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Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!
Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.
These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.
- Have a profile photo showing your face. This is required so your organizers can remember who's who. And answer all the profile questions so we know a little about you and what kind of events we should plan
- Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
- Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
- If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.
If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.
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Tout voir- Seven Hills Trail from Reeves Brook [10 Miles][Car Pooling]Reeves Meadow Visitor Center, Sloatsburg, NY
Hi Hikers,
Come hike seven hills and two lakes with me. The plan is to start early and do about 10 miles.I'm training for a backpacking trip and will be carrying a full pack so the pace will be moderate.
GaiaGPS Track - link works best on a desktop.
Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.
Hiking Level
- 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 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 if circumstances require.
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Hike Details- Meeting Location: Meet at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (Google Maps) at 8:45am
- Public Transit: Unfortunately there is no public transit option for this hike.
- 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 $10).
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Gear:- Standard day-hiking gear: Hiking footwear, non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, and an extra warm layer (always come prepared for a change in weather)
- I highly recommended treating clothing with Permethrin insecticide for protection against ticks
- 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day
- Lunch and Snacks
- GPS app with offline maps: There are no free apps with good offline maps. Avenza Maps App is free and area maps are usually a <$10 one-time purchase in Avenza's in-app store, with many free maps; I recommend CalTopo ($20/yr) which is an excellent general purpose GPS program. (AllTrails is fine for specific hikes, but not really a general purpose GPS. GaiaGPS keeps raising their price.)
- Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI
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General FAQ:- No dogs allowed, sorry
- Everyone needs to sign up on meetup.com and accept the waiver; No guests and no one under 18 are allowed
- Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, extreme heat, or poor air quality
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- Adirondack Fall Foliage Car Camping and Hiking at Eaton LakeEmplacement requis
This is a placeholder for now. Details will be confirmed in August and I'll post a WhatsApp chat link and planning spreadsheets.
----------------------------------------------------------------Fall in the Adirondacks is always spectacular! Come join us for a weekend of camping and hiking.
Hikes in the area are typically 5 miles and up, suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. See Andre's AllTrails list of nearby hikes. There are several great lookout towers in the area that provide 360 views and the high peaks are always an option. I've found doing a couple of short hikes in different areas maximizes the foliage viewing.
Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.
A couple of important notes:
- Hikes are member-organized. Everyone is expected to be able to read a map, follow a trail, and choose hike within their fitness and ability. Depending on the attendees, we might split into two or more hikes. Do not count on someone more experienced or skilled than yourself to lead you.
- Message Andre to confirm your RSVP and arrange payment. (You don't have a spot at the campsite until you've paid for it and confirmed with Andre.)
-Andre
Logistics:
- Camping Location: Car-camping at the Eaton Lake campground with showers, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, and canoe rentals. Max two tents and two cars per campsite.
- Food: BYO food and snacks. There is a Stewarts Gas & Convenience store in the nearby town of Long Lake, and a few restaurants in the area, but plan on bringing your food for the weekend. Backpacker instant meals are a great dinner option.
- Cost: $30 per person for two nights of camping, paid to Andre
- Car & Tent Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling and tent sharing, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls.
Schedule:
- Friday: Leave as early in the afternoon as you can. It is 5-6 hours to the campground from NYC. Please try to arrive by 10 pm out of courtesy to other campers.
- Saturday: We'll rise early for our various hikes, BYO dinner at the campsite around a bonfire.
- Sunday: Generally a short hike before hitting the road in the afternoon.
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Camping Gear:
- Tent, or space in someone's tent
- Sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for the low 30s at night
- Stove, pots, and pan (check about sharing)
- Personal plate/spoon/cup, etc; toiletries; towel and flip-flops for the shower; swimsuit (for the brave)
Hiking Gear:
- Standard day hiking gear: Waterproof boots suggested (trail shoes are not recommended in the ADKs), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, hiking poles
- Added insulting layers to account for unpredictable fall mountain weather
- Maps of the region: National Geographic Adirondack High Peaks & National Geographic Northville, Raquette Lake
- GPS app with offline maps: There are no free apps with offline maps. Avenza Maps App is free and many area maps in Avenza's in-app map store are also free, but area maps are usually a <$10 one-time purchase; I recommend CalTopo ($20/yr) which is an excellent general purpose GPS program. (AllTrails $36/yr is fine for specific hikes, but not really a general purpose GPS. GaiaGPS keeps raising their price.)
Weather: Average hi/low: 70s/40s, might be in the 30s. The weather above the tree line is always worse, so bring a good shell and a warm extra layer. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, so plan accordingly.
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