Will Rain out: Mohonk Preserve: Zaidee's Bower, Eagles Cliff, Labyrinth

NOTE: This is a different hike than the one two days earlier on the 20th.

This post is for informational purposes only. Do NOT register on Meetup. Rather use the link at the bottom after reading full description.

Strenuous. ~10.5 miles. Rock scrambling with hiking. RAIN or severe threat of rain, WILL CANCEL.

Must arrive in car. We will meet at Mohonk Preserve Coxing Trailhead 41.74506372885334, -74.19698682154691

If you are not yet a Mohonk Preserve Member, be prepared to pay the $15 weekday use fee. Consider becoming a member if you think you'll come a few times.

The hike is for people who :

• are comfortable walking over rocks and very uneven surfaces
• are able and comfortable using their arms as much as legs
• who can tolerate heights and shimmying through some occasional small dark places. .

PACE: Moderately Brisk on flat surfaces, slower through/over/between/under/within rocks.

Path:
-Old Minnewaska and Undivided Trail to Plateau Path
-Zaidee's Bower-a loop of interesting rock forms
-Arching Rocks to Giants Path up to Laurel Ledge
-Up and Back to Eagle's Cliff Ascent --great Gazebos and views
-Lake Shore Path along Mohonk Lake
-The Labyrinth (not including the Crevice)
-Old Minnewaska Road to Shomgum Path
-To Split Rock (a swimming hole) and car

BRING:

• Lunch/snacks
• Plenty of Water
• Hiking boots (NOT sneakers)
• A not giant stuffed backpack.

If bringing poles, you'll only want to bring collapsible ones that can easily stow in your bag.