Fall Foliage Hike: Rosendale to New Paltz

Come join us as we head north to Rosendale, NY and take a walk over the Rosendale Trestle, a 19th-century former railroad span winding 150 feet above the Rondout Creek, and the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail that will take us to New Paltz. Total mileage will be about 15 easy peasy miles.

Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/wallkill-valley-rail-trail-new-paltz-to-rosendale
(Note : we're going the reverse direction of this map)

GETTING THERE: Trailways bus out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal that goes to Rosendale.

• The 7AM NYC bus arrives in Rosendale at 8:50AM. One-way bus ticket is $32.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/
• PLEASE BUY ONE-WAY TICKET TO ROSENDALE as we're not coming back to the same station at the end of the day.
• For return trip, buy ONE-WAY TICKET FROM NEW PALTZ to New York.

AGENDA: Once we arrive at the Rosendale bus station we will walk about 30 mins to make our way to the Rosendale Trestle. Then we'll pick up the Wallkill Valley Railway and make our way to New Paltz.

HIKE INTENSITY: The entire day is EASY BREEZY.

PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. We will have breaks for lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. NO FAST HIKERS!!!

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

• Dress in non-cotton layers.
• Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
• Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
• Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
• Bring positive attitude, sense of adventure, and a SMILE.

DURATION: This is an all-day hike.

RETURN BUS: 6PM Trailways bus from NEW PALTZ back to NYC by 7:40PM (depending on traffic).

WEATHER: Heavy Rain cancels! Light rain we still go

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.