Ramapo Mountain Free Hike

Only heavy rain can stop us!

Dear verticals, it's time for another hike to Garden State, where the beautiful Ramapo Valley awaits us.

We will be passing blue lakes and ponds, rivers and creeks and end up by the ruins of Van Slyke castle.
We will have lunch by the Cannonball trail and return back to the Big apple the same day.
Please note, that this is not a loop hike!

Starts/End place: in front of Panda Express (414 8th Ave, New York)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1o2NspoLaQakfTxm9

May 18 (Sunday)
Starts at 8:40 AM

Detailed plan:
08:40 AM - Meeting in front of Panda Express (414 8th Ave, New York).
09:14 AM - Departure from Penn Station, NY to Sloatsburg, NY.
10:24 AM - Arriving at Sloatsburg station.
10:35 AM - meeting the other part of the group at Dunkin (59 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY).
11:10 AM - Reaching Potake pond and starting hiking.
01:00 PM - Lunch at the trail.
05:00 PM - Reaching the Van Slyke Castle.
05:40 PM - Reaching the Ramapo Lake trailhead.
06:20 PM - Reaching Ridgewood, NJ.
06:40 PM - Taking a train from Ridgewood, NJ to Penn Station, NY.
07:37 PM - Arriving at Penn Station, NY.

You can meet the group at 2 points:
1st meeting point: 8:40 AM
in front of Panda Express (414 8th Ave, New York)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1o2NspoLaQakfTxm9
2d meeting point: 10:35 AM
in front of Dunkin'
59 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, NY
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4sd4FU5htjZb3Sz6

***USEFUL INFO***
Total distance about 15 miles (please keep this into consideration as this hike is NOT for rookies).
Total elevation 1500 ft.
Hiking shoes are highly suggested.
Please bring the food and enough water for the full day as there will be no shops during the hike.
Map (screenshot): https://i.postimg.cc/j5CnX2Lb/map.jpg
For the walkie-talkie lovers, we will use frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)
Way to: Train from PENN Station to Sloatsburg Station
Way back: Uber share to Ridgewood Station and then train to PENN Station

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145
Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d
Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV
Telegram: https://t.me/neverwinterfree

Please apply via:
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LINE: cozmo31
Wechat: cozmo31
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Disclaimer of liability:
By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.