Schunemunk Mtn. - 6-mi loop - great views!! - Rock Wall Pub afterwards

Contact: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

**Rock Wall Pub is in the nearby Village of Cornwall and is a great spot for food and drink after the hike.

The hike:
We start up the trail at 9:15am. Please arrive a bit earlier and be ready. Pace will be a moderate 2.1 - 2.2mph. **No sweeper following last hiker(s) so please review the route. We will have some very nice viewpoints from the ridge. **Not recommended for a first-time hiker. Hikers who choose to hike slower or faster than the main group must be able to find his/her way on the route.

The route:
- From the parking lot, walk east on the road 800' to the white trail.
- Follow white uphill 1.5 miles to the red trail.
- Turn right onto red and take it for about 300 feet.
- Turn left onto Orange and go .5 mile to white Sweet Clover Trail.
- Turn right and take white to the easter ridge.
- Turn left onto yellow Jessup Trail. Continue to stream.
- Turn right at the stream to continue on yellow for one mile..
- Turn left onto the red Otterkill Trail.
- Turn right onto white trail and head downhill to road.
- Turn left at road to return to cars.

Distance: Approx. 6 miles
Elevation gain: approx. 1,900'
Difficulty: Long uphill to start; Rocky trails; short rock scrambles.
Map: NY-NJ Trail Conference Map #114; Avenza mapping app; or similar mapping system.
Gear: moisture-wicking clothing; water; poles may be helpful; appropriate footwear; snacks; sunscreen.

NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back. See suggestions for GEAR on the "About" page for additional gear ideas.

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