What we’re about
We are S.H.A.R.E (Social Hikes, Adventures and Random Events).
We aim to build a social group dedicated to exploring and connecting with nature through various outdoor activities such as hiking, walks, kayaking, and more. Our members are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of being in nature and strive to share that passion with others. Join us for fun social hikes, nature walks, and random adventures as we discover the beauty and serenity of our natural surroundings together. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a beginner looking to explore, S.H.A.R.E welcomes all who share a love for nature and a spirit of adventure.
Featured event
Hike Schuykill River Trail in Philly ($8 Amtrak tickets!)
Let's take a Fall Foliage Day Trip to Philadelphia to take a hike on the Schuykill River Trail.
The Schuylkill River Trail is a multi-use path that will runs from Frackville in Schuylkill County, through Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties to Philadelphia. It travels through the historically rich region of southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail passes through rural, agricultural, suburban, urban, and industrial landscapes. The Schuylkill River (pronounced SKOO-kill), Dutch for Hidden River, is where the American, Industrial and Environmental Revolutions were born.
Most of the trail is built over abandoned railroad lines. Today, over 75 miles of paved and crushed stone trail are open to the public. Along its path, trail users can see evidence of several centuries of industrial development, canal navigation, railroad transportation, quarrying of limestone and iron ore, and the production of iron and steel.
READ MORE ABOUT THE TRAIL ------> HERE
GETTING THERE: Amtrak is currently having $8.00 ticket sale on the 7am train out of Penn Station!!! Jump on it!! This price will not last!!!
BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKET EARLY AS PRICES DO GO UP CLOSER TO THE DATE.
book your ticket at www.amtrak.com
AGENDA: Once we get to Philly by 8:30AM, we'll pick up Uber to take us to the trailhead at Schuykill Avenue and Wharton Street where we will then pick up the Schuykill River Trail.
Plan on doing at least 10 miles MOSTLY FLAT trail. But you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.
PLEASE NOTE day’s agenda is not written in stones and remains subject to changes. Come with an open mind for ADVENTURES and FLEXIBILITY for whatever the day might bring.
At the end of the day, tentative plan is to finish walk by 5PM. Then dinner and drinks before taking the train home. The 7pm Amtrak train is also $8 ticket back to NYC
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable. Etc. Etc.
Upcoming events
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Random Event: Meet and Greet Over Indian Dinner
Location not specified yetLet's have Indian dinner in Jackson Heights, Queens. Angel Indian is arguably one of the best Indian restaurants in NYC.
Infatuation Review: This tiny, tightly packed Indian spot on 37th Ave. is the toughest restaurant in Jackson Heights, and worth every bit of the effort. They do a range of dishes well, whether that’s housemade paneer, yeasty bhaturas, or Indo-Chinese appetizers. The pièce de résistance though is the goat dum biryani. Order it, and your server will cut open the bread balloon on top, revealing layers of onions, herbs, rice, and goat under plumes of smoke. We like to come with a group and you should too.
Menu: https://angelindianny.com/
We'll dine family-style and share the food bill, together with tax and tips. Drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.The Map on Meetup TOTALLY USELESS!!!!!
Here is the actual address:
75-18 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights1 attendee
Fall Foliage Day Trip to Explore Hudson NY
Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, 350 W 33rd Street, New York, NY, USIt’s the most wonderful time of the year for hiking … FALL FOLIAGE!! If leaf peeping is on your agenda this autumn, come join us as we embark on a fall foliage day trip to the Catskills to visit the pretty village of HUDSON, NY reachable on AMTRAK out of Moynihan Train Hall. You can take the train or you can drive there.
AGENDA FOR TODAY: Once we get there we'll take a hike on the grounds of OLANA State Historic Park as well as a walk over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the Hudson River Skywalk. We'll also allot time to explore the town of Hudson. Bring an appetite! There are also many fine restaurants in town!
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If you are taking the train be sure to buy your train ticket EARLY!!
*******************************ABOUT HUDSON, NY: Bursting with restaurants and boutique hotels, Hudson is the ultimate car-free destination for the New Yorker who wants to dine like royalty without the hassle of the city. With hundreds of historic buildings, countless antique shops, a scenic waterfront, and cutting-edge clothing boutiques, it's a relaxing yet active weekend getaway. Hop on Amtrak at Moynihan Train Hall for two hours to Hudson Station, then walk just a few minutes into town. Read more about it ----------> HERE
ABOUT OLANA STATE HISTORIC PARK: https://www.olana.org/
OLANA was the 19th century home, studio and designed landscape of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900). The 250-acre historic estate features an elaborately stenciled, Persian-inspired mansion filled with original sketches, studies and paintings by one of the mid-19th century's most famous artists. A diverse decorative arts collection includes objects from around the world. Five miles of carriage drives, many of which are now pedestrian-use only, traverse a property developed in much the way Church created his canvasses, with strategically revealed vistas of one of the most strikingly beautiful places in the Hudson Valley. Read more about Olana ----------->HEREGETTING THERE: Amtrak out of NY's Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall) to Hudson, NY.
