Day Trips
High Peterskill Hike—Minnewaska

A spectacular 7.5 mile hike in the Gunks and two beautiful waterfalls

Summer view: if you missed snowshoeing with us this past winter, here’s your chance to hike the beautiful High Peterskill trails in the Mohonk Preserve, in the famous Shawangunk Ridge.

The first half of this hike we will climb and descend 500 feet twice, over 4 miles. Under our feet will be intensely folded metamorphic rocks on this rugged and beautiful path through dense hemlock and rhododendron forests. In the landscape you will see the effects of glaciers in the last ice age.

We will continue our day by hiking down a gentler carriage path with less elevation change. This section of the hike will deliver us to a spectacular waterfall and broad views of the wilderness, white cliff escarpments and pristine blue lakes.

Event Details

Bring Your lunch and 2L water minimium per person
Wear Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, sunscreen.
Departure time 8:00 AM. Please arrive by 7:45 for check-in. Please check weekend subway schedules! Our trips leave on time.
Departure Location Northeast corner of 73rd Street and Broadway, in front of Apple Bank. Subways 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.
Return Time Approximately 6:30 PM

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Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3 - 4.

This hike will cover 1200 feet elevation change over 7.5 miles. You need to be in shape for this hike, wear hiking boots and be prepared for rugged trails on the first half of the hike.

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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

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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Day TripsHigh Peterskill Hike—Minnewaska

A spectacular 7.5 mile hike in the Gunks and two beautiful waterfalls

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 Winter Trip Conditions

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