Hike Dunderberg Mountain Laurels [7 Miles, Beginner Friendly, Car pooling]

Hi Hikers,
Mountain Laurel should be peaking this week. We'll do a loop around Dunderberg with expansive views of the Hudson and some of my favorite Mountain Laurel patches. There should only be moderate rain!

This hike is suitable for fit beginner hikers.

Event guidelines:

• Please RSVP only if you are certain you can attend. Repeated no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours may result in removal from the group.
• This is a social event for hikers, not a guided hike. We do try to stay together as a group, but everyone should be prepared to hike alone with a map or offline-GPS app if circumstances require.
• No dogs allowed, sorry.
• Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heavy rain (but not passing showers), a heat index above 90f, or poor air quality.

Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.

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Route Info:

• Route: Gaia GPS Link (Works best on desktops). 7 Miles, 2k elevation gain. We should finish by 2 or 3 pm.
• Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
• Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
• Commitment Level: Shorter routes and bailout points are available
• Cell Phone Coverage: Limited
• Water Sources: Limited or poor quality (and requires treatment)

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Logistics:

• Public Transit: None
• Car Pooling: If you are driving from the city, please offer rides. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $15).
• Meeting Location: Ramapo-Dunderberg trailhead parking, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

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Standard day-hiking gear:

• Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (I highly recommended treating clothing with Permethrin insecticide for protection against ticks).
• Rain gear and an extra warm layer.
• 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day.
• Lunch, Snacks, and electrolytes for hot days
• GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App is free and there is a free Harriman map in the in-app store. I recommend CalTopo ($20/yr) which is an excellent general purpose GPS program. (AllTrails is fine for specific hikes, but not really a general purpose GPS. GaiaGPS keeps raising their price.)
• Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI