Hike Schedule - January 2009

Daytrip to Fahnestock State Park - Sunday 01/11

Leader: Raj

From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

[Fahenstock State Park's] many miles of trails, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail, run through dense, under-trafficked forestland. What the setting may lack in the dramatic peaks and views of the nearby Hudson Highlands, it more than compensates for in seclusion, tranquility, and a sublime sort of beauty. [Scenery in the park includes] dense deciduous forests with laurel patches and conifers, talus slopes, rock outcroppings, lush wetlands, and three bodies of water.

Moderate
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Daytrip to Breakneck Ridge - Monday 01/19

Leader: Sebastien

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.

Rigorous
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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.