Storm King and Butter Hill Mountains hike

Dear verticals, it's time to do our last hike for the year! The legendary Storm King mountain and Butter Hill mountain are waiting for us.

We will pass through different creeks, river, spring, and multiple landmarks.

We will have lunch by the Spy Rock House and probably visit Black Rock waterfalls on a way back.

This is a loop walk!

When?

November 3 (Sunday)

7:50 AM

Where?

1st meeting point 07:50 AM at the Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal (2d floor)

625 8th Ave Ste 201, New York

https://goo.gl/maps/8xYY2BExpfaMqnsM8

2d meeting point 10:10 AM in front of Mobil gas station (1001 NY-94, New Windsor, NY)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QanMAC9r8hWssApP6

Detailed plan:

07:50 AM - Meeting at Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal (2d floor)

08:30 AM - Departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junction

09:59 AM - Arriving at Vails Gate Junction

10:05 AM - Meeting rest of the group at the entrance to entrance to Mobil gas station (1001 NY-94, New Windsor, NY)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QanMAC9r8hWssApP6

10:15 AM - Start hiking

10:40 AM - Visiting NY state marker and DAR Historical monument

11:30 AM - Arriving to Esty and Hellie Stowell Trailhead

01:10 PM - Reaching the Spy Rock House

01:15 PM - Lunch at the trail

01:40 PM - Continue hiking

02:40 PM - Reaching the mountain peak

04:30 PM - Arriving to Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

06:00 PM - Returning back to Vails Gate

06:15 PM - Taking train back to back to Port Authority Bus Terminal

07:53 PM - Arriving to Port Authority Bus Terminal

**** HOW TO GET THERE and BACK ***

Way to: Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junction (look for a 8:30 AM ShortLine Hudson bus)

Way back: Vails Gate Junction to Port Authority Bus Terminal (look for 6:15 PM ShortLine Hudson bus)

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

*** USEFUL INFO ***

About 17 miles hike (assume for full day).

Total elevation: 2700ft. (please take this into consideration as this hike is NOT for rookies).

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

Walkie-talkie: our frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)

Please bring enough water and food for 6 hours.

We do not recommend you to swim at lakes and rivers.

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WvpZsgkFqndYUXqr5

Map (screen shot): https://i.ibb.co/6tVGb53/map.jpg

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

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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.

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