Hike Schedule - March 2009

Dayhike to Lake Minnewaska - Sunday 03/08

Leader: Jonathan, jb2559

From the above website:

The numerous scenic overlooks in the park are destinations by themselves, with varied and sweeping views of the lakes, cliffs, expanses of pine barrens, and valleys below. They include Hamilton Point, Castle Point, Gertrude's Nose, Millbrook Mountain, Murray Hill, Margaret Cliff, Beacon Hill, and the High Peters Kill cliffs. Many are accessible by both trail and carriageways.

Moderate
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Dayhike to Breakneck Ridge - Sunday 03/22

Leader: Danielle, dsb2126

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.

Rigorous
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Leader/Driver Training Meeting - Wednesday 03/25

8-9PM

Open to everyone interested in leading or driving.

Dodge Fitness Center - Squash Court 11

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

Dayhike to Storm King - Saturday 03/28

Leader: Emily, ehg2114

Wikipedia entry

From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

Few hikes manage to blend a rocky, mountainous setting with dynamite views, while still being easily accessible by a major highway. Storm King is one of those, delivering a quick payoff in panoramas nonpareil of the majestic Hudson River and surrounding hills from a series of rough, romantic granite domes.

Moderate
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Dayhike to Bear Mountain - Sunday 03/29

Leader: Rob, rll2143

Distance: 10 miles

Wikipedia entry

From the "60 Hikes..." guidebook:

High country meadows, distant vistas, rugged mountain climbs, and the overgrown ruins of an old village are among the many highlights of this tiring yet delightful calorie-burner of a hike, which also features possible sightings of turkey vultures, hawks, goldfinches, red foxes, whitetailed deer?even black bears and rattlesnakes.

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.