Name: Last Foliage Hike of the Season [~10 miles] [Train Access]
Start: 2025-10-25T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-25T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Tuxedo Commuter Parking Lot

Hi Hikers,
Come join me for a \~10 hike out of Tuxedo, hitting a few hills and lakes, for what will probably be the last foliage hike of the season (maybe penultimate if the season runs a bit late).

Contact [Andre](http://www.meetup.com/New-York-City-Hiking/members/1650420) with any questions about this meetup.

**Event guidelines:**

* **This is a social event for hikers, not a guided hike**. We do try to stay together as a group, but everyone should be prepared to hike alone with a map or offline-GPS app (and the knowledge to use them) just in case.
* **This is generally suitable for fit beginners:** Trails are well marked (for trails), and there are shorter trails back for those who cannot complete the entire loop. This is still a hike, and participants should expect a day of sustained physical activity.

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**Route Info:**

* **Track:** [GaiaGPS Track](https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.2/-74.1468/41.2021&pubLink=J5xyU6reFlh6paVhUlmhiIVt&trackId=ee932fa2-9e38-48a6-80ab-a8cea8a71bd9)
* **Distance:** 8-12 miles, depending on the route
* **Elevation Gain:** 1,800'
* **Pace:** Moving pace of \~2.3 mph (2.0 and 2.5 mph)
* **Navigation and Route Finding:** Blazed trails
* **Terrain Type:** Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
* **Commitment Level:** Shorter routes and bailout points are available
* **Cell Phone Coverage:** Generally ok
* **Water Sources:** Frequent but requires treatment

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**Logistics:**

* **Meeting Location:** Meet at the **Tuxedo commuter parking lot** off East Village Road ([Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/aoABudbFJkjAKF926)). (Use the address 2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987.)
* **Public Transit**: Take the 9:14 am NJ transit train from Penn Station to Tuxedo Station, arriving at 10:29 am. The station is just around the corner from the parking lot we are meeting at. Return on the 4:20 train (or 6:44 pm train just in case). **Note that we are not meeting in the parking lot of the train station, the commuter lot is a short walk away.**
* **Car Pooling:** Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $15).

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**Standard day-hiking gear:**

* Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (Treat clothing with [Permethrin insecticide](https://amzn.to/3XNcflS) for protection against ticks - they are active until there is snow on the ground).
* Dress in layers: Rain/wind jacket, medium insulating layer, base layer, plus one extra warm layer just in case. Hat, gloves, and face warmer as needed.
* 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day.
* Lunch, Snacks, and electrolytes for hot days, hot drinks for cold days.
* **GPS app with offline maps** & battery pack: **Avenza Maps App** is free and there is a [free Harriman map in the in-app store](https://store.avenza.com/products/harriman-state-park-trail-map-new-york-state-parks-map?queryID=undefined&objectID=36438857941148). **CalTopo** ($20/yr) is an excellent general purpose GPS program. **Mapy** **App** has basic offline trail maps that are adequate.
* **Map & Compass**: [NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails](https://amzn.to/422cHxd) or [National Geographic Harriman](https://amzn.to/3MOsk7d), both available locally at REI

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**General FAQ:**

* No dogs allowed, sorry
* No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit and no one under 18 allowed
* Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >95f, or AQI >80

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Andre G

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