About this Event
Dear verticals, it's time to do one of most interesting hike of the year! The legendary Storm King mountain and Butter Hill mountain are waiting for us.
We will pass through different creeks, river, spring, and multiple landmarks.
We will have lunch by the Spy Rock House and probably visit Black Rock waterfalls on a way back.
This is a loop walk!
When?
May 17 (Sunday)
Meeting at: 7:50 AM
Where?
1st meeting point 07:50 AM at the Starbucks at Port Authority Bus Terminal on 1st floor (625 8th Ave, New York)
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2d meeting point 10:10 AM in front of Mobil gas station (1001 NY-94, New Windsor, NY)
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Detailed plan:
07:50 AM - Meeting in front of Starbucks at Port Authority Bus Terminal (1st floor)
08:30 AM - Departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junction
09:59 AM - Arriving at Vails Gate Junction
10:05 AM - Meeting rest of the group at the entrance to entrance to Mobil gas station (1001 NY-94, New Windsor, NY)
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10:15 AM - Start hiking
10:40 AM - Visiting NY state marker and DAR Historical monument
11:30 AM - Arriving to Esty and Hellie Stowell Trailhead
01:10 PM - Reaching the Spy Rock House
01:15 PM - Lunch at the trail
01:40 PM - Continue hiking
02:40 PM - Reaching the mountain peak
04:30 PM - Arriving to Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
06:00 PM - Returning back to Vails Gate
06:15 PM - Taking train back to back to Port Authority Bus Terminal
07:53 PM - Arriving to Port Authority Bus Terminal
**** HOW TO GET THERE and BACK ***
Way to: Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junction (look for a 8:30 AM ShortLine Hudson bus)
Way back: Vails Gate Junction to Port Authority Bus Terminal (look for 6:15 PM ShortLine Hudson bus)
By car: ask the group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.
*** USEFUL INFO ***
About 17 miles hike (assume for full day).
Total elevation: 2700ft. (please take this into consideration as this hike is NOT for rookies).
Please don't come late as the train will NOT wait for you.
Walkie-talkie: our frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)
Please bring enough water and food for 6 hours.
We do not recommend swimming in lakes and rivers.
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvpZsgkFqndYUXqr5
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: neverwinter_free_parties
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Avenue, New York, United States
USD 0.00
