Two Scrambles & Two Lakes from Reeves Brook [9 Miles][Car Pooling]

Hi Hikers,
Come join me for a variation of the classic seven hill trail to squeeze in a bit more scrambling!

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Contact Andre with any questions about this event.
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Event guidelines:

• 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 just in case.
• This is generally suitable for fit beginners: Trails are well marked (for trails), and there are shorter trails back for those who cannot complete the entire loop. This is still a hike, and participants should expect a day of sustained physical activity.

Route Info & Skill Level

• Distance: 8-10 miles, depending on route
• Elevation: Approximately 2.2k'
• Pace: Moving pace of 2 mph
• Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
• Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2); short class 3 scrambles (requiring the use of hands on steep, rugged, and potentially exposed routes).
• Commitment Level: Shorter routes and bailout points are available
• Cell Phone Coverage: Limited
• Water Sources: Limited or poor quality (requires treatment)

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Hike Details

• Meeting Location: Meet at the Reeves Meadow Visitor Center (Google Maps) at 9:00am
• Public Transit: Train run to from Penn Station to Suffern (arriving 8:36 AM), and it may be possible to arrange a ride or Uber from there to the trailhead (about 6 miles / 15 mins).
• Car Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $10).

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Gear:

• Standard day-hiking gear: Hiking footwear, non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, and an extra warm layer (always come prepared for a change in weather)
• I highly recommended treating clothing with Permethrin insecticide for protection against ticks
• 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day
• Lunch and Snacks
• GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App is free and there is a free Harriman map in the in-app store. CalTopo ($20/yr) is an excellent general purpose GPS program. Mapy App has basic offline trail maps that are adequate.
• Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails or National Geographic Harriman, both available locally at REI

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General FAQ:

• No dogs allowed, sorry
• No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit and no one under 18 allowed
• Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, all-day-rain, heat index >95f, or AQI >80