Crevice and Rock Rift (Mohonk Preserve)
Details
This listing is for informational purposes only. Don't register here. Instead, register here: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001KH2X/act00024181
Strenuous. 11.5-12 miles, but at least 5 are really easy.
RAIN OR DRIZZLE WILL CANCEL
If you are not a member of the Mohonk Preserve, be prepared to pay a $20 day fee. I promise you that you'll get your money's worth.
This hike requires a car. We'll meet at the location specified in the link above where you should register.
The hike:
About 5 easy miles (2.5 each way) of in and out along scenic carriage ways that might include animals to look at. Beautiful scene of the Gunks, even if no animals.( Parking is an issue in October so this lot (and hence this pre-post walk) was chosen because we will be sure to get parking.)
One climb that will last a good while. Best for those in good cardio/aerobic condition.
A bunch of rocky things. Among them:
-Birchen Path, a very rocky cliffside path
-The Crevice, a crevice between giant rock slabs that requires climbing up a skinny ladder. Because of October/leaf peeper, and the internet, this will be crowded. : ( You will need to be able to push yourself up by arms at end.
-Rock Rift, a lesser known in/out/over/between sort of "adventure".
While walking on level surfaces, we will maintain a moderate to brisk pace.
BRING
2 or more liters of water. Bring lunch and snacks Wear hiking boots with good grip.
Can/maybe want to bring poles but they should be able to collapse. Non-giant packs are best because there are a few tight squeezes. There will be a few places where you'll need to take the pack off to fit through things, even with a smallish pack.
The path:
-Lenape Lane
-Duck Pond Road.
-Duck Pond Trail to Forest Drive (the UPHILL part)
-Birchen Path to Crevice to Skytop
-Skytop Path to Pinkster Path to Fox Path to Glen Anna to North Lookout Road to Old Glen Anna Road
-Rock Rift!!
-Rift Trail to Hemlock to Bridge Road to Kleinekill Road to DuckPond Road
-Back to start
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.