Day Trips
Hike, Swim, Wine Tasting & Grateful Dead Tribute

A day of woods, exercise, wine & The Dead!

No rings of fire here; just a rugged six mile hike to a pristine lake, where we will swim and have lunch. Then onto a winery in the Hudson Valley for a wine tasting and live Gratetful Dead tribute!

Burn some calories on an invigorating 6 mile, medium-intensity hike through gorgeous summer trails and wild blueberries, lunching and swimming at the lake. Then on to a wine tasting at a top Hudson Valley winery. After sampling 5 wines (and buying more for the picnic, if you wish) we will spread our blankets and settle in for a picnic dinner, compliments of a CIA-trained chef, as we watch the sun set…then enjoy a live tribute to The Dead by four different live bands.
The PERFECT summer day escape—exercise, live music & indulgence!

Hike

We will work hard on the first 2.5 miles, where we climb up, up, up to a high section of the Hudson Highlands. You need to be in good physical shape for this hike! 6 miles total. On a clear day, you can see 4 states. This handsome trail is notable for some steep and rocky sections that provide spectacular views.

Our beautiful loop trail takes us to a secluded lake, where we’ll swim&lunch (bring your own) and relax. There is a wide variety of fascinating vegetation and terrain along our path.

This hike is Intensity Level 3. Read a full description of all levels.

Winery & Performance

Our winery is located in the foothills of the Hudson Valley, nestled between the picturesque Mt. Eve and Mt. Adam. After we enjoy a tasting of wines & ciders, grab some delicious fare from the bakery cafe’, run by a CIA-trained chef and settle in for a day of The Dead.

The Gratetful Dead wrote 36,086 songs, did you know? They performed 2317 concerts in 298 different cities. Over the length of their career, the Dead have performed for more people than any band in history. The average “true” Deadhead spent over $2,000 on concerts and travelled over 3,000 miles over the past three decades. Were you one of those road trippers? It’s time to trip again…

Event Details

• Departure Time: 8:00 AM
• Return Time: 7:00 PM
• Departure & Return Location: NE Corner of 73 & Broadway (1, 2, 3 to 72nd St.)
• Bring: Your lunch and 2 liters water (minimum per person) in a backpack or hip pack; extra money to buy bottles of wine and food at the winery if you wish. Blanket or towel to sit on.
• Included in price: Admission to Greatful Dead Tribute and Wine Tasting

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Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

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