SUNRISE HIKE - Overlook Mountain - Catskills

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION BEFORE SIGNING UP

MICROSPIKES ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. IT IS POSSIBLE SNOWSHOES WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED. I WILL MAKE THAT DECISION A DAY OR SO PRIOR TO THE EVENT BASED ON TRAIL CONDITIONS AND WEATHER FORECASTS.

IF YOU SIGN UP, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING BACK ON THIS SITE TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE GOING LIST AND FOR READING EMAILS SENT THROUGH MEETUP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT.

We’ll meet at the Overlook Mountain Trailhead on Mead’s Mountain Road in Woodstock. We’ll hike up the Jeep road, explore the old hotel ruins (on the way down), and head for the tower with excellent views of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. The hike is approximately 5 miles round trip with about 1400’ elevation gain. This will be a leisurely paced hike. It is good for reasonably fit beginners.

IT WILL BE COLD AND WINDY ON THE TOP AND WE WILL BE HANGING AROUND FOR A WHILE TO ENJOY THE SUNRISE, SO BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND GEAR!

Microspikes (or something comparable, not Yaktrax) are required. Also bring snacks, and plenty of water.

Do not wear any cotton clothing! Both hiking poles and gaiters are highly recommended. If you have any questions about the hike itself or appropriate gear, please feel free to phone or text me at (845) 514-0724.

We will likely go to a local restaurant after the event to warm up and enjoy a late breakfast together.

Initially, everyone will be placed on the waitlist. I will move people up to the Going List if space is available, they have answered the questions asked when they RSVP’d, and I feel this is a suitable hike for them. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT AND ARE MOVED TO THE GOING LIST, IT IS EXPECTED THAT YOU WILL ATTEND THE EVENT. ANYONE NOT SHOWING UP OR CANCELLING WITHIN THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THE HIKE WILL LIKELY NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND ANY FUTURE EVENT FOR WHICH THERE IS A WAITLIST.

By signing up for or attending this event, you certify that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of the Shawangunk Hikers Liability Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Shawangunk-Hikers/pages/19144026/LIABILITY_WAIVER/

You also agree that you have read and understand the Basic Hiking Information page: https://www.meetup.com/Shawangunk-Hikers/pages/19144019/BASIC_HIKING_INFORMATION/
and Hiking in Cold Weather page: https://www.meetup.com/Shawangunk-Hikers/pages/20191344/Hiking_in_Cold_Weather/

Suggested Donation: $3/person