Storm King 3-peaks - 8-mi/2,800' EG - Brisk pace - No sweep

Host: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

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** Rock Wall Pub is a nice place for post-hike food and drink. It's only a few minutes from the trailhead.

The hike:
We start hiking at 8am. This is a great hike of Storm King, Butter Hill & North Point. Pace will be a pretty steady - approx. 2.3MPH average with several short breaks. We'll hit several great viewpoints with views of the Hudson River, Breakneck, Schunnemunk, the Catskills, etc. There will be several long uphills and a couple short, steep rock scrambles. There's no sweep. If you choose to hike faster or slower than the main group, just know the route and possible bailout points.

The route:
- From the large Rt. 9W lot, take orange trail uphill 6/10th mi to yellow.
- Turn RIGHT onto yellow and go to summit of Butter Hill.
- After summit, go 2/10th mile to Blue/Red trail.
- Take Blue/Red about 7/10th mile to yellow.
- Turn right onto yellow. Continue 1,5 miles over Storm King to blue trail.
- Turn left onto blue. Go down into valley 1.4 miles to white trail.
- Turn left onto white trail (old woods road). Continue to Rt. 218.
- Turn right at 218. Go 75 feet to blue trail.
- Take blue 3.4 miles going over North Point (the large boulder) and to the white By-pass trail.
- Turn left onto white and return to parking lot.

**Although we encourage members to stay together as a group, members who move at a more leisurely pace must be able to follow the trails if falling behind. There will be no sweep following the last hiker(s).

Pace: Moderate 2.3 - 2.4mph average
Duration: Approx 4.5 - 5 hours
Elevation Gain: ~2,900 feet
Difficulty: - We will encounter several steep hills and rocky terrain. Not recommended for people doing their "first-ever" hike. You should have previously hiked similar distances and terrain.
Map: NY-NJ Trail Conference Map #113; Avenza mapping app; or similar maps/apps
Gear: water, snacks, etc. Appropriate footwear. Clothing for changing temps. Poles may be helpful.

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