Challenging HIKE/ROCK SCRAMBLE at the "LOST CITY" (Mohonk Preserve)

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND ROCK SCRAMBLES ARE BACK!

Come join us for some challenging Rock Scrambling and Crevice Exploration at Mohonk Preserve and put your Rock Scrambling skills to the test! Though the mileage is short, this is no average walk in the park! You will get a full body workout while exploring the many crevices, towering rock walls and breakdown of the "Lost City".

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WE WILL MEET AT THE COXING TRAILHEAD @ MOHONK PRESERVE (https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B044%2741.1%22N+74%C2%B011%2750.0%22W/@41.7445259,-74.1974332,277m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0)

http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/coxing-trailhead

Our adventure at Lost City: The trail in to Lost City is approx 1 mile. The majority of our time will be spent at the cliff base in the scrambles and climbs of the "Lost City". With the East facing cliffs we will take advantage of the morning sun. There are also some small dark crevices to explore for the more adventurous so be sure to bring a headlamp!

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DISTANCE: Approximately 3 miles
SCRAMBLING PACE: Slow but physically challenging (not to be confused with easy)

ESTIMATED SCRAMBLE TIME: 4-5 hours

DIFFICULTY: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate - Rocky Terrain & Crevices with possible loose, slippery or jagged rocks and residual snow/ice from winter

CURRENT WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Sunny with a high of 64 degrees.

FEE: Please Note Mohonk Preserve charges a $12. fee for day use. Season Passes (http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/join) are also available for $55. or $45. for students. If you enjoy Mohonk preserve you can apply your $12. 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/visitor-center).

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

• Climbing Helmet (Bicycle helmet will do) Not mandatory but rocks could get kicked loose

• Microspikes for any residual snow/ice in the crevices

• Raincoat/Windbreaker

• Sunscreen, Bug Spray/Tick Repellant

• "Scrambling" Gloves - Lightweight with good grip - 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)

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• Shoes with good grip - preferably with Vibram Soles (http://vibram.com/index.php)

• Headlamp with spare batteries - Home Depot has a great 100 lumen headlamp for only $12.99! (http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202968174?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=rayovac&storeId=10051&N=5yc1v&R=202968174#.UWDkcVfzBQg)

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• A Small Pack - nothing too large that will become a hindrance in the scrambles

• Related maps, a Compass or GPS, Water, Snacks, First Aid, etc.

RELATED MAPS:

New York - New Jersey Trail Conference - Shawangunk Trails Map Set (http://www.nynjtc.org/product/shawangunk-trails)

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HEAVY RAIN WILL CANCEL THIS EVENT

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