Appalachian and Empire State trails (Pawling to Patterson)

It's a free event and only heavy rain can stop us!

Dear North American mammals, this time we will try to march through one of the best North American trails: Appalachian and Appalachian and Empire State.

We will pass through the Whaley, Willow and Nuclear lakes and multiple rivers, enjoy the beautiful scenery and stop for a picnic at the middle of our journey.

This is NOT a loop walk!

June 10 (Saturday)

We start at 06:45 AM at Grand Central station!

We suggest getting train tickets in advance (from May 11 MTA will start selling tickets for June 10).

You can get the tickets at Grand Central station or through the MTA app.

Detailed plan:

06:45 AM - Meeting at center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).

07:09 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Appalachian Trail.

09:22 AM - Arriving at Appalachian Trail.

09:30 AM - Meeting rest of the group at Appalachian Trail station.

09:40 AM - Entering the Appalachian trail.

12:30 PM - Entering the Empire state trail.

02:00 PM - Lunch at Whaley lake.

03:00 PM - Returning to the Empire state trail.

06:20 PM - Entering Patterson.

06:46 PM - Taking the train back to Grand Central from Patterson station.

We have 2 meeting points:

1st meeting point - 06:45 center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).

2d meeting point - 9:30 AM Appalachian Trail & MNRR Station.

Please don't come late as the train will NOT wait for you.

*** Some INFO ***

How to get there?

Metro-North train:

Way to: Grand Central to Appalachian Trail & MNRR Station (look for a 07:09 AM train).

Way back: Patterson station to Grand Central (look for 6:46 PM train).

The Above route assumes the transfer at Southeast (tickets include this transfer).

By car: ask a group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.

Total distance about 14 miles (with 3 mph).

This is a recreational walk (not marathon). We are open to any age groups, but please consider your abilities to walk that long.

We will have multiple stops via our hike.

Please bring enough water and food for the whole day.

Swimming: at your own risk (organizers will never encourage you to do so).

For the walkie-talkie lovers, we will use frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4).

Map: https://i.ibb.co/1QNSC7t/map.jpg

We might optimize the route based on weather and other conditions.

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145

Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d

Please apply via:

Wechat: cozmo31

IG: coz_its_mo

LINE: cozmo31

www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809&name=cozmo

We have WhatsApp group to coordinate this event (please ask organizer)

Disclaimer of liability:

By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Host or Publisher Tri-state Hiking and Cycling