Oct 5 Sun: Hike Kaaterskill Falls & Hunter Mtn Oktoberfest Transport $49

HIKING KAATERSKILL FALLS LOOP

Enjoy this 4.4-mile loop trail with 946 feet elevation gain near Haines Falls, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Begin from Scutt Road Trailhead and start up the Escarpment Trail. Continue onto Schutt Road and Yellow Horse Trail before meeting back up with Escarpment. This stretch will lead to Inspiration Point. Return back via Escarpment Trail passing by Layman's Monument and detouring off to an overlook of Kaaterskill Falls.

More info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/inspiration-point-to-katerskill-falls-loop

After the hike, we will go to Hunter Mountain to have food/lunch, and enjoy the OktoberFest there.

What: Surrounded by the glorious foliage of the Northern Catskills, Hunter Mountain transforms into a joyous Oktoberfest celebration for everyone.

Free to enter, and to park (first-come-first-served). Activities extra, as indicated. Plan for cashless purchasing.

Enjoy FOOD and CRAFT vendors in the base lodge, LIVE BANDS inside and outdoors, KIDS’ ARTS & CRAFTS TENT, CLIMBING WALL (*10/4-5 & 10/11-12 only), the legendary DOXIE DERBY (Here is the Doxie Derby Signup sheet), SCENIC SKYRIDE, and STEINHOLDING competition.

Oktoberfest Site: https://www.huntermtn.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/oktoberfest.aspx

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 7:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Across street from Asian Jewels) 133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1 block from previous spot)

Depart 7:40 AM from NYC: (ViVi Bubble Tea) Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Depart 7:50 AM from NJ (NEW): Lincoln Harbor Station, QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (Light Rail System Map).

Return Date/Time: Depart around 4:30 PM, and expect to arrive at NJ 6:45 PM, midtown NYC 7:00 PM & Queens at 7:45 PM

COST

Early birds: $49 for first 7 spots or 21 days in advance whichever comes first; Regular: Afterward $59

Trip includes: Round trip transportation from NYC area, guided hiking, Octoberfest at Hunter Mountain, parking fee, & tolls.

Cost Not Included in the Trip:

• Tips to driver/trip leader

ITEMS TO BRING

Hat, sunblock scream, water bottles & cash or credit card.

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* Full refund minus $20 processing fee if cancelled 21 days in advance * Afterward, no refund for cancellation or no show; however, you can transfer your spot to other with $20 transfer fee; * Full refund if the trip has to be cancelled by us.

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