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

Hi Hikers,
Come join us for a loop around Dunderberg with expansive views of the Hudson.

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.)
• Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI