Autumn Mohonk Scramble Challenge

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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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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There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

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