Sept 14 Hike Sam's Point, Ice Cave & Verkeerderkill Falls w Transport $45

HIKING SAM'S POINT, ICE CAVE TRAIL, VERKEERDERKILL FALLS
More Info on https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sams-point-overlook-to-ice-cave-loop-to-verkeerderkill-fall-trail

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: September 14, 2024 Saturday. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 7:00 AM from Queens: (Across street from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel) 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7.
Depart 7:30 AM from Midtown NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 8:10 AM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) ) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $2 to $4 daily parking at the station's parking garage. Meet at the pick-up/drop-off area (indoor) in the back of the parking garage
Return Date/Time: Depart at 4:00 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 5:20 PM, midtown NYC 6:00 PM & Queens at 6:45 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

1. • Arrive at 9:00 AM for Hiking Sam's Point, Ice Cave Trail & Verkeerderkill (The admission starts 9 AM & we want to arrive a bit earlier to get ready)
   • Who Should Come: Prior hiking experience required. This is moderately challenging route, and will take average 4 to 5 hours to complete, including 30-40 minutes lunch break (Please bring your own sandwiches & drinks).
   • What To Wear/Bring: Wear hiking boots; bring water bottle, hat, sandwiches, drinks, sunblock scream and clothes to change.
2. • Optionally, after hiking, we can go wine tasting at Christopher Jacobs Winery.

COST
Early birds: $45 for first 7 spots or 14 days in advance whichever comes first; Afterward, Regular $55
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, park admission fee, parking fee if any, hiking at Sams Point, Ice Cave & Verkeerderkill. Tips to driver included in the cost.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• The optional wine tasting fee
• Meals, snacks & drinks

ITEMS TO BRING
Water bottle, hat, sunblock scream and clothes to change.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://sept142024samspointicecave.eventbrite.com/ Returning members ONLY: You can also Venmo me @jwang88 to avoid transaction fee. Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

PICTURES FROM THE PREVIOUS TRIPS
08/2023: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/33833905/

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 14 days in advance * 50% refund if cancelled 7 days in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $20 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.
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