Fall Foliage Hike: Rosendale to New Paltz

Come join us as we head north to Rosendale, NY for a fall foliage walk over the Rosendale Trestle and connecting to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail that will take us to New Paltz for a total of about 15 MILES mostly FLAT hike 😊

GETTING THERE: Trailways bus out of NY's Port Authority Bus Terminal that goes to Rosendale.

• The 7AM NYC bus arrives in Rosendale at 8:50AM. One-way bus ticket is $32.00 (depends on how early you buy the ticket). Ticket can be purchased in advance at this link: https://trailways.com/ BE SURE TO BUY ONE WAY TICKET AS WE'RE NOT COMING BACK TO THE SAME BUS STATION AT THE END OF THE DAY
• For return bus, buy the ONE-WAY 6pm bus from NEW PALTZ back to New York's Port Authority by 7:40PM (depends on traffic)

AGENDA:
in the morning, from the Rosendale bus station we'll make our way to the Rosendale Trestle on foot. Then pick up the connecting Walkill Rail Trail and make our way to NEW PALTZ.

TRAIL MAP: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/wallkill-valley-rail-trail-new-paltz-to-rosendale
(Note: we're going in the reverse direction)

HIKE INTENSITY: The entire day is EASY BREEZY.

PACE: Hiking pace will be LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.

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.

DURATION: This is an all-day hike.

WEATHER: As bus ticket is non-refundable, this Meetup is RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE!

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