Hike: Bearfort Ridge/Prospect Rock via Cascade Lk: 9.3 miles.

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Making my triumph return to hiking this Sunday, Palm Sunday 😇, feel free to join! Looking to once again explore Bearfort Ridge and Prospect Rock in Abram Hewitt State Forest. We will meet at Cascade Lake near Warwick, NY. This hike is doable for beginners if you can walk long distances.

From there we will hike an old woods road and turn LEFT to connect to the Appalachian Trail (White).

We will then turn RIGHT onto (Yellow) the Earnest Walter Trail and continue STRAIGHT onto the new West Ridge Trail (Pink) which will then connect to the renamed Bearfort Ridge Loop Trail (Green) where we turn RIGHT and continue until we get to Surprise Lake which connects to the Earnest Walter Trail (Yellow).

We then will take the Earnest Walter Trail (Yellow) to the State Line Trail (Blue) where we will turn LEFT and continue till, we get onto the Appalachian Trail (White) near State Line Rock. We will turn RIGHT and stay on the AT (White) which will cross back into NY. We will visit Prospect Rock staying on (White) and just after the viewpoint which has a flagpole, we will find the (Blue) trail which we will make a LEFT on and stay on till we get to the parking lot.

Parking coordinates: 41°12'23.0"N 74°20'42.5"W

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Distance: approximately 9.3 miles

Elevation gain: @1300’

Pace: moderate (2-2.5 mph)

Map: (take a screenshot); Trail Conference Map #116

Things to bring: Clothing for changing temps and good hiking boots/shoes; at least 2 liters of water, lunch, hiking snacks as needed. If you share a ride with someone, please bring extra cash to share the cost of gas and tolls with your driver which can range anywhere from $15-$20 per person. Depending on interest, I'll do a sign up sheet on Thursday evening.

Post hike brewery (Optional): https://www.drownedlands.beer/

NOTE: You should be able to follow a map, understand possible bailouts, and must be realistic in your assessment of your own abilities and be prepared to hike alone. You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

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