Appalachian Trail -Stairway to Heaven to Cascade Lake -14 year hiking series
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To the best of my knowledge, I have never seen this hike offered via any other area hiking group
This is one I have not offered since 2018, -and this time - we are doing it in reverse -Stairway to Heaven -Pinwheel Vista -Wawayanda Park Shelter-Greenwood Lake NY/NJ Border to Cascade Lake
Features - Stairway to Heaven climb/Pinwheel View Wawayanda Shelter- Views over Greenwood Lake with a Finish at Cascade Lake - this may also feature a mini rock scramble
Estimated distance - Likely within the 10.5 to 11.9 mile range -since I have never done in this direction, I don't know the cumulative elevation gain for the day -I am guessing at least 2000 ft
We will try to keep a consistent pace but will also stop at all the photo spots
Meetup Location - Cascade Lake - 37 Cascade Lake Rd, Warwick, NY 10990, USA
We will then CAR SHUTTLE to the AT parking lot in Vernon NJ -please do not sign up for this hike if you are not open to a car shuttle or if you need to be off-trail at an exact time - don't forget if you are part of a car shuttle -we may need your car at the end of the hike
AT parking lot - GPS - N41.13.159 W074.27.309
Nearby Landmark - Heavenly Hill Farms - Vernon NJ
The parking area is on the east side of NJ 94 just south of the intersection with County Road 515. Parking for 6-8 cars in the official AT parking lot, but there is additional parking for several cars on dirt shoulder just north of the parking lot.
Suggested Donation - $2.00 - Can Zelle - 914 772-5230 or Venmo Steven-Tartas
Post Hike Dining - Likely the Warwick Inn
If there is interest, I am open to a carpool out of Mt Kisco or Tarrytown
Everyone starts on the waitlist -just so we screen for proper fits
Please check in with me if this is your first hike with the group - I just want to make sure this is within your comfort zone - I need to know where you have hiked recently before I can add you
Phone - 914 772-5230 - Can call or text
What to bring - Water, Snacks, Hat, Gloves, -dress in layers - change of footwear for ride home