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Spring has sprung! Come join us as we experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley with a LEISURELY hike up to ANTHONY'S NOSE via the Appalachian Trail, followed by a walk across the Bear Mountain Bridge into Bear Mountain State Park to end at Bear Mountain Inn where you can indulge in optional spa treatments.

IMPORTANT NOTES: the bridge walk is easy BUT the trail up to Anthony’s Nose is NOT EASY!! The AT portion is rocky! This is NOT a beginner hike. Please be honest with your hiking ability before signing up. FOR THE HIKE WE'LL GO AT SLOW LEISURELY PACE. Though we will go slow you should still be able to handle physical demands of this hike.

About Anthony's Nose: This is a rugged ridge in the Hudson Highlands near Cortlandt Manor. A steep, 500-foot rock staircase takes you up the first section of the 2.6-mile hike, then a relatively flat trail leads to an overlook with views of the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge.

GETTING THERE:

  • In the morning, take the 7:57AM Metro-North from Grand Central Terminal to Manitou station. Note be sure to get one-way ticket as we will not be coming back to the same station at the end of the day

AGENDA:

  • from Manitou we'll pick up the Appalachian Trail which will lead us to Anthony's Nose where we will have lunch break and admire the views
  • Then we'll come down from the Nose which will leave us by the Bear Mountain Bridge. Have your cameras ready as we walk across the bridge .. the views are simply spectacular!!! The bridge walk will take us into Bear Mountain State Bear and the Bear Mountain Inn.
  • At the Inn if anyone wants to indulge in spa treatments:[ https://bearmountainspa.com/](https://bearmountainspa.com/). It is recommended that your book your treatment in advance before you get there to ensure staff availability
  • At the end of the day we'll pick up the Shortline bus right outside the Bear Mountain Inn at 5:19PM that will take us back to THE PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL, NOT Grand Central Terminal

PLEASE NOTE, day's agenda is not written in stone and is subject to changes. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.

HIKE INTENSITY: Moderate to Easy with Leisurely pace which does not mean EASY!

TOTAL MILEAGE: About 7-8 miles

PACE: We go at LEISURELY PACE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. FAST HIKERS STAY AWAY!!!!

DURATION: This is an all-day event.

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 sunscreen, insect repellent, head cover
  • Carry all your stuff in a backpack. You will need your hands free for some light rock scrambling up to Anthony's Nose!!
  • Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

WEATHER: rain will cancel hike

MEETUP FEE: a $2.00 Meetup fee will be collected when we meet to help defray the cost of keeping this group going.

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

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