Christmas Day Hike: West Mountain
Staying local this Christmas? Don’t celebrate? Or just want to have a unique holiday experience? This hike is for you. We are celebrating AU style!
Join friends – old and new – on a beautiful hike of West Mountain. We’ll spend the first half of our day on the historic Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, ranging from Georgia to Maine. As we climb West Mountain, we’ll pass through one of the most picturesque areas in northern Harriman State Park. This is an ACTIVE to INTERMEDIATE hike, depending on conditions, and you will be able to spend the day enjoying views and conversation. We’ll, of course, have some surprise Christmas treats for everyone. And we are staying very close to NYC, so there is no long drive home.
Join us to ring in the holiday season with your favorite people, in your favorite setting!
What’s included:
- NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
- Transportation to and from NYC
- Holiday hike of a mountain in Harriman State Park
- Treats 🙂
Level: Active (Learn More)
Mileage: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Group Size: 2 - 14 adventurers
Check-in Time: 7:00 am
Departure Time: 7:15 am
Return Time: Approximately 5:00 pm
$99.00
Wear
- We will provide any traction devices you need, but if you have your own microspikes/snowshoes/crampons, feel free to bring them
- Insulating puffy and insulating pants
- Hiking boots (required)
- Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (no cotton)
- Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
- Waterproof gloves
- Warm hat
- Buff
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
Pack
- Insulating puffy
- Fleece / mid layer
- Windproof/waterproof top and bottom layers that can fit over all other layers
- Lunch
- Ample Snacks
- At least two (2) liters of water (*note* if temperature is below freezing do not bring hydration bladders – will freeze)
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Hand / foot warmers (optional)
- Extra layers to adjust for changing weather conditions
- Extra pair of wool socks
- Trekking poles (optional)
- A change of clothes for the ride back (optional)