- We're taking the 7:15AM train out of Penn and arriving in HUDSON by 9:20AM. The train will drop us off right in the center of Hudson, NY.
ONE-WAY train fare from Penn Station to Hudson is $33 for coach seats. - Return trains: book the 4:52PM return train from Hudson back to Penn. Coach ticket from Hudson back to Penn Station is $33
- PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET AT https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Be sure to purchase your ticket early as prices do get HIGHER closer to the date.
If you are driving you can meet us in Hudson at 9:30am
AGENDA: Once we arrive in Hudson, the train will drop us off right in the center of town. We'll share a 10-min Uber ride to Olana.
- OLANA's landscape is free and open to all, every day of the year from 8:00AM to sunset! We'll explore the grounds of Olana. Then we'll pick up the Hudson River Skywalk and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
NOTE: Day's agenda remains subject to changes. Come with an open mind for flexibility for whatever the day might bring.
WEATHER: This Meetup is RAIN OR SHINE!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc. etc.
8 attendees- We're taking the 7:15AM train out of Penn and arriving in HUDSON by 9:20AM. The train will drop us off right in the center of Hudson, NY.
- $2.00
Fall Foliage Leisurely Hike: Mount Beacon with a Side of Chocolate
Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USCome join us as we experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley with a LEISURELY fall foliage hike up MOUNT BEACON, which offers mountaintop views well worth all the huffin' and puffin' to get up there
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IMPORTANT NOTES: 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. THERE IS NO SHAME IN GOING SLOW. Though we will go slow you should still be able to handle physical demands of this hike.
*************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: 7:55am Metro-North out of Grand Central Terminal to BEACON STATION arriving at 9:27am.
Train will arrive in Beacon by 9:27am. We'll then pick up uber to take us to Mount Beacon park where the trailhead begins.
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.
TRAILMAP: 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 to an amazing chocolate shop on Main Street in Beacon, followed by optional dinner in town before heading home.
WEATHER: Rain cancels!
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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Fall Foliage Leisurely Hike: Gertrude's Nose
Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Avenue, New York, NY, USIt’s the most wonderful time of the year for hiking … FALL FOLIAGE! If leaf peeping is on your agenda this autumn, come join us as we take a hike to GERTRUDE'S NOSE at Minnewaska State Park Preserve to soak in the fall foliage 😍 Trails range from EASY TO MODERATE 😊
About Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Located in Ulster County, Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.
GETTING THERE: ideally Minnewaska is best reached by car - 90 minute from NYC.
For those without cars we can still get there by taking the Trailways bus out of NY's Port Authority Bus Terminal that goes to New Paltz.
- The 7AM NYC bus arrives in New Paltz at 8:35am. One-way bus ticket is $25.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/
- Bus arrives at New Paltz at 8:35am. The bus terminal is located at 139 Main Street, New Paltz.
- Once New Paltz we’ll then Uber over to the park. Or if we have some kindhearted drivers willing to pick us up from bus terminal to the park that works too. It’s about a 20-min ride from bus station to Lake Minnewaska Visitors Center and of course we’ll chip in for the short carpool to the park
- Drivers: You can meet us at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor's Center Upper Parking Lot at around 9am. Please note there is a $10.00 parking fee.
AGENDA: Once we arrive at Minnewaska State Park, we'll hike the Gertrude's Nose trail.
- Overview: The hike to Gertrude’s Nose is hands down one of the best hikes in the region, with beautiful footpaths and dramatic views along gleaming white cliffs.
- Gertrude’s Nose? “An odd name for a unique place, the Nose is a great wedge-like mass of conglomerate left between Palmaghatt Ravine and the main cliff scarp south of Millbrook Mountain.” – Scenes and Walks in the Northern Shawangunk
- Hike Length: 7.0 miles
- Elevation gain: 1,500 feet
- TRAIL MAP:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MinnewaskaMinnewaskaStateParkPreserveTrailMap.pdf
HIKE INTENSITY: This will be an EASY BREEZY to Moderate intensity hike.
PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. We will have 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. NO FAST HIKERS!
THE IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Dress in non-cotton layers.
- Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking.
- Bring sunscreen, bug spray, head cover, and whatever else you need
- Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
- Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
DURATION: This is an all-day hike.
APRES HIKE: there are many fine dining options in New Paltz. We'll find a place to sit and eat and drink and get social.
RETURN BUS: There is a 5PM and a 6PM bus back to NYC by 6:40PM and 7:40PM, respectively (depending on traffic).
WEATHER: This Meetup is rain or shine!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.
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