Last minute day hike to Kakiat and Harriman Parks

The weather for Sunday looks quite promising! Let's have a last minute hike somewhere nearby.

The hike will be 10-12 miles long with several decent climbs. Though challenging because of the distance and elevation gain, the hike is suitable for physically fit beginners.

The plan is to leave the City in the morning around 9 am and meet at Dunkin' Donuts in Mahwah, NJ, around 9:50 am. We will carpool, but you can also take the train, see https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTNMKW6vUqYjxYLR9. From Mahwah, we'll drive together a few miles to the park. I will share a carpooling spreadsheet with those who sign up on Friday in the evening.

Regarding gear, everyone must have good hiking boots. Please also bring lunch/snacks, at least two liters of water, and a rain jacket in case of rain (even if the weather forecast looks sunny). I will bring a map, compass, first aid kit, and other essential gear. After the hike, we'll stop for dinner on our way back home and should return to NYC around 8:30 p.m.

If you have individual questions, please email me. If you have questions for the entire group, please post them here. I will contact everyone who signed up on Friday evening to finalize carpooling arrangements.

Milos