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Spring has sprung! Let's get outside and go hike Mount Beacon reachable on Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal

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IMPORTANT NOTES: This is NOT a beginner hike. Please be honest with your hiking ability before signing up. PLEASE NOTE IT IS A VERY STRENUOUS 4-MILES. WE'LL GO AT SLOW LEISURELY PACE AND WE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU BEHIND. BUT YOU SHOULD STILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE HIKE AND COMPLETE THE HIKE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES.
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ABOUT MOUNT BEACON: Yes, the trail up Mount Beacon is steep, but switchbacks keep the workout manageable. The hike actually begins on a staircase following the course of the Beacon Incline Railway, once the world’s steepest funicular. Observation platforms atop the stairs preview the treat rewarding all who reach the summit: a panoramic vista stretching from the Hudson Highlands to the Catskill Mountains. A mile away, climb 60 feet up the South Mount Beacon fire tower for a view that’s even more spectacular — on a clear day, you can see from Manhattan to Albany.

GETTING THERE: Get yourself to Beacon station by 10am. You can take Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal.

AGENDA: We'll do a 4-mile out and back loop. PLEASE NOTE IT IS A VERY STRENUOUS 4-MILES SO BE SURE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF GOING UP AND BACK. WE'LL GO A LEISURELY PACE AND WE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU BEHIND. BUT YOU SHOULD STILL BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE HIKE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES.

TRAIL MAP: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/south-beacon-mountain-via-casino-trail

DURATION: This is an ALL DAY event.

PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. There'll be lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos, hug some trees, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers,

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

  • Dress in non-cotton layers.
  • Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking -
  • Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
  • Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
  • Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

AFTER HIKE, an optional visit there is an amazing chocolate shop right on Main Street in Beacon. If there's any interest, we will also do an optional dinner in town before heading home.

WEATHER: Rain cancels!

LIABILITY WAIVER: Come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc, etc.

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