Day Trips
Autumn Mohonk Scramble Challenge

Challenging Scramble and Miles of Stunning Trails

Ready to push yourself? Have we got the six-mile day trip for you!

Rising high above the land from the Hudson River east is an area of singular beauty and ruggedness: the famous Shawangunk Ridge. This elongated mountain ridge is home to gemlike glacial lakes, cliffs and fallen rock that is stunningly picturesque.

Our journey today is for the rugged at heart: challenging scrambling over jaw-droppingly dramatic talus slopes and up the craggiest piece of the ridge. Our hike will involve difficult scrambling as well as six miles of hiking over a variety of terrain: carriage road; steep, rocky paths and trails atop the breathtaking ridge line as it undulates northeast.

This new hike will challenge and inspire you, and will afford some of the most spectacular views of the autumn countryside anywhere.

Event Intensity Level

While most of this hike is considered easy to moderate in difficulty, we recommend that only experienced hikers attend. You will be crossing over large crevasses and gaining hundreds of feet in elevation, using hands and feet. This hike is Intensity Level 3. Read a full description of all levels.

Event Details

BRING Lunch, 2-3 liters of water per person, small backpack/day pack. (A large backpack is not recommended; it will throw you off balance)
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, extra top layer in case of weather
DEPARTURE TIME 8:00 AM (meet at 7:45 AM for check-in). Please check weekend subway schedules! Our trips depart on time.
Departure/Return LOCATION Our passenger vans depart from the NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway—meet in front of Apple Bank (Subways to 72nd St.: 1,2, 3).
Return Approximately 6:00 PM

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Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Overview > Adventures at All Skill Levels

We offer adventures for everyone, no matter what your skill level. This guide will help you decide which trip is right for you.

Activity

How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.
Distances

You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.
Surfaces

What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.
Elevation Change

The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.
Altitude

The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.

Level 1 > Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful

Activity

1 – 3 hours
Distances

Walk or hike less than 3 miles
Surfaces

Flat terrain
Elevation Change

Little or none
Altitude

Less than 3,000 feet

Level 2 > Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers

Activity

2 – 5 hours
Distances

Hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10 – 30 miles most days
Surfaces

Flat or rolling terrain with some steeps possible
Elevation Change

Up to 1,500 feet per day
Altitude

Up to 6,000 feet

Level 3 > Moderate — for Novices & Above

Activity

4 – 6 hours most days
Distances

Hike up to 10 miles, cycle 20 – 40 miles most days
Surfaces

Rolling or mountainous terrain with some steeps
Elevation Change

Up to 2,000 feet per day
Altitude

Up to 10,000 feet

Level 4 > Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills

Experience required.

Activity

5 – 8 hours most days
Distances

Hike up to 12 miles, cycle 30 – 50 miles most days
Surfaces

Mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
Elevation Change

Up to 3,000 feet per day
Altitude

Up to 14,000 feet

Level 5 > Strenuous — Very Fit or Experienced Travelers

Experience required; doctor’s release may be required (if so, will be noted in trip description).

Activity

10 plus hours per day
Distances

Hike 12 or more miles, cycle 50 miles most days
Surfaces

Remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascent and descents, uneven trails with loose features
Elevation Change

Up to 4,000+ feet per day
Altitude

May well exceed 14,000 feet

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Reminder about Trip Conditions

We closely monitor snow, ice and related weather conditions before each trip. Lack of snow or similar, unsatisfactory weather/trail/river conditions may lead to changes to the trip or rescheduling or cancellation.

Please consult the individual trip description or Event Calendar for notice of any such changes. Refer to our full Policies page for more information about reservations and cancellations.

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Day TripsAutumn Mohonk Scramble Challenge

Challenging Scramble and Miles of Stunning Trails

Event Intensity Level

Event Details

Intensity Levels

Overview > Adventures at All Skill Levels

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Level 1 > Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Level 2 > Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Level 3 > Moderate — for Novices & Above

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Level 4 > Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Level 5 > Strenuous — Very Fit or Experienced Travelers

Activity

Distances

Surfaces

Elevation Change

Altitude

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

Diverse & Interesting Groups

New Experiences

Environmental Awareness

Other Trips in This Category

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Reminder about Trip Conditions

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