Hike Schedule - February 2009

Dayhike to Anthony's Nose - Saturday 02/07

Leader: Emily

From the guidebook "Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States":

A great river offers the focus for this walk. Powerful mountain-building forces first molded the stark relief of this Hudson River gorge, then glacial action carved a 15-mile-long fjord here. Human beings shaped the land too: Native American encampments, colonial exploration, Revolutionary War combat, 19th- and 20th-century commerce, and the conservation movement all made their mark.

Will also stop at the Eagle Fest in the afternoon on the way back.

Hiking Club Information Meeting - Monday 02/09

Come learn about the hiking club!

Monday, February 9 at 8PM

Lou Gehrig Lounge in Dodge Fitness Center

(From the gym entrance, go down one flight of stairs and then left after exiting the stairwell.)

Dayhike to Breakneck Ridge - Sunday 02/15

Leader: Brian

Wikipedia entry

From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

Stupendous views, rock-scrambling, and strenuous climbs are a good part of what this thrilling jaunt is about, with a special accent on strenous. This is one of the more memorable hikes in the Highlands ... don't try it without sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water. [The] rugged trail crosses two elevated, forested ridges, yielding stunning views of the Hudson River and mountains on either bank, and passes extensive ruins of a dairy farm.

Transportation for this hike will be on Metro-North Railroad. Meet at 8:00 AM at Amsterdam and 116th as usual. Train fare is covered by the hike fee.

HIKE IS FULL

Dayhike to Fitzgerald Falls - Sunday 02/22

Leader: Brian

From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

Near the start of this exciting trek lies Fitzgerald Falls, a waterfall so dynamic that you may wonder what could possibly follow as an encore. Don't worry: High drama is the norm for a wild stretch of trail that is generously peppered with rocky vistas and rugged gorges, in addition to a bayou boardwalk and romantic lake.

HIKE IS FULL

Dayhike to Schunemunk Ridge - Sunday 03/01

Leader: Rob

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From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

Some hikes balance a number of attributes, providing a razzle-dazzle of experiences. Then there is Schunemunk Mountain. After a grueling gain of 1,300 feet right at the outset, you'll enjoy several miles atop a double ridge, with nothing but views to distract you. Views north to the Catskills, west to Kittatinny Ridge, [and] east to the Hudson.

8 to 10 miles, 1600 feet elevation gain, rigorous. Pack lunch and plenty of water.

Rigorous
Questions about signup?

Hikes are rated using the following difficulty levels:

	Easy 4-5 miles, 100-800 ft elevation gain. Everyone should be able to go on this.
	Moderate 5-8 miles, 800-2000 ft elevation gain. A reasonably fit person can go on this.
	Rigorous 8-12 miles per day, 2000-4000 ft elevation gain. You need to be very fit.
	Hard 12-15 miles per day, 4000-6000 ft elevation gain. You need to be in excellent shape, to be able to go all day, and to have had experience climbing more than 4000 ft. in a day before.