topics that come up. We'll be at your side every step of the way. We’ll start off in the evening to hike in and find a suitable area to set up camp off-trail at night, simulating a typical after-work start to a backpacking trek. The next day we'll scramble up to the Burroughs Range ridgeline where we'll encounter the absolute best view in the Catskills atop Wittenberg Mountain, one of the Catskill 3500 peaks. We'll continue to scramble up the infamous Cornell Crack to summit Cornell Mountain for our second Catskill 3500 peak. To end the day we'll drop down into the saddle to set up camp and enjoy the evening and campfire. Our third day finds us scrambling up and over Slide Mountain, our third Catskill 3500 peak and the tallest in the Catskills. Students will leave self-reliant and capable of using their skills and experiences to not only be confident independent backpackers, but to mentor others looking to experience the outdoors. Minimum Gear: 50-70 liter backpack, shelter (tent, tarp shelter, bivy, or hammock), sleeping bag, sleeping pad, small pillow, lighter, water bottles or bladder for 4-5 liters of water, water filter, small knife, 75’ paracord, cell phone with USB charger & cable, headlamp & extra batteries, canister stove & fuel, cooking pot, utensils, food & snacks, bear hang food bag, first aid kit, personal toiletries, clothing for the weather, & hiking boots. A detailed packing list will be emailed to students after registration and you can contact us with any questions. Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

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Adirondack Fall Foliage - Car Camping [Spots Available]

Adirondack Fall Foliage - Car Camping [Spots Available]

Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM
From NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup
4.8

**Fall in the Adirondacks is always spectacular!** Come join us for a weekend of camping and hiking in the southern Adirondacks, which has better foliage and far fewer crowds than the High Peaks. A couple of important notes: 1. **Weekend trips are open to regularly attending members in good standing only. Message Andre if you're interested.** 2. Hikes are member-organized. Everyone is expected to be able to read a map, follow a trail, and choose hikes within their fitness and ability. Depending on the attendees, we might split into two or more hikes. Do not count on someone more experienced or skilled than yourself to lead you. Hikes in the area are typically 5 miles and up, suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. I've found that doing a couple of short hikes in different areas maximizes the foliage viewing. (See [Andre's AllTrails list of nearby hikes](https://www.alltrails.com/lists/southern-adks-day-hikes-fb508ef?u=i&sh=q9msug).) There are several great lookout towers in the area that provide 360-degree views, and the high peaks are always an option if you want something longer. **Logistics:** * **Camping Location:** Car-camping near Long Lake / Newcome NY ara, with showers, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, and canoe rentals. Max two tents and two cars per campsite. * **Food:** BYO food and snacks. There is very little nearby in terms of stores, so bring all your food for the weekend. Mountain House dehydrated meals are a fine option. * **Cost:** $25 per person for two nights of camping, paid to Andre * **General Rules**: We are a low alcohol group. No RVs, generators, camper vans, etc. No dogs allowed. **Schedule:** * **Friday:** Leave as early in the afternoon as you can. It is 5-6 hours to the campground from NYC. Please try to arrive by 10 pm out of courtesy to other campers. * **Saturday:** We'll rise early for our various hikes, BYO dinner at the campsite around a campfire. * **Sunday:** Generally a short hike before hitting the road in the afternoon. \*\*\* **Camping Gear:** * Tent, or space in someone's tent * Sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for the low 30s at night * Stove, pots, and pan (check about sharing) * Personal plate/spoon/cup, etc; toiletries, towel, and flip-flops for the shower; swimsuit (for the brave). **Hiking Gear:** * Standard day hiking gear: Waterproof boots suggested (trail shoes are not recommended in the ADKs), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, hiking poles, snacks, etc. * Winter hat, gloves, and jacket, plus insulating layers to account for unpredictable fall mountain weather. If you plan on hiking one of the high peaks, bring microspikes and full winter clothing since early October is usually the first real snow of the season. * Maps of the region: [National Geographic Adirondack High Peaks](http://amzn.to/1JUrKk2) & [National Geographic Northville, Raquette Lake](https://amzn.to/3LcmGud) * **GPS app with offline maps** **Weather:** Average hi/low: 70s/40s, might be in the 30s. The weather above the tree line is always worse. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, so plan accordingly.

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Anthony's Nose Hike!

Anthony's Nose Hike!

Sat, Sep 26, 12:00 PM
From New York Backpackers
4.8

Let's meet up to hike Anthony's Nose! We will be taking the 6:56AM train from grand central that gets into Manitou at 8:10 AM. We will meet at the Manitou train station and depart from the station at 8:15AM. I will post my cell number in the comments the day before. The hike itself is ~2.5 mile round trip. The walk from the Manitou train station to the Anthony's nose trail head is about 1.7 miles, making the total out and back (ending back at manitou station) ~6 miles. I will keep my eye on the weather to make sure no rain in the forecast. Bring hiking boots, water, and snacks. 🙂 🥾🍁

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Fall Colors Overnight Trip🍁

Fall Colors Overnight Trip🍁

Thu, Oct 8, 11:00 PM
From Jersey City/NYC Hiking & Outdoors
4.9

**Hello and welcome! We are planning a trip to the Berkshires on the weekend of the 10th, some of us will be driving up Thursday evening or Friday evening and staying overnight at an Airbnb. The plan is to drive and see the fall colors, go hiking, and kayaking. If you are interested please let me know, serious inquiries only.** **Note: while we welcome all on our hikes, as this is an overnight trip, we ask that only those that have joined our events before sign up. For newcomers, we hope to get to know you on our hikes!**

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To find hikes in New York, search for hiking groups in the area on Meetup. You can filter events by location to explore challenging trails shared by outdoor enthusiasts.

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If a hike is canceled, you should receive a notification from the group organizer. Cancellations and updates are typically communicated through the Meetup platform.

Not all trails are difficult; Meetup caters to a wide variety of skill levels. You'll find diverse options from easy walks to challenging climbs to suit your hiking preference.

Group hikes are organized by members through Meetup, where details such as location, time, and difficulty level are provided, and participants join to hike together.

Meetup helps you connect with groups, but the availability of specific hiking groups depends on your location and the hiking community's current offerings.

If an ideal hiking group doesn't exist, you can create one yourself on Meetup. This allows you to set details according to your preferences and interests.

Meetup focuses on group events rather than one-on-one matches, but it can still be a great way to meet people with similar hiking interests who you might later form one-on-one connections with.

Hiking events are typically in-person to fully enjoy the activity, but some groups might hold virtual events for planning or discussing outdoor topics.

The frequency of hiking events varies by group and organizer activity. Exploring several groups increases chances to find numerous events to fit your schedule.