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Sep 20 Sat: Hike Elk Pen & Island Pond Mountain Loop w Transport $39

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Sep 20 Sat: Hike Elk Pen & Island Pond Mountain Loop w Transport $39

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ELK PEN & ISLAND POND MOUNTAIN LOOP
This is a great hike with variety of terrains and great views of the entire area. The hike starts out on the Appalachian Trail and climbs up to Island Pond. The trail winds through Lemon Squeezer and then up to Island Pond Mountain. You may spot many animals such as lizards, snake, deer and frogs and find some edible blueberry shrubs on the top of the mountains. Downloading the offline map is recommended since there are so many intersecting trails to explores in this area.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/elk-pen-loop-trail

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 8:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1 block from previous spot)
Depart 8:40 AM from 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 8:50 AM from NJ (NEW): Lincoln Harbor Station, QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (System Map).
Return Date/Time: Depart around 3:30 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 4:40 PM, midtown NYC 5:00PM & Queens at 6:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
Expect to arrive around 10:15 AM at the trail head.
Who Should Come: EXPERIENCED ONLY. This hike is rated HARD with 7.2 MILES and 1,505 FEET elevation gain.
What To Wear/Bring: Hat, sunblock scream, hiking shoes or boots, clothes to change, water bottles & cash or credit card.
What for Lunch: Please bring lunch/sandwich. We will have a lunch break at about half way.

COST
Early birds: $39 for first 7 spots or 14 days in advance whichever comes first. Regular: $49 afterward.
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, guided hiking, parking fee, & tolls.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• Tips to driver/trip leader

BUY TICKET HERE
https://sep202025elkpenloop.eventbrite.com/ Your spot is not confirmed until your payment is received.

REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $15 processing fee if cancelled 13 days in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $15 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.
By RSVPing "Yes", you and your guest(s) are accepting the terms to THE WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY (listed on the bottom of this page) set forth by NY Ski & Snowboard Club.

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  1. The risk of injury from the events may be significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
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