Oct 18 Sat: Hike Sam's Point, Ice Cave & Verkeerderkill Falls Transport $49

HIKING SAME'S POINT, ICE CAVE TRAIL, VERKEERDERKILL FALLS
Experience this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail with 1,053.1 ft elevation gain near Cragsmoor, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 to 5 hours to complete, with . This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Much of the trail follows a nice crushed gravel path. Exploring the ice caves requires navigating down some steep rocky steps, through some narrow corridors, and up some small ladders. Verkeerderkill Falls offers a nice view and mountain laurel can be seen blooming during the spring. There isn't much tree cover so bring sunscreen and enough water! 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: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:30 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 7:10 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 7:20 AM from NJ (NEW): Lincoln Harbor Station, QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (Light Rail System Map).
Return Date/Time: Depart at 3:30 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 5:00 PM, midtown NYC 5:15 PM & Queens at 6:00 PM

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

1. • Arrive a bit before 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. • After hiking, we can have lunch nearby before heading back to NYC.

COST
Early birds: $49 for first 7 spots or 21 days in advance whichever comes first; Regular: Afterward, $59 for the remaining spots.
Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, park admission fee, parking fee if any, hiking at Sams Point, Ice Cave & Verkeerderkill.
Cost Not Included in the Trip:
• Meals, snacks & drinks
• Tips to driver

ITEMS TO BRING
Hiking boots/shoes, water bottles, hat, sunblock cream and clothes to change.

BUY TICKET HERE
https://oct182025samspointicecave.eventbrite.com/ 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/
09/2024: https://www.meetup.com/ny-ski-snowboard-club/photos/35331143/

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* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 5 days in advance * 50% refund if cancelled 3 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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