Midnight Hike

Our destination tonight is a beautiful lake, where we will swim in the warmer months, but we must first ascend to a rocky mountaintop where we’ll turn off our headlamps and take in the moonlight. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness around you, as the rustling wind whips through the trees. Brave the moonlit path or flick on your flashlight to explore the wilderness after dark as we make our descent to the lake. Here we will make a toasty fire and roast marshmallows and dry off from our swim.

This is a moderate five mile summers night adventure, that is sure to make you feel like a kid again.

Event Details

• DEPARTURE AND RETURN LOCATION
• Eastern Mountain Sports Upper West Side (Broadway/76th St.) Subways 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.
• DEPARTURE TIME
• 7:00 PM. Please arrive at 6:45 PM for check-in.
• RETURN TIME
• Approximately 2:00 AM.
• BRING
• Headlamp or flashlight (required), snacks, two liters water and a towel.
• WEAR
• Comfortable athletic clothing and hiking boots.
• INTENSITY LEVEL
• This hike is an Intensity Level 2. Please read a full description in the Intensity Level tab above.
• TRAIL STATISTICS
• Total Miles: 5
• Accumulative Elevation Gain: 500 feet
• Technical Factors: Clear path, no use of hands required.

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