CONCRETE TO TRAILS: Hogencamp Mountain
Details
Start Location
George Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York, NY, US (40.848956, -73.938864)
*Meeting Info:
Please arrive by 7:45 AM. We will depart at 8:00 AM
We will meet in front of the entrance on Fort Washington Avenue at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Hike leader Mari Ishihara mishihara@outdoors.org
End Location
Same as start location
Trade sidewalks for dirt paths—no car needed!
Concrete to Trails bus trips make it easy to hike, explore, and meet fellow outdoor lovers just beyond the city.
Join us for a hike to Hogencamp Mountain in Harriman State Park!
5.3miles hike | 720 ft elevation gain | Moderately challenging
Hogencamp Mountain, at 1,353 feet, is a scenic and historically fascinating area of Harriman State Park. The hike features broad areas of exposed bedrock, large glacial boulders, and beautiful views from the rocky summit.
This is a moderately challenging hike with rocky and uneven terrain including some steeper sections.
*Important: There are no public restrooms at the trailhead or along the route. Please plan accordingly. We follow Leave no trace “Pack In, Pack Out “ principles, and participants are encouraged to bring a small Ziplock bag for carrying out used toilet paper, if needed.
Come explore the trails of Harriman State Park and enjoy a great day outdoors with AMC!
Trip info:
- Activity rating: Moderate
- Distance: 5.3 miles
- Vertical gain: 720 feet
- Terrain: Uneven, rocky, dirt, hilly
- Bathrooms: No
- Breaks: Reasonably spaced & mid-way
What to Bring:
- Sturdy hiking footwear
- Weather appropriate clothing
- 2+ liters of water
- Lunch and/or snacks
- Sun & Bug protection
- Trekking Pole (optional)
Registration Details:
- Registration on the AMC website (activites.outdoors.org) is required for each participant.
- Become an Appalachian Mountain Club Member
Cost:
- $10 Appalachian Mountain Club members / $40 non-members
Refund Policy:
- For this trip, a refund is possible if you cancel online one week before the trip and your space can be filled.
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.
Join the Appalachian Mountain Club to get your discount today! Your membership supports hundreds of free or low-cost outdoor experiences, thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of thousands of acres of protected wilderness, outdoor leadership education, access to nature for everyone, and your local volunteer leaders.
DIFFICULTY RATING
4 - Moderate
DIFFICULTY RATING DEFINITION
Fitness level and/or past experience to sustain the activity at a moderate pace is required. Expect to be active up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable breaks in the action.
OFFERED BY AMC Staff Activities
STATUS Pending Review
TRIP LEADERS Mari Ishihara
COSTS 10.00 USD - Member 40.00 USD - Non Member
