👣 Mohonk HIKE/SCRAMBLE via Ridgewalk w/ New Approach to Humpty Dumpty + More!

COME JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST SPRING SCRAMBLE TOWARDS THE HOTEL AREA OF THE MOHONK PRESERVE. ALTHOUGH THE LABYRINTH & CREVICE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY OPEN YET, THERE'S STILL PLENTY FOR US TO DO INCLUDING A SPECIAL APPROACH TOWARDS THE HOTEL AREA VIA THE RIDGE BETWEEN UNDERCLIFF AND OVERCLIFF. THIS HIKE WILL INCLUDE AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT TRAILS WITH COOL ROCK SCRAMBLES AND CREVICES AT MOHONK PRESERVE!

WE WILL MEET AT: The MOHONK PRESERVE VISITOR CENTER PARKING AREA
https://goo.gl/maps/urnfCCdTLNK2
(with overflow just up the hill on the other side of the visitor center)

In addition to the ridgewalk, I will also be adding a new approach to the HUMPTY DUMPTY PATH which will be a slightly more intense scramble. Our hike will also include favorites like GIANTS PATH (and Workshop), RED ARCHING ROCKS PATH, CATHEDRAL PATH, EAGLE CLIFF ASCENT and the SKYTOP TOWER. If time allows we will also explore LILY POND and the FLOWER GARDENS.

DISTANCE: 8-10 miles
HIKING PACE: Slow but physically challenging
ESTIMATED HIKE TIME: 7-8 hours
DIFFICULTY: Rocky Terrain & Crevices (some with Wooden Ladders & Bridges). You should be fit, have a good sense of balance and not be abnormally afraid of heights.
FEE: Please Note Mohonk Preserve charges a $15. fee for day use. SEASON PASSES are also available for $55. or $45. for seniors & students.
http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/join
If you enjoy Mohonk preserve you can apply your $15. day usage fee towards the purchase of a membership by simply saving and submitting your bracelet (pass) within 2 weeks of purchase at the VISITOR CENTER. http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/visit/visitor-center.html

RECOMMENDED GEAR:
• GLOVES - Lightweight with good grip (also note rocks will be cold to touch) - Gardening gloves from Home Depot work great! http://www.homedepot.com/p/West-Chester-Latex-Gripper-Knit-Glove-HD30501-SHSP36/100398993?MERCH=REC--PIPHorizontal1_rr--100398989--100398993--N
• SHOES WITH GOOD GRIP - preferably with ankle support
• A SMALL PACK - Nothing too large that will become a hindrance in the scrambles
• RELATED MAPS, a COMPASS or GPS, WATER, SNACKS, LUNCH, HEADLAMP, FIRST AID, etc.

RELATED MAPS:
New York - New Jersey Trail Conference - Shawangunk Trails Map Set https://www.nynjtc.org/maps/shawangunk-trails-map

AFTER THE HIKE FEEL FREE TO JOIN US FOR SOME FOOD AND DRINKS AT ONE OF THE GREAT VENUES IN THE NEW PALTZ AREA

HEAVY RAIN WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT

NY HIKING & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GROUP LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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