Day Trips
Hike, Wine & Charcuterie Tasting
Beautiful hike and private tasting class at NYC’s most elegant wine shop
Half-day hike and “Smell-O-Rama” wine tasting, with full charcuterie spread at New York Wine Co. The nose is the focus—learn to discriminate among wine aromas as you taste, dine and socialize.
We will hike a beautiful three hours atop cliffs and down escarpments, traversing the Hudson River Palisades. You will see a ruin, giant stairs and several stunning lookouts on this half-day hike. The trail is mostly easy hiking, with several very steep, short climbs. The hike will be divided into two groups: Easy/Moderate and Challenging. The Easy/Moderate hike will be mostly flat but include two steep 1/4-mile climbs up and down. The Challenging option is for confident, experienced hikers only; it includes two miles of difficult (but rewarding) rock scrambling over huge boulders. Both trails include spectacular views.
Back in the city, we will arrive at New York Wine Co., an elegant wine shop in TriBeCa for a private wine-tasting class and full charcuterie spread.
This event is designed to show you how important your nose is when it comes to wine. We will identify six basic smells that are common in wine, ranging from minerals to tropical fruits. We will set up each smell at its own “smell station” for people to go experience. Rob will then lead everyone through the smells and how they relate to the wines. Four different wines will be poured that correspond with the smells. Our chef Chris will provide a full spread of assorted sliced cured meats, a cheese board with a selection of regional cheese, housemade pickles, olives, fennel pollen shortbread, white bean hummus with roasted red pepper, as well as passed hot appetizers for smelling enhancement and noshing pleasure.
Like what you taste? You’ll also receive 10% of any wine purchase that evening. New York Wine Co. has both a conspicuous passion for the classic wines of Europe and a loyalty to quality wines from the world’s other notable regions.
What’s Included
- Transportation to and from hike, and to NY Wine Co.
- Guided hike by licensed trail guide
- Instruction and tasting of four wines
- Full charcuterie spread: assorted sliced cured meats, cheese board with a selection of regional cheeses, housemade pickles, olives, fennel pollen shortbread, white bean hummus with roasted red pepper, as well as passed hot appetizers
- 10% discount on any wine purchased that evening
Not up for a hike? You may sign up for the tasting portion only.
Event Details
- Bring Your lunch and two liters of water (minimum) in a backpack
- Wear Hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing
- Departure Time 10:00 AM. Meet at 9:45 for check-in.
- Event Ends 6:00 PM
- Departure Location 73rd and Broadway. Northeast corner in front of Apple Bank. Subways 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.
- Ending Location NY Wine Co., 21 Warren St., TriBeCa
- Hike Level Please indicate whether you want to do the Challenging or Easy/Moderate hike option, in the comment box on the final checkout page.
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Intensity Levels
This event or trip is Intensity Level 2.
This hike will be 6 miles of mostly easy, flat hiking with several short, steep climbs.
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.
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Activity
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Distances
You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.
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Surfaces
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Elevation Change
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Level 1 > Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful
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Activity
1 – 3 hours
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Distances
Walk or hike less than 3 miles
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Surfaces
Flat terrain
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Elevation Change
Little or none
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Altitude
Less than 3,000 feet
Level 2 > Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers
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Activity
2 – 5 hours
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Distances
Hike up to 6 miles, cycle 10 – 30 miles most days
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Surfaces
Flat or rolling terrain with some steeps possible
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Elevation Change
Up to 1,500 feet per day
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Altitude
Up to 6,000 feet
Level 3 > Moderate — for Novices & Above
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Activity
4 – 6 hours most days
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Distances
Hike up to 10 miles, cycle 20 – 40 miles most days
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Surfaces
Rolling or mountainous terrain with some steeps
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Elevation Change
Up to 2,000 feet per day
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Altitude
Up to 10,000 feet
Level 4 > Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills
Experience required.
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Activity
5 – 8 hours most days
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Distances
Hike up to 12 miles, cycle 30 – 50 miles most days
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Surfaces
Mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
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Elevation Change
3,000 feet per day
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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).
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Activity
10 plus hours per day
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Distances
Hike 12 or more miles, cycle 50 miles most days
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Surfaces
Remote mountainous, exposed terrain with steep ascent and descents, uneven trails with loose features
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Elevation Change
Up to 4,000+ feet per day
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Altitude
May well exceed 14,000 feet
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Bringing a Friend or Two?
Please be sure to enter the total number of people in the Qty box. In addition, be sure to include your friends’ names and cell-phone numbers on the final Checkout page. The final discount price is the price per person, multiplied by the Qty you enter.
Reminder about Winter 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.
You may also register for the hike or tasting portion only.