May 17 Sun Hike Kaaterskill Falls w Transport $49
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HIKING KAATERSKILL FALLS LOOP
Enjoy this 4.4-mile loop trail with 946 feet elevation gain near Haines Falls, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
Begin from Scutt Road Trailhead and start up the Escarpment Trail. Continue onto Schutt Road and Yellow Horse Trail before meeting back up with Escarpment. This stretch will lead to Inspiration Point. Return back via Escarpment Trail passing by Layman's Monument and detouring off to an overlook of Kaaterskill Falls.
More info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/inspiration-point-to-katerskill-falls-loop
After the hike, we will have lunch nearby, and head to optional Mountain Top Arboretum.
MOUNTAIN TOP ARBORETUM (Optional)
A peaceful spot with beautiful gardens and walking trails, perfect for a relaxing nature escape (Extra cost: suggested donation $5)
More info: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionsNear-g47938-d219617-Hunter_Mountain-Hunter_Catskill_Region_New_York.html
DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 7:30 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 8:15 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 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 8:30 AM from NJ (NEW): (Lincoln Harbor Station) Meetup here: QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (Light Rail System Map).
Return Date/Time: Depart around 4:00 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 6:00 PM, midtown NYC 6:30 PM & Queens at 7:30 PM
COST
Early birds: $49 for first 7 spots or 6 days in advance whichever comes first; Regular: Afterward $59. $5 Tips to driver is required & will be collected before departing from Bear Mountain.
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, guided hiking, parking fee, & tolls.
ITEMS TO BRING
Hat, sunblock scream, & cash or credit card.
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* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 6 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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