Fall Foliage Hike: Blue Mountain Reservation

Let's get up, get outside and join us for a leisurely fall foliage hike at Blue Mountain Reservation, reachable on Metro-North to PEEKSKILL on a fun-filled day of breathing in fresh mountain air, fitness and camaraderie with friends old and new

ABOUT BLUE MOUNTAIN RESERVATION: https://parks.westchestergov.com/blue-mountain-reservation

GETTING THERE: we'll meet at Grand Central to take the 7:56AM Metro-North to PEEKSKILL station.

Train will arrive in Peekskill by 9AM. It's a 2-mile journey from train station to trailhead. you can uber or walk on city streets to get to the trailhead! Or if we have some kindhearted drivers willing to give us a lift from train station to trailhead that works too

Drivers: you can meet us at train station or at trailhead

TRAIL MAP: https://parks.westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/BlueMtn_map_2015.pdf

Exact trail we'll hike TBD.

TOTAL MILEAGE: 6-8 miles, maybe more, maybe less, who can tell for sure?

INTENSITY: Easy to Moderate.

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

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

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

DURATION: I hope to finish hike by 4pm. Return train from Peekskill leaves for NYC every hour

WEATHER: Rain cancels.

MEETUP FEE: a $2.00 meetup fee will be collected to help defray the cost of keeping this group going

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