Hudson Highlands park visit (Beacon)

Sat Apr 20 2024 at 07:30 am to 08:30 pm

Grand Central Terminal | New York

Tri-state Hiking and Cycling
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Hudson Highlands park visit (Beacon)
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About this Event

April 20 (Saturday)

We start at 07:20 AM at Grand Central Terminal.


This time we are going to visit beautiful Hudson Highlands state park, enjoy its wonderful scenery with waterfalls and look for Bannerman castle.

Total distance is about 16 miles. We will pass through red, blue, white, yellow, and green trails.

Please expect 50 to 75 degrees outside. We suggest getting train tickets in advance.

Beacon is a well-known place around the foodies so we might join some pizzeria or a bar after the hike.


Detailed plan:

07:20 AM - Meeting at center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).

07:50 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Beacon.

09:26 AM - Arriving at Beacon station.

09:45 AM - Meeting rest of the group at MTA Police District 7 Beacon (7-11 Beekman St, Beacon).

10:00 AM - Entering the park.

01:45 PM - Lunch at the park.

03:50 PM - Looking for Bannerman castle.

05:45 PM - Diner at the Beacon.

07:00 PM - Taking the train back to Grand Central from Beacon station.


You can meet the group at 2 points:

1st meeting point: 7:20 AM

Grand Central Terminal at the central (look for a round information kiosk) (89 E 42nd St, New York, NY)

https://goo.gl/maps/EXntuWYH3VYAdXCm8


2d meeting point: 9:45 AM

MTA Police District 7 Beacon (7-11 Beekman St, Beacon)

https://goo.gl/maps/sAZMyYK8V22Nss1SA


For the walkie-talkie lovers, we will use frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)


Map: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/HudsonHighlandsHuntingMapNorth.pdf


P.S.

We highly suggest you buy all tickets in advance.

Regular sneakers or plimsolls is enough for this hike.

Please bring the food and enough water for a half day as we will not stop for food during the hike.

Some of us might drive so don't hesitate to ask the group for the pick up.


Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145

Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d


Please apply via:

Wechat: cozmo31

IG: coz_its_mo

LINE: cozmo31

www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809

We have WhatsApp group to coordinate this event (please ask organizer)


Disclaimer of liability:

By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, New York, United States

Tickets

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