Harriman Foliage Hike [~10 miles] [Car Pooling]

Hi Hikers,
Come join me for a \~10 hike out of Silvermine Lake, hitting a few hills and views but mostly just covering several miles of tree-line trails for what should be peak foliage.

Contact Andre(https://www.meetup.com/New-York-City-Hiking/members/1650420) with any questions about this meetup.

Event guidelines:

This is a social event for hikers, not a guided hike. We do try to stay together as a group, but everyone should be prepared to hike alone with a map or offline-GPS app (and the knowledge to use them) just in case.
This is generally suitable for fit beginners: Trails are well marked (for trails), and there are shorter trails back for those who cannot complete the entire loop. Although this is a relatively easy hike, it is still a hike, and participants should expect a day of sustained physical activity.

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Route Info:

Track: GaiaGPS Track(https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.4/-74.0846/41.2746&pubLink=nha5sF3rwVycTLTJzBPQ2bTk&trackId=f441d6a4-87df-4c54-aea8-06a7ccba41ff)
Distance: \~10 miles, depending on the route
Elevation Gain: \~1,800'
Pace: Moving pace of slightly over 2 mph
Navigation and Route Finding: Blazed trails
Terrain Type: Hiking trails that may be rough and steep (Class 2)
Commitment Level: Shorter routes and bailout points are available
Cell Phone Coverage: Generally ok
* Water Sources: Frequent but requires treatment

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Logistics:

Meeting Location: Meet at the Silvermine Lake Parking Lot (Google Maps(https://maps.app.goo.gl/NPVPSNYSvHUznEMDA)).
Public Transit: None. However, it might be possible to arrange pick-ups from the Suffern Train Station. (Train runs from Penn Station to Suffern, arriving 8:36 AM.)
* Car Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls (usually about $15).

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Standard day-hiking gear:

Hiking footwear (boots or trail shoes), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses. (Treat clothing with Permethrin insecticide(https://amzn.to/3XNcflS) for protection against ticks - they are active until there is snow on the ground).
Dress in layers: Rain/wind shell, medium insulating layer, base layer. Plus one extra warm layer just in case. Hat, gloves, and face warmer as needed.
2 liters/ 2 quarts of water minimum, 3 liters are suggested for a hot day.
Lunch, Snacks, and electrolytes for hot days, hot drinks for cold days.
GPS app with offline maps: Avenza Maps App is free and there is a free Harriman map in the in-app store(https://store.avenza.com/products/harriman-state-park-trail-map-new-york-state-parks-map?queryID=undefined&objectID=36438857941148). CalTopo ($20/yr) is an excellent general purpose GPS program. Mapy App has basic offline trail maps that are adequate.
Map & Compass: NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails(https://amzn.to/422cHxd) or National Geographic Harriman(https://amzn.to/3MOsk7d), both available locally at REI

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General FAQ:

No dogs allowed, sorry
No guests beyond the RSVP guest limit and no one under 18 allowed
* Hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, heat index >95f, or AQI >80

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