The Girl Gotta Hike Public Transit Series is a once-monthly guided hike that is easily accessed by subway, train or bus from New York City. Get out of the city and into the woods without needing a car!

A major aim of the Girl Gotta Hike mission is to help hikers cultivate and maintain a love of the outdoors. The Public Transit Series ensures that the outdoors are accessible for women at every level of income and experience.

The Deets!

Where: Nyack, New York

Native Land Recognition: Munsee Lenape

When: Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 7:25 AM (to meet at Grand Central Station). Transit details provided upon signup.

Distance: 9.5 miles

Rating: Moderate to Moderate-Plus – hike is a mix of trail and town walking. Rated Moderate for elevation gain and Moderate-Plus for the long mileage.

Estimated Hiking Time: about 6 hours (including breaks)

Estimated Return to NYC: 5 or 6 PM

Price: $40 / person

Inclusive of: Expert guide service, logistical support, welcoming community

Not included: MTA train fare, Local bus fare, post-hike food or beverage, guide gratuity

Hike Description: This March, we’ll march on up to some beautiful heights high above the Hudson, from over on the west side of the river in Nyack, New York! We’ll start our day along a section of New York State’s 358-mile Long Path, and catch some sweet ridgeline views on our way up and down from the summit of Hook Mountain, the second highest mountain on the Palisades Ridge. In addition to the spectacular sights, we’ll be rewarded for our work with some easier steps on our return toward town via the flat, riverside bike path. Time-pending, we’ll celebrate our summit success with some drinks &/or snacks in cutie downtown Nyack, before catching our transit back to NYC.

Each Public Transit Series trip will run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 in order to ensure the health and safety of all guides and participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours ahead of trip, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements. Liability Waiver and COVID-19 Policy must be completed ahead of hike in order to participate. All hikes are rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 14 days or more prior to the start of your trip, you will receive a 100% refund. If you cancel between 24 hours and 14 days ahead, you will receive a 50% refund. Anything less than 24-hours is ineligible for refund, unless trip is cancelled by Girl Gotta Hike, due to dangerous conditions or any other reason.