Bear Mountain Free hike

Only heavy rain can stop us!

Dear verticals, It's time to enjoy the beautiful foliage of Bear mountain.
We go through the red, blue and white trails.
Part of it goes through Appalachian and Popolopen Gorge trails. We will pass through Fort Clinton, Hessian lake, Stone cottages, Perkins Memorial tower and many other sights.
If we have time we might visit the Trailside Museums & Zoo. We will have lunch at the top of the mountain.
This is a loop walk!

October 26 (Sunday)
We will start at 07:30 AM at Grand Central station.
We suggest getting train tickets in advance.
You can get the tickets at Grand Central station or through the MTA train time app.

Detailed plan:
07:30 AM - Meeting at center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).
07:50 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Manitou train station.
09:04 AM - Arriving at Manitou.
10:00 AM - Meeting rest of the group at the entrance to Bear Mountain Bridge.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/iWJm8RDG9VthMgir7
10:00 AM - Arriving at Fort Clinton
10:30 AM - Start hiking the Bear Mountain.
01:00 PM - Lunch at Perkins Memorial tower
03:00 PM - Returning to the Bear Mountain bridge.
03:50 PM - Returning to the Manitou train station.
04:29 PM - Taking the train back to Grand Central from Manitou train station.
05:58 PM - Arriving at Grand Central station.

We have 2 meeting points:
1st meeting point - 07:30 Grand Central Terminal (at the middle of the hall, around Service desk)
https://goo.gl/maps/H6dDssrmuztGgQQXA
2d meeting point - 10:00 AM entrance to Bear Mountain Bridge.
https://goo.gl/maps/iWJm8RDG9VthMgir7
Please don't come late as the train will NOT wait for you.

\\\ HOW TO GET \\\
Metro-North train:
Way to: Grand Central to Manitou train station (look for a 7:50 AM train).
Way back: Manitou train station to Grand Central (look for 4:29 PM train).
By car: ask a group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.

\\\ USEFUL INFO \\\
Total distance about 13 miles (with 3 mph).
Total elevation 1700ft.
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 (screenshot):

Google map with elevation:

https://goo.gl/maps/3ndYJxYbjdf6QmF49( target=)
Official trail map: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/BearMountainTrailMap.pdf
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
Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV
Telegram: https://t.me/neverwinterfree

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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.

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