NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup

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Join us for a full range of outdoor activities all year round! From day hikes to 20+ mile challenges, from train-accessible local hikes to camping around the northeast, from lazy summer lake swimming to winter snowshoeing, ice climbing, and skiing, we do it all!

Most local trips are accessible via public transportation and we organize carpools when they are not.

These are not guided trips - these are social events. Remember that you are responsible for your own safety. Stay within your skill, fitness, and experience level.

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Most day hikes are suitable for any fit individual with some prior hiking experience.
Everyone should be comfortable hiking alone and be prepared to do so (with a map and an understanding of the route). We make an effort to stay together as a group, but sometimes the group does need to split up.
If you're new to a particular activity or moving up a level, please contact the event organizer. It is often possible to accommodate less experienced members, but not always.

If you do not have any hiking experience at all, please hike with a professional guide service a few times.

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Hike the Undercliff Trail & Upper Breakneck [Public Transit-7 miles]
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:20 AM EDT
See Event Description, 1 broadway, new york, NY, US
Hi Hikers,
Come join me for a great loop out of Cold Spring on the Undercliff Trail and over the top of Breakneck Ridge for sweeping views of the Hudson and fall foliage. There should be time to visit the Cornish Ruin or Stony Point as well.

Contact Andre with any questions about this event.

Please take the group's 2026 member survey. (Especially if you didn't hike with us last year.)

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What to Expect on a Hike:
- We plan to stay together as a group, but this is a social event for hikers and not a guided hike. Everyone needs to be a self-sufficient hiker with adequate skills, equipment, and contingency plans.
- If you are not comfortable hiking self-sufficiently or are not experienced enough to judge the skill and physical requirements in the route description, check out the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hikes or one of the many professional guides operating in the area.
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Typical day-hiking gear list:
- Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (Permethrin insecticide treatment against ticks is great.)
- Rain gear and an extra warm layer, including winter hat and gloves in colder weather.
- Lunch and snacks. 2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters for a hot day. Electrolytes on hot days.
- GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App. Mapy App has basic offline trail maps that are adequate. CalTopo ($20/yr) is an excellent GPS program. AllTrails and GaiaGPS are great but pricey.
- Or compass & paper map: East Hudson Trails Map
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General FAQs:
- Regular members in good standing can always skip the waitlist.
- No dogs allowed.
- No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit, and no one under 18 is allowed.
- Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >90°F, or AQI >80.
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Route Info & Skill Level
- The Stats: About 7 miles, depending on conditions, with 1.8k' elevation gain at a moving pace of 2 mph.
- GaiaGPS Track - link works best on a desktop.
- Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
- Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
- For Your Contingency Planning: Shorter routes and bailout points are available. Cell service is generally available but can be spotty.
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Logistics:
- Meeting Location: Meet end of Main Street in Cold Spring (Google Maps) at 10:20 AM. (Outside the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce booth.) We'll walk about 20 mins to the trailhead.
- Drivers: Park at the Cold Spring train station. There is unlikely to be enough parking at the trailhead.
- Public Transit: Take the 8:56 AM train from Grand Central, arriving at 10:16 AM. I suggest using the bathroom on the train since the bathrooms in Cold Spring may have a long line.
- 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 $15).
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